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2026 Daily Tour Itinerary
2026 Daily Tour Itinerary
Day 1 • Guadalajara, Mexico
Welcome to the romance and charm of Mexico’s colonial cities. Fly to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico. Transfer on your own using the airport's taxi service. Rates are fixed based on city zones. Pay for your taxi ticket in advance at the booth inside the airport terminal and then go outside and stand in line for your official verified taxi. Enjoy a relaxing three-night stay. Rooms are available for check-in after 4:00 p.m. Dinner is on your own.
Day 2 • Guadalajara, Tlaquepaque
After breakfast, join Caravan for a 9:00 a.m. welcome briefing. Morning sightseeing of colonial Guadalajara. Founded in 1530, Guadalajara is both a historic colonial city and a thriving modern metropolis. It is the birthplace of Mariachi music. Visit the grand historic center to see the 16th-century Assumption of Our Lady Cathedral, the neoclassical Rotonda with its 17 columns, and the Degollado Theatre, built in 1865. Stroll through the wide plazas adorned with fountains and view the Orozco mural “Man of Fire” at the Museum Cabanas, originally built to house orphans. Then, a short drive to Tlaquepaque. Enjoy free time to explore this art lover’s paradise. Stroll the colorful main promenade lined with art galleries and shops offering Guadalajara’s famous leather goods, including belts, wallets, and handbags. Lunch is on your own. Later, return to your hotel. Enjoy dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 • Tequila
This morning, head west through the scenic Sierra Madre Mountains to the fun town of Tequila, home of Mexico's famous spirit. Visit a traditional distillery and see how blue agave is transformed into this smooth, flavorful beverage. Learn about the centuries-old technique. Enjoy a tequila tasting (must be over 18 years old). Then, visit the festive plaza. Lunch is on your own. Return to Guadalajara. Enjoy dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 • Guanajuato, Don Quixote Museum
Morning drive to Guanajuato, once the world’s largest silver-mining center. Stop at the Pípila Monument for panoramic views of the city. Continue to Guanajuato’s historic downtown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll the Jardin de la Union, shaded by Indian laurel trees. See San Diego Church and Teatro Juárez. Enjoy lunch. This afternoon, visit the Don Quixote Iconographic Museum. See the 17th-century Our Lady of Guanajuato Basilica and the Alley of the Kiss. Overnight in Guanajuato. Dinner is on your own.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 • Dolores, San Miguel de Allende
Morning drive to Dolores Hidalgo, renowned for its handcrafted ceramics and as the birthplace of Mexico’s independence. Visit a pottery shop. Then, see the Church of Independence where Jesuit Father Miguel Hidalgo rang the famous Independence Bell. Lunch is on your own. Next, drive to romantic San Miguel de Allende for a leisurely two-night stay. Enjoy dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 • San Miguel de Allende
This morning, discover the charm of San Miguel de Allende, known for its picturesque cobblestone streets, colorful architecture, and beautiful churches. Stroll through the historic main plaza, where many of the town’s famous landmarks are close together for easy walking. Visit the main church, Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel. Built in the 17th century by a self-taught indigenous artisan, the church’s design was believed to be inspired by postcards of European Gothic churches. Next, see the nearby baroque style San Francisco Church. Then, marvel at the intricately carved seashell above the entrance to the Temple of Our Lady of Health. Continue to the San Felipe Neri Church, noted for its indigenous influence. Free time this afternoon to shop for arts and crafts or relax at your resort. Lunch and dinner are on your own.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 • Querétaro, Basilica of Guadalupe
Morning drive to Querétaro. Photo stop at the impressive 18th-century Roman-style aqueduct, nearly one mile long and supported by 74 grand arches. Lunch is on your own. Then, continue to Mexico City, more than 7,000 feet above sea level. Visit the Basilica of Guadalupe, the most important religious shrine in Mexico. Enjoy a relaxing two-night stay at your centrally located hotel. Dinner is on your own.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 • Teotihuacán, Historic Center
Morning visit to Teotihuacán, one of Mexico’s grandest archaeological sites. See the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon. Lunch is on your own. This afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing drive through the Centro Histórico to see the Palacio de Bellas Artes, National Palace, and Metropolitan Cathedral (traffic conditions permitting). Visit the Diego Rivera Mural Museum. Dinner is on your own.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 • Frida Kahlo House, Xochimilco
This morning, drive to the neighborhood of Coyoacán. Visit the Frida Kahlo Blue House. Learn about the life and legacy of Mexico’s most celebrated artist. Lunch is on your own. Afternoon visit to Xochimilco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cruise the ancient Aztec canals aboard a colorful gondola, passing floating gardens accompanied by live mariachi music. Enjoy dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10 • Mexico City
Your tour ends this morning at your hotel in Mexico City. Breakfast is included only after 6:30 a.m. Caravan includes departure transfers on the day the tour ends from your hotel to the Mexico City International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City arriving at 5:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. If you wish to go at a different time or extend your stay in Mexico, you will need to transfer on your own at your own expense. Thanks for vacationing with Caravan. ¡Muchas Gracias!
