† Round Trip Airfare from San Francisco or Los Angeles † All Airport Taxes and Fuel Surcharges † Centrally located Five Star hotel as follows: (or similar)
~ Nov 08-13 | 5 nights at Historico Central, Mexico City, Mexico † Transfers as per itinerary † Breakfast daily at your hotel † Lunches daily at local restaurant (excluding on days of arrival & departure) † Dinner daily at your hotel or local restaurants † Wine and mineral water with dinners
† Free Wi-Fi at Hotel † Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach † Assistance of a professional local Christian guide (s) † Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary
Day 1 | Wed, Nov 08: Local Airport – Mexico City
Make your way to your local airport where you will board your flight to Mexico City. Upon arrival, you will collect your luggage in the baggage claim area, and continue to the Arrival's Hall where you will be greeted by a tour guide and driver. Transfer to your hotel followed by the delicious welcome dinner. Overnight in Mexico City.
Day 2 | Thu, Nov 09: Guadalupe and Teotihuacan
This morning you will transfer to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Patroness of the Americas) , by way of the Plaza of the Three Cultures. This plaza symbolizes the unique blend of pre-Hispanic, and Hispanic cultures that make up Mexico. Upon arrival at the Shrine, you will celebrate Mass and marvel at the brilliantly colored Basilica. Following Mass, you will join the other pilgrims as you kneel in front of the "Tilma", where Our Lady's image was miraculously imprinted. Following this visit, you will make your way to San Juan Teotihuacan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1987. According to mythology, this site was chosen to be the center of the universe, and from then it became a prominent political and religious center from the second century until the ninth century. While in San Juan Teotihuacan, you will enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant, followed by a guided tour of the Archaeological zone. While on this tour, you will view the pyramids of the Sun and Moon, the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, and local art markets. Your fun-filled busy day will culminate with a delicious dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Day 3 | Fri, Nov 10: Mexico City
This morning, your day will begin with breakfast and Mass at the Holy Family Church where you will view the tomb of Fr. Miguel Agustin Pro, the Jesuit martyr. In a time of great religious persecutions, Fr. Pro was exiled from Mexico during the Mexican Revolution. However, he returned to Mexico and was aided by a secret ministry who helped him hide from authorities. During his time in Mexico, he assisted many individuals in their spiritual, as well as temporal, needs. Although he helped many, he was eventually arrested and killed by authorities. While at this Church, you can pray to this great martyr who remained filled with the joy of serving Our Lord even in the midst of very difficult times. After this visit, you will tour the oldest and largest Cathedral in all of Latin America, the Metropolitan Cathedral. Inside the Cathedral, you will become overwhelmed by the stunning paintings, altar pieces, and statues. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to view the Tomb of Bishop Zumarraga, who was the first Bishop of Mexico, and also known as the Protector of Indians. Your tour continues as you transfer to the National Palace. This extraordinary palace has been a building of the ruling class of Mexico since the Aztec Empire's rule. You will also visit the Plaza of Santo Domingo. This plaza contains two Holy places that are architecturally exquisite; the Church of Santo Domingo, the first Church built by the Dominicans in 1576 and; the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary, the first Rosary Shrine in Mexico. Also on your tour, you will visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Covadonga, the headquarters of the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary. This Shrine is dedicated to the Patron Saint of Asturias (Spain). This evening, you will transfer back to your hotel where you will enjoy dinner and rest before the next day of activities.
Following dinner you may want to attend Optional performance of the acclaimed Mexican Folklore Ballet, at the Palace of Fine Arts (additional $139 per person)
Day 4 | Sat, Nov 11: Cholula and Puebla
Following breakfast we will travel southeast to Cholula, just outside of Puebla. Head inside Cholula’s Archaeology (Park Zona Arqueológica) and visit the world’s largest pyramid — the Great Pyramid of Cholula, aka Tlachihualtepetl, towering at 180 feet with a square base of 1,300 feet. From the pyramid base, look up to see the Church of Our Lady of the Remedies perched on the summit. Hear about how Hernan Cortes ordered construction of 365 Churches on this site, one for every day of the year. Enjoy traditional lunch at local restaurant and then depart for Puebla, the City of the Angels. A stop will be made enroute for Holy Mass at Sta. Maria Tonanzintla, native Indian Church with an interesting history. Visit the beautiful Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary in the Church of Santo Domingo lavishly embellished in gold leaf, and the Cathedral from the XVII century. Next, the group will visit the Church of St. Francis of Assisi where they will view the incorrupt body of Blessed Sebastian de Aparicio who was much loved in Puebla. This blessed man was buried twice and his body remains incorrupt until today. After this visit, the group will be taken back to Mexico City to have dinner and spend the night.
Day 5 | Sun, Nov 12: Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Xochimilco
This morning, the group will have a farewell visit and Holy Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Following Mass, free time for prayer and reflection at the Shrine. Later on, continue south to the floating gardens of Xochimilco (UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1987), known as the Venice of Mexico, for a gondola ride along the flower laden canals while enjoying lunch on board and the festive music of the mariachis.
Day 6 | Fri, Nov 13: Mexico City – San Francisco or Los Angeles This morning, you will enjoy breakfast followed by a transfer to the airport for your return flight(s) home. You will say farewell to friends and a pilgrimage that will last in your memory for years to come.
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About Mexico: The Shrine at Guadalupe is considered the holiest place in the Western Hemisphere. St. John Paul II preached to millions of the faithful from this Holy Shrine during his 1979 visit to Mexico. The Basilica commemorates the Virgin Mary's appearance to a humble Indian and honors her request that a Shrine be built in Her honor. In December of 1531, Juan Diego informed a skeptical bishop of his encounter with Mary. A few days later, Juan returned to the site of the vision and once again Our Mother appeared. The humble man relayed the bishop's request for proof of Her visitation, whereupon the Virgin instructed Juan to gather roses from the frozen, rocky terrain and present them to the bishop. Remarkably for the cool season, he found a great number of roses strewn all around. Gathering the roses in sackcloth, he hurriedly took them to the bishop. When he opened the cloak to present the roses to the cleric, it was not Only *the blooms that amazed the bishop. Stamped on the humble cloth was an image of the Virgin! The same miraculous image exists for you to see, hanging in splendor above the main altar.
Our Lady of Guadalupe 
