Highlights of Peru with Galapagos Legend North and Central Cruise
Tour Type: Country Explorer
Brochure Type TT Latin America 2025 v2
You're in for a treat traveling on this Peru and Amazon tour, uncovering local culture at Machu Picchu, browsing local markets in Lima, marvelling at Quechua textile art and sampling a classic pisco sour. Gain a unique perspective into Galapagos Islands and swim with turtles, sea lions and manta rays.Please note that the flight between Lima and Quito is not included.
Be My Guest
Brochure Type TT Latin America 2025 v2
You're in for a treat traveling on this Peru and Amazon tour, uncovering local culture at Machu Picchu, browsing local markets in Lima, marvelling at Quechua textile art and sampling a classic pisco sour. Gain a unique perspective into Galapagos Islands and swim with turtles, sea lions and manta rays.Please note that the flight between Lima and Quito is not included.
Be My Guest
- Lima Visit a local market with Chef Ignacio and enjoy a special lunch at his cooking school.
- 12 Breakfast (B)
- 5 Lunch (L)
- 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
- 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)
- 3 Dinner (D)
- Lima You're treated to a lesson on how to pour the perfect Pisco sour, Peru'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 - a type pf wine, the typical Pisc
- 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
- Cusco Begin your day at the ruins of the UNESCO-listed Sacsayhuaman 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 archite
- 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. You'll also explore the extensive collection of Peruvian gold and silver from ancient times
- 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 monoli
- Lima Take in the highlights of Lima, the 'City of the Kings,' 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
- 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, you'll traverse dramatic landscapes with a panoramic view of the soaring peaks, river
- Machu Picchu Take a shuttle to the top of the mountain where you'll meet your local specialist for a guided hike of Machu Picchu. You'll learn about Machu Picchu's history and the use of each section of including ceremonial, storage, agriculture, temples
- Cusco Join your Local Specialist for a guided walk through Cusco's colonial center, including the nearby 13th century Incan settlement of Koricancha. Here in Cusco's Golden Temple of the Sun dedicated to the Sun God Inti, view the trapezoidal and irregul
- Cusco Visit Manos de la Comunidad weaving center to learn about artistic traditions and the four Andean camels Llamas, Alpacas, Vicunas and Guanacos. Then step inside a private area to discover one of the traditions of the Sacred Valley called ?lindaje?
- Sacred Valley Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience meeting Nilda Callanaupa 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 p
- 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 s
- Scenic Train Ride to Machu Picchu aboard the Vistadome train
- 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 Peru's Andean highlands
- Sacred Valley Enjoy this Stays With Stories, at Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay, a former 18th-century colonial-style monastery in the Sacred Valley.
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- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 12/31/2024
- Duration
- 13 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Lima | 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, you'll join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception at 6 p.m. Accommodations: Iberostar Hotel Lima |
| Day 2 | Lima | Experience the Sights and Flavors of Lima Connect with Locals: Connect with the colonial heritage of Francisco Pizzaro's 'City of Kings', admiring the colonial splendor of Lima's UNESCO-listed Historic Center. Stand in the birthplace of this ancient, yet modern city, surrounded by the Baroque facades of Cathedral of Lima and Palace of the Union. See the Church of San Francisco and discover its hidden catacombs. Celebrate Lima's status as the culinary capital of South America and Connect With Locals when you meet Ignacio Barrios, who has worked alongside many of Peru'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 Ignacio's cooking school where we'll enjoy a demonstration on how to prepare some of Peru'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. Accommodations: Iberostar Hotel Lima |
| Day 3 | Sacred Valley | 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 MATTER when you visit Manos de la Comunidad, a Weaving Center where you'll uncover the traditions of the Sacred Valley, called ?lindaje.? Then continue to a former 18th?century colonial-style monastery, our hotel for the night. MAKE TRAVEL MATTER and learn more about the artisan traditions meeting Nilda Callanaupa 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 MATTER Experience as your visit helps to preserve and promote traditional pre-Columbian weaving techniques in the 21st century. Accommodations: Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay |
| Day 4 | Machu Picchu | 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. Accommodations: El MaPi |
| Day 5 | Cusco | 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. Accommodations: Hotel Novotel Cusco |
| Day 6 | Cusco | 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. Accommodations: Hotel Novotel Cusco |
| Day 7 | Lima | 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 a Farewell Dinner in the museum's garden restaurant. Accommodations: Iberostar Hotel Lima |
| Day 8 | Quito | Voyage 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. Accommodations: Sheraton |
| Day 9 | Quito | Uncover Historical 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 'Middle of the World' to stand on the Equator. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Accommodations: Sheraton |
| Day 10 | Santa Cruz Island | Tortoises and Santa Cruz Island: Cruise north to south through the islands and islets of the remote Galapagos. On arrival at Baltra Island Airport, transfer to the M/V Galapagos Legend, which will ferry you to the Highlands Tortoise Reserve on Santa Cruz Island, where you'll walk amongst the world's largest tortoises in the wild. Accommodations: M/V Galapagos Legend |
| Day 11 | Santa Cruz Island | Wander Genovesa Island: Visit to Genovesa Island today, climbing up the rocky Prince Phillip's Steps in search of Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies and Darwin's famed finches. Walk to expansive lava field over which Wedge-rumped storm petrels swarm, then continue to Darwin Bay. Accommodations: M/V Galapagos Legend |
| Day 12 | Santa Cruz Island | The Wildlife of South Plaza and Santa Fe Island: The marine iguanas of South Plaza Island view our arrival with indifference as we embark on our walk from the small lava dock. We'll see the shallow lake where flamingos come to feed, then continue inland in search of land iguanas. Arriving Santa Fe island later, we'll enjoy a snorkel amongst sea lions, turtles, reef sharks and spotted eagle rays, then walk past a forest of giant Opuntia cacti. Accommodations: M/V Galapagos Legend |
| Day 13 | Quito | Depart Santa Cruz Island: The serene landscape of Bachas Beach is our final stop on our Galapagos expedition. Bachas is a great place to swim, walk along the shore or visit the lagoon. Our journey at its end, we transfer to Baltra Airport for our return flight to Quito. Airport arrival time in Quito will be at 5 p.m.; please be aware when booking your flights. Accommodations: |
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