Viceregal Cities - 7 Day Tour

Itinerary

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

Stop At: Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel, North side of El Jardin, San Miguel de Allende 37700 Mexico
Departure towards to Queretaro City which has been called “World Patrimony”, we will visit the Aqueduct, the Ex Convent of the Cross and its beautiful Historical Center. We will continue towards San Miguel de Allende, a preferred place by artist, intellectuals and famous for its buildings which go from the baroque to the gothic style, among which stand out the Paroch of Saint Michael the Archangel which is the symbol of the city. Like many other places of interest there is the Saint House of Loreto’s Chapel, the Conception Convent, Saint Francisco Church and the Allende Institute. We recommend visiting the beautiful streets, the traditional coffee shops and restaurants. Lodging.
Duration: 1 day

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: Juarez Theater (Teatro Juarez), Sopena S/N Jardin de la Union, Guanajuato 36000 Mexico
Breakfast at the Hotel. Departure towards the City of Dolores Hidalgo; birthplace of Mexico’s Independence where the Priest Don Miguel Hidalgo, in the year 1810, declared the called “Grito de Independencia” which means Shout of Independence of Mexico. The House and Museum of this National Hero is located in this beautiful City, also is the birthplace of Jose Alfredo Jimenez who is one of the most famous composer in the world. Departure towards the beautiful City of Guanajuato which has been honored “Patrimony of the World” and where the Cervantino International Fest takes place every year. In the afternoon, we shall enjoy this wonderful City full of squares and narrow streets called “callejones” which has interesting places that are worth to be known as: the Juarez Theatre, the University, the romantic Kiss Street, the House and Museum of Diego Rivera (well known as an artist and painter). This City is the only one in Mexico which has underground streets and avenues. As an optional attraction (not included), we recommend walking by the streets called “Callejoneada”. It is customary to walk through these narrow streets accompanied by a musical group of students, generally you sing under the moonlight or another option is to visit the Museum of Quijote or the Museum of the Mummies. Lodging.
Duration: 24 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Guanajuato, Class P, Hotels Misión Guanajuato or Hotel Guanajuato.

Day 3: Guanajuato - Zacatecas

Stop At: Catedral de Zacatecas, Avenida Hidalgo 617, Zacatecas 98000 Mexico
Breakfast at the Hotel. We will depart to Zacatecas, a beautiful Mine City, the facades of its houses are carved in pink stones and its Cathedra is the most outstanding example of the Mexican Baroque. We will enjoy the panoramic view of its Historical Center and also, we visit the “Eden’s Mine”. It is optional (not included) to visit the Museum of Rafael and Pedro Coronel and Francisco Goitia. Lodging.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Zacatecas, Class P, Hotel Emporio.

Day 4: Zacatecas - Guadalajara

Stop At: La Casa Historica de Tlaquepaque, Calle Independencia 208, Tlaquepaque 45601 Mexico
Breakfast at the Hotel. We will depart to Guadalajara, birthplace of the Mariachi and the Tequila that is the emblem of Mexico in the world. We shall visit the Tlaquepaque’s Town, famous for its most fines handicrafts in the State. Here you can find the Gallery of the Sculptor Sergio Bustamante. It is possible to have lunch in some of the Typical Restaurants accompanied of a group of Mariachis. Lodging.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Guadalajara, Class P, Hotels Morales or De Mendoza.

Day 5: Guadalajara - Tequila - Guadalajara

Stop At: Teatro Degollado, Av. Hidalgo y Morelos Zona Centro, Guadalajara 44100 Mexico
Breakfast at the Hotel. Early in the morning we will visit places of interest in Guadalajara City like the Degollado Theater, the Cathedral, the rotunda of the Illustrious Men, the Government Palace which has the incredible murals of Orozco, the Tapatia Square and the panoramic “Hospicio Cabañas” (Cabañas Orphan’s Home). We will continue to visit Tequila, known as “Pueblo Mágico” (Magic Town) where you can find the principal distilleries of the liquor recognized all over the world. We shall visit the Agave Fields, plant of the “Jimadores” (person who cut the plants of the Agave), they extract the hearth of the plant in order to obtain the Tequila. Finally, we will visit a distillery to know the production process of this beverage. Return to Guadalajara. Lodging.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Guadalajara, Class P, Hotels Morales or De Mendoza.

Day 6: Guadalajara - Pátzcuaro - Morelia

Stop At: Isla Janitzio, Patzcuaro Mexico
Breakfast at the Hotel. By the route, we will visit the Vicente Fernandez Ranch (occasionally it is closed), our way will continue to “Pátzcuaro” which means in Purépecha dialect “La Puerta del Cielo” (the door of the sky). Famous City for its colonial beauty and originality in custom and local people. It is situated in the Patzcuaro Lake. Among its attractions, we can find the Basilica of Our Lady of Health. The Eleven Yards House, the Historical Center, the Janitzio Island. In the Arches of Patzcuaro Center you can enjoy a variety of coffee shops and restaurants where you can taste the Mexican and International traditional dishes. The tour will continue to Morelia City. Lodging.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Morelia, Class P, Hotels Misión Catedral or Casino.

Day 7: Morelia - Mexico City

Stop At: Catedral de Morelia, Av Francisco I Madero Pte S/N, Centro Historico, Morelia 58000 Mexico
Breakfast at the Hotel. We will take a tour by the main cities of Morelia which has been called “World Cultural Patrimony” by the UNESCO, Morelia is well known for its student environment and its magnificent buildings of pink stones: We will see the Cathedral, the Government Palace, the Clavijero Palace, the Main Square, the Typical Candies Market and the Aqueduct. In the afternoon return to Mexico City. End of our services.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.