Day 1: Overnight Flight
Day 2: Arrive Lima, Peru
Arrive this morning in the ‘City of Kings’, Lima, Peru,
where a day room is reserved for you to use on
arrival. This afternoon, enjoy a fascinating city
tour through the historical centre of Lima, a
UNESCO World Heritage site. View the
Government Centre, the Plaza de Armas’s elegant
Cathedral, an abundance of colonial architecture, and
the fashionable suburbs of San Isidro and Miraflores
for insight into the daily life of the Limeños.
Discover the origin and
history of the language(s) you will experience on
your tour. Learn key words and phrases that will
help enhance your experience. This evening, join
your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner
showcasing Peru’s delicious cuisine and local
entertainment.Today dinner will be included.
Day 3: Lima - Cusco - Sacred Valley Of The Incas
Fly to Cusco, in the heart of the Inca civilisation.
Board your coach to descend through the Andes to
the majestic Sacred Valley of the Incas, the
agricultural centre for the Incas. Learn the centuriesold
methods of spinning, dyeing, and weaving
Andean traditional textiles during a visit to Awana
Kancha, a living museum of the Peruvian Andes. Stop
in Pisac village to visit a colourful handicraft market.
A visit to Pablo Seminario Ceramic Studio
teaches you about this internationally renowned
artist's techniques and designs, inspired by
ancient Peruvian cultures. Settle in this evening
at your hotel nestled in the heart of the Sacred
Valley.Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 4: Sacred Valley Of The Incas - Ollantayatambo - Sacred Valley Of The Incas
Experience the lifestyle of the modern Andean
people and delve into their culture when you
travel to a nearby community and interact with
the locals. This afternoon, visit the spectacular
Ollantaytambo ruins, the only Inca settlement that
has been continually inhabited since its inception. A
unique terraced complex topped with carved stone
panels, these ruins reflect ancient Incan architecture
and heritage. Do as the locals do and enjoy a tasting
of ‘chicha’, a unique regional drink made from maize,
at a local pub.Today breakfast will be included.
Day 5: Sacred Valley Of The Incas - Machu Picchu
Climb aboard the ‘Vistadome’ train for a
breathtaking ride through the Andes to the ‘Lost City
of the Incas’. Hidden by mountains and semitropical
jungle,Machu Picchu is considered the most
spectacular sight in South America. Spend the
afternoon with your guide uncovering the mysteries
of these majestic ruins. Tonight, stay at the base of
Machu Picchu, for chance to further soak up its
atmosphere. Enjoy an exclusive culinary
demonstration before dinner.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Machu Picchu - Cusco
With leisure time this morning, you may return to
Machu Picchu on your own or explore the local
markets. Return by train to Cusco, a city that blends
Inca culture and Spanish colonial influence. Enjoy
a visit to a local orphanage sponsored by the
Collette Foundation and learn about their
efforts to help the children of the region. Relax
and become acclimated to the altitude this evening.
Today breakfast will be included.
Day 7: Cusco
Explore this former capital of the Inca Empire during a
colonial city tour, experiencing the architectural legacy
visible in the Cathedral, Santo Domingo and the Plaza
de Armas. Discover the important sacred Incan ruins
of Sacsayhuaman Fortress and Qenko Temple. This
evening, enjoy a dinner and performance of
traditional Andean folkloric music and dance.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Cusco - Puno
Join your tour guide this morning for a visit to
the Centro Artesanal Cuzco market,where you
can browse colourful displays of textiles, pottery
and jewellery. Or enjoy leisure time to explore
the San Blas artisans quarter or visit one of the many
impressive museums. Then fly to Puno, hugging the
shores of Lake Titicaca. Known as the birthplace of
the Inca Empire, ancient legends say that life began
here. Relax this evening at your lakeside hotel.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 9: Uros Floating Islands - Las Chullpas De Sillustani - Lake Titicaca
The Titicaca area, steeped in tradition and folklore, is
the centre of Incan legends. Enjoy a morning
cruise to the floating islands of the Uros
people of Lake Titicaca. Experience walking on
the spongy surface, made from compacted beds of
tortora reeds, and meet the locals, learning about
their history and lifestyle. In the afternoon, visit
mystical Chullpas de Sillustani, an archaeological
area boasting 13th Century funerary monuments.
Participate in a local home visit to gain insight into
daily life. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 10: Puno - Lima - Paracas National Reserve
This morning fly to Lima; continue south to the
Paracas National Reserve, Peru’s only coastal
wildlife sanctuary. En route, travel through the
region of Pisco, known for wine and ‘pisco’
(Peru’s national drink) production. Visit a local
bodega for a tour and tasting of pisco.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 11: Paracas National Reserve
Today is yours to spend at leisure at your ecologically-designed seaside resort.
Try spotting the dolphins in the bay! Or, join an optional day tour to Nazca to
see the enigmatic Nazca Lines.Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 12: Paracas National Reserve - Lima
This morning, cruise out to the Ballestas Islands - the ‘Galapagos of Peru’.
These islands are home to thousands of sea birds including Humboldt
penguins, boobies and pelicans, who share their home with hundreds of
playful sea lions. Watch for them swimming around your boat and for a
glimpse of the elusive condor. Travel north and return to Lima, taking in views
of the Peruvian Pacific coast. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at one of
Lima’s finest restaurants.Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 13: Lima - Depart For Home
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore independently or for any last-minute
sightseeing or shopping. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 14: Arrive Home
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