05 Dec 2026
Twin share
£2,185pp
Escorted tour
Luxury Mexico City to Oaxaca: Teotihuacán, Puebla & Mitla – 8 Days
Mexico City, Teotihuacán, Puebla, Cholula and Oaxaca in heritage hotels, with a small group of up to 12.
8 days
From £2,185
Tour overview
This 8-day small-group tour explores the colonial heart of central Mexico, from the capital to Oaxaca, staying in characterful heritage hotels and with plenty of memorable food. Groups have up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with a knowledgeable local leader and an arrival transfer. You stay seven nights: two in an 1890s building with rooftop views in Mexico City, two at a feature-stay hotel in Puebla converted from 16th- and 17th-century houses, and three in a 19th-century mansion in Oaxaca. Seven breakfasts, three lunches and three dinners are included, from a welcome taco night to an award-winning restaurant in Puebla, a Zapotec home-cooked lunch and a farewell dinner in Oaxaca.
In Mexico City your leader shows you the capital's cosmopolitan neighbourhoods and historic heart, from the Zócalo and cathedral to its great murals. On the way to Puebla you explore the extraordinary ruins of Teotihuacán, with the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon along the Avenue of the Dead.
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In Puebla, a UNESCO World Heritage city of tiled facades and baroque churches, you dine at an award-winning restaurant, and the next day join your leader in nearby Cholula, home to the largest pyramid by volume in the world, topped by a colonial church.
Oaxaca is a colourful city of markets, mezcal and some of Mexico's finest food. You tour the region, visiting the ruins of Mitla, famous for its intricate stone mosaics, and share a home-cooked lunch with a Zapotec family. A free day lets you explore the markets, galleries and mezcal bars before a farewell dinner.
The physical rating is low. This tour suits travellers who want a comfortable, food-focused week in central Mexico, or a perfect add-on before a Yucatán beach stay. Your leader shares tips on the best restaurants, markets and mezcal bars, and the gentle pace leaves plenty of time to enjoy each city. Central Mexico's mild highland climate makes it pleasant to visit for much of the year. Mexico's food is a highlight in itself, from street tacos and tamales to regional moles, and the country's warm hospitality makes it easy to feel at home. The dry season, from November to April, is the most comfortable time to travel.
Trip highlights
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A welcome taco night in Mexico City (Day 1)
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Teotihuacán's pyramids (Day 3)
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An award-winning dinner in Puebla (Day 3)
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Cholula's great pyramid (Day 4)
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A Zapotec home-cooked lunch (Day 6)
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The ruins of Mitla (Day 6)
Your route
7 stops from Mexico City to Monte Albán
- Mexico City Days 1–2
- Teotihuacán Day 3
- Puebla Days 3–4
- Cholula Day 4
- Oaxaca Days 5–8
- Mitla Day 6
- Monte Albán Day 7
Why choose this tour
Central Mexico's highlights in a week, in heritage hotels. Memorable food, from taco night to a Zapotec home kitchen.
Best suited to
- Food lovers
- Couples looking for comfort
- Travellers short on time
- Travellers combining with a beach stay
Day-by-day itinerary
8 days from Mexico City, Mexico to Oaxaca, Mexico
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Day 1 · Mexico City Arrive in Mexico City
An airport transfer and a welcome taco night.
- Hotel
- Hotel Zócalo Central or similar
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Mexico City Mexico City
A tour of the capital with your leader.
- Hotel
- Hotel Zócalo Central or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Teotihuacán, Puebla Teotihuacán to Puebla
Explore the pyramids, then dine in Puebla.
- Hotel
- Hotel Casareyna, feature stay, or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4 · Cholula Cholula
An orientation walk in Cholula.
- Hotel
- Hotel Casareyna, feature stay, or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 5 · Oaxaca To Oaxaca
Travel to colourful Oaxaca.
- Hotel
- Hotel Casa de Sierra Azul or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 6 · Mitla Mitla and a Zapotec lunch
Tour the region and share a home-cooked lunch.
- Hotel
- Hotel Casa de Sierra Azul or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 7 · Oaxaca Free day in Oaxaca
Explore at leisure, then a farewell dinner.
- Hotel
- Hotel Casa de Sierra Azul or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Oaxaca Trip ends in Oaxaca
The trip ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Mexico City (2 nights) Hotel Zócalo Central or similar
- Puebla (2 nights) Hotel Casareyna, feature stay, or similar
- Oaxaca (3 nights) Hotel Casa de Sierra Azul or similar
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 7 nights in heritage hotels
- Meals 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
- Private transport and an arrival transfer
- Mexico City tour with a local leader
- Teotihuacán and Cholula
- Mitla and a Zapotec home-cooked lunch
- Local leader throughout
Not included
- Flights to Mexico City and from Oaxaca
- Meals not included 3 lunches and 4 dinners
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want to see the Yucatán — this tour covers central Mexico
- You want a budget trip — this is an upmarket tour
- You want a beach — this is a city and culture trip
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: Days 4–6 · Dinner: Days 1, 3 and 7
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Mexico
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Departures & prices
From £2,185 per person, twin share, tour only. 49 upcoming departures.
12 Dec 2026
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£2,950pp
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£2,950pp
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Is an airport transfer included?
Yes, on arrival in Mexico City.
What is the feature stay?
A characterful hotel in Puebla converted from 16th- and 17th-century houses.
Can I continue to the Yucatán?
Yes, a 15-day version continues to the Yucatán Peninsula.
Do I need a visa?
UK visitors do not need a visa for Mexico for a holiday stay.
How do I fly home from Oaxaca?
Oaxaca has domestic connections to Mexico City and other airports.
How many people travel together?
Up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with a local leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary