Colonial Treasures

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This captivating four-day journey through central Mexico begins in Mexico City, with a visit to the colonial city of Queretaro, where you'll explore architectural gems like the Aqueduct and Templo de Santa Rosa de Viterbo. You’ll then travel to San Miguel de Allende, known for its vibrant art scene, cobblestone streets, and the iconic Parroquia de San Miguel ...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Queretaro City Tour: Stroll through cobblestone streets, visit the iconic Aqueduct, Casa de la Corregidora, and Templo de Santa Rosa de Viterbo.
    • Arrival in San Miguel Allende: Explore vibrant art scene, Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel with its Gothic façade, and Plaza Mayor with live music, street performers, and local dining.
    • Shopping: Discover local craft shops and art galleries for unique Mexican handicrafts. Dolores Hidalgo: Learn about Mexican Independence, explore colonial architecture, artisan workshops, and taste traditional Talavera pottery and ice cream.
    • Guanajuato City Tour: Visit Callejon del Beso, Teatro Juárez, Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato, and enjoy the lively Plaza de la Paz. Guadalajara Highlights: Tour the Cathedral, Plaza de Armas, Hospicio Cabañas (UNESCO World Heritage Site), and San Juan de Dios Market for local crafts and food.

What's this trip about?

    This captivating four-day journey through central Mexico begins in Mexico City, with a visit to the colonial city of Queretaro, where you'll explore architectural gems like the Aqueduct and Templo de Santa Rosa de Viterbo. You’ll then travel to San Miguel de Allende, known for its vibrant art scene, cobblestone streets, and the iconic Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel. Day two takes you to Dolores Hidalgo, the birthplace of Mexican independence, followed by a tour of Guanajuato, where you'll experience the famous Callejon del Beso and the grandeur of Teatro Juárez. The trip continues to Guadalajara on day three, offering sights such as the neoclassical cathedral, Hospicio Cabañas, and the bustling San Juan de Dios Market. The adventure concludes with a return from Guadalajara, leaving you with memories of Mexico's rich history, culture, and artistry.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityMexico City
End CityMexico City

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Photography
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • 03 nights’ accommodation at mentioned hotels or similar ones in standard rooms.
    • Daily American breakfast at hotels (from day 2 to day 04).
    • Transfers and excursions in private basis with English speaking guide.
    • Entrance fees to museums and sites to be visited as detailed in the itinerary.
    • Tips for porters at airports, as well as chambermaids and bellboys at hotels.
    • Hotel tax.
    • Space in ground service vehicle (if used) to store 1 suitcase pPax in trunk or sim. +1

Itinerary

Day 1: Mexico City – Queretaro – San Miguel Allende

Your guide will pick you up this morning to depart to Queretaro. A city tour in Queretaro is a fascinating experience that takes you to explore the historical and cultural treasures of this charming colonial city. During the tour you will walk through its cobblestone ...

Day 2: San Miguel – Dolores Hidalgo - Guanajuato

Breakfast in hotel. Departure to Dolores Hidalgo, known as the "Cradle of Mexican Independence," is steeped in history and patriotism. It was here that Father Miguel Hidalgo issued his famous cry for independence from Spanish rule in 1810, marking the beginning of Mex...

Day 3: Guanajuato & Guadalajara

Breakfast in hotel. Continuation to Guadalajara, today we will visit the most iconic places of this beautiful city, we will visit among other things the Cathedral with its neoclassical architecture; the Plaza de Armas which is located in front of the cathedral, the Ho...

Day 4: Guadalajara – Out

Breakfast in hotel. At the indicated time transfer to the airport to take your flight back home.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $990
Price per day$248
Last Updated: 10/31/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Airfare, air and airport taxes, tax on stay in Mexico (international departure tax),
    • Tips to the driver and guide (general suggestion: 1 USD per day and per person for the driver and 2 USD per day and per person for the guide).
    • Drinks (except coffee or tea and juice during breakfasts).
    • Lunches nor dinners.
    • Personal expenses such as telephone calls, laundry service for clothes, hotel room minibar, souvenirs and the like.
    • Mexican tourist tax (international departure tax-current cost is USD$25 and generally this tax is included in the international airline ticket) *.
    • Visa handling service (if applicable on Pax’ citizenship)
    • Storage in ground service vehicle for more than the allowed luggage indicated as included here above.

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Meals Included

Daily American breakfast at hotels (from day 2 to day 04).

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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