Lima was founded in 1535 after its foundation in a short period of time became one of the most important cities in the Americas. Today, with more than twelve million inhabitants, and the city shelters immigrants from all places around the world, which has transformed it into a cosmopolitan city. The UNESCO placed its historic centre on the World Cultural Heritage List; here you can visit splendid samples of Colonial architecture like the Cathedral, the Convent of Santo Domingo, and the Convent of San Francisco as well as delightfully wood carven balconies. Lima is also an endless source of culture, demonstrated by the existence of many and diverse museums like the National Museum of Archeology, Anthropology, and History and the Rafael Larco Herrera Archeological Museum, which guards invaluable Incan and pre-Incan treasures.
The enigmatic citadel of Machu Picchu (Now one of the new 7th wonders of the world), the most important and magnificence legacy of the ancient Peruvian is part of the Historic Sanctuary of the same name, which is also one of the few places in the Americas placed on both the World Cultural and Natural Heritage Lists by UNESCO. It is located high on top of a mountain and complements the exuberant nature that surrounds it, creating one of a kind place in the world. Machu Picchu has lost none of its mystery in the ninety years since its discovery.
Caral is located at 158 km north of the city of Lima. Caral is one of 18 settlements identified in the valley. Covering an area of around 65 hectares, the city features a series of complexes such as the Great Pyramid, the Amphitheater Pyramid and the Residential Quarters of the Elite.
Complete Itinerary
Day 1: Inbound - Lima
Arrive Lima airport. Meet upon arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Lima
Morning Lima city tour.
Savor lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon visit to local museum.
Enjoy dinner at local restaurant.
(BB, L, D)
Day 3: Lima - Caral
Full day visit to Caral the Oldest city in America almost as old as Egypt, Mesopotamia, India and China.
Enjoy lunch at local restaurant and dinner at the hotel.
(BB, L, D)
Day 4: Lima - Ica
Early morning private transportation to Ica for overflight to the Nazca lines.
Enjoy lunch at the hotel.
Afternoon Ica city tour and visit to the regional museum, Huacachina lagoon and local winery.
Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
(BB, L, D)
Day 5: Ica - Paracas - Lima
Early morning transfer to Paracas to visit the Ballestas Islands.
Savor a delicious lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon return to Cusco and transfer to the hotel.
Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
(BB, L, D)
Day 6: Lima - Cusco
Early morning transfer from the hotel to the Lima airport for flight Lima - Cusco.
Arrive Cusco airport. Meet upon arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Enjoy lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon city and nearby ruins tour.
(BB, L)
Day 7: Cusco - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Early morning transfer to the Poroy train station for full day visit to Machu Picchu.
Savor lunch at local restaurant in Machu Picchu.
Afternoon return to Cusco and transfer to the hotel.
Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
(BB, L, D)
Day 8: Cusco - Lima
Early morning transfer to the airport for flight Cusco - Lima.
Arrive lima airport. Met upon arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Savor lunch at the hotel.
Afternoon visit to local museum.
Enjoy farewell dinner at local restaurant.
(BB, L, D)
Day 9: Lima - Outbound
Early morning transfer to the Lima airport for outbound flight.
(BB)
Tour Cost Includes:
• Full transportation by private car
• Full meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Tourism official guide
• Entrance fees
• Twin share accommodation with daily breakfast
Tour Cost Excludes:
• International airport tax in Peru at USD 31.00 net per person
• International airfare to/from Peru
• Personal insurance
• Expenditure of a personal nature, tips, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, emergency transfers & etc
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