Aztec & Maya Encounters Tour with beach extension

México City Highlights Continued (including Teotihuacan Pyramids)

After breakfast, take a guided excursion to the outstanding Teotihuacan Pyramids, starting with a visit to the Virgin of Guadalupe Shrine (a church which is a place of pilgrimage for millions) before reaching the famous ancient archaeological site north of the city. Teotihuacan was the Toltec-Aztec ceremonial centre and the site is as impressive as the Egyptian pyramids. The monumental buildings were constructed by Toltecs who were an advanced culture dominated by the Aztecs; hi-lights include the Quetzalcoatl Temple and the fortress, the largest monuments of their type in the world.

Night at Hotel Casa Blanca or similar. Standard Room.

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Fascinating Mayan Sites of Kabah and Uxmal

After breakfast depart for Kabah which flourished around 800 A.D. and its main attraction is the Palace of the Masks with over 250 faces of the rain god Chac. Kabah is connected with Uxmal by a ‘sacbe’ (Mayan road) and Uxmal’s architecture is amongst the most impressive in the Yucatan region. Meaning three times built, Uxmal is situated within a series of hills known as the Puuc and comprises of horizontal palaces placed around quadrants richly decorated with detailed sculptures and is enveloped by legends & myths. Hi-lights of this lesser known site include the Pyramid of the Magician (once the home of a leprechaun!) and the Great Pyramid. Uxmal is remarkable and provides a wonderful insight into the Mayan culture. After a lunch break return to Mérida, where there’s another chance to enjoy an evening in this charming city.

Night at Del Gobernador Hotel or similar. Standard Room.

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Incredible Experience of Chichén Itzá + Cancun/Riviera Maya

After breakfast, there’s a 2 hour drive to the Mayan’s sacred city: Chichén Itzá, voted one of the Modern Seven Wonders of the World and at one time the most powerful city of the Yucatan. Discover the incredible cenotes; underwater sinkholes nourished by underground rivers, supplying clean water. Known as the mouth of the well, Chichén Itzá was a commercial area, ceremonial place and spiritual site. Arguably the best Mayan pyramid is found here, the Castle (el Castillo). Amongst the other impressive structures, there’s an astrological observatory, Temple of the Jaguars and the Temple of the Warriors. Following lunch, there is a 2½ hour drive to the Caribbean shoreline of the Riviera Maya, where you will reach your selected beachfront hotel for a few days of relaxation and to continue enjoying the Mexican hospitality.

4 nights at Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa hotel or similar. Standard Room (All-Inclusive resort; all meals, snacks and drinks included).

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Decisons, decisions ... Pool or Beach?

Another day of pure leisure if you so desire; with great swimming pools and lounge areas, bars, activities and choice of restaurants, Dream Riviera Cancun has everything you could wish for, but it is ideally located should you decide to venture out - the charming town of Playa del Carmen is a 20 minute taxi ride away.

INCLUDES : All-Inclusive

Departure to UK

Final day in Mexico. Pick up for private transfer to Cancun International Airport late afternoon. Check in at airline counter must be done three hours prior to flight departure.

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch