SFEMS Choir - Mexico

The itinerary is the starting point to your tour, but it’s not set in stone. Your group leader may make changes leading up to departure.

Day 1, Wednesday July 8: Mexico City

Bienvenidos a Mexico! Depart from the US today and arrive in Mexico City. Meet your Encore Tour Manager and transfer to your comfortable hotel. After check in and a tour briefing, take a walk together and stroll past the Palacio de Bellas Artes and down the Paseo de la Reforma. Rehearsal will be today and then in the evening enjoy a welcome dinner as a group at the hotel. (D)

Day 2, Thursday July 9: Mexico City

This morning, enjoy breakfast at your hotel before meeting for an hour rehearsal. Today's excursion brings you to the Teotihuacan pyramid complex, famous for its pyramids and their relation to the stars. The so-called City of the Gods, Teotihuacan preserves the remains of one of the most important civilizations in Mesoamerica. Walk along Dead Avenue, the ancient main street that runs over 1.5 miles and see the Quetzalcoatl Temple and other notable buildings. Have lunch on your own before returning to Mexico City where your local guide will introduce you to this lovely city during a sightseeing tour. As one of the world’s biggest and most populated metropolis; Mexico City has more museums than any other city in the world, as well as colorful markets, and magnificent avenues full of fancy boutiques, coffee shops and art galleries. Enjoy dinner together. (B,D)

Day 3, Friday July 10: Mexico City

This morning, travel outside Mexico City to explore Teotihuacán, one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the world. Walk along the Avenue of the Dead, marvel at the Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon, and learn about the ancient civilization that once flourished here. Return to the city in the evening and enjoy a festive group dinner together.

Day 4, Saturday July 11: Puebla

Discover Puebla today, a city founded on Catholicism, it is home to over 70 churches and cathedrals, and its city center is one of the best preserved in the world. Today it is a hub for young artists and creative types. This afternoon, check into your hotel. Tonight will be you second performance of the tour. Enjoy dinner together. (B,D)

Day 5, Sunday July 12: Oaxaca

This morning, have time to explore Puebla at your own pace. Then transfer to the elegant city of Oaxaca this afternoon and check into your hotel. Enjoy time to explore this beautiful city. Dinner is on your own. (B)

Day 6, Monday July 13: Oaxaca

A walking tour shows you the old colonial center of the city, including the main square and focus of life in the city where you'll find street performers and vendors selling everything from souvenirs to fruit juices. You will also see the Governor's Palace, the Cathedral and the extravagant church of Santo Domingo. This afternoon is free to stroll along the Macedonio de Alcale pedestrian shopping street, the best place to find Oaxacan silver and textiles. This evening, rehearse and perform your final concert of your tour. Enjoy dinner together. (B,D)

Day 7, Tuesday July 14: Oaxaca

A day trip today brings you to Monte Alban, an impressive Zapotec city built high on a leveled hilltop. Continue on to Arrazola, home of woodcarvers and painters who produce the whimsical, boldly-painted patterned animals so closely associated with Mexican art. Enjoy dinner together tonight to celebrate your successful performance tour to Mexico! (B,D)

Day 8, Wednesday July 15: Departure

Transfer to the airport for return flight to the United States. (B)