Colonial Beauties - 6 Day Tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Mexico City - Queretaro - San Miguel de Allende

Stop At: Historic Center of Santiago de Queretaro, Queretaro City 76000 Mexico
Departure towards to Queretaro City which has been called “World Heritage”, there we will visit the Aqueduct, the Ex Convent of the Cross and its beautiful Historical Center.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: San Miguel de Allende, San Miguel de Allende, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
Transfer to San Miguel de Allende, place of residence for artists and intellectuals and famous for its buildings ranging from Baroque to Neo-Gothic, among which it’s impressive Paroch of Saint Michael the Archangel, symbol of the city, stands out. Also stand out as points of interest: the Chapel of the Holy House, the Convent of the Conception, the Church of San Francisco and the Casa Instituto Allende. Free afternoon to get to know this peaceful city, strolling through its streets and visiting some of its typical cafés.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at San Miguel de Allende, Class P, Hotels: Real de Minas or Casa Primavera.

Day 2: San Miguel de Allende - Dolores Hidalgo - Guanajuato

Stop At: Dolores Hidalgo, Dolores Hidalgo, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
Departure to Dolores Hidalgo, where in 1810 the Pirest Don Miguel Hidalgo gave the famous cry that marked the beginning of the movement of Independence from Mexico and birthplace of one of the most recognized composers worldwide: José Alfredo Jiménez.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Guanajuato, Mexico
Continuation to Guanajuato, declared World Patrimony of Humanity by the UNESCO and headquarters of the International Cervantino Festival. A tour of the main streets of this beautiful city, which offers such interesting places as: the Alhóndiga Granaditas, the Juárez Theatre, the Mina de la Valenciana, the University, the House-Museum of the muralist Diego Rivera, among others. Optionally, you can enjoy the traditional “Callejoneada”, a walking tour through ancient streets, squares and alleys –like the famous “Callejón del Beso” – accompanied by the music of the best students of Guanajuato.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Guanajuato, Class P, Hotels: Misión Guanajuato or Hotel Guanajuato.

Day 3: Guanajuato - Zacatecas

Stop At: Zacatecas, Zacatecas, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
Departure to Zacatecas, a beautiful Mine City declared World Heritage by UNESCO, with beautiful facades carved in pink quarry and whose Cathedra is the most outstanding example of the Mexican Baroque. Panoramic view of the city from the Cerro de la Bufa, descendent by cable car and visit to the Eden Mine. Optionally we recommend visit the Museums: Rafael Coronel, Pedro Coronel and Francisco Goitia, or to enjoy the traditional “Callejoneada” musical with Tambora.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Zacatecas, Class P, Hotel Emporio.

Day 4: Zacatecas - Guadalajara

Stop At: Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Guadalajara Metropolitan Area
. We will depart to the city of Guadalajara; cradle of the Mariachi and the tequila emblem of Mexico in the world. Visit to the neighborhood of Tlaquepaque famous for making the finest handicrafts in the state. Here is the famous gallery of sculptor Sergio Bustamante. Possibility of eating in one of the typical restaurants accompanied by a mariachi group.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Guadalajara, Class P, Hotels: Morales or De Mendoza.

Day 5: Guadalajara - Tequila - Guadalajara

Stop At: Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Guadalajara Metropolitan Area
Then you will enjoy a stroll through the main streets of the city visiting: the Degollado Theatre, the Cathedral, the Rotunda od Illustrious Men, the Government Palace that houses splendid murals of Orozco, the Plaza Tapatía and panoramic view of the Hospice Cabañas.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Tequila, Tequila
Transfer to the Magic Town of Tequila through the blue agave fields, plant from which the “jimadores” extract the pineapple to obtain what is considered the most representative drink of Mexico: tequila. Visit a distillery where you can learn about the fermentation process and enjoy a tasting. Return to Guadalajara.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Guadalajara, Class P, Hotels: Morales or De Mendoza.

Day 6: Guadalajara

Stop At: Guadalajara Cathedral, Av Alcalde 10 Zona Centro, Guadalajara 44100 Mexico
Breakfast at the Hotel. Free time until transfer to the airport or the bus station in Guadalajara. End of our services.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.