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Itinerary - Tour starts (Day 1) on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays -
7 days/6 nights or with extension to Copan
9 days/8 nights
DAY 01
Mon,Tue,Fri Departure from North America, same day arrival in
Guatemala City.
You will be met by our representative at the airport. Transfer to the Hotel
and overnight.
DAY 02 Tue,Wed,Sat After breakfast half day city tour of Guatemala City, visiting La Avenida De Las
Americas, Avenida De la Reforma, Central Park, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Shopping
District and other business and residential areas. Afternoon
transfer by bus to Antigua. City tour of the Old Town. A World Heritage sight and a
National Monument of the Americas, Antigua is outstanding among colonial cities. Former
capital of the territory encompassing Central America and southern Mexico, this city was
practically destroyed by a strong earthquake in 1773. Its urban plan and colonial features
however, are still preserved. Cobblestone streets, plazas, fountains, many monuments,
churches and convents dating back to the 16th Century testify to former greatness and
beauty. Overnight in Antigua.
DAY 03 Wed,Thu,Sun - Morning departure to Chichicastenango, Indian Market. Here on market days, you will
have the opportunity to step into the ancient Mayan world as smoky incense impregnates the
atmosphere with mysticism and religiosity. People barter their products and the market
explodes with color, tradition and folklore. Meet Mayan women, weavers par excellence,
using colors and designs passed down through generations from ancient Mayas. Strolling
through the vibrant market you will find excellent bargains, handicrafts of the greatest
artistic value. The tour continues to Panajachel on Lake Atitlan, one of the most
beautiful lakes in the World. It is surrounded by twelve Indian towns and protected by
three towering volcanoes: Atitlan, Toliman and San Pedro. Afternoon is free to enjoy the
beach or to stroll through the town and visit some interesting shops and restaurants.
Overnight in Panajachel.
DAY 04 Thu, Fri, Mon - Early morning departure to the Port in Panajachel. Cross
Lake Atitlan by boat
to
Santiago Atitlan to visit the market, church and shops of this picturesque town nestling
between three towering volcanoes. Watch the interesting Pagan Rites of Maximon at the
local cofradia (religious brotherhood). After optional lunch transfer back to Guatemala City. Overnight
.
DAY 05 Fri - Sat, Tue - Morning flight to
Flores and bus transfer to the
National Park of Tikal.
Guided tour of the world famous ruins,
visiting the Q Complex, Main Plaza, North and Central Acropolis, the
Lost World and also the local museum to see ceramics and jade
collections. Overnight in Flores.
DAY 06 SAt, Sun, Wed -
Transfer to the airport in Flores and flight back to Guatemala City .
Overnight in Guatemala City.
Day 7 - Sun, Mon, Thu -
Transfer to the airport for your international flight.
Extension to Copan
Honduras - Copan Extension only operates on Tuesdays - possibility to do it
on Day 2 of above tour
(Day 2): morning bus transfer with lunch on route to the archaeological site
Quirigua, a Unesco World Heritage site and National Monument, where the largest block of
stone ever carried by the ancient Mayas is to be found. There is a splendid series of
ancient ruins here and many statues, as well as tall monolithic stales depicting gods and
ancient rulers. In the afternoon transfer to Copan, Honduras. Overnight at Hotel
Marina.
(DAY 3) In the morning tour of the archaeological site of Copan, often called the
“Athens” of the North Americas. Visit the Ball Court, the Great Plaza, the
pyramids and palaces with their famous intricate carvings attesting to the great artistic
talent of ancient Mayas. This artistic wealth is still alive today in the many elaborate
articrafts, carvings and hand-woven attire of today’s Mayan villagers.
Enjoy an optional lunch inside the park and optional visit to the Sculpture Museum. Afternoon
departure back to Guatemala City by bus. Overnight in Guatemala City.
Day 4 continue with above tour
with original Day 2 program (city tour of Guatemala City and Antigua)
Day 5 Chichicastenango and Panajachel
Day 6 Lake Atitlan - Guatemala City
Day 7 Tikal overnight tour
Day 8 - Guatemala City
Day 9 Morning Transfer to the airport and flight back to North
America.
Tour of 6nights/7days includes:
6 nights accommodation at
indicated hotels with daily
breakfast (3nights Guatemala City , 1 night Antigua, 1night Panajachel,
1 night Flores)
6 American
breakfasts
Tour and transfers
on shared basis
English speaking
guides
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Half Day Guatemala City Tour, Half
Day Antigua Tour, Full Day Chichicastenango market and lake Atitlan, Boat
Tour to Santiago Atitlan, Tikal Ruins Tour with overnight in Flores
Land Taxes, entrance fees
(1pc per person)
Not included:
Airfare from Guatemala city to Flores ,Meals not indicated,
beverages, tips, items of personal nature International airfare and all
air departure taxes
Price for
2019 tour request
contact:
info@allegroholidays.com
6nights/7day tour with overnight tour to Tikal (air ticket Guatemala city -
Flores extra*) :
Hotels used in Toursit
class category: Gran Tikal, Futura, Las Farolas Antigua, Regis, Peten
Esplenado
Hotels used in
first class category: Vista real, Porta Antifua, Porta de Lago, Peten
Esplenado
Hotels used in
Superior First Class category: Camino Real Antiguay Atitlan, Peten
esplenado
Extension to Copan (on Day 2/3 of
above programs)
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1 night accommodation in Copan
Honduras with American breakfast
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visits, entrance fees as per
above itinerary plus border fee,
PRICE IS NOT VALID FOR EASTER WEEK AND DURING SPECIAL FAIRS AND
HOLIDAYS
Minimum number of passengers: 2
Extensions are available on request!
End of your Guatemala Mayan Ruins Tour
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