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Trip Colonial Mexico

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1,569 USD

Per person in a Double Room

Mega Travel

land-only

1 country

Mexico,

Visiting

Ciudad de México, Querétaro, San Miguel de Allende, Dolores Hidalgo, Atotonilco, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosi, Zacatecas, Guadalajara, Tequila, Tlaquepaque, Patzcuaro, Morelia

Duration

9 days | 8 nights

Departures

Daily departures guaranteed

Itinerary

DAY 1 - MEXICO CITY
 Meet your guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon. Overnight stay.
 
DAY 2 – CITY TOUR AND MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY  
Breakfast at the hotel. We’ll start the day with a tour of the Historic District to visit the Zócalo, one of the largest squares in the world. We’ll visit the Cathedral, the largest religious building on the continent since 1537, and the National Palace. We’ll also enjoy a panoramic view of the Central Post Office and the Palace of Fine Arts. On Reforma Avenue, you'll find various monuments that have shaped the city and given it its identity, such as the Angel of Independence, the Diana the Huntress, and the recently erected Bicentennial Column.
Transfer to the Museum of Anthropology, one of the most important museums in the world, which houses the most extensive archaeological collection of Mesoamerican cultures, featuring artifacts such as the “Sun Stone” (or Aztec Calendar) and “Coatlicue,” among many others. Through its 23 exhibition halls, you’ll learn more about the philosophy, way of life, and culture of the various civilizations that flourished in ancient Mexico. Return to the hotel. Free afternoon. Overnight stay.
 
DAY 3 – MEXICO CITY – QUERÉTARO - SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE 
Breakfast. Meet with our guide to join the tour. Departure for Querétaro, a stunning city with vibrant architecture designated a World Heritage Site for its splendid colonial-era buildings, plazas, gardens, and museums. City tour through the historic center, including the Casa de la Corregidora, the ochre-colored Church of San Francisco, the Baroque Church of Santa Sora de Viterbo, and we’ll conclude with a visit to Los Arcos, an aqueduct featuring 74 pink stone arches. We continue our tour to another World Heritage City: San Miguel de Allende, also known as a retreat or residence for artists, writers, and poets. Upon arrival, we’ll take a panoramic tour starting with the historic center, followed by the Parish Church of San Miguel Arcángel, whose spectacular pink towers rise above the main square; the Convent of La Concepción; the Church of San Francisco; and we’ll conclude with a visit to Casa and Instituto Allende. The rest of the afternoon is free. Overnight stay.  

DAY 4 - SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE - DOLORES HIDALGO – ATOTONILCO - GUANAJUATO 
Breakfast at the hotel. Early in the morning, we’ll depart for Dolores Hidalgo, known in history as the cradle of Mexican independence. It was here, in the early hours of September 16, 1810, that Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rallied the people by ringing the parish church bells. Panoramic tour of the city: Parish Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, Casa de Visitas, Museum of Independence, House of Mariano Abasolo, Main Garden, traditional ice cream shops, and Talavera pottery shops. Continue on to Atotonilco, known for the wealth of artistic paintings inside its beautiful Sanctuary of Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno, which has earned it the nickname “the Mexican Sistine Chapel.” Its founder, Father Luís Felipe Neri de Alfaro, devoted most of his life to evangelization. Years later, at the start of the War of Independence, Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla took up the banner of the Virgin of Guadalupe, which became the first flag of the insurgent movement; today, it is a place of forgiveness and penance. Transfer to Guanajuato. Overnight stay.

DAY 5 – GUANAJUATO - SAN LUIS POTOSÍ - ZACATECAS
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for San Luis Potosí. Panoramic tour of the landmarks of this beautiful city, including the Plaza del Carmen, Jardín de San Juan de Dios, the Cathedral, the Municipal Palace, the Plaza de las Armas, the Caja Real, the Plaza de los Fundadores, and the Loreto Church. We’ll head to Zacatecas, a beautiful mining city designated a World Heritage Site, known for its stunning facades, whose cathedral is the most outstanding example of Mexican Baroque architecture. Panoramic tour of the city from Cerro de la Bufa, descent by cable car, rest of the afternoon at leisure, with the chance to witness a musical “callejeada” (street performance) featuring drums. Overnight stay.
 
DAY 6 - ZACATECAS - GUADALAJARA  
Breakfast at the hotel. Educational tour of the Mina del Edén mine, followed by a trip to the city of Guadalajara to visit the most iconic and historic sites of this cosmopolitan city: the Hospicio Cabañas with murals by the painter Orozco, the Degollado Theater, the Cathedral, the Rotunda of Illustrious Men, the plazas, and the Government Palace. The rest of the afternoon is free. Overnight stay.  
  
