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Highlights Of Peru (Galapagos Legend, 13 Days)

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Highlights Of Peru (Galapagos Legend, 13 Days)

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Lima: Visit a local market with Chef Ignacio and enjoy a special lunch at his cooking school. Lima: Youโ€™re treated to a lesson on how to pour the perfect Pisco sour, Peruโ€™s native drink. In the good hands of professional chef Ignacio, the results are sure to be delicious. Ignacio will explain the history of Pisco โ€“ a type pf wine, the typical Pisco Sour, and an internationally less known but locally more popular drink called โ€œChilcanoโ€. This cocktail of pisco, lime juice, Ginger ale and bitters is a refreshing twist on the pisco sour that will have you eager to share the recipe with your friends. Lima: Take in the highlights of Lima, the โ€™City of the Kings,โ€™ including a panoramic view of the ancient districts. Join a local specialist for a visit to the UNESCO-listed Historic Center. Learn how before it was destroyed by earthquakes in the mid-18th century, observing how the historic buildings display a collaboration between local craftspeople and others from the Old World. Then drive along the coastline as you learn more about the fascinating history of Peruโ€™s capital city. Cusco: Visit the mystical Incan stronghold of Ollantaytambo with a Local Specialist. These famous ruins are a massive Inca fortress made of large stone terraces stretching out across a hillside. Walk among the stone platforms, the sun temple of six monoliths and the Princess Baths fountain โ€• the Baรฑo de la Nusta at the base of the ruins flowing from carved stone into a pool. Over your exploration, learn how the old town is an Inca-era grid of cobblestoned streets and adobe buildings. Machu Picchu: Soak in every moment of your Machu Picchu tour in style as you descend to the Lost City in the clouds aboard the Vistadome train. Traveling the Inca Trail, youโ€™ll traverse dramatic landscapes with a panoramic view of the soaring peaks, river, and ruins. Sit back and relax as you enjoy this multi-sensory journey complete with background music, an informative audio commentary highlighting interesting sites, and an included light snack. Machu Picchu: Take a shuttle to the top of the mountain where youโ€™ll meet your local specialist for a guided hike of Machu Picchu. Youโ€™ll learn about Machu Picchuโ€™s history and the use of each section of including ceremonial, storage, agriculture, temples, astronomical, and observatory as well as the possible reasons why the Incas left Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu: The ruins of Machu Picchu beckon yet again and we enjoy one final opportunity to reconnect with its story. Journey to take in the ruins at sunrise spending some time on your own to explore the hill-top fortress. Soak in every moment at this iconic site, making stops at points of interest while your guide shares their insights on the archaeological sites. Cusco: Join your Local Specialist for a guided walk through Cuscoโ€™s colonial center, including the nearby 13th century Incan settlement of Koricancha. Here in Cuscoโ€™s Golden Temple of the Sun dedicated to the Sun God Inti, view the trapezoidal and irregular shapes and rounded edges. Note how the stones fit together and were built simply by placing them on top of each other without using any mortar. This staggered placement also enables them to withstand earthquakes. Cusco: Begin your day at the ruins of the UNESCO-listed Sacsayhuamรกn fortress overlooking Cusco. With zig zagging walls and ruins of giant stones, see how the shape and harmony of the landscape is similar to Machu Picchu. Stroll through this Incan architecture of sacred buildings such as residential buildings, towers, shrines, warehouses, roads and aqueducts. And while you may not be able to take in the grand scale, the complex design is based on the shape of the head of a puma, a sacred animal in Inca spirituality. Lima: Join a local specialist for a tour of the Rafael Larco Herrera Museum which houses the largest private collection of pre-Columbian Peruvian art in the world. Youโ€™ll also explore the extensive collection of Peruvian gold and silver from ancient times. Learn the history of the museum founded by Rafael Larco on July 28th, 1926 in Trujillo followed by in 1958 when Larco moved his collection to Lima to a unique colonial residence built on top of a VIII century pyramid. Cusco: Visit Manos de la Comunidad weaving center to learn about artistic traditions and the four Andean camels: Llamas, Alpacas, Vicuรฑas and Guanacos. Then step inside a private area to discover one of the traditions of the Sacred Valley called โ€œlindajeโ€. This typical tradition of several communities reinforces the borders of each community and involves several customs, one of which is man dancing in typical womenโ€™s clothes. Then enjoy an exclusive lunch at a beautiful outdoor space near the Weaving Center. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 10: Reduced Inequalities and 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Sacred Valley: Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ Experience meeting Nilda Callaรฑaupa Alvarez, a master Quechua weaver and the first person from her village to attend university. She has been an ambassador for Andean traditions since she began learning ancient pre-Columbian weaving techniques as a young girl in the 1960s. Youโ€™ll learn about traditional weaving practice using natural dyeing techniques and its importance to their identity and culture. Your visit makes a difference in helping to preserve and promote traditional pre-Columbian weaving techniques in the 21st century. Explore Lima, ruins at Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, historic Sacsayhuaman and Larco Museum in Lima Visit Cusco and two visits to the 15th century fortress of Machu Picchu Scenic Drive through the Sacred Valley and in Peruโ€™s Andean highlands Scenic Train Ride to Machu Picchu aboard the Vistadome train Cusco: Enjoy the flavors of chicha, a Peruvian corn beer. Hear about how chicha is brewed by the local indigenous women and its history dating back to the time of the Incas as a favorite drink of the Andes. Learn about the two types of chicha, alcoholic sour chicha de jora made from fermented jora corn and the non-alcoholic, sweet chicha morada. Sacred Valley: Admire your idyllic setting within the Sacred Valley and take in the 18th-century colonial-style features of Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay, a former monastery complete with plazas and cobbled streets. An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted All porterage and restaurant gratuities All hotel tips, charges and local taxes Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing A Trafalgar Bonus all Intra-Air Flights: Lima to Cusco and Cusco to Lima, including porter service at all airports. Tickets for a ride aboard the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu Optional Experiences and free time On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Meals

