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.
Arequipa, located in southern Peru, known as the White City for its beautiful white walls of sillar, a volcanic stone, lies at the feet of the mighty volcanoes of Mount Chachani, Mount Misti, and the snow covered peak of Mount Pichu Pichu. The downtown of the Arequipa city, placed on the World Cultural Heritage list by UNESCO, features Mixed Baroque churches and mansions from the Colonial Period like the Monastery of Santa Catalina, a Spanish city in miniature with stone streets, beautiful patios, and plazas. The Goyeneche Palace, Casa del Moral, and the district of Yanahuara, a point of confluence for visitors seeking a view point of the urban geography of the city. Sabandia, Tiabaya, and Tingo, located among the large fields, are must see places and the irresistible Arequipa cuisine is the perfect complement to the visit.
Complete Itinerary
Day 1: Inbound - Lima
Arrive Lima airport. Meet upon arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Lima
Morning colonial Lima city tour.
Enjoy lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon visit to local museum.
(BB, L)
Day 3: Lima - Arequipa
Transfer from the hotel to the Lima airport for flight Lima - Arequipa.
Arrive Arequipa airport. Met upon arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Savor a delicious lunch at the hotel.
Afternoon city tour of Arequipa and Santa Catalina monastery.
Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
(BB, L, D)
Day 4: Arequipa - Colca
Full day visit to the Colca canyon.
Enjoy lunch and dinner at the hotel.
(BB, L, D)
Day 5: Colca - Arequipa
Morning activities in Colca.
Savor a delicious lunch at the hotel.
Afternoon return to Arequipa and transfer to the hotel.
Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
(BB, L, D)
Day 6: Arequipa - Lima - Outbound
Transfer from the hotel to the Arequipa airport for flight.
Arrive Lima airport. Met upon arrival and assistance 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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