North America · Mexico
A masterfully curated itinerary through the heart of Maya civilisation, winding from the Chiapas highlands to the plains of the Yucatan.
A masterfully curated itinerary through the heart of Maya civilisation, winding from the Chiapas highlands to the plains of the Yucatan. This route connects Mexico's most celebrated archaeological sites, offering a window into the architectural and cultural evolution of an ancient people, from ruins reclaimed by the jungle to the shores of the Riviera Maya.
The journey explores the country's striking contrasts, alternating between the colonial elegance of San Cristobal de las Casas, with its vibrant traditional markets, and the majesty of complexes such as Palenque, Uxmal, and Chichen Itza. Each stop reveals a fragment of history, featuring monumental pyramids, astronomical observatories, and the Toltec influences that shaped the fate of these ancient metropolises.
Logistics are meticulously handled to ensure total immersion in the region: international and domestic flights, private transfers with a chauffeur, and a programme of excursions with local Italian-speaking guides are all included, ensuring a perfect balance between seamless comfort and historical depth.
12 days in the programme
Departure on an intercontinental flight to Mexico City Departure on an intercontinental flight to Mexico City. Upon arrival, a private transfer will take you to your hotel for the overnight stay.
A full day dedicated to discovering the Mexican capital, a vibrant metropolis built upon the ruins of ancient Tenochtitlan A full day dedicated to discovering the Mexican capital, a vibrant metropolis built upon the ruins of ancient Tenochtitlan. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Continued exploration of Mexico City, visiting its most significant historical sites and cultural treasures Continued exploration of Mexico City, visiting its most significant historical sites and cultural treasures. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the state of Chiapas Transfer to the airport for your flight to the state of Chiapas. Upon arrival, settle into your accommodation in San Cristobal, a city renowned for its colonial architecture and authentic atmosphere.
A day at leisure to explore San Cristobal de las Casas A day at leisure to explore San Cristobal de las Casas. The city is defined by its charming historic buildings and colourful Maya markets, where the living traditions of local indigenous communities can still be felt.
Depart San Cristobal for the dense jungles of Chiapas to reach Palenque, one of the Maya world's most atmospheric and mysterious archaeological sites.
A day dedicated to visiting Palenque, founded roughly 1,500 years ago and later abandoned A day dedicated to visiting Palenque, founded roughly 1,500 years ago and later abandoned. The complex includes a series of monumental pyramids, the Palace with its distinctive tower, and a structure identified as an ancient astronomical observatory.
A second day in the Palenque area to deepen your understanding of this site, which represents the pinnacle of Maya civilisation alongside Chichen Itza and Uxmal A second day in the Palenque area to deepen your understanding of this site, which represents the pinnacle of Maya civilisation alongside Chichen Itza and Uxmal. Overnight stay on site.
Travel north towards the Yucatan Peninsula Travel north towards the Yucatan Peninsula. The route passes through Campeche before arriving in Merida, the "White City," famed for its colonial heritage and cultural vibrancy.
Departure to visit Chichen Itza, the largest Maya city in the region, dominated by the El Castillo pyramid Departure to visit Chichen Itza, the largest Maya city in the region, dominated by the El Castillo pyramid. The site, which bears witness to the Toltec occupation around the year 1000, is visited before the final transfer to the beaches of the Riviera Maya.
Final hours on the coast before transferring to Cancun airport for your onward flight.
Arrival at the final destination and end of services.
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