DAY 7 – GUADALAJARA -TLAQUEPAQUE -TEQUILA  
Breakfast. Departure for Tlaquepaque, a surprisingly beautiful town with its colonial churches and old mansions, colorful flowers, and orange trees. Panoramic tour of its historic center, where we’ll admire some of the finest handicrafts from the state of Jalisco. We’ll continue on to the beautiful town of Tequila, renowned for hosting some of the world’s leading tequila distilleries. We’ll visit a distillery to learn about the production process of this beverage. Return to Guadalajara. Overnight stay.  
  
DAY 8 - GUADALAJARA - PATZCUARO - MORELIA
Breakfast. Departure for Pátzcuaro, which means “the gate to heaven” in the Purépecha language. This city is famous for its colonial beauty, unique customs, and local people. We will visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Health, the “House of the Eleven Courtyards,” and the historic center with its Quiroga and Gertrudis Bocanegra squares. We continue on to the city of Morelia. Overnight stay.
 
DAY 9 – MORELIA – MEXICO CITY
Breakfast. Tour of the city of Morelia, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and renowned for its student atmosphere and magnificent colonial buildings made of pink stone. Enjoy a panoramic tour of its main tourist attractions: the Cathedral, the Government Palace, the Clavijero Palace, the Plaza Mayor, the Traditional Sweets Market, the Aqueduct, and the Guadalupe Shrine at the San Diego Convent. Free time. Departure for Mexico City.

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Rates

CATEGORÍA TRIPLE DOBLE SENCILLA MENOR
3* $1569 $1649 $2049 $1219
4* $1889 $2039 $2839 $1219

-Prices are quoted in USD and are payable in local currency at the exchange rate on the day.
-The prices quoted in this itinerary are for information purposes only and must be confirmed when making your booking, as they are subject to change without prior notice.
-Check the surcharges for the high season, the F1 Grand Prix and Día de los Muertos

Prices valid until 2026-12-31

Hotels

HOTEL VILLE CATÉGORIE PAYS
Casa Blanca México 4* México
Ibis Alameda México 3* México
Real de Minas San Miguel de Allende 4* México
Misión San Miguel San Miguel de Allende 3* México
Hotel Misión Guanajuato 4* México
Holiday Inn Gto Guanajuato 3* México
Emporio Zacatecas 4* México
City Express Zacatecas 3* México
Intercontinental Guadalajara 4* México
Misión Guadalajara Guadalajara 3* México
Holiday Inn Morelia 4* México
Vista Express Morelia Morelia 3* México
This is a list of the hotels most frequently used on this tour. It is provided for guidance only; guests may be accommodated in similar or alternative establishments.

The trip includes

Airport/hotel/airport  transfer;
Accomodation  in 3* or 4* star-hotels;
All  breakfasts, 1 lunch on day 3;
Admission  tickets to the Museum of Anthropology;
Minibus  throughout for 4 passengers (please quote with your executive in  case there are more passengers);
Excursions  mentioned in the itinerary;
A  guide for the whole trip.


The trip does not include

Domestic  and international flights;
International  airport taxes, border fees when entering or leaving Mexico, and  booking fees;
Visits  or tours not mentionned in the program;
Meals  not specified;
Drinks;
Tips  for the guide, the driver or anyone else;
Personal  expenses;
Medical  insurance, repatriation, and lost luggage coverage.


Important notes

IMPORTANT :
-Hotel  Check-out: 12:00 PM;
-Hotel  Check-in: 3:00 PM;
-Most  hotels are non-smoking;
-A  Maximum of 2 children under 11 years old, can share a room with 2  adults, rooms have 2 double-beds;
-All  rooms are standard-type;
-Children  over 12 years of age are considered adults;
-In  Mexico, it is very common to tip if the service you received met  your expectations. We suggest the following. For airport assistance,  25 mexican pesos per bag, for restaurants from 10% to 15% sobre el  costo of the final costs;
-The  rainy season in Mexico is between May and September.
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
-European  and Canadian tourists are not required to obtain a short-term visa  to enter Mexico. Passports and round-trip tickets are required; the  passport must be valid for the duration of the planned stay, which  must not exceed 180 days.
-The  currency in Mexico is the Mexican peso. We recommend that you  exchange your euros at the airport or in Mexico City and make sure  you have enough cash, since many stores in Mexico do not accept  credit cards. However, you’ll have no trouble finding ATMs.   
 
Some advices before departure:
-Money: Euros are not accepted in Mexico. Plan on having 4,000 MXN (Mexican pesos)—about 200 USD, or the equivalent of 170—to cover your initial expenses (meals, gifts, alcohol, etc.), or exchange your euros for pesos before you leave. Bring your credit and debit cards to cover any unexpected expenses.
-Copy  of your passport and driver license.
-Proof  of address dated within the last three months in the event that you  lose your documents while in Mexico.   

