Colonial Mexico Discovery

Welcome to Mexico! Transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Guided tour of Mexico City and a visit to the Basilica of Guadalupe. In the afternoon, glide through the canals of Xochimilco on a flower-decked trajinera. In the evening, enjoy mariachi music at Plaza Garibaldi with dinner included.

Travel to the magical town of El Oro de Hidalgo and the Dos Estrellas mine, a window into the region's mining past. Continue to Tlalpujahua, famous for hand-blown Christmas ornaments, and on to Pátzcuaro, one of Mexico's loveliest colonial towns.

Drive to Morelia, the elegant capital of Michoacán, then to Cuitzeo beside Mexico's second-largest lake. Continue to Guadalajara, capital of Jalisco and the home of mariachi and tequila.

Visit Guadalajara's Hospicio Cabañas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then continue to the town of Tequila for lunch and a guided distillery visit to see how Mexico's famous spirit is made. Return to Guadalajara for free time.

Arrive in Guanajuato, a UNESCO-listed university city of steep lanes, colourful houses and churches. An afternoon tour includes a funicular ride up to the El Pípila viewpoint.

Cross the mountains to Dolores Hidalgo, the cradle of Mexican independence, then visit the Sanctuary of Atotonilco and the World Heritage town of San Miguel de Allende. Arrive in the lively colonial city of Querétaro in the afternoon.

Visit Tula, the ancient Toltec capital (admission included), then continue to Puebla, famous for its colonial architecture and grand zócalo. Stop at Val'Quirico, a village styled on the European countryside, before reaching Mexico City in the evening.

After breakfast, your tour ends. Airport transfer can be arranged on request.