New Mexico Christmas
8 Day Escorted Tour 

Welcome to the “land of enchantment” at Christmas. Celebrate the season as you discover old traditions, and look upon the art of a diverse Southwestern culture. Luminarias and bonfires line the streets on Christmas Eve, lighting the way for the season of rejoicing. Click Here For Itinerary

Inclusions:

• 8 days & 14 meals
• 4 nights at the Marriott Albuquerque
• 1 night at the Fechin Inn in Taos
• 2 nights at the Hilton of Santa Fe
• 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners

Highlights:

• Tours of Taos Pueblo and Millicent A. Rogers Memorial Museum
• See the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge in the Sangre De Christo Mountains
• Visit Santa Fe’s Plaza, International Folk Art Museum and Georgia O'Keefe Museum
• Tour Albuquerque, including historic Old Town
• Southwestern cuisine; several dinners out on the town
• Enjoy displays of Christmas luminarias in Albuquerque
• Attend Native American Pueblo dances in Christmas Day
  

Itinerary
Day 1 D
Arrive Albuquerque
Start your holiday in a land rich with a blend of Native American, Mexican, Spanish and Western cultural traditions. This evening meet everyone at a get-acquainted reception and dinner at the MARRIOTT ALBUQUERQUE.

Day 2 BD
Taos Pueblo
Tour the Taos Pueblo to learn about customs the Taos Indians have handed down for centuries. Later, visit the Millicent Rogers Museum, which houses a large collection of southwestern art, including kachinas,baskets and pottery. Dinner is out on the town in Taos. FECHIN INN

Day 3 BD
Taos/Santa Fe
Your morning is free in Taos for some Christmas shopping or poking about the Kit Carson Home and Museum. This afternoon, as you head out to Santa Fe, see the striking Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, hovering 650 ft. over the rift’s river. Arrive in Santa Fe, which is filled with Spanish colonial charm and memories of the Mexican-American War. THE HILTON OF SANTA FE

Day 4 B
Santa Fe/International Folk Art Museum
Sightseeing this morning is a drive to see the city’s narrow streets, adobe homes and distinctive architecture. Then, take a walking exploration around the famous Plaza area and the Palace of the Governors. Visit the International Folk Art Museum, which houses the world’s largest collection of folk art. Be sure to explore The Hispanic Wing, which offers a great introduction on the culture of New Mexico. The remainder of your afternoon is at leisure in Santa Fe. THE HILTON OF SANTA FE

Day 5 BD Albuquerque/Sandia Park
Visit the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, dedicated to one of America’s best-known artists of the 20th century, before returning to Albuquerque. This evening, take the cableway to the top of Sandia Peak for spectacular views of the city lights over dinner at the High Finance Restaurant. MARRIOTT ALBUQUERQUE

Day 6 BD
Albuquerque/ Old Town/Luminarias Procession
Explore the historic Old Town District, where 18th-century architecture provides a charming backdrop. Christmas Eve dinner is again at a superior establishment out on the town. Then, experience the old New Mexico Christmas tradition of the luminarias--called farolitos, the Spanish word for “little lanterns”--which were small bonfires burned alongside the roads and churchyards to guide people to midnight mass. MARRIOTT ALBUQUERQUE

Day 7 BLD
Christmas Day/Pueblo Dances
!Feliz Navidad! Part of your Christmas celebrations today will include a performance of Christmas dances at a nearby pueblo. Return to the hotel for an eggnog reception before sitting down with your traveling companions for a festive holiday dinner at the MARRIOTT ALBUQUERQUE.

Day 8 B
Conclude Albuquerque
All too soon, it is time to return home. We hope you have enjoyed the immense and fascinating cultural diversity of this New Mexico Christmas. Back to Top