Map

Itinerary route: Ciudad de México, Querétaro, San Miguel de Allende, Dolores Hidalgo, Atotonilco, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosi, Zacatecas, Guadalajara, Tequila, Tlaquepaque, Patzcuaro, Morelia

HIRING AND CANCELLATION POLICIES

  • This itinerary is a quote, subject to availability and confirmation of included services.
  • Prices subject to change without notice, subject to confirmation.
  • Prices indicated in USD, payment at the daily exchange rate.
  • Bank fees may apply for international transfers.
  • NET prices are non-commissionable.
  • A 20% advance payment is required to confirm availability for this itinerary.
  • Guaranteed departures on the dates mentioned, minimum two passengers.
  • Tips for guide and operator are not included. A suggested average of $5–$7 USD per person, per day.
  • The contracted transportation allows up to one piece of luggage (max. 23 kg) and one piece of carry-on (max. 8 kg) per person.
  • In case of excess luggage, inclusion without additional cost will depend on vehicle capacity.
  • The passenger is solely responsible for their luggage and documents. Mega Travel is not liable for any loss, theft, or damage.
  • Do not leave valuables in the transport vehicle; neither the provider nor Mega Travel is responsible for any losses.
  • For flight transfers arriving between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM, a nighttime supplement will apply.
  • General programs include standard accommodations. Requests for different categories are subject to availability and rate changes.
  • If the selected hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar category and rate will be booked.
  • Check-in time: from 3:00 PM. Check-out time: before 12:00 PM.
  • Special accommodation requests (bed type, etc.) must be made in advance and may affect pricing.
  • The bus boarding time limit is 15 minutes. After that, passengers must arrange transport at their own cost.

IF THE PROGRAM INCLUDES CHILDREN, KEEP IN MIND:

  • Children under 2 are considered infants and are not charged. Special transport (e.g., stroller or seat) must be requested in advance.
  • Children aged 2–10 pay the child rate.
  • Children over 11 pay the adult rate.
  • The number of children per room sharing with parents depends on each hotel's policy.
  • Minors must be accompanied by a parent and present valid ID/passport at check-in.

TRAVEL INSURANCE IS ESSENTIAL

>We recommend travel insurance that covers illness, COVID-19, accidents, luggage loss, cancellation, etc. Request a separate quote.

IF YOU ARE A PASSENGER IN SPECIAL CONDITION…

Please inform us in advance of any special conditions (e.g., surgeries, mobility issues, medical conditions) to adjust operations accordingly.

WE REMEMBER YOUS

  • Arrive 3h 30min before international flight departures.
  • Arrive 2h 30min before domestic flight departures.

PRICE VARIATION

  • Rates may vary due to currency fluctuations, tax changes, etc.
  • Hotel rates may vary depending on occupancy or dynamic pricing.
  • Quoted rates are subject to change due to destination events or availability.

CONDITIONS AND METHODS OF PAYMENT

  • All services must be paid in full 45 days before the service date.
  • Payments must follow the agreed schedule. Bank transfer fees are the customer's responsibility.
  • By paying, the traveler accepts all hiring and cancellation policies.
  • Service vouchers will not be issued until payment is received.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION, VISAS & PASSPORT

  • All passengers (including children) must have valid documentation as required by destination laws.
  • It is the passenger’s responsibility to check all required documentation (passport, visa, vaccinations, etc.).
  • MEGA TRAVEL is not liable for immigration issues due to lack of documentation.

CHANGES IN THE ITINERARY

  • The order of services may change due to force majeure, without affecting the overall content. No refunds or compensation will apply.
  • Price variations may occur due to mandatory changes from force majeure (e.g., strikes, natural disasters, etc.).
  • Changes in flights must be reported at least 48 hours in advance for service adjustments.
  • Late or different arrival without notice may incur extra charges, subject to agency approval.

CANCELLATIONS

  • "Any modification requested after reservation confirmation may incur additional costs and will be subject to availability and cancellation policies."
  • Cancellations must be made at least 45 days before arrival to negotiate penalties as per contract.
  • Late cancellations will incur a 100% accommodation charge.
  • Excursion-only bookings must be canceled 15 days (low season) or 25 days (high season) before service date.
  • No-shows are charged at 100% of the confirmed service value.

REFUNDS

  • Refunds are processed through the agency that made the reservation and payment.
  • No cash refunds will be issued at the destination.
  • No refunds for voluntarily unused services.
  • No substitutions or rebookings for other excursions.
  • No refunds after the trip has started, except for certified medical reasons or death.
  • Refund requests must be submitted within 30 days after the trip ends.
  • Refunds incur administrative fees, which will be disclosed at confirmation.
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