Meals: Breakfast
Sightseeing Walks
Sightseeing in the Colonial Cities is beautiful but requires walking on cobblestone and brick streets, and navigating steep steps — sometimes without handrails. Travelers should evaluate their ability to manage these walks before reserving this tour. The following are distances walked:
Day 2 = 1.4 miles. Day 5 = 0.8 mile;
Day 6 = 0.7 mile.
2026 Hotels
2026 Hotels
Accommodations in the hotels and lodges are usually rooms with two beds and private bath or shower. A limited number of single rooms are available. Triple rooms are usually two beds.
Days 1, 2, 3 • Guadalajara
Barcelo Guadalajara
The Hotel Barcelo Guadalajara is located in the metropolitan Zone Expo district of Guadalajara, adjacent to the Guadalajara Convention Center. This modern hotel has an on-site restaurant and lounge. The hotel features a fitness center and an outdoor heated swimming pool. Beauty treatments and massage services are available at the full-service spa for a fee. Free WiFi.
Day 4 • Guanajuato
Hotel Indigo Guanajuato
The Hotel Indigo Guanajuato is a boutique hotel located near the Historic Center. This modern hotel’s design pays tribute to Guanajuato’s mining history and the local musical legend, El Cantador. The hotel has an on-site restaurant and bar lounge. Free WiFi.
Days 5, 6 • San Miguel de Allende
Real de Minas
The Hotel Real de Minas is located in San Miguel de Allende within walking distance of Juarez Park and El Jardin and the Church of San Miguel Arcángel. Real de Minas has a full service restaurant, lobby bar, and lounge. The hotel features manicured gardens, an outdoor heated pool, fitness center, tennis courts, and billiards. Beauty treatments and massage services are available at the full-service spa for a fee. Free WiFi.
Days 7, 8, 9 • Mexico City
Barcelo Mexico Reforma
Ideally located on the Paseo de la Reforma, within an easy walking distance of historic Alameda Park and Monumento a la Revolución, the tallest triumphal arch in the world. The Barcelo has an on-site coffee shop, bar/lounge and a full service restaurant. The hotel features an indoor heated pool, fitness center, and spa. Free WiFi.
Airport Transfers
Airport Transfers
Arrival Transfers
Transfer on your own to the Barcelo Guadalajara Hotel (Av. de las Rosas, 2933) opposite the Guadalajara Convention Center and next to the World Trade Center business complex, using the airport's taxi service. Rates are fixed based on city zones. Pay for your taxi ticket in advance at the booth inside the airport terminal and proceed outside to wait in line for your official verified taxi. Depending on traffic, the ride to your hotel should take approximately 30-45 minutes.
Departure Transfers
This tour includes departure transfers from your hotel in Mexico City to the Mexico City International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico on the day the tour ends. Transfers are scheduled to arrive at the airport at 5:00 a.m, 8:00 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. Transfers are only available on the day the tour ends. If you wish to extend your stay in Mexico, you will need to transfer on your own, at your own expense. Please ask the hotel bellman to arrange a taxi. Expect to pay $30.00 U.S. Dollars per taxi, plus tip. The driving time from the hotel to the airport is approximately 30-60 minutes, depending on traffic.
Airfare is not included or sold by Caravan.
Passports & Visas
Passports & Visas
To enter Mexico, you will need a U.S. passport valid for 6 additional months after the date of your arrival into Mexico. Non U.S. citizens, please check passport and visa requirements. Note: If you are travelling with children under 18 years old without both parents or legal guardians, you should carry a notarized letter of authorization signed by the missing parent(s) or guardian(s). A notarized birth certificate showing only one parent, a parent’s death certificate, or a court order of child custody may also be permissible. Failure to have proper documentation could result in denial of boarding by the airline, due to international child protection laws.
