Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Welcome to Mexico City
Once you arrive at the Mexico City International Airport you will be transferred to a hotel located downtown. Since there are no scheduled activities in the afternoon, you can enjoy a walk in the area. We can book you one of the many epic restaurants or you can freestyle and eat all of the tacos and tostadas the markets have to offer. We will suggest galleries and independent spaces for you to explore.
Day 2 - Mexico City Tour
A Mexico City Tour will help you acclimatise. Some sites to visit are the National Palace, Zocalo Square, Metropolitan Cathedral, the Anthropology Museum (which presents the country’s many pre-Hispanic civilisations: Toltecs – Zapotecs) and the world famous Guadalupe Shrine.
Day 3 - Casa Azul, Coyoacan District
Today you will visit Casa Azul (The Blue House). Here you can see Frida Kahlo, Mexico’s most famous artist’s home that she shared with her husband the muralist Diego Rivera. Now a museum you can imagine their life here whilst admiring earthenware cooking pots on display within the cobalt-colour walls. After visiting Frida’s home and immersing yourself in the Coyoacan district in Mexico City’s south, walking through squares and streets where she lived and stopping for a bite to eat or a cerveza is a magical experience.
Day 4 - Teotihuacán
Today we will depart to the Archeological site of Teotihuacan where you can enjoy a spectacular view of the area from the top of the pyramids (or a hot air balloon if that takes your fancy!) and spend the afternoon exploring the city.
Day 5 - Plaza Carso
Today you can visit the once run-down, central district of Plaza Carso and two fabulous museums: the Jumex (housing the art of the family that owns Mexico’s eponymous fruit-juice empire) and the Soumaya, which displays 5,000 pieces from Carlos Slim, the second richest man on earth, Slim’s own collection.
Day 6 - Xochimilco canals
Today you’ll visit the Xochimilco canals, “the Venice of Mexico,” on one of it’s its colourful trajineras (tourist boats), eating Mexican food and being serenaded by mariachi bands!
Day 7 - San Miguel de Allende
Today you will depart for San Miguel de Allende; it’s cobbled streets, wooded courtyards, fine architectural details and sumptuous interiors will enchant you. Here you visit the more than 100 art galleries whilst you take art lessons and workshops if this appeals to you.
Day 8 - San Miguel de Allende
It is easy to spend a day simply wandering through the streets of San Miguel capturing photos of its Colonial and Spanish architecture. It is clear to see why it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city’s rich history dates back to 1542 a time in which it played an important role as a hub in the silver trade.
Day 9 - San Miguel de Allende
Today you have the option to take an art class and try you hand at creating some of your own art drawing from all of the inspiring Mexican culture you have soaked up along your journey.
Day 10 - Home
Day you will return home full of stories about your artistic adventures.
What's included?
- Accommodation on B&B basis
- Private Transfers (air-conditioned vehicle)
- All entrance fees with service of English-speaking guide for excursions
- Local Taxes
- All trips are ATOL protected or ABTA bonded to ensure you are fully
