VOYAGER
- Carefully selected accommodations, offering comfort and quality.
- A seamless, fully curated experience, as outlined below.
- J² Customer Care available by phone and email.
- $50 travel credit per person for your next J² journey.
Program is tentative and subject to change. Connect with our Customer Care Team by calling: (888) 230-6008 Mon.-Thur. from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
YOUR journey
J² crafts journeys of inspiration, education, and Jewish connections to Israel and worldwide. We are guided by a simple but powerful concept: No two trips are the same; each experience should be personal, meaningful, and backed by superb service. Travel is not just about the places you visit, but the connections you make along the way.
Early bird discount: Participants who complete registration and pay the $1,000 per person deposit by November 27, 2025, will receive $150 off per person.
Art & Culture 
Archaeology 
Cooking Workshop 
Food & Wine 
Heritage 
Home Hospitality 
Local Specialists 
UNESCO Heritage Sites
Program Itinerary
DAY 1
SETTING OUT ON YOUR JOURNEY
Thu. Mar 5, 2026
- Travel safely. Looking forward to seeing you in Mexico!
- Early afternoon arrival at Benito Juárez International Airport at Mexico City.
- Group arrival transfer from the airport.
- Recommended flight based on the above group transfer schedule: flight Delta DL 625 departing JFK at 8:30 a.m., landing in Mexico at 1:20 p.m. the same day.
- Meet your local guide who will accompany you on this journey of Jewish peoplehood.
- Step into Mexico’s most iconic cultural landmark, where centuries of history come vividly to life. The National Museum of Anthropology houses an extraordinary collection of archaeological and anthropological treasures from Mexico’s pre-Columbian civilizations. Highlights include the legendary Stone of the Sun (the Aztec Calendar Stone) and the striking Aztec Xochipilli statue.
- Check in at your Mexico City hotel.
- Welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Over dinner, you’ll meet and engage with a local speaker —an opportunity to share stories, ask questions, and gain a deeper understanding of community life from those who live it every day.
Overnight: Mexico City
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2
TRADITIONS ON WATER, STORIES IN STONE
Fri. Mar 6, 2026
- 9:00 a.m. Depart the hotel.
- Enjoy a guided your through Chapultepec Castle, where sweeping panoramic views of Mexico City meet grand murals, elegant halls, and lush garden terraces perched above the city.
- Enjoy Lunch on own at la Roma neighborhood.
- Visit CDIJUM - the Mexican Jewish Documentation and Research Center - a vital institution dedicated to preserving and studying the history and cultural heritage of the Jewish community. Meet with a local researcher and expert to share key artifacts and documents that reveal the rich Jewish experience in Mexico.
- Return to the hotel with time to prepare for Shabbat.
- 6:00 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat and Dinner at the community of synagogue Bet El - a Conservative synagogue and central community center - serving the Jewish community since 1961. Meet with a local community educator and activist to hear about the Mexican Jewish community - then, now, and tomorrow.
Overnight: Mexico City
Meals: Breakfast, Shabbat Dinner
DAY 3
FOOD, ART, EXILE, AND COLONIAL LEGACIES
Sat. Mar 7, 2026
- 9:00 a.m. Depart the hotel.
- Accompanied by a chef, explore a vibrant local market, known for its cultural diversity and colorful array of local ingredients. Taste freshly made tortillas, sip rich Oaxacan cacao, and sample native fruits as you discover the flavors that define Mexican cuisine.
- Continue to the Chef's kitchen for a hands-on cooking workshop, preparing a four-course menu that blends ancestral techniques with seasonal, local ingredients.
- Enjoy the fruits of your labor during lunch.
- Walk the picturesque Coyoacán neighborhood including its colonial plazas, boutiques, and cafes. Stop for a photo op at the Fountain of the Coyotes (Fuente de los Coyotes).
- At the Leon Trotsky Museum – uncover stories of exile and immigration of Jewish intellectuals to Mexico with a focus on the Jewish role in the history of revolutionary politics in Europe and in Mexico.
- A visit to the iconic Museo Frida Kahlo (Casa Roja), where Frida’s vibrant world unfolds through intimate rooms, powerful personal artifacts, and lush courtyards an unfiltered glimpse into her art, passions, and extraordinary life.
- Return to the hotel.
