35 days in Mexico, Dubai & Barcelona Itinerary
Created using Inspirock vacation maker
Start: Sydney, Australia
Fly
1
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
— 6 nights
Fly
2
Barcelona, Spain
Fly
3
Mexico City, Mexico
Shuttle
4
Puebla, Mexico
— 4 nights
Fly
5
Cancun, Mexico
— 5 nights
Drive
6
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
— 4 nights
Drive
7
Valladolid, Mexico
— 3 nights
Shuttle
8
Tulum, Mexico
— 6 nights
Fly
9
Barcelona, Spain
— 4 nights
Fly
10
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Fly
End: Sydney, Australia
Mon, May 8 - Sun, Jun 11
Edit
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
20
|
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
31
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
View full calendar
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — 6 nights
©
City of Gold
Take a holiday in Dubai to experience a mix of excitement, entertainment, and relaxation.You've now added Ski Dubai to your itinerary. There's lots more to do: take in panoramic vistas at Burj Khalifa, look for gifts at Dubai Gold Souk, and browse the different shops at The Dubai Mall.
To find ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Dubai trip itinerary planner.
Sydney, Australia to Dubai is an approximately 17-hour flight. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Sydney to Dubai due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Sydney in May, things will get much warmer in Dubai: highs are around 44°C and lows about 32°C. You'll set off for Barcelona on the 14th (Sun).
Find places to stay May 8 — 14:
Jewel of the Mediterranean
Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.Plan a Barcelona trip in moments using our itinerary builder.
Getting from Dubai to Barcelona by flight takes about 10 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Dubai to Barcelona. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Dubai in May: high temperatures in Barcelona hover around 25°C and lows are around 16°C. You'll set off for Mexico City on the 14th (Sun).
Find places to stay May 14 — 15:
City of Palaces
Breathtakingly large, Mexico City provides a home for almost 9 million people living in nearly 1,700 distinct neighborhoods.To find where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Mexico City trip planner.
Fly from Barcelona to Mexico City in 15.5 hours. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -7 hour difference. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Barcelona in May: highs in Mexico City hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 16°C. On the 14th (Sun), you're off to Puebla.
Find places to stay May 14 — 15:
Puebla, Mexico — 4 nights
©
City of Angels
Recognized as a World Heritage Site thanks to its photogenic colonial buildings, Puebla remains one of Mexico's top destinations for architecture enthusiasts.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Puebla: Zona Arqueológica de Cholula (in San Pedro Cholula) and Tonantzintla (in San Andres Cholula). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Museo Jose Luis Bello y Gonzales, pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Bazar los Sapos, stroll through Zocalo, and get some fabulous bargains at La Gran Fama.
To see more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Puebla online holiday planner.
Getting from Mexico City to Puebla by shuttle takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in May, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to fly to Cancun.
Side Trips
Find places to stay May 14 — 18:
Highlights from your trip
Cancun, Mexico — 5 nights
©
Few destinations in Mexico dazzle visitors quite like Cancun, a modern resort town filled with glitzy hotels sitting on picturesque and well-developed Caribbean beaches.Change things up with these side-trips from Cancun: Isla Mujeres (Punta Sur & Playa Norte). Next up on the itinerary: browse the different shops at La Isla Shopping Village, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Delfines, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Catedral de la Santisima Trinidad.
To see reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Cancun trip itinerary builder tool.
Getting from Puebla to Cancun by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Puebla to Cancun is 1 hour. Expect much warmer evenings in Cancun when traveling from Puebla in May, with lows around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can drive to Playa del Carmen.
Side Trip
Find places to stay May 18 — 23:
Highlights from your trip
Playa del Carmen, Mexico — 4 nights
©
The tourist hub of the popular Mayan Riviera, upscale Playa del Carmen remains the jewel of Mexico's Caribbean coastline.Spend the 24th (Wed) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. There's much more to do: find something for the whole family at Xcaret, take the plunge with a skydiving experience, see Off-Road Tours, and tee off at El Camaleon Golf Course.
To find out how to plan a trip to Playa del Carmen, use our trip itinerary maker.
Traveling by car from Cancun to Playa del Carmen takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Valladolid.
Find places to stay May 23 — 27:
Highlights from your trip
Valladolid, Mexico — 3 nights
©
Sultana of the East
One of the gateways to the ruins of Chichen Itza, Valladolid boasts plenty of historic charm and offers a range of tourist-oriented services that ensure pleasant holidays in this area.Explore Valladolid's surroundings by going to Chichen Itza (Plataforma de Venus, Chichen Itza, &more) and Ek Balam (in Ek Balam Village). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Museo de Ropa Etnica de Mexico, view the masterpieces at Casa de los Venados, pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia De San Servacio, and Head underground at Cenote Xkeken.
