(3) Mérida (1) Chichen Itza (3) Cancún ANCIENT CAPITALS, COLONIAL CITIES AND THE CARIBBEAN 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS TOUR FEATURES •ROUND TRIP AIR TRANSPORTATION - Air transportation from Miami •FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS - Hotel accommodations for 7 nights •SUPERB CUISINE - 15 included meals consisting of 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 5 dinners. Our stay in Cancun is at an all-inclusive resort with unlimited beverages •SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM - Sightseeing, including local guide and all entrance fees as follows: Mérida City tour, Heniquen Hacienda tour, Izamal tour, Chichen Itza day tour, and a catamaran Cruise to Isla Mujeres. •CULTURAL DISCOVERY SERIES - Our program encompass cultural connections, in-depth learning on the local economy, social systems and interaction with locals •PROFESSIONAL TOUR HOST/GUIDE - Assistance of a professional Tour Host/Guide for the entire length of the tour •GROUND TRANSPORTATION - Transfer between airports, hotels and city to city destination •DELUXE MOTORCOACHES - Touring by private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach •BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS – Baggage handling for one piece of checked luggage outside of the airport DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTS Close to home destination – shorter distance to fly • Rich cultural traditions & diverse geography of Yucatan•Unique fauna & flora Mayan history & culture • Charming colonial town of Merida, “the White City” • World Heritage Site of Chichen Itza - best preserved & most famous Mayan ruins in Mexico - one of the New Seven Wonders of the World • Myths & legends of ancient Chichen Itza in Light and Sound show • Swim in Cenote, an underground lake • Henequen Hacienda visit • Izamal, ancient Mayan & colonial worship center • Cosmopolitan Cancún on Mayan Riviera • Beautiful sandy beaches • Crystal blue waters • Catamaran cruise to beautiful Isla Mujeres and much more… For more information, call: 888-482-5887 or visit: www.aventuraworld.com Chichen Itza Cancun Central Holidays West is the Official Travel Partner of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives USA MEXICO - NO. OF OVERNIGHT STAYS # Cancún Mérida Izamal Isla Mujeres Chichen Itza Mexico City 3 1 3
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(3) Mérida (1) Chichen Itza (3) Cancún
ANCIENT CAPITALS, COLONIAL CITIES AND THE CARIBBEAN8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
TOUR FEATURES•ROUND TRIP AIR TRANSPORTATION - Air transportation from Miami•FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS - Hotel accommodations for 7 nights•SUPERB CUISINE - 15 included meals consisting of 7 breakfasts, 3lunches, and 5 dinners. Our stay in Cancun is at an all-inclusive resort withunlimited beverages
•SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM - Sightseeing, including local guide andall entrance fees as follows: Mérida City tour, Heniquen Hacienda tour,Izamal tour, Chichen Itza day tour, and a catamaran Cruise to Isla Mujeres.
•CULTURAL DISCOVERY SERIES - Our program encompass culturalconnections, in-depth learning on the local economy, social systems andinteraction with locals
•PROFESSIONAL TOUR HOST/GUIDE - Assistance of a professional TourHost/Guide for the entire length of the tour
•GROUND TRANSPORTATION - Transfer between airports, hotels and cityto city destination
•DELUXE MOTORCOACHES - Touring by private deluxe air-conditionedmotorcoach
•BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS – Baggage handling for onepiece of checked luggage outside of the airport
DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTS Close to home destination – shorter distance to fly • Rich culturaltraditions & diverse geography of Yucatan•Unique fauna & floraMayan history & culture • Charming colonial town of Merida, “theWhite City” • World Heritage Site of Chichen Itza - best preserved &most famous Mayan ruins in Mexico - one of the New Seven Wondersof the World • Myths & legends of ancient Chichen Itza in Light andSound show • Swim in Cenote, an underground lake • HenequenHacienda visit • Izamal, ancient Mayan & colonial worship center •Cosmopolitan Cancún on Mayan Riviera • Beautiful sandy beaches •Crystal blue waters • Catamaran cruise to beautiful Isla Mujeresand much more…
For more information, call: 888-482-5887 or visit: www.aventuraworld.com
Chichen Itza
Cancun
Central Holidays West is the OfficialTravel Partner of the Association ofChamber of Commerce Executives
USA
MEXICO
- NO. OF OVERNIGHT STAYS#
Cancún
Mérida
Izamal Isla Mujeres
Chichen Itza
Mexico City 3 1 3
