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We’ve combined our elegant all-inclusive Small Ship cruise with fine hotels in Campeche and Chichen Itza. Visiting all three states of the Yucatan Peninsula, our exclusive land + sea journey promises a richer appreciation of the ancient Maya and Mexico’s enduring traditions.
12days from$4,899 from$4,599
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DAY 6 | Valladolid + stay at Chichen Itza Our touring across the Yucatan interior
begins at Casa de los Venados, home
to Mexico’s largest collection of folk art. Discover the Colonial heritage of Valladolid and have lunch at Hacienda Selva Maya. Then we check in to the Mayaland Hotel at Chichen Itza. Tonight, these 1,500-year-old ruins come to life at the thrilling Sound & Light Show. meals b+l+d
DAY 7 | Sunrise at Chichen Itza + Izamal As guests at the Mayaland Hotel, we’ll enjoy a sunrise tour of Chichen Itza before the influx of day visitors. With our expert guide, we’ll see the Great Ball Court, Jaguar Temple and El Caracol Observatory. After breakfast, we travel to Izamal to see its 16th-century Franciscan Monastery. We’ll reboard our ship in Progreso. meals b+l+d
DAY 8 | The Mayan city of Mayapan This morning we explore Mayapan, the last
great capital of the Mayan Empire. With fewer visitors than other sites, we can look forward to a wonderful tour without the crowds. After lunch in Merida, we visit the Mayan World Museum; its state-of-the-art exhibits tell the story of the origin, rise and fall of this once-great civilization. We return to our ship in Progreso for cocktails and dinner. meals b+l+d
Campeche to Miami flight is included.
Gulf of Mexico
DAY 9 | A traditional village + Hacienda In the village of Nolo, we’ve arranged for you
to witness a healing ceremony performed by a Mayan priest. On a 19th-century hacienda, we’ll learn about its agricultural heritage and sit down to a lunch of regional cuisine. Return to ship and set sail for Campeche. meals b+l+d
DAY 10 | Disembark + tour Campeche Our Trolley Tour in Campeche is a great introduction to this Colonial gem. We’ll also see the fortifications at San Miguel and tour the Archaeological Museum. After lunch, we check in to the Hotel Plaza Campeche. Tonight, we dine at La Parrilla and thrill to the Sound & Light Show. meals b+l+d
DAY 1 1 | In + around Campeche
Visit a Colonial home and learn about the
Yucatan version of the Panama hat - still woven by hand. After an à la carte lunch at one of Campeche’s finest restaurants, the afternoon is yours to enjoy as you wish. This evening, we dine at La Pigua and enjoy a private folkloric ballet performance at the historic Teatro Toro. meals b+l+d
DAY 12 | Fly to Miami
We’ll spend time at one of Campeche’s
artisan centers before continuing to the
+ Save $600 per couple | $300 solo
when you pay in full at time of booking
+ 8 nights aboard the elegant mv Victory II + 1 night at the Mayaland Hotel inside
Chichen Itza and 2 nights at the Hotel Plaza Campeche
+ All 32 meals: 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 11 dinners with free-flowing wine and beer
+ Shipboard open bar with house spirits
+ Complimentary shipboard WiFi
+ Expertly guided shore excursions
+ Shipboard talks with experts in the history and culture of Mexico and the Maya
+ All shipboard gratuities
+ Private chauffeured transfer from Miami Airport to the pier to begin our cruise
+ Flight from Campeche to Miami
+ Family+Friends – Travel with 3 or more and save $50-$200 more per person
2O19 Ratesland only per person
Guaranteed Departures
2019 CATE CATD CATC CAT B CATAA
Jan 23, Apr 5
$4,899 $5,799 $6,399 $6,799 $7,399
Jan 30 (reverse), Feb 10, 28, Mar 7 (reverse), Mar 18 $5,399 $6,299 $6,899 $7,299 $7,899
$429 port charges are extra.
See deck plans on page 19.
We carry more than 16 guests on this cruise.
FINE HOTELS + GREAT LOCATIONS
CHICHEN ITZA – MAYALAND HOTEL
Enjoy an air-conditioned guestroom with terrace or balcony at this landmark resort - the first hotel ever to be built within an archaeological site.
CAMPECHE – HOTEL PLAZA CAMPECHE
Our deluxe hotel overlooks the shaded gardens and cobblestone walkways of San Martin Park in the historic heart of town.
airport for our flight to Miami. meals b
FLORIDA
Key West 2
Caribbean Sea
Miami 1
Progreso Nolo
Playa del Carmen Xcaret
Tulum
2 Izamel
Merida 1 Valladolid
2 Puerto Morelos
1
Campeche 2 Itza
Yucatan Peninsula
MEXICO
Chichen
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