To find photos, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Valladolid driving holiday planning website.
Traveling by car from Playa del Carmen to Valladolid takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Traveling from Playa del Carmen in May, expect Valladolid to be a bit warmer, temps between 40°C and 31°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to take a shuttle to Tulum.
Side Trips
Find places to stay May 27 — 30:
Highlights from your trip
Tulum, Mexico — 6 nights
©
The only Mayan site built to overlook the ocean, Tulum remains a coastal paradise preserving the last vestiges of a pre-Hispanic civilization.You've now added Rio Secreto to your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Tulum: Playa del Carmen (Xcaret & Zipline). The adventure continues: delve into the distant past at Tulum Archaeological Site, explore the fascinating underground world of Tulum Underwater, contemplate the waterfront views at Casa Cenote, and look for gifts at La Llorona.
For more things to do, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Tulum tour itinerary website.
Traveling by shuttle from Valladolid to Tulum takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Valladolid in May: high temperatures in Tulum hover around 34°C and lows are around 25°C. You'll set off for Barcelona on the 5th (Mon).
Side Trip
Find places to stay May 30 — Jun 5:
Highlights from your trip
Barcelona, Spain — 4 nights
©
Jewel of the Mediterranean
See some other sides of Barcelona: walk around Parc Guell, pick up some local products at La Boqueria, make a trip to Casa Mila - La Pedrera, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Barcelona route planner.
You can fly from Tulum to Barcelona in 16 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 6 hours. Traveling from Tulum in June, things will get slightly colder in Barcelona: highs are around 30°C and lows about 22°C. You will have some time to spend on the 9th (Fri) before leaving for Dubai.
more
To see more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Barcelona route planner.
You can fly from Tulum to Barcelona in 16 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 6 hours. Traveling from Tulum in June, things will get slightly colder in Barcelona: highs are around 30°C and lows about 22°C. You will have some time to spend on the 9th (Fri) before leaving for Dubai.
Find places to stay Jun 5 — 9:
City of Gold
To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Dubai online travel route planner.
Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Dubai takes 10 hours. You'll lose 3 hours traveling from Barcelona to Dubai due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Barcelona in June, expect nights in Dubai to be somewhat warmer, around 35°C, while days are warmer, around 47°C. On the 10th (Sat), you'll travel back home.
more
Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Dubai takes 10 hours. You'll lose 3 hours traveling from Barcelona to Dubai due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Barcelona in June, expect nights in Dubai to be somewhat warmer, around 35°C, while days are warmer, around 47°C. On the 10th (Sat), you'll travel back home.
Find places to stay Jun 9 — 10:
Spain travel guide
A colorful country known for its relaxed lifestyle, vibrant nightlife, excellent food, and world-famous folklore and festivals, Spain boasts a huge number of World Heritage Sites and other spectacular places to visit. It also deserves its reputation as a beach vacation destination; the Western edge of the Mediterranean Sea is home to some of the world’s top beaches. But Spain’s geography is so much more than just soft, sandy shores. Its landscapes are as diverse as its people, ranging from lush meadows and snowy mountains to huge marshes and sprawling deserts. The countryside bursts with unspoiled villages of timeless beauty and old-world charm, as well as vast and varied nature preserves.
Mexico travel guide
Tailor-made for anyone seeking that traditional sun-and-sand experience, Mexico vacations allow visitors to explore nearly 10,000 km (6,200 mi) of picturesque coastlines. Idyllic beaches and favorable year-round weather aside, this diverse country with a rich pre-Colombian history allows tourists a chance to discover a fascinating cuisine, numerous archaeological sites, state-of-the-art museums, colonial-era haciendas, and outstanding examples of 21st-century architecture. Most visitors get to know the country by its cities, but if you want a well-rounded Mexico tour, spend some time exploring its jungles, cloud forests, Caribbean reefs, snowcapped volcanoes, vast deserts, and tranquil lagoons. Life is lived outdoors in Mexico, so wherever you go, don't forget to dine alfresco and stroll the country's colonial streets.
Puebla travel guide
Many visitors remember their Puebla vacation by the state's eponymous capital, recognized as a World Heritage Site thanks to its colonial-era architecture. Yet this state in east-central Mexico offers more than just a single charming city, its rural landscape a mix of picturesque mountains and lush river valleys tailor-made for active holidays. The region's natural areas offer plenty of memorable outdoor experiences, with mountain climbing, hiking, walking, camping, river rafting, and hang-gliding among the top things to do in Puebla. Local cuisine provides another major reason to visit, treating food connoisseurs to a stunning range of different flavors and an impressive number of original recipes.