Weather & Clothing
Weather & Clothing
Temperature °F (high/low) Rainfall (inches)
| Guadalajara | Guanajuato | San Miguel de Allende | Mexico City | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | Rain | Temp | Rain | Temp | Rain | Temp | Rain | |
| Jan | 75/41 | 0.7 | 69/40 | 0.4 | 72/42 | 0.4 | 71/44 | 0.3 |
| Feb | 79/43 | 0.5 | 73/42 | 0.3 | 75/44 | 0.3 | 74/46 | 0.2 |
| Mar | 83/46 | 0.2 | 77/45 | 0.2 | 79/48 | 0.2 | 77/49 | 0.2 |
| Apr | 87/51 | 0.1 | 81/50 | 0.2 | 83/52 | 0.3 | 79/53 | 0.5 |
| May | 88/57 | 0.6 | 83/54 | 0.9 | 84/56 | 0.9 | 80/56 | 1.5 |
| Jun | 84/61 | 4.6 | 79/56 | 3.3 | 81/58 | 3.1 | 77/57 | 4.5 |
| Jul | 79/61 | 6.8 | 76/55 | 4.8 | 78/57 | 4.2 | 74/56 | 4.9 |
| Aug | 79/60 | 5.7 | 76/54 | 4.2 | 78/57 | 3.6 | 74/56 | 4.7 |
| Sep | 79/60 | 4.4 | 75/53 | 3.3 | 77/56 | 3.1 | 73/56 | 4.6 |
| Oct | 79/54 | 1.5 | 74/49 | 1.1 | 76/51 | 1.1 | 73/52 | 2.0 |
| Nov | 78/46 | 0.4 | 72/44 | 0.3 | 75/46 | 0.3 | 72/47 | 0.4 |
| Dec | 75/42 | 0.2 | 70/40 | 0.2 | 72/42 | 0.1 | 71/44 | 0.1 |
Temperature °F (high/low) Rainfall (inches)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalajara | ||||||||||||
| temp | 75/41 | 79/43 | 83/46 | 87/51 | 88/57 | 84/61 | 79/61 | 79/60 | 79/60 | 79/54 | 78/46 | 75/42 |
| rainfall | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 4.6 | 6.8 | 5.7 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Guanajuato | ||||||||||||
| temp | 69/40 | 73/42 | 77/45 | 81/50 | 83/54 | 79/56 | 76/55 | 76/54 | 75/53 | 74/49 | 72/44 | 70/40 |
| rainfall | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 3.3 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| San Miguel de Allende | ||||||||||||
| temp | 72/42 | 75/44 | 79/48 | 83/52 | 84/56 | 81/58 | 78/57 | 78/57 | 77/56 | 76/51 | 75/46 | 72/42 |
| rainfall | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 3.1 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Mexico City | ||||||||||||
| temp | 71/44 | 74/46 | 77/49 | 79/53 | 80/56 | 77/57 | 74/56 | 74/56 | 73/56 | 73/52 | 72/47 | 71/44 |
| rainfall | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
Clothing Tips
This is a casual tour. Casual wear is suggested for sightseeing and daytime travelling. Dress code for evenings is casual. Suit jackets for men and dresses for women are not required. During the middle of the day, the sun is hot and bright. Caravan recommends shorts or light pants, a light shirt, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Also essential are comfortable, sturdy walking shoes with good treads.
Travel Tips & FAQs
Travel Tips & FAQs
These are only the first 11 Travel Tips. Read all 43 Travel Tips Included meals for each tour are listed at the end of each day. Meals are shown by B (breakfast), L (lunch) and D (dinner). Full, buffet, or deluxe continental breakfasts are included everywhere. Free bottled water is provided on the motorcoach. Alcoholic beverages are not included unless specified. Virtually everything! Hotels, most meals, all of the activities described in the itinerary, airport departure transfers, gratuities to hotel porters and restaurant staff. Caravan’s professional Tour Directors and local guides will be with you every step of the way, ensuring a worry free vacation. They are fluent in English, experienced and fun, ensuring a worry-free vacation. Prices do not include air travel, country entry or departure fees, airport porters, visas, phone calls, valet, laundry, all items of a personal nature, extra food and beverages not on the regular menu, and tips to the Caravan Tour Director, driver, and local guides. A well-paced and unhurried itinerary is our goal, after all, you are on vacation! Touring days begin and end at reasonable hours and include frequent stops. While the occasional early morning departure is necessary, we do our best to ensure a leisurely vacation. Caravan has been offering fully guided tours worldwide under the same family ownership and management since 1952. Caravan understands and truly cares about your great expectations. The farther in advance that you book, the more likely it is that your preferred tour will be open. Late bookings are welcome if the space is still available. Families are always welcome on any of our tours, but we do not have any programs specifically for or limited to families. Families can make specific requests for connecting, adjacent, triple or quad rooms, when available. Children must be at least 5 years old. Caravan Travel Protection offers peace of mind if you cancel for any reason whatsoever prior to the departure of the tour. The travel protection plan also includes air, baggage, evacuation, medical, and quarantine coverage. The cost is $129. Children age five (5) and older are welcome on tour when accompanied by an adult. Usually, children travel during the school vacation months of June, July and August, and also during spring and winter school breaks. If you are travelling with children under 18 years old without both parents or legal guardians, carry a notarized letter of authorization signed by the missing parent(s) or guardian(s). A notarized birth certificate showing only one parent, a parent’s death certificate, or a court order of child custody may also be permissible. Failure to have proper documentation could result in denial of boarding by the airline, due to international child protection laws. Caravan provides unlimited bottled water on the motorcoach. Clients are welcome to take bottled water with them to their rooms or with meals (no need to take more than you need in the moment, your Tour Director & Driver will ensure an adequate supply for the whole tour). Purified water may be offered in some locations, however Caravan cannot guarantee the safety or rigorousness of the purification process. Please limit yourself to bottled water. Caravan recommends using bottled water to brush your teeth, avoiding ice in your drinks, and avoiding street food vendors. Caravan has chosen the restaurants and menus carefully in Mexico. Most meals will not include an appetizer of soup or salad because of food safety concerns.Are meals included?
