YOUR DELICIOUS DINING EXPERIENCES
Enjoy a Welcome Reception with light buffet meal (WR)1 Highlight Dinner of local cuisine with wine and mariachi music in Mexico City (HD)An à la carte dinner with wine and individual seating in the Villa Montana restaurant in Morelia (HD)A Celebration Dinner with wine at the stunning Andanza restaurant in San Miguel de Allende (CD)7 Full Breakfasts (FB) and 5 Lunches (L)

YOUR INCLUSIVE GOLD SERVICES
Escorted by a professional bi-lingual Tour DirectorHeadsets for all guided visits and walking toursLuxury air-conditioned 40-guest coach with extended legroom and onboard restroom (if the group is 16 or fewer, travel in a luxury air-conditioned mini-coach)Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterageInsight Traveller Welcome packAirport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tourMeet and Greet Service on arrival at Mexico City International Airport.

Day 1: ARRIVE MEXICO CITY
Bienvenidos a Mexico! After being greeted at the airport, you will be transferred by private car to Mexico City’s best hotel — the Four Seasons Hotel Mexico, D.F. Your Tour Director will be on hand to greet you and answer any questions you may have about the exciting days ahead. Take the rest of the day to do some exploring on your own, get in a bit of shopping or relax and enjoy the pool. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your fellow travellers and Tour Director for a Welcome Reception and light buffet meal.(Welcome Reception)

Day 2: MEXICO CITY SIGHTSEEING
Begin your explorations of La Capital at the world-renowned National Museum of Anthropology with its stunning collection of Aztec, Mayan and Olmec treasures. Take a walk through history and see such wonders as the Aztec calendar inscribed upon the Stone of the Sun, which was excavated from Mexico City’s main square (the Zócalo) in 1790. After lunch at a local restaurant, discover the secrets of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Teotihuacan, once the largest city in the Americas. As you walk along the Avenue of the Dead with your expert guide, visit the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent, and learn about the history and culture of this lost civilization. This evening, indulge in some of Mexico’s finest cuisine while being serenaded by mariachi musicians.(Full Breakfast / Lunch / Highlight Dinner)

Day 3: MEXICO CITY – MORELIA
Immerse yourself in the tradition of a nation in the historic centre of Mexico City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Be swept away by the grand murals of Diego Rivera on the walls of the National Palace. Then pay a visit to the 16th-century Metropolitan Cathedral, built by the conquistadors atop a former Aztec temple. Travel back in time to the reign of the Aztecs at the massive pyramid of Templo Mayor. Later, hit the road to the colonial city of Morelia, built in the 16th century according to plans that melded Enlightenment ideas with local traditions. Enjoy a cool drink on the terrace of your exquisite hotel as the sun begins to set, casting a warm glow upon the typical pink sandstone buildings of the city. This evening at the hotel’s elegant restaurant, sample some Morelian specialities or the sumptuous international cuisine.(Full Breakfast / Lunch / Highlight Dinner)

Day 4: PATZCUARO EXCURSION
Journey off the beaten path today on your excursion into the atmospheric Purepecha highlands. Get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the region’s famed copper workshops in the scenic town of Santa Clara del Cobre. After watching the expert crafts people shape copper into exquisite works of art, perhaps try your own hand at this ancient art. Stop for a panoramic view of lovely Lake Patzcuaro’s shining waters and the very steep and rocky island of Janitzio. In the colonial village of Patzcuaro, be sure to try some of the local Tarascan specialities at lunch before returning to Morelia where you have the rest of the day at leisure. Spend some time in the pool, kick back on the terrace or venture into town for a bit of shopping.(FUll Breakfast / Lunch)

Day 5: MORELIA – SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE
On your way out of Morelia, marvel at the 18th-century aqueduct designed to bring water from hillside springs to the growing city. Then pay a visit to another colonial jewel, the UNESCO World Heritage city of Queretaro. Stroll the cobblestone streets and view landmarks such as the lovely Church of San Francisco and the expansive Plaza de Independencia. Relax and savour the royal treatment during your lunch at Casa de la Marquesa, one of the city’s grandest colonial mansions. This afternoon, relish the fresh mountain air of San Miguel de Allende, another UNESCO World Heritage site and home to gorgeous mansions with bougainvilleadraped walls, luxuriant gardens and burbling fountains. Upon arrival, check in to your luxury hotel in the centre of the city.(Full Breakfast / Lunch)

Day 6: SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE SIGHTSEEING
The best way to experience the wonders of San Miguel de Allende is on foot, so strike out today with your Tour Director to see the parish of San Miguel, a neo-Gothic cathedral unique in Mexico. Then take a stroll through the town’s history at the Casa de Allende. Enjoy a tasty lunch at a local restaurant. This afternoon, spend some time in El Jardin, the central square; visit some of the stellar art galleries or private gardens that have put the town on the map; or browse one of the bustling markets full of handicrafts. Perhaps return to your hotel for a relaxing afternoon in the colonial-style spa or try on your chef’s hat and whip up some local specialities at the hotel’s cooking school. This evening, why not try one of the esteemed restaurants within walking distance of your hotel?(Full Breakfast / Lunch)

Day 7: GUANAJUATO SIGHTSEEING
The Age of Silver had its epicentre in the mines of Guanajuato, and today your Tour Director leads you on a captivating journey through the winding streets and subterranean passageways of this UNESCO World Heritage city. View the grand Juarez Theater, the Alhondiga de Granaditas, a massive building that could store a year’s worth of grain; and the cast-iron-and glass Hidalgo Market, designed by Gustave Eiffel. Then, tour a local mine to learn about the rise of the mining industry after the discovery of silver in the 16th century. Before returning to San Miguel de Allende, you have some time for a bit of exploring, shopping or just soaking up the atmosphere. This evening, raise a glass to your travels through colonial Mexico during a festive Celebration Dinner at the stunning Andanza restaurant.(Full Breakfast / Celebration Dinner)

Day 8: SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE - MEXICO CITY - DEPARTURE
This morning, return to Mexico City. Your tour ends at Mexico City International Airport or the Four Seasons Hotel Mexico, D.F. if you’d like to extend your stay. Please do not schedule flights before 2:30 p.m.(Full Breakfast)

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Mexico City: Visit the National Museum of Anthropology, the National Palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral, and view the Templo Mayor; explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Teotihuacan with an expert guide; learn about the history of mariachi music at a dinner of local specialitiesMorelia: Discover the UNESCO World Heritage colonial heart of Morelia, view the massive 18th-century aqueduct; venture into the Purepecha highlands for a tour of a copper workshop where you can try your hand at coppersmithing; relish lunch in the lovely lake side town of PatzcuaroQueretaro: Explore the UNESCO World Heritage city, visit the Church of San Francisco and the expansive Plaza de la Independencia; savour lunch at one of Queretaro’s finest colonial mansions, Casa de la MarquesaSan Miguel de Allende: Stroll with your Tour Director through this UNESCO World Heritage city, stopping at the parish of San Miguel and the Casa de Allende; visit one of the city’s private gardens or art galleriesGuanajuato: Join your Tour Director on a captivating journey through the city’s scenic streets; visit one of the country’s richest silver mines of the colonial era.

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