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.
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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 in Mexico City.
- 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.
- 4:00 p.m. 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.
- 6:00 p.m. Depart the museum.
- 6:45 p.m. Welcome dinner at AlmaMia restaurant. Over dinner, you’ll meet and engage with Dr. Daniel Fainstein, Dean and a Professor of Jewish Studies and Education at the Hebrew University of Mexico, joined by members of the Jewish community—an opportunity to share stories, ask questions, and gain a deeper understanding of community life from those who live it every day.
- 8:30 p.m. Return to the hotel.
- Late check-in at your Mexico City hotel.
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 tour through Chapultepec Castle, where sweeping panoramic views of Mexico City meet grand murals, elegant halls, and lush garden terraces perched above the city.
- 12:00 p.m. Enjoy lunch on your own in the La Roma neighborhood.
- 2:00 p.m. 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.
- 3:30 p.m. Return to the hotel with time to prepare for Shabbat.
- 5:00 p.m. Depart the hotel.
- 6:00 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner at Parral Synagogue led by Rabbi Tuvia Krawchick - The synagogue is one of those remnants of that period, when Jewish institutions were embedded in residential streets rather than large communal complexes.- serving the Jewish community since 1940. Meet with a local community members and hear about the Mexican Jewish community - past, present, and future.
- 8:00 p.m. Return to the hotel.
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.
- Continue to the iconic Studio House of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, a modernist landmark designed by Juan O’Gorman in 1931. These interconnected homes served as both residence and studio for two of Mexico’s most celebrated artists. Wander through spaces where art was born, and gain an intimate glimpse into their daily lives, creative process, and the revolutionary ideas that defined their era.
- 6:00 p.m. Return to the hotel.
- Free evening at leisure.
Overnight: Mexico City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4
MEXICO CITY’S LIVING HERITAGE: XOCHIMILCO, UNAM & CENTRO DEPORTIVO ISRAELITA
Sun. Mar 8, 2026
- 9:00 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.
- Traditional light lunch aboard your boat.
- 2:00 p.m. Visit the Soumaya Museo, exploring one of the largest collections of sculptures by Auguste Rodin outside of France, works by European masters such as Dalí, Renoir, and Monet, as well as Diego Rivera & Frida Kahlo.
- 4:00 p.m. Return to the hotel and enjoy evening on own.
Overnight: Mexico City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 5
TEOTIHUACAN & THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF MEXICO
Mon. Mar 9, 2026
- 8:00 a.m. Depart the hotel.
- Visit the Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most impressive hydraulic achievements of the 16th century. This remarkable structure tells a powerful story of collaboration between Indigenous Otomí communities and Spanish missionaries, who together brought water across miles of dry landscape through vision, ingenuity, and shared purpose.
- Continue 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 city’s most iconic monuments are the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon and the grand Avenue of the Dead.
- Enjoy a traditional homemade meal in Tlacaelel where regional flavors and heartfelt hospitality come together.
- 4:00 p.m. Return to the hotel.
- 6:00 p.m. Depart the hotel.
- 7:00 p.m. 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 dinner followed by a talk with Dr. Enrique Presburger, an interdisciplinary leader who bridges finance, academia, sport, and the arts, and an active member of the Mexican Jewish community.
Overnight: Mexico City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
THE LIFE AND DIVERSITY OF JEWISH LIFE IN MEXICO
Tue. Mar 10, 2026
- 8:30 a.m. Depart the hotel.
- 9:00 a.m. 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
- 12:00 p.m. Free time for lunch on own.
- 2:00 p.m. 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, Dinner
DAY 7
HOME AGAIN
Wed. Mar 11, 2026
- 10:00 a.m. 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 2:40 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 adventure.
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$5, Driver: US$3.
- 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/Services 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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