- Free evening on own.
Overnight: Mexico City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4
TEOTIHUACAN & THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF MEXICO
Sun. Mar 8, 2026
- 8:00 a.m. Depart the hotel.
- Travel to the ancient Mesoamerican city of Teotihuacan - a UNESCO World Heritage site. Teotihuacan was one of the largest urban centers in the ancient world with a population over 100,000. Among the cities monuments are the Mexican Pyramids and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
- Enjoy a traditional homemade meal in the home of a local resident, where regional flavors and heartfelt hospitality come together. Learn how she makes fresh tortillas by hand, hear her personal stories, and experience the warmth of Mexican culture through food and connection.
- Depart the hotel.
- Following a delicious local meal, enjoy an immersive, hands-on pottery experience with a master artisan. Learn time-honored techniques passed down through generations—traditions that have made Teotihuacán ceramics some of the most celebrated and recognizable in the world.
- Return to the hotel
- Free evening on own.
Overnight: Mexico City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 5
MEXICO CITY’S LIVING HERITAGE: XOCHIMILCO, UNAM & CENTRO DEPORTIVO ISRAELITA
Mon. Mar 9, 2026
- 8:00 a.m. Depart the hotel.
- Cruise the Canals of Xochimilco: step aboard a colorful trajinera for a morning ride through Xochimilco’s ancient waterways. Enjoy live music and the vibrant energy that makes this experience so unique.
- Free time for lunch on own at Condesa neighborhood.
- Traditional light lunch aboard your boat.
- Explore UNAM – A UNESCO Gem: continue to the campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marvel at iconic murals, visit the Olympic Stadium, and take in the striking architecture of the Central Library — a rich blend of art, history, and student life.
- Return to the hotel to freshen up.
- 6:45 p.m. Depart the hotel.
- Visit Deportivo Israelita (CDI), a sports and cultural center and a cornerstone of Jewish life in Mexico City. We learn about their mission to provide a safe and welcoming environment for the Jewish community to connect with their cultural roots, engage in physical activity, and build lasting relationships.
- The evening will include a special talk with a local member of the jewish community follow by dinner on site.
- Return to the hotel.
Overnight: Mexico City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
THE LIFE AND DIVERSITY OF JEWISH LIFE IN MEXICO
Tue. Mar 10, 2026
- 9:00 a.m. Depart the hotel.
- Walk the area around the Zócalo Square and the Old Jewish Quarter (La Merced area) to trace the early years of the Jewish experience in Mexico from the site of the Inquisitional Auto De Fe at Plaza de Santo Domingo to the first Ashkenazi synagogue - Sinagoga Histórica Justo Sierra (Nidjei Israel Synagogue).
- Discover the roots of Jewish Mexico on a thoughtfully guided walking tour led by a local community expert. Beginning in the Historic Center, you’ll trace the early footsteps of Jewish immigrants who arrived over a century ago in search of freedom and opportunity:
- Historic Synagogue, Justo Sierra 71
- Two historic little synagogues of the old Jewish quarter
- Kosher shops and former communal housing
- Santo Domingo Square
- Local market with Diego Rivera student murals
- Former Yiddish theater building
- Free time for lunch on own.
- Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Zócalo, the monumental heart of Mexico City:
- Metropolitan Cathedral, the largest and oldest cathedral in Latin America
- National Palace, home to the offices of the Mexican President, the Federal Treasury, and the National Archives
- Templo Mayor, built on the site where the Aztecs saw the eagle on a cactus with a snake, today’s symbol of Mexico
Overnight: Mexico City
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7
HOME AGAIN
Wed. Mar 11, 2026
- Check out of the hotel.
- Group departure transfer to the Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City.
- Recommended flight based on the above group transfer schedule: flight Delta DL 624 departing at 1:40 p.m., landing in JFK 8:37 p.m. the same day.
- Travel safely on your flight back to the U.S. and we look forward to seeing you on your next J² adventures.
Meals: Breakfast
RATES & LODGING
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participants
20+
Cost p/p in double room
$4,480
Cost p/p in single room
$5,080
Early bird discount: Participants who complete registration and pay the $1,000 per person deposit by November 16, 2025, will receive $150 off per person. Registration closed
Mexico City: Barcelo Mexico Reforma
- Nights: 6
- Room Category: Superior Room
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What to expect
- 6 nights' accommodations.
