Be captivated by magnificent Mexican culture on a total treasure of a tour! From exploring the colonial gems of Guanajuato, Morelia and Puebla to strolling the cobbled streets of San Miguel de Allende, viewing the Great Pyramid of Cholula and enjoying tequila taste-test, Insight Vacations will make Mexcio’s spectacular sights and highlights truly sparkle.

The 11-day Colonial Treasures of Mexico is a comprehensive journey through Mexico City, Queretaro, Guanajuato, Morelia, Patzcuaro, Taxco and Puebla.

Insight Vacations’ 11-day Colonial Treasures of Mexico is priced from $2925 per person, twin share, land only (single supplement option $1199). Departures available from 2 October, 2010 until 17 March, 2012.

Highlights of this tour include:

• Explore the superb Maya and Aztec exhibits at the National Museum of Anthropology, visit the national Palace, Metropolitan Cathedral and Templo Mayor in Mexico City
• Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Historic Monuments Zone of Queretaro
• Stroll with your Tour Director through San Miguel de Allende, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Walk through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Guanajuato
• Explore UNESCO-listed Morelia and view the beautiful 18th century and 253 arches Aqueduct
• Tour Purepecha country, view the archaeological site of Tzintzuntzan and visit Patzcuaro
• Stroll the main plaza in Ixtapan de la Sal
• Explore Taxco, a National Monument and world-class silver jewellery centre
• Discover Puebla's Historic Centre on foot and navigate its neighbourhoods by luxury coach.

This tour also includes a number of personal insights such as discovering about the Aztec calendar and its significance to its people; enjoying Mariachi bands while learning about their history, a lesson in tequila, Mexico’s national drink; meeting a chef in Guanajuato to learn all about Mexican cooking techniques and much more.

All Insight’s premium escorted tours include premium highlights worth hundreds of dollars, ensuring your holiday budget goes further. With so many included meals, quality hotels and sightseeing experiences, you’ll be astounded at the value the Insight Vacations experience provides.

Plus, book your tour up to 12 months advance and take advantage of amazing savings! Insight Vacations is offers its forward thinking guests 10 per cent off the tour price for bookings made up to 12 months in advance, 7.5 per cent off bookings made up to 10 months in advance and 5 per cent bookings made up to six months advance.