Journey Through Mexico

(16 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico City, Puebla, Oaxaca, Merida, Riviera Maya

This is the ultimate luxury journey through Mexico, including private touring in the most interesting cities and countryside, visits to ancient Mayan and Zapotec ruins, stops at local craft villages and markets, and a few days on the pristine beaches of the Riviera Maya.

Begin in enchanting San Miguel de Allende, the base for exploring Mexico’s colonial heartland. Enjoy a privately-guided tour of town, best known for its cobblestone backstreets lined with beautiful colonial buildings, high quality local crafts and folk art, contemporary galleries, design and antique shops, lively markets, interesting small museums, and beautiful homes and gardens. Spend one day on a private excursion to Guanajuato, a picture-perfect UNESCO-listed town.

Next, spend several days in Mexico City, the sophisticated and vibrant capital of Mexico. Your expert guide and private driver will show you the very best of the city and provide a wonderful link to the local history and culture. Visit excellent museums, such as the Museum of Anthropology; explore a variety of neighborhoods, including those best known for their beautiful residences, colorful markets, art galleries and boutiques, and highly recommended restaurants. See murals, explore ruins such as Templo Mayor and the pyramids at Teotihuacan, and take a private canal cruise through the floating gardens at Xochimilco. Accommodation is at one of the city’s leading luxury hotels.

Next, spend a night in the colonial city of Puebla, the home of Poblano mole sauce and traditional Talavera pottery, before continuing on to Oaxaca, one of Mexico’s best destinations for gastronomy and traditional arts. Explore the plazas, food markets and back streets of the colonial center and visit art galleries and folk art shops. Spend a day exploring the surrounding valleys with your private guide, including visits to local Indian markets and craft villages. Your guide will introduce you to the most noted local artisans specializing in black pottery, wood carvings, textiles and more. Also explore Zapotec and Mixtec ruins in the region. Spend a morning at a cooking class to learn Oaxacan specialties. Sample local products such as Oaxacan chocolate and cheese, visit a Mezcal distillery or learn how to make mole sauces. 

Fly to Merida for several days spent exploring surrounding Mayan villages and ruins. Accommodation is at the best luxury hacienda property in the region. With your private guide and driver, browse colorful markets, take a cruise through the mangroves at a flamingo sanctuary, visit local Mayan homes and villages, and, if desired, take a cooking class at a renowned Yucatan cooking school.

Finally, enjoy several relaxing days at an exclusive luxury beach resort on the Riviera Maya.