COLONIAL MEXICO

Welcome to the capital of Mexico, a fizzing metropolis of sumptuous street food, world-leading museums and countless cultural pursuits. After touching down at Mexico City airport (MEX), you’ll be met by a driver and whisked to your hotel. If there’s enough time, get straight into the streets for a self-guided exploration – the trendy Roma neighborhood’s a great place to start. Return to the hotel for 5pm, when you’ll meet our Local Insider and the rest of the group. Get to know each other over a welcome dinner and drinks.

Fuel up at the hotel breakfast, as today’s adventure will take you back many centuries and you’ll need that energy. Your first stop is Teotihuacan, where giant pyramids watch over the remains of a once-grand pre-Columbian city. Continue your day of time traveling with a tour of Tula, the one-time capital of the Toltecs. End the day in Queretaro, a beautiful colonial city of charming plazas and churches.

Today’s all about discovering the architectural beauty of Colonial Mexico. Start with an exploration of Queretaro, before traveling to San Miguel de Allende, where you’ll see the work of leading local artists at Fabrica la Aurora Centro de Arte y Diseno and tour an artisans market. Continue your day of discovery in Dolores Hidalgo, the birthplace of Mexican Independence. Finally, drive to Guanajuato and admire the beautiful colonial architecture from a lookout point.

Today is all about exploring Guanajuato, a 16th-century city founded by the Spanish. Start – after breakfast, of course – at the birthplace of muralist Diego Rivera, one of the most important artists in Mexican history. It’s then on to the Alhóndiga de Granaditas, once a grain storehouse and fort, now a museum with exhibits covering the Mexican Independence. Finish with an in-depth city tour, taking in the architectural marvels of Guanajuato, its Unesco-listed historic center and beautiful baroque buildings.

Your tour comes to an end today, but not before one last breakfast. Now’s a good time to swap numbers with your newly found friends. There’s a group transfer to Mexico City airport (MEX), where you’ll bid everyone farewell and continue with your onward journey. Important to note: no outbound flights should be booked to depart before 17:00.