Mexico – Yucatán: On the Classic Route
Temples, Pyramids, Colonial Old TownsThe classic route from Mexico City via Oaxaca and Palenque to Yucatán captivates travelers with its abundance of highlights: impressive archaeological sites with monumental structures, colonial old towns full of charm, splendid churches, important museums, and colorful markets. Every day brings new unforgettable impressions, every old town is different, every excavation site has its own allure, and each region its unique features.
From the Olmecs, the oldest culture of Central America, through the Maya and Zapotecs to the Aztecs—who called themselves Méxica and gave the country its name—you will immerse yourself in the fascinating pre-Columbian history of Mexico. The legacy of the Spanish colonial rulers is visible everywhere, and your Mexican tour guide will introduce you to the unique cultural amalgam that defines today’s population of Mexico.
You will stay in carefully selected hotels full of character, almost always perfectly located in the historic centers of the cities.
Travel itinerary
- Flight Luxembourg–Munich (Lufthansa, 09:30–10:35)
- Connecting flight Munich–Mexico City (Lufthansa, 12:15–18:05)
- Transfer to the hotel
- Overnight at Hotel Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton**** in Mexico City
- Walking tour of the historic center
- Visit to the Museo del Templo Mayor
- Boat ride through the floating gardens of Xochimilco
- Dinner in a local restaurant
- Overnight at Hotel Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton****
- Visit to the Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso Museum
- Walk across Plaza Santo Domingo to the Portal de Evangelistas
- Visit to the National Museum of Anthropology (Olmecs, Toltecs, Aztecs, and Maya)
- Stroll through Chapultepec Park
- Panoramic view (weather permitting) from the Torre Latinoamericana
- Dinner in a local restaurant
- Overnight at Hotel Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton****
- Visit to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Tour of the archaeological site of Teotihuacán
- Walk through the colonial center of Puebla
- Dinner in a local restaurant
- Overnight at Hotel Colonial de Puebla***(*) in Puebla
- Walk through the Jardín Botánico in Zapotitlán Salinas
- Visit to the archaeological site of Monte Albán
- Dinner at the hotel restaurant or in a local restaurant
- Overnight at Hotel Abu**** in Oaxaca
- Visit to the Museo Cultural de Oaxaca (including Mixtec gold artifacts)
- Walking tour of the center of Oaxaca
- Optional visit to a local market
- Dinner in a local restaurant
- Overnight at Hotel Abu****
- Photo stop at the Ahuehuete tree
- Visit to the archaeological site of Mitla (religious center of the Zapotecs)
- Visit to a mezcal distillery with tasting
- Stop at a Pacific beach
- Dinner at the hotel restaurant or in a local restaurant
- Overnight at Hotel Calli*** in Tehuantepec
- Boat ride through the Sumidero Canyon
- Dinner in a local restaurant
- Overnight at Hotel Mansión del Valle**** in San Cristóbal de las Casas
- Walk through the historic center of San Cristóbal de las Casas
- Excursion to the indigenous villages of Chamula and Zinacantán
- Visit to the local church
- Visit to a small weaving workshop
- Dinner at the hotel restaurant or in a local restaurant
- Overnight at Hotel Mansión del Valle****
- Visit to the Roberto Barrios waterfalls
- Opportunity to swim in small rock pools
- Dinner at the hotel restaurant or in a local restaurant
- Overnight at Hotel Ciudad Real Palenque***(*) in Palenque
- Visit to the archaeological site of Palenque
- Stroll through the historic center of Campeche
- Dinner at the hotel restaurant or in a local restaurant
- Overnight at Hotel Plaza Campeche**** in Campeche
- Visit to the archaeological site of Uxmal
- Walking tour through the colonial center of Mérida
- Dinner in a local restaurant
- Overnight at Hotel Holiday Inn Express Mérida Centro***(*) in Mérida
- Visit to the archaeological site of Chichén Itzá
- Overnight at Hotel Beachscape Kin Ha Villas and Suites**** in Cancún
- Leisure time
- Check-out at 12:00
- Transfer to Cancún airport
- Flight Cancún–Frankfurt (Discover Airlines, departure 17:05)
- Arrival in Frankfurt at 10:15
- Connecting flight Frankfurt–Luxembourg (Air Dolomiti, 13:00–13:50)
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Lunchbox / Picnic
- Tasting
- Night
Prices (per person)
Minimum number of participants: 12, Maximum number of participants: 25.
Included Services
Not included: Ecotax/Visitax Quintana Roo, additional activities and excursions, meals not mentioned in the program, drinks, tips not listed under included services, and personal expenses.
Authentic and sustainable
- Visit to a mezcal distillery in a small village (including tasting)
- Visit to indigenous weavers in Chiapas (including tasting of freshly prepared tortillas)
- Dinner in selected local restaurants or hotel restaurants – get to know the regional Mexican cuisine
- Many overnight stays in historic city centres (no bus required for city tours)
- Opportunities to interact with the local population
- 100% CO₂ compensation via Atmosfair (= 3.597 tonnes per traveller, of which 3.191 tonnes = 88.71% are from flights)
Important information
For entry into Mexico, EU citizens require a passport valid at least six months beyond the date of entry (as of 07/2025). The passport must be in good condition and contain at least two blank pages. For direct entry from Luxembourg/Germany, no mandatory vaccinations are required (as of 07/2025).
Travel insurance is not included. We strongly recommend purchasing cancellation insurance (including Covid-19 coverage) as well as travel health insurance covering Covid-19 treatments (including quarantine). Currently, all Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted, but this may change depending on the situation (as of 07/2025).
This trip is not suitable for guests with mobility restrictions. If applicable, please inform us before booking about the nature of your limitation so we can confirm whether we can meet your individual needs.
Planet B is a brand of Bollig Tours s.à r.l. Therefore, Bollig Tours is listed as the tour operator in our General Terms and Conditions.
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