On the Mexican wine route – 12 Days

Idea of itinerary travel in Mexico in 12 days.

Vineyards in Mexico are located in different regions and in each of them different types of grapes are grown and therefore different types of wine are produced. Each step in this generous land where flavours, aromas and landscapes combine, is an unforgettable experience in which all the senses are awakened. The quality of the wine can be explained by the fertility of the land and a climate similar to the Mediterranean climate with cool, wet winters and dry, temperate summers that make this region a welcoming land for winemaking. We even find the French, Italian and Spanish grape varieties that have made wine famous in Europe. The setting surrounding the vinícolas vineyards bordering the Pacific and the Sea of Corteza is absolutely breathtaking.

Suggested duration: 12 days

Theme: Food & wine

Difficulty : For all public

Visited countries: Mexico

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Day 1 : Mexico City

Arrive in the Sprawling City of Mexico

Welcome to Mexico City!

Meet your driver at the airport and transfer to your hotel.

The hotel has a terrace with a breathtaking view of the Zocalo where you can have breakfast. Our guests are waiting for us to enjoy our first drink in Mexico.

What could be better than a good glass of wine and enjoy the spectacular views of the city, our adventure has begun.

Overnight stay at the Zocalo Central. Junior Suite with zocalo view.

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Day 2 : Mexico City

A Tour Around Mexico City

After breakfast, meet in the hotel lobby. Depart for a city tour, starting with the Zocalo , one of the largest squares in the world. There stands the largest Cathedral in the Americas, built on the site of the former grand Aztec temple ‘Teocalli’. Its three naves shelter many chapels and altars adorned with gold, including the beautiful ‘Altar of Forgiveness’.

The Palacio Nacional (National Palace) was built on top of the Palace of Moctezuma and features frescos painted by famous Mexican muralist Diego Rivera. Nowadays, it houses the President’s offices.

The Templo Mayor (only outside) is a relic of the ancient Aztec capital Tenochtitlan… a pre-Columbian temple in the middle of urban jungle: simply amazing!

Lunchtime comes…for food lovers, will visit one of the oldest markets in the city, the San Juan Market was established in colonial times and is over 150 years old, the market had simple roots, which once began when people laid their things on blankets. This might one of the reasons why San Juan market has excelled where others have failed. Known for its gastronomic products and exotic ingredients, this gathering is what every market hopes to be: unique, authentic and useful.

We will be tasting different dishes proposed by this unique market. Option included : English speaking local guide. Option included : Lunch at Mercado de San Juan.

Overnight stay at the Zocalo Central. Junior Suite with zocalo view.The hotel has a terrace with a breathtaking view of the Zocalo where you can have breakfast.

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Day 3 : Mexico City

Lunch on the Xochimilco Lake

Spend your morning at leisure before meeting your driver and heading towards the south of the city to have lunch on a boat on the Xochimilco Lake . Here you can appreciate the festive colors and flavors of Mexico and enjoy local music played by a Mariachi band.

Cultural History in Coyoacan

After, visit the small bohemian village of Coyoacan, where numerous artists still live. Its little squares and cobblestone streets are incredibly charming. We visit the Frida Khalo museum, where the painter’s influence can still be felt. Other places to visit in the Coyoacan neighborhood include the house of Leon Trotsky where the exiled Russian lived in the 3 years leading up to his assassination, and the Diego Rivera Anahuacalli Museum, a building built of black volcanic stone which hosts many items from the indigenous civilizations of Mexico.

Spend the night in Mexico City.

Option included:
English speaking local guide
Boat in Xochimilco.
Lunch on board of the Xochimilco boat

In the afternoon: tasting of local wine at a Mexican’s house.
Discover Mexican wines of small production and their fascinating histories!

This is a private face-to-face meeting with a charming, bilingual, local wine producer. You will discover the nuances, history, and terroir of Mexican wine. You will taste three distinct regional wines combined with a local appetizer. This will allow you to immerse yourself in the richness and diversity of Mexican wine.

Overnight stay at the Zocalo Central. Junior Suite with zocalo view. The hotel has a terrace with a breathtaking view of the Zocalo where you can have breakfast.

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Day 4 : Mexico City

Meeting in the hotel lobby and departure for a visit of the surroundings of Mexico City. North of the city, visit of the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, built in the 17th century. It is the most important religious site of Latin America and major pilgrimage site for Roman Catholics coming from all over the world. There we also see the Old Basilica that is slowly sinking into the ground. The Old Basilica shelters a reproduction of the Black Madonna, which can be seen behind the choir inside the modern basilica.

Then we head to the archeological site of Teotihuacan with the pyramids of the Moon and the Sun, the Temple of the Feathered Serpent (Quetzalcóatl), the Temple of the Feathered Snails and the Palace of the Jaguars. The «City of the Gods» was built in the seventh century and was probably, with its 200,000 inhabitants, the most populated city in the world at that time.

Then in the early afternoon drive to Tequisquiapan, well known as a small town of character and part of the wine region of the state of Querétaro, famous for being a charming little town with a lot of character and being part of the wine region of the state of Querétaro, which makes it an ideal place to enjoy a glass of wine on the terrace while enjoying the warm mexican atmosphere.

Option included:
Entrance fees to Teotihuacan.
English speaking tour guide.

Overnight stay at the hotel Casa Vino. This evening, our guests will welcome us to their home to taste the wines of the region, accompanied by a delicious dinner based on local products.

