Highlights
- 8-day tour from Mexico City to Cancun
- See many famous attractions including the National Palace in Mexico City and the Mayan ruins in Chichén Itzá
- Visit the archeological site of Palenque
- Explore the town of Campache
- Relax on the white-sand beaches of Cancun or the Mayan Riviera
- Complimentary airport transfers included
- Choice of 4-star or 5-star accommodation
Recent Photos of this Tour
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CancunThe final destination - the beaches of Cancun.Photo by: Kevin F
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Chichen ItzaThe Pyramid of Kukulkan in Chichen ItzaPhoto by: Kevin F
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ObservatoryThe Observatory at Chichen ItzaPhoto by: Kevin F
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LocalsLocals in MeridaPhoto by: Kevin F
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MeridaThe main plaza of the colonial city of Merida.Photo by: Kevin F
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UxmalThe ruins of Uxmal between Campeche and Merida.Photo by: Kevin F
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Colonial CharmThe colonial streets of Campeche.Photo by: Kevin F
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CampecheNight view of the cathedral in the colonial town of Campeche.Photo by: Kevin F
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The PalaceView of the palace in the ruins of Palenque.Photo by: Kevin F
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PalenqueThe ruins of PalenquePhoto by: Kevin F
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Plaza of Three CulturesThe Plaza of Three Cultures was the site where the Aztecs made their final stand against the Spanish conquistadors.Photo by: Kevin F
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TheaterThe Theater of the erforming Arts in Mexico City.Photo by: Kevin F
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ZocaloA giant flag flies over Mexico City's main plaza, the Zocalo.Photo by: Kevin F
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The CathedralNight shot of the Cathedral in the Zocalo of Mexico City.Photo by: Kevin F
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AztecsAztec dancers in the Zocalo of Mexico City.Photo by: Kevin F
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What You Can Expect
8-Day Best of Mexico Tour: Mexico City to Cancun
This tour gives you a chance to see some of the best sights in Mexico without all the hassle of trying to get from place to place on your own. All driving and hotel arrangements are taken care of, so you can simply relax and enjoy the scenic routes and famous historical sites that make up this tour. It’s a much more interesting way to get from Mexico City to Cancun than sitting on a plane and missing out on archeological ruins, Mexican towns and beautiful landmarks. Visit the National Palace in Mexico City, Fortune Teller Pyramid in Uxmal, the beautiful town of Campeche, the Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá and more!
See the Itinerary section below for details on each day of the tour.
Itinerary
Four-Star Hotels
Mexico City - Royal Zona Rosa
Palenque - Hotel Ciudad Real or Villa Mercedes
Campeche - Plaza Campeche or Del Mar or Ocean View
Merida - El Conquistador or El Castellano
Cancun – Flamingo
Five-Star Hotels
Mexico City - Nikko
Palenque - Hotel Ciudad Real or Villa Mercedes
Campeche - Plaza Campeche or Del Mar or Ocean View
Merida - El Conquistador or El Castellano
Cancun - Krystal Cancun
Note: Five-star hotel options are in Mexico City and Cancun only. Hotels in Palenque, Campeche and Merida are all four-star.
Schedule:
Day 1:
Arrive at Mexico City's Benito Juarez International Airport. Transfer to four- or five-star hotel (your choice upon booking).
Day 2:
After breakfast, take a tour around Mexico City. Your first stop will be Zocalo, the heart of Mexico City. This is the main square of the city, surrounded by the National Palace, home to the president of Mexico, as well as dramatic murals by Diego Rivera; the beautiful sculpted Metropolitan Cathedral, built in the 17th century; and the main Aztec temple, Templo Mayor, where you can see ancient artifacts from when the temple was originally built.
Later, visit Chapultepec Park, Mexico City's largest park. The park is home to several museums, lakes, a zoo and a former imperial and presidential palace, the Castillo de Chapultepec. Stay overnight in Mexico City.
Day 3:
Travel day--Fly from Mexico City to Villahermosa. From Villahermosa, drive to Palenque. Dinner included. Evening is free for you to explore Palenque on your own.
Please note: Flight from Mexico City to Villahermosa could leave anytime between 9am and 12pm.
Day 4:
In the morning, discover the ancient Mayan city of Palenque. Explore the ruins of ancient buildings, spread out over 9 miles (15 km). Visit a burial monument, the Temple of Inscriptions, which rises in front of the jungle surrounding Palenque.
Then depart for Campeche. Stay overnight in Campeche. Dinner included.
Day 5:
After breakfast, explore the peaceful town of Campeche. Once a Mayan trading village, Campeche is full of rich history and beautiful sculpted buildings. See its cathedral, fortresses, mansions and plazas.
Next, depart for Uxmal, one of the top Maya archaeological sites. At the site, visit the Fortune Teller Pyramid, the Nun's Square and the Governor's Palace.
Then depart for the cultural and artistic city of Mérida. You'll visit Plaza Grande, the city's main center. Stay overnight here.
Day 6:
In the morning, make your way to Chichen Itza, home to some of the most famous and well- restored Mayan ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula. You'll see the Jaguars' Temple, the great ball court, the Sacred Cenote and more.
After lunch, continue to either Cancun or the Mayan Riviera (your choice). Stay overnight in either Cancun or the Mayan Riviera.
Day 7:
After breakfast, enjoy a free day to explore either Cancun or Mayan Riviera.
Day 8:
Enjoy breakfast. At the indicated time, you’ll be transferred to the airport.
Note: You have the option not to be taken to the airport if you choose to extend your trip in Mexico
Customer Reviews
May 2013
This is a great way to see different parts of Mexico. Mexico City was nice, and the ruins of Palenque, Uxmal, and Chichen Itza were amazing. I would have liked more time in the colonial town of Campeche - we arrived at sunset, stayed the night, and left at 8:15 the next morning. The guide, Andre, did a great job. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see more than just the beach resorts of Mexico.
April 2013
We were put into mixed group therefore guide was forced to speak two languages: Spanish and English, which created a lot of inconvenience and information lost. Guide was not grate, sometime he didn't know the surrounding area. When we come to VilaHermosa nobody told was about we'll be pick-uped from our hotel. Due to information absence we also were forced to pay for our dinner despite it was included.
When we arrived in Cancun we had problem with reservations in Hyatt hotel. No one Mexitours telephones work, including 24/7 (as usual). Therefore we were forced to sleep 4 people in one room.
I am not sure about using Viator in future.
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