Long Live Mexico: Culture and Ancient Civilizations

In the Footsteps of the Maya

Twelve days in the heart of Mexico, where ancient history meets modern life: from the pyramids of Teotihuacan to the Mayan sites of Palenque, Uxmal, and Chichén Itzá, to the colonial charm of San Cristóbal de las Casas, Campeche, Mérida, and Izamal, and the turquoise waters of Cancún. A journey through ancient civilizations, jungles, and waterfalls, accompanied by two local Italian-speaking guides.

Program

• Day 1 — Departure from and arrival in Mexico City: scheduled flight from Italy, transfer to the hotel, and meeting with the tour leader and the group.
• Day 2 — Mexico City: the bohemian neighborhood of Coyoacán and Frida Kahlo’s House Museum, the famous “Casa Azul.” Dinner on your own.
• Day 3 — Mexico City: Teotihuacan, “the place where men become gods,” featuring the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon; then the Zócalo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and Diego Rivera’s murals at the National Palace.
• Day 4 — Mexico City — San Cristóbal de las Casas: flight to Tuxtla Gutiérrez, boat ride through the Sumidero Canyon, traditional lunch, and arrival in the colonial city founded in 1528.
• Day 5 — San Cristóbal de las Casas: the indigenous villages of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán, with their ancient rituals and handmade textiles; then the cobblestone streets of the historic center.
• Day 6 — San Cristóbal de las Casas — Palenque: the Agua Azul waterfalls, with the option to swim in the natural pools, and arrival in the late afternoon.
• Day 7 — Palenque — Campeche: the archaeological site of Palenque, featuring the Temple of the Inscriptions and the tomb of King Pakal, followed by the colonial port of Campeche.
• Day 8 — Campeche — Mérida: Uxmal, featuring the Quadrilateral of the Nuns, the Governor’s Palace, and the Pyramid of the Soothsayer; a scenic tour of Mérida.
• Day 9 — Mérida — Izamal — Chichén Itzá: the historic center of Mérida, the “Yellow City” of Izamal with the Convent of St. Anthony of Padua, then on to Chichén Itzá.
• Day 10 — Chichén Itzá — Cancún: the Pyramid of Kukulkan, the Temple of the Warriors, the Ball Court, and the Sacred Cenote; a swim in a cenote and a relaxing evening in Cancún.
• Day 11 — Cancún — Return: Free time depending on the flight schedule, followed by a transfer to the airport.
• Day 12 — Arrival in Italy in the afternoon.

The trip is confirmed with a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 22 participants, with flights departing from Milan Malpensa, Rome Fiumicino, and Venice Marco Polo. The hotels are “or similar” and may vary depending on the departure date. Price starting at €4,190.