12 Breakfast (B) 5 Lunch (L) 4 Dinner (D) 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)

Accommodation

Iberostar Hotel Lima Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay El MaPi Hotel Novotel Cusco Sheraton M/V Galรกpagos Legend

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

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Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

International flights are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Highlights Of Peru (Galapagos Legend, 13 Days)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Lima
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive Lima

      The Capital of the New World extends a warm welcome on your epic voyage through the iconic and unexpected highlights of Peru. Meet your local host on arrival and transfer to your hotel in the upscale shopping district of Miraflores. This evening, youโ€™ll join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Experience The Sights And Flavors Of Lima Connect With Locals
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Experience The Sights And Flavors Of Lima Connect With Locals

      Connect with the colonial heritage of Francisco Pizzaroโ€™s โ€™City of Kingsโ€™, admiring the colonial splendor of Limaโ€™s UNESCO-listed Historic Center. Stand in the birthplace of this ancient, yet modern city, surrounded by the Baroque faรงades of Cathedral of Lima and Palace of the Union. See the Church of San Francisco and discover its hidden catacombs. Celebrate Limaโ€™s status as the culinary capital of South America and Connect With Locals when you meet Ignacio Barrios, who has worked alongside many of Peruโ€™s most award-winning chefs. We visit a local market where Ignacio will explain how Peruvian fruits, vegetables, seafood and meats are the basis of Peruvian cooking. Then, continue to Chef Ignacioโ€™s cooking school where weโ€™ll enjoy a demonstration on how to prepare some of Peruโ€™s most popular dishes and have an opportunity to sample some at a Be My Guest experience lunch before spending the rest of the day at leisure.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Journey To The Sacred Valley Dive Into Culture Connect With Locals Make Travel Matter Stays With Stories
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Journey To The Sacred Valley Dive Into Culture Connect With Locals Make Travel Matter Stays With Stories