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Day 5 : Tequisquiapan

Cheese and Wine Tour

The state of Queretaro has some interesting places where wine is produced. One of the most important wineries to visit in the area is Freixenet. In this place you will learn about the production of the local wines, which include red, rosé and white. The specialty of the house are the sparkling wines, and at the end of the tour, we will have a tasting of this wine.

In the cheese factory you will have an explanation of how cheeses are made and you will sample some of the freshly made produce.

The state of Queretaro has some beautiful small towns where you can feel a special atmosphere when you visit these places. Bernal and Tequisquiapan, which are the towns we’ll see, are two good examples of this.

Return to Queretaro in the evening. Option included: English speaking tour guide. Entrance fees to Cheese and Wine Facilities.

Overnight stay at the hotel La Casa del Naranjo Boutique. Standard room.

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Day 6 : Queretaro

Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting and explore San Miguel de Allende

Travel to San Miguel de Allende, a charming, colonial city with narrow cobbled streets. The pastel colors, the dozens of handicraft shops and the colonial architecture, give a delightful atmosphere to the city. Wander around the city and visit the parish church, the Plaza de Allende and the churches of Santo Domingo, San Francisco and San Felipe Neri. See the Spanish architecture, experience the thriving arts scene and immerse yourself in one of the many of the local festivals that take place throughout the year. In 2008, this amazing city was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

On the way, visit the vineyard Bodega Dos Buhos. Learn about the complexity of the wines produced here by taking a tour of the production area and barrel room. Enjoy the peace and quiet of the surrounding fields before tasting some of their best wines accompanied by a bread and cheese platter.

Arrive at your hotel.
Option included: VIP Wine Tour + Picnic and English speaking tour guide.

Overnight stay at the hotel Tres Raices.

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Day 7 : Guanajuato

Visit of the vineyard and wine tasting

Today a walk through the vineyards, visit of the production plant and the underground cave.

Vinícola Tres Raíces is a Mexican company founded in 2015 and from October 2018 they opened the winery and restaurant to the public.

Here the key word is to share. Around wine and food all your senses will be awakened.

The restaurant with its quality cuisine, surrounded by more than 60 hectares of vineyards, enjoys a unique setting. Tasting of 5 house wines; the rosé, white and 3 reds, accompanied by cheese, cold cuts, bread and nuts.

Option included:
Wine tour and lunch

Overnight stay at the hotel Tres Raices.

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Day 8 : Guanajuato

Visit of the vineyard and wine tasting

This morning we leave the city for a visit to the Toyan winery.

Located 30 minutes from the town of San Miguel de Allende, this winery has 12 hectares of vineyards, planted with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Frank, Merlot and Pinot Noir.

The vineyards do not use chemicals or herbicides, the wine production is small, sufficient to satisfy the local market. The wines have a great personality, are fruity, with earthy notes. It can be combined with many foods, including chiles en nogada, tacos al pastor or barbacoa. Its organic wines are made with a unique identity resulting from an authentic process.

Visit its splendid cellar, the only one in Mexico 14 meters underground. We invite you to this spectacular place to deepen your knowledge about wines and to share the techniques of winemaking, visual, olfactory and gustatory aspects. We invite you to taste the flavor of four different types of wine and also to taste some of the organic products grown and processed in Toyan.

Discover the complexity of the wines produced here by visiting the production area as well as the winery. Enjoy the tranquility of the surrounding fields before tasting some of their best wines accompanied by a bread and cheese platter.

Road to Mexico City. In the late afternoon meeting in the hotel lobby for an afternoon on the famous Plaza Garibaldi where we will see groups of Mariachis who meet there to demonstrate their talents and be hired for parties, birthdays or simply play and serenade couples with their traditional trumpets, guitars and folk songs. Then we go to Tenampa, Plaza Garibaldi’s most renowned bar, where we enjoy a beer or a tequila. We head back to the hotel.

Option included: A drink in Tenampa’s bar.

Overnight stay at the Zocalo Central. Junior Suite with zocalo view. The hotel has a terrace with a breathtaking view of the Zocalo where you can have breakfast.

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Day 9 : Mexico City

Depart from the hotel for Mexico City Airport in private transportation 4 hours before your flight is due to take-off.

Domestic flight MEXICO – TIJUANA (flight time and number to be confirmed)

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Welcome to Baja California!

Arrive at the airport and meet your driver. Travel to the Valley of Guadalupe and arrive at your hotel. Spend your afternoon/evening settling into your surroundings in beautiful wine country!

Overnight stay at the hotel El Cielo Winery. Junior Suite room.

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Day 10 : Valle de Guadalupe

Cart ride in the winery

An experience where you will be able to join us on a cart ride through our beautiful vineyards. Enjoy the pleasant Mediterranean climate of Baja California while tasting three wines from our winery, winners of internationally recognized awards.

Hours:
Saturday and Sunday: 10:30 – 17:30

Overnight stay at the hotel El Cielo Winery. Junior Suite room.

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Day 11 : Valle de Guadalupe

Visit of 2 vineyards

Route to the ancient and mythical Wine Route, La Grulla Valley and Santo Tomás Valley.

This is one of the oldest vineyards in North America, in the valleys of La Grulla and Santo Tomas. You will live a unique and unforgettable experience.

The MD Vinos winery is located inside a farmhouse, in a beautiful landscape. You will enjoy the tasting of white, rosé and red wines, while listening to the history of the place and appreciating the artisan products of the region.

Overnight stay at the hotel El Cielo Winery. Junior Suite room.

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Day 12 : Valle de Guadalupe

Hasta Luego Mexico!

Today, depart from your hotel at least 5 hours before your flight is due to depart. Have a safe trip home!

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