Treasures of Peru
Treasures of Peru
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Ruins -
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City Center
- Begin your 11-day Peruvian discovery with a tour of the capital, Lima, including treasured Casa Aliaga, one of Limas oldest homes (ca. 1535), and Larco Herrera Museums unparalleled ceramics collection.
- Next, fly to historic Cuzco and tour the sacred sites of Koricancha and Santo Domingo before proceeding to the beautiful Sacred Valley, where you visit Pisacs colorful Indian market, Ollantaytambos massive ruins, and indigenous villages. Continue on to Machu Picchu the stunning - Lost City of the Incas and a UNESCO site.
- Make two guided visits to these enigmatic ruins, staying overnight at a nearby hotel and enjoying prime viewing opportunities before the crowds arrive. Return to Cuzco for touring, including the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, an Incan masterpiece, then have lunch in a gracious familys home.
- Travel through Perus scenic altiplano with its snow-capped mountains and remote villages to Lake Titicaca, one of the worlds highest navigable lakes. Spend a full day exploring here, boarding a boat to the Uros peoples Floating Islands made of reeds, and Isla Taquile, known for superb locally crafted textiles.
- Discover amazing flora, fauna, and villages on an optional 4-day/4-night post-tour extension to the Amazon Rainforest.
Dates
Monday, August 27, 2018
through
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Tour type
Continent
South America
Countries
Travel vendors
Cost
From $4,849
Contact
Rekha Athreya
(480) 965-4034