      Board a morning flight to Cusco and the Sacred Valley. MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ when you visit Manos de la Comunidad, a Weaving Center where youโ€™ll uncover the traditions of the Sacred Valley, called โ€œlindaje.โ€ Then continue to a former 18thโ€ฏcentury colonial-style monastery, our hotel for the night. MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ and learn more about the artisan traditions meeting Nilda Callaรฑaupa Alvarez, a master Quechua weaver and the first person from her village to attend university. She has been an ambassador for Andean traditions since she began learning ancient pre-Columbian weaving techniques as a young girl in the 1960s. MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ Experience as your visit helps to preserve and promote traditional pre-Columbian weaving techniques in the 21st century.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Explore Iconic Machu Picchu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Explore Iconic Machu Picchu

      The mystical empire of the Incas takes center stage today. We visit the famous Sacred Valley stronghold of Ollantaytambo with a Local Specialist, before boarding the Vistadome train (light snack included) for our epic journey to Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Delve into the mysteries of this once-great civilization, admiring the 15th century stone ruins of temples, palaces and terraces perched high amidst the clouds. Join your Local Specialist for an exploration of the iconic great Temple of the Sun, the House of the Priest, the Sacred Plaza and the Intihuatana, an intricately carved rock most likely used as a sundial centuries ago.

  • Day 5 Day 5: The Sites Of Machu Picchu And Cusco Dive Into Culture
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: The Sites Of Machu Picchu And Cusco Dive Into Culture

      The ancient ruins of Machu Picchu beckon again and we have an opportunity to re-connect with this ancient wonder. We board a train to the Sacred Valley, then head to the colonial city of Cusco, stopping en route at a local chicheria. Dive Into Culture and enjoy the sweet flavors of chicha as you learn how this Peruvian corn beer is brewed by the local women.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Step Back In Time In Cusco Dive Into Culture
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Step Back In Time In Cusco Dive Into Culture

      Embark on a sightseeing tour of the sacred city of Cusco this morning with your Local Specialist, admiring the 16th century Spanish colonial buildings that stand on the foundations of former Inca temples and palaces. See the baroque Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas and 17th century Church of Santo Domingo. Visit the ruins of the Sacsayhuaman fortress and see nearby warehouses where the Incas once stored their grain. The afternoon is free to explore on your terms.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Delve Into Pre-Columbian Art In Lima Dive Into Culture
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Delve Into Pre-Columbian Art In Lima Dive Into Culture

      A leisurely start to our day sees us return to Lima this afternoon. Meet a Local Specialist at the Larco Museum, which houses the largest private collection of pre-Columbian art in the world. This evening we join our travel companions for dinner in the museumโ€™s garden restaurant.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Travel To Quito
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Travel To Quito

      Transfer to the airport for your onward flight to Ecuador (flight not included in holiday price). Enjoy a warm welcome in Quito where you will be greeted at the airport and taken to your hotel.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Uncover Historic Quito
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Uncover Historic Quito

      Visit the historical center of Quito, which was the first place in the world to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and travel to the โ€™Middle of the Worldโ€™ to stand on the Equator. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Sea Lions And North Seymour Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Sea Lions And North Seymour Island

      Discover a land that inspired Darwin to form his Theory of Natural Selection. On arrival at Baltra airport, transfer to the M/V Galรกpagos Legend. Set sail to North Seymour Island, an important spot to see magnificent frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies and sea lions.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Bartolome And Santiago Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Bartolome And Santiago Island

      Our first destination today is Bartolome Island, hiking to its summit for soul stirring views, then enjoying snorkelling and an opportunity to see the famous Galapagos Penguins.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Uncover San Cristobal Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Uncover San Cristobal Island

      We journey to Pitt Point this morning, ascending to a high point on the steep volcanic tuff hill to see if we can spot all three of the booby species simultaneously. Cerro Brujoโ€™s coral sand beach is our next destination, where we can connect with the resident sea lions or snorkel in the shadow of Witchโ€™s Hill.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Depart San Cristobal Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Depart San Cristobal Island

      Enjoy a first-hand encounter with the giant tortoises of La Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado, a tortoise reserve that protects the islandโ€™s tortoise population. Your Galรกpagos exhibition at its end, transfer to San Cristobal Airport for your return flight to Quito. Airport arrival time in Quito will be at 7 p.m.; please be aware when booking your flights.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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