Mexico's Gulf of Campeche
Make your way along the Gulf of Campeche, the southern bight of the Gulf of Mexico, and discover all that the country has to offer.
From the Templo Mayor Archaeological Site in Mexico City, to the Cholula Pyramid in Puebla, to Cenote X-Keken in Cancún, Mexico's rich history comes to life.
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Day 1: Fly to Mexico
Meet your Tour Director at the airport in Mexico City
Take a walking tour of Mexico City
With your tour director you will see:- Paseo de la Reforma
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Day 2: Mexico City
Take a guided tour of Mexico City
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Zócalo
- Palacio Nacional
- Templo Mayor
Visit Templo Mayor Archaeological Site and Museum
Take a guided tour of the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Teotihuacán Pyramids
Stop at an obsidian shop
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Day 3: Puebla
See Tonantzintla Church
Visit Cholula Pyramid
Travel to Puebla
Take a guided tour of Puebla
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Day 4: Palenque
Travel to Palenque
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Day 5: Palenque • Campeche
Take a guided tour of Palenque
With your expert local guide you will see:- Mayan ruins
Travel to Campeche
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Day 6: Uxmal • Mérida
Travel to Uxmal
Take a guided tour of Uxmal
With your expert local guide you will see:- Magician’s Pyramid
- Governor’s Palace
- Nunnery Quadrangle
Travel to Mérida
Take a guided tour of Mérida
With your expert local guide you will see:- Government Palace
- St. Ildefonso Cathedral
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Day 7: Chichén Itzá • Cancún
Travel to Chichen Itzá
Take a guided tour of Chichén Itzá
With your expert local guide you will see:
- El Castillo Pyramid
Visit Cenote X-Keken
Travel to Cancún
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Day 8: Cancún
Enjoy free time in Cancun
Add this in-depth excursion:
Xel-Há and Tulum
Opt for a daylong excursion to Xel-Há and Tulum. In Xel-Há, take advantage of its clear waters, tropical fish and underwater Mayan shrines. Continue on to Tulum, a walled Mayan city that fended off attacks by the Spaniards until the 16th century. Within the city walls, you’ll find a host of Mayan ruins looming above the Caribbean, including the Temple of the Frescoes and El Castillo the castle.
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Cancún
Enjoy free time in Cancun
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Day 10: Cancún
Enjoy free time in Cancun
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Mexico
Meet your Tour Director at the airport in Mexico City
Take a walking tour of Mexico City
With your tour director you will see:- Paseo de la Reforma
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Day 2: Mexico City
Take a guided tour of Mexico City
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Zócalo
- Palacio Nacional
- Templo Mayor
Visit Templo Mayor Archaeological Site and Museum
Take a guided tour of the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Teotihuacán Pyramids
Stop at an obsidian shop
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Day 3: Puebla
See Tonantzintla Church
Visit Cholula Pyramid
Travel to Puebla
Take a guided tour of Puebla
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Day 4: Palenque
Travel to Palenque
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Day 5: Palenque • Campeche
Take a guided tour of Palenque
With your expert local guide you will see:- Mayan ruins
Travel to Campeche
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Day 6: Uxmal • Mérida
Travel to Uxmal
Take a guided tour of Uxmal
With your expert local guide you will see:- Magician’s Pyramid
- Governor’s Palace
- Nunnery Quadrangle
Travel to Mérida
Take a guided tour of Mérida
With your expert local guide you will see:- Government Palace
- St. Ildefonso Cathedral
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Day 7: Chichén Itzá • Cancún
Travel to Chichen Itzá
Take a guided tour of Chichén Itzá
With your expert local guide you will see:
- El Castillo Pyramid
Visit Cenote X-Keken
Travel to Cancún
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Day 8: Cancún
Enjoy free time in Cancun
Add this in-depth excursion:
Xel-Há and Tulum
Opt for a daylong excursion to Xel-Há and Tulum. In Xel-Há, take advantage of its clear waters, tropical fish and underwater Mayan shrines. Continue on to Tulum, a walled Mayan city that fended off attacks by the Spaniards until the 16th century. Within the city walls, you’ll find a host of Mayan ruins looming above the Caribbean, including the Temple of the Frescoes and El Castillo the castle.
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Cancún
Enjoy free time in Cancun
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Day 10: Cancún
Enjoy free time in Cancun
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
7 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 1 walking tour
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Entrances
Templo Mayor Archaeological Site and Museum; Basilica of our Lady of Guadalupe; Teotihuacán Pyramids; Cholula Pyramid; Palenque Site; Uxmal; Chichén Itzá; Cenote X-Keken
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.