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Sunday, April 6 - LIMA, PERU
Welcome to Peru! Upon your arrival, you'll be greeted by your knowledgeable Tour Director who will ensure a seamless transfer to the luxurious Hotel Pullman Miraflores. You can look forward to a relaxing stay with top-notch amenities and stunning views, of the city. Take this time to unwind and prepare for the incredible adventures that await you in Peru!
Monday, April 7 - LIMA-CUSCO-SACRED VALLEY
Fly to Cusco, the impressive Andean city - once the capital of the Inca Empire. Head into the Sacred Valley of the Incas to visit the old mountain village of Pisaq. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue into the Sacred Valley, for an overnight stay.
Includes Breakfast and Lunch
TRADITIONAL TREASURES - Enjoy free time to browse Pisaq’s famous market to find handmade textiles and wares of the Sacred Valley. Here, vendors offer unique local products such as alpaca sweaters and blankets, jewelry, and hand-painted ornamental dishes and vases.
Tuesday, April 8 - SACRED VALLEY-MACHU PICCHU-CUSCO
7-8 hours will be spent in Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes region
Board a scenic train that travels through the picturesque Urubamba Valley. Upon arrival, ascend to legendary Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas,” high above the steep valley overlaid with dense tropical jungle. Your Local Guide will bring you closer to the lives and mysteries still hidden in these amazing structures built by the pre-Columbian masters of this sacred land. Later this afternoon, return to Cusco via train. Enjoy dinner at your hotel this evening.
Includes Breakfast and Lunch
HISTORIC SPOT Machu Picchu – Found between the Peruvian Andes and the Amazon basin, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is the most impressive Incan site from the Incan Empire. Discover this city, abandoned in the 16th Century when the Spanish conquered the Incas, only to be rediscovered in 1911.
Wednesday, April 9 - CUSCO
This morning, learn more about the Incas, their traditions, and their struggle against invading Spaniards. Learn about the importance of camelids (llama, vicuña, alpaca, and guanaco) for Inca cultures. See them up close and learn how their coats are transformed into precious fibers for ancient weaving techniques still in use today. Later, visit the Temple of Sacsayhuaman high on the hillside overlooking Cusco. Some of the best examples of Inca masonry can be found at this fortress, where stones weighing up to 350 tons are pieced together to form a complex that could house up to 10,000 men. Learn about the ceremonies and battles that took place here on your tour. Return to Cusco for an evening at leisure.
Breakfast Included
CULTURE & TRADITION - In Cusco, meet with the locals who preserve the ancient technique of Pre-Columbian weaving using South American camelid fleece. This is your chance to get close to the various camelids, including alpaca, llama, guanaco, and vicuña, indigenous to the region.
Thursday, April 10 - CUSOCO
Enjoy a free day before a farewell dinner this evening.
Breakfast and Dinner Included
EXPLORE MORE in Cusco with an optional walking tour that includes visits to the imposing Cathedral and the Inca Temple of the Sun, Koricancha, which became the Spaniards’ Santo Domingo Monastery. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Friday, April 11 - CUSCO-LIMA
Fly to Lima today and begin your guided sightseeing. Start at the Plaza de Armas to see the Government Palace and the cathedral. From here, stroll to the venerable San Francisco Monastery. Free afternoon and evening.
Overnight Hotel Pullman Miraflores
Breakfast Included
EXPLORE MORE in Lima with a visit to Larco Herrera Museum, which houses the largest private collection of Pre-Columbian Peruvian art in the world, followed by dinner at the museum’s restaurant. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Saturday, April 12 - LIMA, PERU
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.