Mexico and the Yucatán Peninsula

Color and culture burst from each magical escapade along Mexico’s storied coastline. Lush rainforests, prehistoric ruins, mythical vestiges of Mesoamerican tradition...walk in the footsteps of indigenous peoples who advanced civilization itself. Bask in the balmy beauty of beachside oases, frolic in the surf and sample the signature spice of the region’s carefully crafted cuisines. History and nature meet luxury on this astounding collection of itineraries.

Tulum Tulum, about 80 miles south of Cancun, has become a hot destination known for its spiritual, New Age vibe, however, for the Mayans who built it, the area served as a fortress. Tulum is protected on one side by four-story cliffs and on the other by a 12-foot wall. The ruins sit along the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula overlooking the glittering Caribbean Sea.

Chichén Itzá (Valladolid) After a delectable dinner and relaxing overnight stay at the colorful Mayaland Hotel – family-owned and -operated since 1923 – awake to the rare and precious opportunity to greet the sun as it rises over the mystical ruins of Chichén Itzá and the fascinating El Castillo – the Temple of Kukulkan.

Mayan World of Edzna Edzna is a Mayan archeological site in the Edzna Valley. It is one of the most interesting Mayan cities, due to the technological advances discovered in it. Edzna has numerous religious, administrative and residential buildings, distributed over an area of approximately 25 square kilometers. Its architecture was influenced by the Puuc, Peten and Chenes style.

Yucatán’s Mayan Cruise Tour NEW: ROUNDTRIP CANCUN (COZUMEL), MX Fares from $2,999 per person

Part land, part sea: This cruise tour provides the best of both worlds. Experience Mexico’s distinctive culture on this exclusive voyage crafted to provide exploration into regions and sites that are rarely seen. Greet the morning at the awe-inspiring Mayan city of Chichén Itzá, which is both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Wonder of the World, and dive into the cultures of Campeche. Discover the secrets of civilizations past on this dichotomous journey.

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

1 Cancun, MX (hotel stay) 2 Cozumel/Tulum, MX (embark) 3 Costa Maya, MX 4 Scenic Sailing on the Caribbean Sea 11 and Gulf of Mexico 5 Progreso, MX 6 Campeche, MX 7 Campeche, MX 8 Scenic Sailing on the Gulf of Mexico 9 Progreso, MX (disembark)/Valladolid 10 Valladolid/Cancun, MX (hotel stay)

(hotel stay) Cancun, MX (hotel checkout)

CRUISE DATES

Victory II: Nov 17, 25; Dec 3, 11, 19, 27

See full fares on page 41.