My Tour Price Includes
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A Well-Paced Itinerary
Fully Guided Tours Since 1952
Many Tours Sell Out Each Year
Family Trips
Caravan’s $129 Travel Protection
Children on Tour
International Travel with Minors
Drinking Water in Mexico
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
These are only the first 7 Customer Reviews. Read all 26 Customer Reviews "My tour director was AMAZING! She went above and beyond to make sure the group had a great experience. She was kind, clear on directions, fun, and really organized. The whole trip went smoothly thanks to her! The hotels were clean and comfortable. I loved everything about this tour." "Our tour director did a awesome job and made this tour one of the best tours we have taken. She was very knowledgeable about the area we saw and made the tour a great tour for all." "All the hotels were wonderful and way above the level expected for the cost of the tour. Very impressed. The guides, both the tour director and the location guides, were top notch and added depth and color to the sites we traveled." "We loved learning so much more about the history of Mexico than we ever knew before. The architecture was beautiful and interesting. A FANTASTIC tour, highly recommended." "Hotels were very nice and clean! Everyone was most helpful! Food and buffet were extraordinarily good and much variety for everyone! Amazing tour!! The driver and our guide went above and beyond to make sure that all was comfortable, safe and pleasant for all!" "The tour director was excellent!! She was funny, she was knowledgeable, she was effervescent and couldn't do enough for us. All I can say it that it was fabulous!! I will highly recommend it to my friends." "Our tour director was wonderful and went out of her way to ensure each of us were satisfied. I am very grateful to her. The hotels were beautiful."
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Why Travel with Caravan?
Why Travel with Caravan?
Excellence Since 1952
You can trust our years of experience with tours of superb quality and excellent value. Caravan has enjoyed the same family management and ownership since 1952.
Caravan Care
For your safety, Caravan cancelled most 2020 and all 2021 tour departures and refunded 100% of all payments received. See Caravan’s Covid-19 Terms of Travel.
Caravan's Proud History
In 1965, Roger Mudd hosted a two-hour CBS TV special on Caravan Tours. This TV production took about one month to make and was so successful it inspired the 1968 romantic comedy movie “If it’s Tuesday this must be Belgium.” In the early 50’s the Mayor of Dublin presented Caravan with the Key to Dublin for bringing the first American tour to the city after WWII. Since then, Caravan has been recognized as a pioneer in travel. You can trust in our stability, experience and dedication to quality.
Great Hotels
Stay at park lodges, scenic resorts, and excellent hotels in great locations. See hotel descriptions on each tour page.
Meals
Most meals included within Latin America. For USA and Canada tours, included meals are listed on each itinerary page. Bottled water is provided on motorcoaches in Latin America.
Complete Sightseeing
Enjoy complete sightseeing with more visits, extra features, and local guides.
Fully Guided by Tour Directors
All tours conducted from start to finish by professional tour directors, who are fluent in English, experienced, and fun.
All-inclusive
Caravan includes all activities listed in the tour itinerary page. Caravan does not sell any optional activities which can add hundreds of dollars to your tour price. Your free time is scheduled in great settings where there is no need to buy additional expensive activities.
Shopping Freedom
Caravan will not bring you to overpriced shops in exchange for payments. Caravan gives you ample opportunity and time for great shopping, and the freedom to choose where and when to shop.
Great Value, Book Early
Caravan’s strong buying power gives you great vacations at prices much lower than you can find anywhere. Most of our tours sell out quickly. Book early for the date you prefer and the best airfare.
How does Caravan Tours sell these tours for such a low cost?
Caravan delivers volume to our suppliers, who in turn reward us with their very best prices. We in turn pass these savings on to you, and you reward us by buying our tours. As volume continues to rise, we then receive even better prices from our suppliers, and we pass even greater savings on to you. This year our tours are better than ever.
Trade Association Memberships
Caravan is a member of NTA (National Tour Association), ABA (American Bus Association), CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association), and ACMA (American Commerce Marketing Association).
