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Austin, United States
Day 1: London to Austin
7:30 AM: Breakfast and check out.
9:00 AM: Fly to Austin (~1.5 hours).
11:00 AM: Check into your hotel and have lunch.
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Visit a Texas ranch to experience horseback riding or cowboy culture (~3.5 hours).
6:00 PM: Dinner at a BBQ joint for authentic Texas BBQ.
Day 2: Austin
8:00 AM: Breakfast.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Explore downtown Austin, including South Congress Avenue and the Texas State Capitol (~3 hours).
12:30 PM: Lunch.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Relax at Barton Springs Pool or enjoy Lady Bird Lake (~3 hours).
6:30 PM: Dinner with live music on Rainey Street.
Austin, Texas – Day 18
Starter: Texas BBQ Sliders
Main Course: Texas BBQ Ribs
Dessert: Pecan Praline Cheesecake
Alcoholic Drink: Ranch Water
Hot Drink: Texas Honey Cinnamon Latte
Cold Drink: Texas Sweet Tea Lemonade
Austin – Day 19
Starter: Smoked Brisket Sliders
Main Course: Chili Con Carne
Dessert: Dr Pepper Cake
Alcoholic Drink: Lone Star Lemonade
Hot Drink: Lone Star Peppermint Mocha
Cold Drink: Lone Star Citrus Spritzer
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Houston, United States
Day 3: Austin to Houston
8:00 AM: Breakfast and check out.
9:00 AM: Drive to Houston (~2.5 hours).
12:00 PM: Check into your hotel and have lunch.
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Visit the Space Center Houston, exploring NASA’s iconic exhibits (~3.5 hours).
6:00 PM: Dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 4: Houston
8:00 AM: Breakfast.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Visit the Houston Museum of Natural Science (~3 hours).
12:30 PM: Lunch.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Explore Buffalo Bayou Park and enjoy views of the city’s skyline (~3 hours).
6:30 PM: Dinner and relax.
Houston, Texas – Day 16
Starter: Smoked Sausage Sliders
Main Course: Texas Brisket Plate
Dessert: Texas Sheet Cake
Alcoholic Drink: Texas Tornado
Hot Drink: Texas Pecan Praline Steamer
Cold Drink: Frozen Watermelon Limeade
Houston – Day 17
Starter: Warm Cornbread Muffins with Jalapeño Butter
Main Course: Chicken Fried Steak
Dessert: Fried Peach Pie
Alcoholic Drink: Dr Pepper Whiskey Smash
Hot Drink: Hot Dr Pepper Float
Cold Drink: Texas Limeade
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Guadalajara, Mexico
Day 5: Houston to Guadalajara
9:00 AM: Depart Houston for Guadalajara (non-stop flight, ~2.5 hours).
12:30 PM: Arrive in Guadalajara, check into your hotel, and have lunch.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Visit the Plaza de los Mariachis for live Mariachi music (~2 hours).
6:00 PM: Dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 6: Guadalajara
7:30 AM: Breakfast at your hotel.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Take a day trip to Tequila, the birthplace of the famous Mexican spirit. Visit agave fields, tour a distillery, and enjoy tastings (~4 hours).
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Lunch in Tequila.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Return to Guadalajara and visit the Guadalajara Cathedral and nearby historic landmarks (~2 hours).
6:30 PM: Dinner and free time.
Day 7: Guadalajara
8:00 AM: Breakfast.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Visit the Estadio Akron, home of Chivas Guadalajara, for a football stadium tour (~3 hours).
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch at a local tapatío restaurant (try tortas ahogadas).
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Explore Hospicio Cabañas, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring stunning murals (~2.5 hours).
6:00 PM: Dinner and relax.
Guadalajara (3 Days) – Jalisco pride with bold street flavors
Day 1
Starter: Sopes
Main Course: Birria
Dessert: Churros
Alcoholic Drink: Tequila
Hot Drink: Cafe de Olla
Cold Drink: Agua de Jamaica
Day 2
Starter: Gorditas
Main Course: Tacos al Pastor
Dessert: Flan
Alcoholic Drink: Michelada
Hot Drink: Canelita
Cold Drink: Boing Soda
Day 3
Starter: Tamales
Main Course: Carne Asada
Dessert: Pastel de Tres Chocolates
Alcoholic Drink: Rompope
Hot Drink: Horchata de Avena
Cold Drink: Jarritos
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Oaxaca, Mexico
Day 8: Guadalajara to Oaxaca
7:00 AM: Breakfast and check out.
9:00 AM: Fly to Oaxaca (~2 hours).
11:00 AM: Check into your hotel and lunch.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Explore Monte Albán, an ancient Zapotec archaeological site (~3 hours).
