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DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Guatemala
Depart for Guatemala. Upon arrival in Guatemala City, transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure
DAY 2, Saturday - Guatemala City Tour
This morning, visit an archeological museum before departing for a panoramic tour of Guatemala City. Begin with the city's civic center complex and continue to Central Plaza to view the National Palace, formerly the seat of government. End the tour at the cathedral and return to the hotel. This evening attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager, followed by dinner
Overnight: Guatemala City
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 3, Sunday - Copán Ruins
Depart early in the morning for Copán, Honduras. After clearing immigration formalities, embark on a tour of the Copán Ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Copán is an impressive city of the ancient Maya Civilization, consisting of temples and plazas built on multiple levels. Arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon and spend time at leisure before dinner tonight
Overnight: Copán
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4, Monday - Travel to Flores
This morning after breakfast, depart for your long drive back to Guatemala. After border crossing formalities and immigration, continue your journey. Along the way, stop for lunch on your own. Afterward, resume the drive towards Tikal. Arrive at the hotel in time for dinner
Overnight: Flores
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5, Tuesday - Sightseeing Tour of Tikal
Morning departure to the ancient Mayan city of Tikal, an archaeological site of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization. A jungle hike leads you through the ruins. View the impressive structures of this ancient civilization, as you visit sites that include the Twin-Pyramid complex, the Lost World Complex (where the Great Pyramid is located), and the Great Plaza. Perhaps climb to the top of Pyramid IV, the highest of the Mayan pyramids, from which you will have a panoramic view of Tikal and its surrounding jungle. Enjoy a picnic lunch and free time to explore the site on your own before returning to your hotel. Along the way, make a short stop at El Remate, known for its wooden handicrafts
Overnight: Flores
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 6, Wednesday - Flight to Guatemala City, Travel to Panajachel
Morning departure to Flores for your flight to Guatemala City. Upon arrival, transfer to Panajachel, located on the shore of Lake Atitlan. Spend the afternoon at leisure, or join the optional Santa Catarina Palopó Village Visit with lunch. Transfer by boat to the village of Santa Catarina Palopó. Its residents are indigenous descendants of the Kaqchikel Maya. After lunch, take a guided tour around the town. Dinner and overnight at the hotel
Optional: Santa Catarina Palopó Village Visit with lunch (PM)
Overnight: Panajachel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7, Thursday - Market in Chichicastenango, Church of Santo Tomas
Begin the day with a visit to the Chichicastenango Market. Hundreds of vendors from the surrounding countryside gather here to sell handicrafts, textiles, candles, food, flowers, and pottery. Next, head to the Church of Santo Tomas, built on a pre-Columbian temple platform. Later, continue on to Lake Atitlan. The banks of Lake Atitlan are home to many villages in which Mayan culture is still practiced. Explore the site before continuing to your hotel
Overnight: Panajachel
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Friday - Boat Excursion to San Juan La Laguna, Travel to Antigua Guatemala
Embark on a boat excursion to San Juan La Laguna this morning. Take a tour of the town with its colorful murals depicting aspects of Tz'utujil life and legend. Stop at the main church before visiting the women's weaving cooperative. Free time to explore on your own. Return by boat to Panajachel before traveling to Antigua Guatemala. Perhaps, join the optional Guatemalan Cooking Class with dinner
Optional: Guatemalan Cooking Class with dinner (PM)
Overnight: Antigua
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9, Saturday - Cultural Center La Azotea, Tour of Antigua Guatemala
This morning, visit La Azotea cultural center and museum complex. At the Coffee Museum, learn about the history and production of this world-famous export. Proceed to the Casa Ko'jom Mayan Music Museum and the Rincon de Sacatepéquez Museum. Later, tour Antigua Guatemala, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Central Plaza, surrounded by the Palace of the Captains General, and the cathedral. View the church of La Merced and continue to the church of San Francisco El Grande. Tonight, enjoy dinner with your Tour Manager and share wonderful memories of your journey
Overnight: Antigua
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10, Sunday - Depart Guatemala
Today, transfer to the Guatemala City airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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