Mexico Day of the Dead Tour

Meeting in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport international terminal at 16:00. After completing ticket and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK2335 at 19:55. After arriving at Istanbul New Airport at 21:20, we will proceed to the international terminal and wait for our flight to Mexico City.

We are beginning our flight to Mexico City with Turkish Airlines flight TK184 at 01:50. We will arrive in Mexico City at 07:35 local time. After completing our entry procedures, we will start our city tour with the vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Our tour will begin with the historic center of the city, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site: the grand Constitution Square known as Zocalo; the Metropolitan Cathedral built on the site of an Aztec temple; and the National Palace where Diego Rivera’s murals depicting Mexico’s history are located. Afterwards, we will head towards the world-famous National Anthropology Museum. This museum displays archaeological and anthropological artifacts from pre-Columbian Mexico, with some of the most notable pieces being the Sun Stone and the Xochipili sculpture. We will have lunch at a local restaurant. After the tour, we will transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.

After breakfast, depart from the hotel for the Frida Kahlo Museum & Xochimilco (Sochimilco) boat tour. We will take a boat tour of Xochimilco, known as the Venice of Mexico, meaning "flowered place." The Aztecs built irrigation canals around vegetable and flower gardens for cultivation. During the tour, you will see gardens, various trees, and houses belonging to locals that have been preserved to this day. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. After the boat tour, we will visit the Frida Kahlo Museum. Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, who became a popular culture icon in the 20th century, explained why she painted her own portraits with these words: "I paint myself because I am so often alone and I know myself best." Her “La Casa Azul – The Blue House,” which contains approximately 300 items belonging to her and is visited by people from around the world each year, is famous for her paintings and her personal collection. Picasso once said, "We don't know how to draw human faces like her." After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.

After check-out at the hotel, our private vehicle will take us to the airport, where we will catch our flight to Oaxaca. Upon arrival, our private vehicle will be waiting for us at Oaxaca Airport, and our adventure will begin. We will take a walking tour to explore the main neighborhoods and buildings of the city, enjoying its colorful streets. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast, transfer to Teotítlán Del Valle and visit the cemetery. Lunch at a local restaurant. After the meal, return to the hotel where makeup will be applied by Latin male makeup artists. In the evening, we will visit the main cemeteries and observe the vibrant atmosphere of the Day of the Dead traditions; cemeteries decorated with seed carpets made by villagers, candles, and flowers, along with illuminated paths and music. We will participate in an offering made with flowers and bread, sharing this tradition anywhere as an homage to those who have passed away. Following the customs, we will honor and visit the loved ones of the deceased. Overnight at our hotel.

Transfer to Oaxaca airport. Arrive in Merida and depart with our private vehicle for the Chichen Itza & Cenote Ikkil tour. The tour includes the Kukulkan Pyramid, Caracol, Cenote Kaplan Temple, and Warriors Temple. The most famous among the structures, the Kukulkan Pyramid, was selected as one of the Seven Wonders of the World in 2007, and its fame is largely due to the scientific observations used during its construction. Each step of the pyramid, built hundreds of years ago by the Mayans, represents a part of the 365 days in a year. Afterwards, we will visit Cenote Ik-kil, one of Mexico’s symbols. Interested guests may swim in these natural water pits. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, depart from the hotel for the Tulum tour. The Tulum ruins are about an hour from Cancun and are the second most visited archaeological site in Mexico after Chichen Itza and Teotihuacan. We will visit the Palaces and Temples of the Maya, who lived within the borders of Central America and Mexico between 300 BC and 1500 AD and are considered one of history’s most mysterious civilizations. These structures built on rocky cliffs are 12 meters above sea level. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. After the tour, transfer back to our hotel. Accommodation will be at our hotel.

After breakfast, departure from the hotel for the Xcaret Park tour. Xcaret is Mexico's hidden paradise and the world's most famous eco-archaeological park. Lose yourself in the enchanting beauty of the Caribbean Sea and be captivated by the magic of civilizations from a thousand years ago. You will spend time in this park with Mayan-era games, water activities, and magnificent shows. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. After a pleasant day in the evening, transfer back to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel

After breakfast, check-out from the rooms and transfer to Cancun Airport. Following ticketing, passport control, and customs procedures, we begin our journey to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK184 at 14:30. Overnight on board.

Arrival at Istanbul New Airport at 10:35 local time. After completing entry procedures, we will begin our flight to İzmir with Turkish Airlines flight TK2326 at 14:00. Upon arrival at İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport at 15:10, our tour will end. Hope to meet again on our next trip…

October 29, 2026 Izmir - Istanbul 19:55 - 21:20 TK2335 October 30, 2026 Istanbul - Mexico City 01:55 - 07:35 TK184 November 6, 2026 Cancun - Istanbul 14:30 - 10:35+1 TK184 November 7, 2026 Istanbul - Izmir 14:00 - 15:10 TK2326

Hotel Exe Alameda Reforma (Room + Breakfast) etc. Victoria Oaxaca Hotel (Room + Breakfast) etc. The Pyramid Grand Oasis Hotel (All Inclusive) etc.

* Visa requirements apply for Beige and Green passports. ** Guests with a Beige passport can apply online. ** Travelers with a Green passport must apply in person at the Consulate (at least 30 days before the tour date). ** Travelers with a regular or green passport who have valid US-Canada-UK-Schengen (multiple-entry) visas can enter Mexico visa-free.