15| Jewels of the Mayan World | 10 Days – 9 Nights
Mayans developed a structure of writing, using hieroglyphs and so kept record of Mayan findings in mathematics, Architecture and Astronomy; because of these aspects, they are considered as the Greeks of the New World since only few civilizations developed a culture as abstract and intellectual as the Mayans did. The Mayan Culture reigned on the Yucatan Peninsula, on the Southeastern side of Mexico, enclosed by the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. It was in this area, where the Mayans reached their Superior degree of development. Nonetheless Mayan Civilization…
Mayans developed a structure of writing, using hieroglyphs and so kept record of Mayan findings in mathematics, Architecture and Astronomy; because of these aspects, they are considered as the Greeks of the New World since only few civilizations developed a culture as abstract and intellectual as the Mayans did. The Mayan Culture reigned on the Yucatan Peninsula, on the Southeastern side of Mexico, enclosed by the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. It was in this area, where the Mayans reached their Superior degree of development. Nonetheless Mayan Civilization covered a vast extension, from Mexico’s Southern Pacific Coast, way in to Central America. Traces of Maya nomad settlements go 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.
Monuments / Attractions Envisaged
Tulum: Castle of Kukulcan.
Coba: Nohoch Mul Pyramid, Sacbes roads.
Chetumal: Sightseeing on the City.
Chicaná: Structure II: chi, mouth – can, serpent – and na house; translated this way it alludes to the “House of the Serpent Mouth”.
Palenque: Temple of Inscriptions, Royal Pakal Tomb, The Palace, The Temples of the Cross, The Temples of the Jaguar, The Temple of the Sun.
Misol-Ha/Agua Azul: Waterfalls and waterhole.
San Cristobal de las Casas: Sumidero Canyon, San Juan Chamula town, Zinacantan town.
Villahermosa: Sightseeing on the City, Museum La Venta.
Campeche: San Miguel fortress, Sightseeing on the City.
Kabah: The Palace of the Masks, Pyramid of Mascarones.
Uxmal: Pyramid of the Magician, The Governor’s Palace, The Nunnery Quadrangle.
Merida: Sightseeing on the City: Governor Palace, Montejo Palace, San Idelfonso Cathedral of Merida.
Chichen Itza: Temple of Kukulkan, Great Ball Court, Skull Platform, Sacred Cenote, Temple of the Warriors, Group of a Thousand Columns, El Mercado, The Osario, Las Monjas, El Caracol.
Accommodation Overview
As part of the tour you will be staying at a selection of four star hotels.
Equipped with modern day facilities, these hotels are known to offer the utmost care and comfort along with high standards of service.
Accommodation for your tour will be as described below, at the following properties:
1 Night at La Quinta Inn & Suites Cancun 4* or Similar in Cancun on Bed and Breakfast basis.
1 Night at Capital Plaza 4* or Similar in Chetumal on Bed and Breakfast basis.
2 Nights at Hotel Tulija Express 4* or Similar in Palenque on Bed and Breakfast basis.
2 Night at Hotel Villa Mercedes San Cristobal 5* or Similar in San Cristobal de las Casas on Bed and Breakfast basis.
1 Night at Hyatt Regency 5* or Similar in Villahermosa on Bed and Breakfast basis.
1 Night at Hotel Plaza Campeche 4* or Similar in Campeche on Bed and Breakfast basis.
1 Night at Mision Merida Panamericana 4* or Similar in Merida City on Bed and Breakfast basis.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Cancun 4* – Located in Cancun, 8 minutes drive from the beach, recently received an AAA 3 Diamond award and the TripAdvisor Excellence Award, located right on the financial area of the city, 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 outdoor swimming pool.
Capital Plaza Chetumal 4* – Located in Chetumal city centre, near from the main business zone, commercial shops and entertainment. The air-conditioned rooms at Capital Plaza are decorated in elegant light colours. Offering an outdoor pool, a gym and stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi, this modern hotel is situated opposite Chetumal’s Mayan Culture Museum.
Hotel Tulija Express Palenque 4* – Hotel Tulija Express Palenque is located in the commercial zone of Palenque, Chiapas. Tulija Express Palenque by Excellent City Hotels is the 4 stars Palenque hotel that reflects the unique mysticism of southeast Mexico. In addition to comfortable rooms, Tulija Express will offer you a restaurant, room service, swimming pool, free Wi-Fi and a full list of services that guarantees your satisfaction.
Hotel Villa Mercedes San Cristobal 5* – Created to offer first class services and facilities in the main tourist destinations in Chiapas, Villa Mercedes Hotel make your stay in San Cristobal de Las Casas a very pleasant experience. The cultural richness of a unique colonial town combined with the elegant facilities and rustic details to bring you a cozy stay.
Hotel Hyat Regency Villahermosa 5* – With a privileged location in the main commercial and business district of Villahermosa, you will have a unique experience of guest services with Hyatt Regency Hotel Villahermosa, in Tabasco, Mexico. Located opposite Tomás Garrido Park, this stylish hotel offers elegant rooms, overlooking either the lush garden, swimming pool or the city.
Hotel Plaza Campeche 4* – The Hotel Plaza Campeche offers high quality, elegance, comfort and safety with all the services offered by modern hotels. Located in the historic centre of the city and port of Campeche, near all commercial, cultural and tourist activities. Decorated in a classic style, Hotel Plaza Campeche offers an outdoor pool, air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and the seafront is just 500 m away.
Mision Merida Panamericana 4* – Mision Merida Panamericana will surround you with its unique architecture of a traditional colonial house. Located near of the most important historical sites in the beautiful city of Merida, in the historic city centre, less than 10 minutes walk from the downtown; is surrounded by museums, theatres, restaurants and colonial buildings, its location will allow you to visit the most important tourist sites including the Main Plaza and The Cathedral. Its airy rooms with a mix of streamlined and Spanish Colonial–style decor provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and sitting areas, as well as desks.
* Please note that should accommodation in the above listed hotels not be available at the time of your visit we will offer a similar standard.
Board Basis (Meal Plan) & Included Services
Welcome greeting at the airport in Cancun.
Transportation in air conditioned vehicles.
English speaking guide during the days of the tour.
09 nights accommodation at the hotels mentioned above on DBL occupancy.
Daily breakfast at all the above hotels.
Visits mentioned in the itinerary, including entrance fees to the archaeological sites.
Government taxes.
Exclusions
Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic/non- alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport taxes, any Insurance etc.
Any meals other than the mentioned.
Gratuities in hotel (maids and bell boys).
Beach extension hotel.
Information
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Departure/Starting CityCancun, Mexico
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Hotels during TourLa Quinta Inn & Suites Cancúnn 4* o Similar (Cancún) | Capital Plaza 4* o Similar (Chetumal) | Hotel Tulija Express 4* o Similar (Palenque) | Hyatt Regency 5* o Similar (Villahermosa) | Hotel Plaza Campeche 4* o Similar (Campeche) | Misión Mérida Panamericana 4* o Similar (Ciudad de Mérida)
Day 1: Cancun