- 6 days of touring with a J² Expert Educator and local guides, in a luxury, climate controlled bus.
- Daily breakfast, 3 lunches & 4 dinners.
- The J² adventures App available on the App Store & on Google Play (active 30 days before your departure and throughout your trip).
- Water on the bus.
- Porterage at the hotel.
- All site entrance fees & program fees as per your final program.
- Credit card fees.
- Flights to & from Mexico City.
- Individual airport transfers.
- Early check-in or Late check-out.
- Recommended guidelines for tipping per person per day: Local Guide: US$8, Driver: US$4.
- COVID related expenses, including tests.
- Evening transportation when dinner is not included.
- Amendments to the program: In the event that any sites, programs or meals etc. are added to the program, an additional fee may be required.
- Personal extras: Items of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, beverages, coffee, tea, food other than the table d’hotel menu, passport and visa fees, insurance, and foreign port taxes, unless otherwise specified.
- US and foreign airport taxes, Q fuel surcharge and border taxes when applicable.
- This journey includes walking tours, cultural site visits, and hotel stays that may involve uneven terrain, stairs, and longer distances on foot. While we do our best to accommodate a range of mobility levels, a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended to fully enjoy the experience. For more information, please see the “Travelers with Physical Limitations” section in our full Terms & Conditions.
- Please review our terms & conditions (T&C’s) or request that we send you our full T&C’s. Until you do that, here is the small print, and other stuff you may want to know:
- Validity | All prices quoted are based on exchange rates as of the proposal date and are subject to change without notice. Rates are per person and are based on shared twin room occupancy.
- How to Make a Reservation | The quickest way to make a reservation is to register online or contact us by email. We accept VISA, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards. A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 is required in order to complete the registration process.
- For any assistance with this registration process or other trip-related queries, please email Customer Care: [email protected].
- Payments | The balance of your payment is due 90 days before your trip begins, or as specified in your invoice. You will receive an email reminder 2 weeks before this date. Various payment options are available as follows:
- Credit card | We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Please check with your credit card provider regarding international processing fees. We are unable to process payments of over $1,000 over the phone. Please submit payment online via a credit card or by wiring funds via your bank.
- Domestic bank wire transfer | Payment should be wired in the same currency that is listed on your invoice. Please add the name of your group or invoice number as a reference and forward a copy of the transfer receipt by email. The bank transfer should clearly state the beneficiary’s name on the wire transfer.
- J² Adventures reserves the right to automatically cancel your reservation on that date and it may be subject to reconfirmation should the final payment not be received.
- Cancelation Policy | All cancelations need to be made in writing. The cancelation fee depends on the date when we receive written notification of your request to cancel your booking. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable.
- Cancelation fees | Cancelations made 90 or more days prior to departure incur the loss of the deposit. Cancelations made 89 to 46 days prior to departure incur the loss of 50% of the full trip cost. Cancelations made 45 days or less prior to the departure incur the loss of 100% of the full trip cost.
- Cancelation fees may also include: Hotel or supplier cancelation fees. J² Adventures reserves the right to adjust its terms of payment, including cancelation policies and initial deposits.
- This journey includes walking tours, cultural site visits, and hotel stays that may involve uneven terrain, stairs, and longer distances on foot. While we do our best to accommodate a range of mobility levels, a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended to fully enjoy the experience. For more information, please see the “Travelers with Physical Limitations” section in our full Terms & Conditions.
- Protect yourself from fraud by being cautious and vigilant when it comes to online theft. It is crucial to note that J² adventures will never send an email requesting you to transfer funds to a new account or to redirect a payment. We will never alter our account number or issue additional payment requests without first personally speaking to you and properly identifying ourselves. If you feel uncertain about any communication (scammers often impersonate legitimate companies via e-mail or by calling), halt and contact us directly through our toll-free number listed on our website to discuss any necessary payments. Refrain from responding to suspicious emails or clicking on links or attachments unless you are completely certain of their legitimacy. By following these guidelines and staying vigilant, you can significantly reduce your risk of becoming a victim of fraud.
- Please click here to view our full terms (T&C's). These T&C's apply to all reservations created within J2 Adventures.
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