Day 1: Flight from Greece (Athens & Thessaloniki) to Mexico City
Evening flight via Istanbul to Mexico City, one of the largest and most historic cities in the world.
Day 2: Mexico City – City Tour
Arrival & meeting with the local guide. Transfer to the city center. This is followed by a panoramic tour of Mexico City, including:
• Visit to the National Museum of Anthropology and tour of the historic center:
o Zócalo Square
o Cathedral;
o Presidential Palace;
o Palace of Fine Arts;
o Paseo de la Reforma Avenue & Angel of Independence. Transfer to the hotel and check-in.
Free time to explore the Zona Rosa & Roma neighborhoods.
Day 3: Excursion to Teotihuacan & Our Lady of Guadalupe with lunch
Breakfast at the hotel and departure for the Teotihuacan archaeological site.
• Exploration of the complex:
o Pyramid of the Sun
o Pyramid of the Moon
o Avenue of the Dead Lunch at a local restaurant.
Next, visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the most important Catholic pilgrimage site on the American continent, featuring the miraculous image of the Black Madonna. Return to Mexico City.
Day 4: Mexico City, free day Breakfast at the hotel and free day. Suggested activities:
• Culinary experiences & sampling Mexican cuisine
• Walk and visit to Coyoacán & Frida Kahlo Museum (closed every Monday)
• Excursion to Xochimilco with traditional boats & mariachis
• Day trips to:
o San Miguel de Allende
o Cholula & Puebla
o Taxco & Cuernavaca
o Tolantongo Caves (hot springs)
Day 5: Mexico City – Flight to Cancun – Riviera Maya
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
Transfer to the airport and direct flight to the Riviera Maya.
• Arrival at Cancun Airport & transfer to hotel
• Check-in & free afternoon for:
o Rest, enjoying the beach & use of hotel facilities
Day 6: Riviera Maya – Excursion to Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid with lunch
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for the archaeological site of Chichen Itza, one of the 7 wonders of the world.
• Explore the major monuments:
o Kukulcán Pyramid & Observatory
o Wall of Skulls & Great Ball Court Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Swim in a “cenote” (underground lake)
• Walk through the colonial city of Valladolid. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon.
Days 7–9: Riviera Maya & Tulum – Free days
Meals according to the hotel of your choice. Three free days to enjoy the breathtaking nature, the exotic coastline with its coral reefs and paradise-like islands, the theme parks, the mysterious Mayan archaeological sites, luxury hotels and entertainment venues, and the open-air markets of Mexican culture. Suggested activities:
• Archaeological sites: Tulum, Cobá, Ek Balam
• Island excursions: Isla Mujeres, Contoy, Holbox, Cozumel
• Cenote visits: Choo Ha, Crystal, Tankach-He, Laguna Kaan Luum
• Theme parks: Xcaret, Xel-Há, XPlor, Xenses
• Adventures & adrenaline-pumping activities:
o Rio Secreto, Jungle Tour, Swimming with dolphins, Diving & snorkeling
• Evening suggestions:
o Tulum Center & hotel zone or Playa del Carmen (restaurants, bars, shopping)
Days 10 & 11: Riviera Maya – Cancun – Return flight
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Transfer to Cancun Airport
• Return flight via Istanbul
• Arrival in Greece the next day, filled with experiences, images, and colors from Mexico.