6:00 PM: Dinner in Oaxaca (try mole, a regional specialty).
Day 9: Oaxaca
7:30 AM: Breakfast.
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Visit Mitla, a Zapotec ceremonial site, and the Hierve el Agua petrified waterfalls (~3.5 hours).
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Take a walking tour of Oaxaca’s historic center, including the Santo Domingo Church and local markets (~3 hours).
6:30 PM: Dinner and relax.
Oaxaca (2 Days) – Deeply traditional and mole-rich
Day 4
Starter: Tlacoyos
Main Course: Mole Poblano
Dessert: Pan de Muerto
Alcoholic Drink: Mezcal
Hot Drink: Champurrado
Cold Drink: Agua de Pina
Day 5
Starter: Chiles Rellenos
Main Course: Tlayudas
Dessert: Gelatina
Alcoholic Drink: Mexican Stout
Hot Drink: Guayusa Tea
Cold Drink: Tepache
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Mexico City, Mexico
Day 10: Oaxaca to Mexico City
7:30 AM: Breakfast and check out.
9:00 AM: Fly to Mexico City (~1 hour).
11:00 AM: Check into your hotel and lunch.
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Explore Chapultepec Castle and Chapultepec Park, one of the largest city parks in the world (~4 hours).
6:30 PM: Dinner at a local cantina.
Day 11: Mexico City
7:30 AM: Breakfast.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Take a day trip to the ancient city of Teotihuacan, featuring the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon (~4 hours).
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Lunch.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Return to Mexico City and visit the Zócalo, the city’s main square, and the Metropolitan Cathedral (~2 hours).
6:30 PM: Dinner and free time.
Day 12: Mexico City
7:30 AM: Breakfast.
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Visit the Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul) and the nearby Coyoacán neighborhood (~3.5 hours).
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Experience a Mexican wrestling (Lucha Libre) show at Arena México (~3 hours).
6:30 PM: Dinner and relax.
Mexico City (3 Days) – The capital of culinary culture
Day 9
Starter: Fried Tacos
Main Course: Enchiladas Suizas
Dessert: Tres Leches Cake
Alcoholic Drink: Paloma
Hot Drink: Mint Tea
Cold Drink: Horchata
Day 10
Starter: Quesadillas
Main Course: Barbacoa
Dessert: Bunuelos
Alcoholic Drink: Mexican Lager
Hot Drink: Atole
Cold Drink: Agua de Fresa
Day 11
Starter: Caldo Tlalpeño
Main Course: Carnitas
Dessert: Paletas
Alcoholic Drink: Ranch Water
Hot Drink: Te de naranja agria
Cold Drink: Raspado
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Merida, Mexico
Day 13: Mexico City to Mérida
7:00 AM: Breakfast and check out.
9:00 AM: Fly to Mérida (~2 hours).
12:00 PM: Check into your hotel and lunch.
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Visit the Paseo de Montejo, Mérida’s most iconic avenue, and enjoy its colonial architecture (~4 hours).
6:30 PM: Dinner and relax.
Day 14: Mérida
7:00 AM: Breakfast.
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Take a guided tour of Chichén Itzá, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World (~5 hours, including travel).
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Lunch at a nearby restaurant.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Stop by the Cenote Ik Kil, a stunning natural swimming hole (~2 hours).
6:30 PM: Dinner back in Mérida.
Day 15: Mérida
7:30 AM: Breakfast.
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Explore the Mérida Cathedral and the bustling Plaza Grande (~3.5 hours).
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch at a traditional Yucatecan restaurant (try cochinita pibil).
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Visit the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya to learn about the region’s Mayan heritage (~2.5 hours).
6:30 PM: Farewell dinner.
Day 16: Mérida to London
7:30 AM: Breakfast and check out.
9:30 AM: Fly to Mexico City (~2 hours).
1:00 PM: Depart Mexico City for London (~10 hours).
6:30 AM (next day): Arrive in London.
Merida (3 Days) – Yucatecan flair and Caribbean heat
Day 6
Starter: Empanadas
Main Course: Cochinita Pibil
Dessert: Arroz con Leche
Alcoholic Drink: Charanda
Hot Drink: Te de limon
Cold Drink: Agua de Melon
Day 7
Starter: Molletes
Main Course: Pozole
Dessert: Pan Dulce
Alcoholic Drink: Pulque
Hot Drink: Ponche Navideño
Cold Drink: Licuado
Day 8
Starter: Flautas
Main Course: Tinga de Pollo
Dessert: Cajeta
Alcoholic Drink: Margarita
Hot Drink: Chocolate Caliente Mexicano
Cold Drink: Cabadina