The Best of Central Mexico: Magical Towns and Bustling Cities

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Beginning in Mexico City’s bustle, journey to five colorful, European-inspired cities in Central Mexico, experiencing archaeological gems, open-air markets and savory cuisine.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I like to spend much of the day exploring
    • Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
    • Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

What's this trip about?

    Beginning in Mexico City’s bustle, journey to five colorful, European-inspired cities in Central Mexico, experiencing archaeological gems, open-air markets and savory cuisine.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityMexico City
End CityOaxaca

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Photography
  • National Parks
  • Yoga, Meditation & Wellness
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Holy Land

Destinations

Activities

  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Yoga & Meditation

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 In Transit to Program, Bienvenidos a México Mexico City

Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m.

After checking in to the hotel and getting your room assignment, confirm the location of the meeting room and time of our Orientation session with the front desk, then register with the Road Scholar program staff and get any updated...

Day 2 Orientation, The Zócalo, Chapultepec, Anthropology Museum Mexico City

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 10 miles, less than 1 hour riding time. Walking up to 3 miles throughout the day, standing up to 2 hours at a time during field trips; flight of stairs, city sidewalks, generally flat, uneven.

As the ancient center of t...

Day 3 Xochimilco Floating Gardens, Coyoacan, Frida Khalo Mexico City

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 30 miles, approximately 3 hours riding time. Getting in/out of a flatboat from a cement platform. Walking up to 3 miles throughout the day, standing up to 1 hour during field trips; flight of stairs, city sidewalks, generally...

Day 4 Transfer to Morelia, City Field Trip Morelia

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 190 miles, approximately 4 hours riding time. Walking up to 2 miles throughout the day, standing up to 1 hour at a time during field trips; flight of stairs, city sidewalks, cobblestone streets, generally flat and uneven.

...
Day 5 Purépecha Villages & Towns Morelia

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 90 miles, approximately 2 hours. Walking up to 3 miles throughout the day, standing up to 1 hour at a time during field trips; flight of stairs, city sidewalks, cobblestone streets, generally flat and uneven with uphills.

...
Day 6 More Morelia, Transfer to Guanajuato, El Pipila Viewpoint Guanajuato

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 120 miles, approximately 3 hours riding time. Getting in/out of Sprinters (private vans). Walking up to 3 miles throughout the day; slow walking and standing up to 1 hour during field trips; flight of stairs, city sidewalks, ...

Day 7 Guanajuato Highlights, Free Time Guanajuato

Walking up to 3 miles throughout the day, standing up to 1 hour at a time during field trips; flight of stairs, generally narrow sidewalks, uneven cobblestones, uphills, many steps.

We will set out with our Study Leader on a walking field trip to explore some of...

Day 8 Transfer to San Miguel Allende, Queretaro Queretaro

Getting in/out of vans; on/off a motorcoach. Driving about 90 miles, approximately 2.5 hours riding time. Walking up to 2 miles throughout the day, standing up to 1 hour at a time during field trips; narrow sidewalks, uneven cobblestones, generally flat and uneven, up...

Day 9 Exploring Querétaro, Aqueduct Queretaro

Walking up to 3 miles throughout the day, slow walking and standing up to 2 hours during field trips; flight of stairs, cobblestones, generally flat and uneven.

Away from the flow of tourism, Santiago de Querétaro’s dynamic historical center pleasantly surprises...

Day 10 Transfer to Puebla, Teotihuacan Complex Puebla

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 230 miles, approximately 5 hours riding time. Walking up to 3 miles throughout the day, standing up to 2 hours during field trip; gravel paths, cobblestones, generally flat and uneven, high and uneven stone steps.

We wi...

Day 11 Exploring Puebla Puebla

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 18 miles, approximately 1 hour riding time. Walking up to 3 miles throughout the day, slow walking and standing up to 1.5 hour during field trips; flight of stairs, cobblestones, generally flat and uneven.

We’ll board t...

Day 12 Transfer to Oaxaca, Zócalo, Cooking Class Oaxaca

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 210 miles, approximately 4.5 hours riding time. Walking up to 2 miles throughout the day, slow walking and standing up to 1.5 hours during field trip; flight of stairs, cobblestones, generally flat and uneven.

After che...

Day 13 Monte Alban, Santo Domingo, Free Time, Alebrijes Elective Oaxaca

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 12 miles, less than 1 hour riding time. Walking up to 3 miles throughout the day; slow walking and standing up to 2 hours during field trips; flight of stairs, cobblestones, generally flat and uneven; high stone steps.

...

Day 14 Tule, Teotitlan del Valle, Mezcal Tlacochahuaya, Guelaguetza Oaxaca

Getting on/off a motorcoach. Driving about 20 miles (30 km), approximately 1 hour. Walking up to 1.5 miles (2.5 km) during the day; slow walking and standing up to 1hour during field trips; cobblestones, generally flat and uneven.

We will board a motorcoach with...

Day 15 Program Concludes, In Transit From Program Oaxaca

Hotel check-out 12:00 Noon. See your program travel details regarding transfers. If you are returning home, keep passports on hand. Personal travel permits must be returned upon leaving México; the airline will collect them during check-in.

If you are returning ...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,999
Price per day$267
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Road Scholar.

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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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 14
  • Number of Lunch: 10
  • Number of Dinner: 11
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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