Daily Itinerary
DAY 1 – Monday, July 23, 2018
Departure from U.S.A. to Mexico City
On arrival in Mexico City you are met and transferred to hotel for check-in.
Evening: orientation with Prof. Runoko and local tour guide.
Welcome dinner in Guadalajara de Noche Restaurant with entertainment.
Overnight: HILTON REFORMA HOTEL (Dinner)
DAY 2 – Tuesday, July 24, 2018 City Tour
Breakfast
Depart on a city tour driving pass major highlights, visit the historical center square, viewing the Zocalo (the place of the Constitution), one of the world’s largest city squares, the National Palace and the Black Christ at Cathedral Metropolitan, tomb of Vicente Guerrero at Cemetery San Fernando and Frida Kahlo museum. The National museum of Anthropology the first two Olmec Heads, led by Dr. Runoko and local tour guide.
Lunch at the restaurant inside the Museum.
Evening at leisure
Overnight: HILTON REFORMA HOTEL (Breakfast/lunch)
DAY 3- Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Teotihuacan
Breakfast
Today visit to the ancient city of Teotihuacan (48 Kms) north of Mexico City
The pyramids were once Mesoamerica’s greatest city. The original name remains a mystery, but the Aztecs named it the “City of Gods” when they found it, they could not believe that humans built such structures. Climb the
Pyramids for an incredible view of the whole territory.
Lunch at La Gruta Restaurant
Overnight: HILTON REFORMA HOTEL (Breakfast/Lunch)
DAY 4 – THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018 Cholula/ Puebla
Breakfast
Transfer from hotel to Cholula Puebla (78 miles)
City tour of Cholula and visit to the The Great Pyramid of Cholula, also known as Tlachihualtepetl (Nahuatl for “artificial mountain”), It is the largest archaeological site of a pyramid (temple) in the New World.
Transfer from Cholula to the historic center of Puebla
Overnight: HOTEL MISION ARCANGEL (Breakfast/Lunch)
DAY 5– FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2018
Breakfast.
Depart and drive (2 hours/ 12 minutes) to Xalapa
City tour of Xalapa. Visit let by Dr. Rashidi to the Museum of Anthropology to view seven of the Olmec Heads, you will have time to see the museum on your own.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Drive to Veracruz for overnight
Overnight; Double Tree Hilton Veracruz (Breakfast/Lunch)
DAY 6 – SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2018
Breakfast
Morning city tour of Vera Cruz including visit to the fortress.
Afternoon transfer to the airport for flight (via Mexico city) to Oaxaca.
Overnight: HOTEL VICTORIA (Breakfast
DAY 7 – SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2018
Breakfast
Today you will visit the archaeological site of Monte Alban
Lunch –on your own
Afternoon at leisure/shopping.
Overnight: HOTEL VICTORIA (Breakfast
DAY 8 – MONDAY, JULY 30, 2018
Breakfast
Transfer to airport for flight from Oaxaca to airport for flight to Acapulco
Overnight: GRAN PLAZA HOTEL (all inclusive –Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
DAY 9 – TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2018
Breakfast
Depart on a sightseeing tour of Acapulco and visit to the archaeology museum.
Overnight: GRAN PLAZA HOEL (all inclusive)
DAY 10- WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 01, 2018
Breakfast
Day at leisure
Overnight: GRAN PLAZA HOTEL (all inclusive)
DAY 11 – THURSDAY, AUGUST 02, 2018
Transfer for visit to the museum of Afro-mestizo cultures and visit Costa Chico
Overnight: GRAN PLAZA HOTEL (all inclusive)
DAY 12 – FRIDAY, AUGUST 03, 2018
Breakfast
Transfer to the airport for departure to U.S.A.
TOUR INCLUDES;
Roundtrip air transportation via DELTA AIRLINES from New York Kennedy airport
Roundtrip transfer and baggage handling
Domestic flights Veracruz/Oaxaca/Acapulco/Mexico City
Hotel accommodation:
3 nights Hilton Reforma Hotel , Mexico City
1 night Hotel Mission Arcangel, Puebla
1 night Doubletree Hilton, Veracruz
2 nights Hotel Victoria, Oaxaca
4 nights Gran Plaza Hotel, Acapulco (all inclusive)
Hotel taxes end service fees
Meals as outlined
All tours as outlined in the itinerary
Entrance fees where applicable
Experienced English speaking local tour guide
Lectures by Dr. Runoko throughout the tour
Baggage tags
U.S.A, & Mexico departure taxes
Not Included;
Passport or visa fees, travel insurance, items of personal nature, excess baggage, meals not included
In the itinerary.
TOUR RATE
The rates quoted as net per person based on double occupancy. All of the terms and conditions
are applicable to this quote . Based on minimum of 2o persons
. 1 Air from New York and land cost = $3,230.00 per person
- Land only[including domestic flights within Mexico] = $2,474.00
SUGGESTED PAYMENT PLAN: Deposit = $250.00
5 monthly payment of $497.00 Final payment $495.00
RESERVATION FORM
AFRICAN HERITAGE MEXICO TOUR
WITH PROF. RUNOKO RASHIDI
JULY 23 – AUGUST 3, 2018
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Dr. Rashidi, I’m interested in your African Heritage Mexico Tour. I’m a great admirer of your work and truly appreciate all that you do for us. I will be taking my two teenage sons with me on this trip and can’t think of a better person as a tour guide. We originally planned to go on Anthony Browder’s trip to Egypt in 2018, but I recently found out that the agency I work for has it on the prohibited list at this time due to ongoing terrorist activities. I think your trip would be a great substitute for Egypt. Btw, I may have another mother traveling with her eleven year old son on this trip. We’re coming from the D.C. area. I look forward t hearing from you :-)))
Greetings Roderick Hall. I’m the website administrator; Dr. Rashidi doesn’t personally monitor and respond on this site. Any questions and information regarding the tour should be directed to the travel agent. They can help you with anything you need. Thanks so much:
AFRICA DREAMER TOURS
9 Frank Street, Valley Stream, New York 11580
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I live in Columbus Ohio and I am interested in more information on the Olmec Head Heritage Tour July 23-August 3, 2018 How do I met up with the group on July 23 from Columbus Ohio— What is the total cost for my trip from Columbus Ohio and does this allow me to enjoy the tour as stated in Facebook advertisement
Greetings Eunice. For any questions regarding tour flights, travel and arrangements, please contact the agency directly. Again, the agency is:
AFRICA DREAMER TOURS
9 Frank Street, Valley Stream, New York 11580
Tel: 516-285-4607*
E-MAIL: adreamt@optimum.net
Dr. Rashidi, will there be any Olmec tours in 2021 or 2022? I would love to have the honor of traveling with you Sir. Thanks for all you do.
Greetings Damon. The 2022 tours have not been planned yet. The 2021 tour plans are being impacted by the COVID pandemic. Please continue to check back to this website for updates on possible 2021 tours. Thank you.