San Miguel de Allende: A historic town founded in 1542, this gem of Mexico is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And don’t forget: It was the first town to declare independence from Spanish rule during the Mexican War of Independence.
Atotonilco: Traditional pilgrimage town and UNESCO World Heritage Site best known for its decorated 18th-century church. In fact, it is often referred to as the Sistine Chapel of Mexico! Here we will also find a distillery that produces mezcal.
Guanajuato: Capital of its namesake Mexican state (which is known as the birthplace of the country’s independence), Guanajuato is an old mining town that charms with its quaint cobblestone streets and colonial architecture. This town is also home to the vineyard we will visit.
Artisanal and ancestral, distilled agave spirits such as mezcal and tequila are part of Mexican culture and to understand the significance of these spirits is to get closer to the local way of life. San Miguel de Allende travel packages like this one utilize tequila, mezcal, and wine to bring you in contact with local producers and will, of course, be accompanied by opportunities to learn more about the history of San Miguel de Allende and the surrounding area.
Welcome to San Miguel de Allende! Travelers who spend their vacations in San Miguel de Allende can fly into Del Bajío International Airport in Guanajuato or Querétaro Intercontinental Airport in Querétaro. From whichever of the two airports, a private car will pick you up and bring you to the historic city.
In the evening, after settling into your hotel, a tour showcasing the flavors of San Miguel de Allende begins. Sample a variety of tacos from three different restaurants plus, the cherry on top, an authentic taco street stand.
Overnight at selected hotel.
Meals included: Dinner.
Stretch your legs this morning on a walking tour of San Miguel de Allende. This engaging and active experience is a fun way to learn more about the history of this colonial city. Your guide will point out where the city was originally located and how it was situated to protect the so-called Road of Silver.
After the walking tour, prepare for a very special tequila and mezcal tasting class, hosted by an international sommelier and agave expert. Taste prestigious and exclusive mezcals and learn to differentiate the varieties.
Overnight at selected hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast.
Venture to the nearby traditional pilgrimage town of Atotonilco. Considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this town is best known for its decorated 18th-century church, often referred to as the Sistine Chapel of Mexico.
After you’ve gazed at the architectural masterpiece, its time to dip into a staple of Mexican bar culture: mezcal. Get a first-hand look at the process behind distilling this smoky spirit at a local distillery that utilizes a traditional handcraft technique. You will also be able to taste four varieties of mezcal.
Overnight at selected hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast.
After a leisurely morning and afternoon, you’ll spike your evening with a few shots of tequila. Guided by an expert taster, you will visit a restored and redesigned La Casa Dragones for a tequila-tasting tour. Housed in a 17th-century home, the tasting house, nicknamed the ‘smallest tequila bar in the world,’ will serve up four cocktail expressions featuring tequila. You are also invited to tour the home, whose decorative influences come from the Bajio region of Mexico.
Overnight at selected hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast.
Savor a restful morning as you await a private car to pick you up at 11 am to transport you to a picturesque vineyard. Located just over half an hour beyond the city limits, in Guanajuato, let this vineyard be the setting for your introduction into Mexican wine culture. No matter your choice of the two tour options (one featuring a charcuterie board and another complete dishes), this wine experience will delight your senses. Both tastings include 1 young wine, 2 Crianza (aged Spanish Rioja) wines, and 1 dessert wine.
Overnight at selected hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.
A private car will pick you up from your hotel and drop you off at the airport for your scheduled flight home. We hope you have enjoyed one of your most memorable vacations in San Miguel de Allende!
Meals included: Breakfast.
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