We Love —
- Discover the mysteries of ancient Mayan civilisations on this exciting mini-tour of the Yuacatan Peninsula.
- Highlights include visiting the second largest convent in the world in Izamal, and the breathtaking constructions in Chichen Itza.
- You will end your tour with a 5 or 12 night beachside stay at the 5* Dreams Tulum Resort and Spa with All Inclusive Unlimited Luxury.
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Your Destination —
Nonetheless, the Mayan Civilization covered a vast extension, from Mexico's Southern Pacific Coast and all the way in to Central America. Traces of Maya nomad settlements date back to 1500 BC. We distinguish mainly 3 Mayan periods of social and urban development: Nomad, Mayan Pre-Classical and Mayan Classical.
These periods are relatively evident in their building techniques, their carved inscriptions on their pyramids, buildings and temples. The Mayans developed a structure of writing, using hieroglyphs; and so kept record of Mayan findings in mathematics, architecture and astronomy.
Tour Highlights:
Uxmal - Visit to the architecture
Merida - City Tour
Izamal - Visit to the Second largest convent in the world
Chichen Itza -Visit to the breath taking constructions
Please note: The Zika Virus, which is carried by mosquitoes has been reported in this region. Symptoms are usually mild, but customers should take the normal precautions to avoid mosquito bites. Women who are pregnant or wishing to become pregnant, should speak to their doctor for further advice.
Your Itinerary —
Day 1 Arrival In Cancun
Welcome at Cancun International airport and transfer to hotel in downtown.
Overnight in Cancun.
Day 2 Cancun - Uxmal - Mérida.
Early departure from your hotel lobby towards Uxmal to visit the site Uxmal, which in Mayan means three times constructed. The architecture of Uxmal is among the most majestic in Yucatan. Its beauty is characterized by low and horizontal palaces placed around patios and quadrants richly decorated with detailed sculptures.
You will be able to view the Pyramid of the Magician, the Nuns Quarters, the Governors Palace and the Main Pyramid. The governor´s house and the temple of the wizard are considered architectonic marvels by experts for their precise construction and beauty. Uxmal, enveloped by legends and myths is situated within a series of hills known as the "Pucc region" or the mountainous area of the Yucatan. Overnight in Mérida.
Day 3 Mérida - Izamal - Chichén Itzá- Tulum
Check out from the hotel and commence a city tour in Merida before we start our way to Izamal to visit a quaint colonial city where time seems to have stopped. The city´s convent has the second largest atrium in the world after the one at St. Peters in the Vatican. The first missionary convent in Mexico was built in Izamal as the city was founded just after 1542.
We will continue to the archaeological site of Chichén Itzá, a site that represents the most intact and impressive of the ruins of the Mayan Civilization that the modern world preserves today. Chichén Itzá means "Mouth of the well of the Itzaes". Its impressive constructions include the splendid Castle of Kukulcán, the Ball court; the Observatory and the Sacred well just to mention a few. All of these structures are breathtaking.
After the visit, we will continue towards Tulum, where you will be dropped off in your hotel.
Day 7 or 14 Departure
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to Cancun airport for your flight back to the UK.
Your Hotels —
All rooms sleep up to
Located in Cancun, 8 minutes drive from the beach, La Quinta Inn & Suites Cancun recently received an AAA 3 Diamond award and the TripAdvisor Excellence Award. It is located close to Plaza Malecon and Plaza Las Americas shopping areas.
Spacious guest rooms and suites are well furnished with contemporary décor and amenities including Wi-Fi throughout the property and an outdoor swimming pool.
This welcoming mid sized hotel is a colonial style building with 110 comfortable rooms, a breakfast bar, outdoor pool and a relaxed cafeteria.
Hotel Del Gobernador - 1 night in a Standard Room with Daily Breakfast
Hotel Del Gobernador is located in the historic city centre, just 300 metres from the downtown area. This modern hotel offers 86 guestrooms, an outdoor pool, a breakfast buffet and a bar.
Just for you: Guests who stay for 7 nights or more will receive US$200 resort credit per room, for use on spa treatments.
Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa is located along the famed Riviera Maya in Tulum along the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula.. Tulum was one of the last cities inhabited and built by the Mayans and remains one of the best preserved Mayan sites today. Its ancient ruins along the Caribbean Sea make it a compelling spot, popular with tourists.
The mystical pyramids of Tulum are just 5 minutes from Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa and the entertainment, shopping and nightlife of Playa Del Carmen is 30 minutes away.
Facilities at this amazing resort include a stunning free form swimming pool, yoga, non motorized water sports & fitness centre, tennis courts and a Spa by Pevonia®.
Guests are also able to enjoy a round of complimentary green fees at Riviera Maya Golf Club, evening entertainment scene with moonlit theme parties, traditional music and shows, dancing and big screen outdoor movies on the beach.
Your spacious and bright Deluxe Room features a private, furnished balcony or terrace with hammock and views of the ocean, and a sleek marble bathroom with luxury toiletries and a bathtub.
Your all-inclusive experience includes outstanding gourmet fare at eight distinctly different dining venues (6 à la carte: french adults-only, Mexican, sushi/peruvian, Asian, Italian and seafood. 1 buffet, and a beachside grill.) Premium beverages are included, all unlimited, and reservations are never required.
All Inclusive Unlimited Luxury Inclusions
- Limitless access to gourmet à la carte dining options
- No reservations or wristbands required
- Unlimited international & domestic top-shelf spirits
- Unlimited natural fruit juices and soft drinks
- 24-hour room & concierge service
- Pool and beach wait service
- Daily refreshed mini-bar with soft drinks, juice, bottled water & beer
- Daily maid service
- Endless daytime activities and live nightly entertainment
- Theme parties, oceanfront bars and entertainment venues
- No wristbands required
- Sip, Savor & See Dining Experience (Dinner and live entertainment at neighbouring sister resorts from 6pm to 1am - Terms and conditions apply.)
- All taxes and gratuities included
Your Journey —
Flights: Included with Virgin Atlantic (23 kg luggage per person)
London Gatwick to Cancun: 12:20 - 16:35
Cancun to London Gatwick 19:00 - 10:30 (the following morning)
All flight times are local
Transfers: Shared transfers are included throughout as per itinerary.
Please note: flight details are given as a guide only and may change. We will however notify you in advance if flights are more than 2 hours outside the time range given. Specific flights cannot be selected and confirmed timings will be shown on your official documentation from the tour operator. Flights are non-changeable and non-refundable at time of booking.