Overnight in Cancun | La Quinta Inn & Suites Cancun 4* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis
Day 2: Cancun - Tulum – Coba - Chetumal

Overnight in Chetumal | Capital Plaza Chetumal 4* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis| Travelling Distance Approx. 400 km
Day 3: Chetumal – Chicanná – Palenque

Overnight in Palenque | Tulijá Express 4* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis| Travelling Distance Approx. 475 km
Day 4: Palenque – Misol Ha or Agua Azul - Palenque

Overnight in Palenque | Tulijá Express 4* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis| Travelling Distance Approx. 150 km
Day 5: Palenque – San Cristobal de Las Casas

Overnight in San Cristobal de las Casas | Villa Mercedes San Cristóbal 5* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis| Travelling Distance Approx. 572 km
Day 6: San Cristobal de las Casas - Sumidero Canyon - San Cristobal de las Casas

Overnight in San Cristobal de las Casas | Villa Mercedes San Cristóbal 5* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis| Travelling Distance Approx. 185 km
Day 7. San Cristobal de las Casas - Villahermosa

Overnight in Villahermosa | Hyatt Regency 5* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis| Travelling Distance Approx. 306 km
Day 8. Villahermosa - Campeche

Overnight in Campeche | Hotel Plaza Campeche 4* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis| Travelling Distance Approx. 460 km
Day 9: Campeche – Kabah – Uxmal - Merida

Overnight in Merida | Misión Merida Panamericana 5* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis| Travelling Distance Approx. 240 km
Day 10: Merida – Chichen Itza – Cancun

After the visit we will continue to your final destination: Riviera Maya or Cancun | Travelling Distance Approx. 550 km