14 Day Peruvian Legends 2020 Itinerary

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Small Group Tour
3 Lima, 1 Arequipa, 2 Colca, 2 Puno, 3 Cuzco, 2 Sacred Valley

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    3 Lima, 1 Arequipa, 2 Colca, 2 Puno, 3 Cuzco, 2 Sacred Valley

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • South America

Attractions

  • Arequipa
  • Lima
  • Machu Picchu
  • Ollantaytambo
  • Puno

Itinerary

DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for Peru
Depart for Lima, Peru. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure with time to rest, relax and acquaint yourself with Peru’s vibrant capital, founded in 1535 by the conquistador Francisco Pizarro Overnight: Lima

DAY 2, Friday - Lima City Tour
Start your day with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager on the fascinating journey of Peru that awaits you. Afterward, walk to a local restaurant. Here, attend a ceviche cooking demonstration where you’ll learn about the history of the dish and how to prepare t...
DAY 3, Saturday - Fly to Arequipa
Depart Lima this morning by flight to Arequipa, the remarkable colonial city in the desert mountains of the Andes, surrounded by three imposing volcanoes. The city's remote location has allowed its Spanish-based culture to thrive with little outside influence. Superb exa...
DAY 4, Sunday - Drive through the Andean Hills to Colca
Awake this morning and enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing for your journey to Colca. Enjoy the scenic ride as you pass through rolling hills and see some of the best natural scenery Peru has to offer. After a stop to eat your box lunch, arrive at your hotel in the afternoon. Tonight, enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers Overnight: Colca Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5, Monday - Discover Colca Canyon
Unforgettable sights lie ahead today! This morning, you will see the dramatic Colca Canyon, reportedly the deepest in the world and thought to be twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. The Colca River has carved this geologic wonder over millennia and some of the terraced hi...
DAY 6, Tuesday - Drive to Puno
Experience another day surrounded by Andean beauty. The journey takes you past tranquil Lake Lagunillas, home to a variety of birdlife, llama, sheep, and vicuña. As you arrive in Puno, your first spectacular view is of pristine Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigabl...
DAY 7, Wednesday - Explore the Uros Floating Islands, Sillustani Tombs
This morning, take the time to explore the villages and culture around the shores, to gain a greater understanding of day-to-day life in rural Peru. Afterward, a boat excursion transports you to the fascinating Uros floating Islands where the indigenous people of the are...
DAY 8, Thursday - Visit Raqchi, Travel to Cuzco
In the morning, depart Puno and head towards Cuzco. After lunch at a local restaurant, travel to the ruins of the 15th century Temple of Wiracocha in the archaeological complex at Raqchi. This is the largest Inca temple ever discovered, with external adobe walls of over ...
DAY 9, Friday - Tour Cuzco
Morning is at leisure in the "Imperial City" of Cuzco. With its narrow cobbled streets and dramatic Andean setting, Cuzco is truly a delight for walkers.Take time to explore some of the city's stunning sights or shop for some of the finest handicrafts and textiles in all...
DAY 10, Saturday - Full Day in Cuzco
Discover Cuzco independently, or join the optional Cultural Cuzco tour including lunch. Journey outside the city to the incredible hillside fortress of Sacsayhuaman, protected by a trio of colossal walls that zigzag alongside each other for more than 1,000 feet. From the...
DAY 11, Sunday - Discover Chinchero and Ollantaytambo
Today, travel through the rugged mountainous region with magnificent panoramas to Chinchero and visit the archaeological site. After, attend a silver jewelry making workshop and watch as unique silver pieces are handcrafted by a skilled jeweler. Peru is one of the top si...
DAY 12, Monday - Explore Machu Picchu
Today, discover the crowning achievement of Inca ingenuity. Early morning transfer to the Sacred Valley's Ollanta Station to board the Vistadome train that travels through misty peaks to the astonishing ancient citadel of Machu Picchu*, the "Lost City of the Incas", desi...
DAY 13, Tuesday - Fly to Lima
Return to Lima by flight on your last day in Peru. The afternoon is yours to re-discover some of Lima's fabulous sights, or shop to your heart's content for handmade silver jewelry, knits and local crafts. Tonight, enjoy a very special Farewell Dinner at a renowned Lima ...
DAY 14, Wednesday - Depart Peru
Transfer from the hotel to the airport for your departure flight* *Some flights depart shortly after midnight in the very early morning of Day 14 and will require a transfer on Day 13. Transfers depart the hotel approximately 4 hours prior to flight time. Meals: Breakf...

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