Day 1 Depart USA for Mérida, Mexico Depart your gateway bound forMérida, Mexico. Your adventure begins upon arrival in the captivatingcountry of Mexico. This is one of the few places in the world where youwill experience art and life combining so effortlessly. Ever since theSpanish conquistadors roamed the area, Mérida has been the culturalcapital of the entire Yucatán Peninsula. This cosmopolitan town issteeped in colonial history, narrow streets, broad central plazas andthe region’s best museums. Mérida is a perfect place from which tostart your adventure with West. Upon arrival you will check into thehotel and relax. This evening you will enjoy a welcome dinner. (D)Day 2 Mérida – City Tour After breakfast get to know Mérida, knownas "The White City," during an orientation tour around the area. Famousfor its charming white-washed buildings and exquisite Spanish colonialarchitecture Mérida also features a wealth of cultural offerings. You’llfirst discover Paseo de Montejo, the city’s main boulevard. Then stopto witness the Monumento a la Bandera, or Flag Monument. Designedby Mexican sculptor Romulo Rozo, the large monument depicts thecountry’s history from the founding of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlanthrough the mid-twentieth century. End your explorations at the city’stranquil, tree-lined zocalo, or square. The rest of the day is yours torelax, shop and enjoy this colonial city. (B)Day 3 Mérida - Henequen Hacienda Tour After breakfast join us on ajourney into the past as we experience the hacienda of Sotuta de Peón.You will gain a glimpse of what was once a fully operational HenequenHacienda in the grand style. You will witness the step-by-step processof the transformation of the Henequen (or Green Gold as it was knownthroughout the region), from plant to fiber and from fiber to finishedproduct. You will also see antique machinery that has been rescuedfrom the ravages of time and rebuilt to precise operational capacity.You will also visit a typical Mayan House. Time to relax? Take a dip ina Cenote or spring fed from underground cool rivers of crystal clearalkaline waters. Ah the good life! (B,L)Day 4 Mérida - Izamal Tour/ Chichen Itza After breakfast you departMerida for Chichen Itza, stopping along the way in the Colonial townof Izamal for lunch on your own. In ancient times Izamal was a centerfor the worship of the supreme Maya god, Itzamná, and the sun god,Kinich-Kakmó. A dozen temple pyramids were devoted to these orother gods. This is why Spanish colonists chose Izamal as the site forthe remarkable Franciscan monastery, which still stands at the centerof town. Today you will experience a quiet provincial town, nicknamedLa Ciudad Amarilla (The Yellow City) for its traditional golden yellowbuildings that spiral out from the center like a budding flower andhorse-drawn carriages that add to the city’s charm. Upon arrival toChichen Itza you will check-in to your hotel and relax. After dinner atthe hotel you will have a chance to experience an optional Light andSound Show of Chichen Itza. One of the undisputed star attractionsof the Yucatán Peninsula is the impressive pre-Columbian city ofChichen Itza. This site must be visited in the day and night to gain atrue understanding of its historical significance. As the sun sets overthe peninsula, the 1,500-year-old temple is brought to life with aspectacular light and sound show centered on the main pyramid ofKukulcán. The vivid show features 3D mapping projection andevocative lighting to recreate the myths and legends of ancientChichen Itza, the snake of Kukulcán and the Mayan warriors. (B,D)Day 5 Chichen Itza – Archeological Site Tour / Cancún This morning
mysterious ruins of Chichen Itza calls you. Depart after breakfast forthe UNESCO World Heritage site that contains the enormous pyramidknown as El Castillo (the castle). This building is named one of theNew 7 Wonders of the World. Chichen Itza once a center of power inthe ancient world, the site now attracts millions of visitors to admirethe city’s spectacular and beautifully preserved ruins. The Maya peoplewere exceptionally innovative: They were skilled farmers, astronomers,and developed the first written language native to the Americas. Theywere also great mathematicians and were the first to develop theconcept of zero. See Chichen Itza’s enormous ball court. Measuring225 feet wide and 545 feet long, the remains—known as The GreatBall Court—are the largest ever discovered in Mesoamerica. Also seeTemple of the Warriors, the Wall of the Skulls, the Sacred Cenote, theObservatory, and much more Later, enjoy some free time for lunch.Then onwards to the jewel of the Caribbean - Cancún. Once you arriveat your hotel in Cancún, the rest of the day is free to unwind, settle into your all-inclusive report, and take in the laid-back coastalatmosphere. Surrounded by the breathtaking Caribbean Sea, softcoral sands, and the striking shade of blue that emerges from itscrystal-clear waters, a visit to Cancún will make you wonder whetheryou are in a dream. Enjoy. This evening gather with your fellow travelersfor drinks and dinner. (B,D)Day 6 Cancún – Catamaran Cruise to Isla Mujeres After breakfastembark on a fabulous adventure as you sail from Cancún on acatamaran to Isla Mujeres. Explore the beauty of the MexicanCaribbean and snorkel in crystal clear waters that are teeming withlife and beauty. Relax and enjoy the journey over a gourmet lunch.Upon arrival on the island lose yourself in the winding streets of thelittle town of Isla Mujeres shop, and soak up its picturesque beauty.(B,L,D)Day 7 Cancún Today you have a full free day to relax, enjoy the resortsall-inclusive amenities, laze on the beach or head out for some lastminute shopping. Cancún is a tropical paradise that remains one ofthe world’s top travel destinations. This comes as no surprise whenyou consider how much Cancún has to offer. This evening maybe meetyour fellow travelers for magnificent sunset views, drinks and dinner.(B,L,D)Day 8 Cancún to USA Today after breakfast transfer to the airport foryour return flight home with memories of a spectacular Mexicancultural vacation. (B)B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – DinnerHotel and itinerary are subject to change.
