Grand Circle Travel Announces New 2020 Trip to Mexico; Caters to Travelers 50+
Grand Circle Travel, specializing in trips of international discovery for American travelers 50+, today announced a new 2020 Mexico itinerary. The trip will be available September to December 2020.
BOSTON, Oct. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cultural discovery tours with leisurely pacing designed for older travelers.
Grand Circle Travel, specializing in trips of international discovery for American travelers 50+, today announced a new 2020 Mexico itinerary. The trip will be available September to December 2020.
Home of ancient civilizations such as the Maya and Aztec cultures, Mexico is a popular destination for tourists, with more than 40 million international visitors in 2018. Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, which is celebrated on November 1-2, originated in Mexico.
The indigenous people of Mexico viewed death as an integral part of life, and the event is meant to be a day of celebration in which the barrier between life and death has been removed.
Travelers with Grand Circle Travel will begin their journey in Mexico City—the country's cosmopolitan heart, built upon the ruins of the Aztec capital. They will experience Mexico's colonial history in Puebla, with its elegant architecture and gilded churches, before ending their adventure in Oaxaca, with its deep indigenous roots, captivating contemporary art, and vibrant modern culture.
Travelers will discover some of Mexico's most popular sites on this new itinerary with relaxed pacing, immersing themselves in unique scenery and gaining a taste of the culture through an array of activities.
Cultural Capitals & Ancient Heritage: Mexico City to Oaxaca -- 11 days from $2,495 per person; free single supplements
Highlights of this itinerary include:
- Exploring a traditional Mexican mercado, or market, where vendors sell everything from straw hats and black clay pottery to dried chilies and roasted chapulines (grasshoppers).
- Visiting a Oaxacan chocolate factory to learn how traditional Mexican chocolate – often flavored with chilies, anise, or cinnamon – is made today, using techniques from the past.
- Viewing the ruins of the once-majestic Zapotec capital of Monte Alban, an expanse of temples, plazas, residential areas, and majestic pyramids.
- Immersion in Spanish colonial charm at Hacienda San Pedro Ochil, an estate featuring the stately architecture popular in the late 19th century. Once known for fiber production, the hacienda now hosts modern art installations and a folk art museum.
Grand Circle Travel was launched in 1958 to serve American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) members. GCT's resident Program Directors and its exclusive Discovery Series cultural and educational events, such as a Home-Hosted meal with a local family, give travelers an insider's perspective on the people and the cultures they visit.
To reserve travel, call 1-800-221-2610 or visit http://www.gct.com.
About Grand Circle Travel
Launched in 1958 to serve American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) members, today Grand Circle Travel offers its international vacations to all Americans 50+. Key to Grand Circle Travel's popularity are the pillars upon which every vacation is built: comprehensive value, leisurely pacing, varied choice, and cultural discovery.
Grand Circle Travel prides itself on its professional Program Directors and signature Exclusive Discovery Series events. These cultural and educational events and activities range from visits to local homes and schools to classes in language and local cooking.
To learn more, visit http://www.gct.com.
SOURCE Grand Circle Travel
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