7 Days.City of Nephi and Waters of Mormon Multi-Day Tour.

Itinerary

1. Transfer from Airport to Hotel. Transportation in Deluxe A/C Equipped Van
2. Hotel 3 or 4 stars (Depending on availability) Double occupancy
3. Transportation in Deluxe A/C Equipped Van.
4. Admission Fees to museums and Archaeological site.
5. Two Meals: Continental Breakfast and for Lunch Traditional Guatemalan Cuisine
6. Hotel 3 or 4 stars (Depending on availability) Double occupancy
7. Professional Tour Guide and Interpreter
8. Transportation in Deluxe A/C Equipped Van
9. Hotel 3 or 4 stars (Depending on availability) Double occupancy
10. Two Meals: Continental Breakfast and for Lunch Traditional Guatemalan Cuisine
11. Professional Tour Guide and Interpreter
12. Private Motor Boat. Two village visits only.
13. Admission Fees
14. Hotel 3 or 4 stars (Depending on availability) Double occupancy
15. Two Meals: Continental Breakfast and for Lunch Traditional Guatemalan Cuisine
16. Transportation in Deluxe A/C Equipped Van
17. Two Meals: Continental Breakfast and for Lunch Traditional Guatemalan Cuisine
18. Transportation in Deluxe A/C Equipped Van
19. Hotel 3 or 4 stars (Depending on availability) Double occupancy
20. Two Meals: Continental Breakfast and for Lunch Traditional Guatemalan Cuisine
21. Transportation in Deluxe A/C Equipped Van
22. Hotel 4 star. Double occupancy
23. Continental Breakfast
24. * Flight to Guatemala must be to La Aurora Airport in Guatemala City. Airfare not Included. Detailed instructions provided upon bookin
25. 1ST DAY: ARRIVAL DAY
26. We fly in to the La Aurora - Guatemala City Airport, and from there we will transfer to our deluxe hotel in the beautiful business district of Guatemala City. Only a 10-min drive from the airport.
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28. 2ND DAY: GUATEMALA LDS TEMPLE AND DOWNTOWN HISTORICAL CENTER TOUR
29. After breakfast, we depart to explore the amazing Guatemala City and to enjoy a day full of education and historical sightseeing. We will begin with the Guatemala City LDS Temple (optional endowment session upon request) and then to the Popol Vuh Mayan Museum to learn about the local customs and dress code in the different regions of the Country. After that, we will head over to the Downtown area to have lunch in the historic Centre of Guatemala City. After, we will explore the historical buildings such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Palace, and the Center Square. We will finalize our day visiting the archaeological site of Kaminaljuyu, the proposed city of Nephi, and later return to our hotel.
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31. 3RD DAY: CHICHICASTENANGO COLONIAL TOWN AND TEXTILE MARKET TOUR
32. We depart early after breakfast to the colonial town of Chichicastenango to enjoy the local folklore and visit the Handcraft and Textile Markets. Chichicastenango is famous for its colonial architecture and the local craftsmanship. This town supplies handcrafts and textiles to most cities throughout the country. Here we will have time for shopping and sightseeing. After, we will depart to the town of Panajachel to enjoy the sunset and check in to our hotel.
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34. 4TH DAY: LAKE ATITLAN PRIVATE BOAT AND TUK-TUK TOUR
35. After a good night’s rest, we depart on a Private Boat to visit and explore some of the villages surrounding Lake Atitlan. We begin with Santiago Atitlan and hop on a Tuk-Tuk( double seater) and visit some of the most iconic places in town such as the Cathedral, the LDS Church, the market, the original "Laundry Mat" and more. We will even experience a Neo-Mayan ritual originated in this town dedicated to “Maximon.” After lunch at Santiago, we head back to the boat and visit the next town: San Juan Atitlan. Here we will hop on another Tuk-Tuk and visit the town's factories to see and learn about the local trades and millennial techniques used for bee keeping, producing chocolate, use of medicinal plants and herbs, and spinning and dyeing cotton for creating textiles. On this day we will also spend the night in Panajachel.
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37. Tuk - Tuk Tours in both Villages
38. 5TH DAY: ANTIGUA SIGHTSEEING TOUR AND CERRO DE LA CRUZ
39. As we arrive at Antigua in the afternoon, we head over to the downtown square to enjoy a delicious meal right in Plaza Central Park. After, we will continue to explore the town by foot and visit the most iconic buildings such as the Cathedral of Santiago, Iglesia La Merced, Santa Catalina Arch, the Municipal Palace, the Handcraft Market and more. Last but not least, no cultural or historical tour of Antigua would be complete without a visit to the Cerro del la Cruz. This is the perfect destination to catch a glimpse of the best view of Antigua and to enjoy the sunset. This hill has a large cross and is considered a significant landmark to the locals in Antigua and is seen as a protector of the city.
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41. Professional Tour Guide and Interpreter
42. 6TH DAY: ANTIGUA SIGHTSEEING FREE DAY
43. Wake up at any time and have breakfast right in your room. We will take this day to enjoy the facilities of our deluxe hotel and to explore by foot the enchanting colonial town of Antigua. Antigua is known for its beautiful colonial architecture, pebble stone streets and bohemian ambiance. Many historic buildings are dating back to the 14th century and shopping markets for finding the perfect souvenir.
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45. 7TH DAY: DEPARTURE DAY
46. After breakfast, we transfer to La Aurora Intl Airport in Guatemala City and fly back home concluding this amazing cultural experience.
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48. Transportation in Deluxe A/C Equipped Van