Globus Peru Escape(K2)
7 Day Tour from Lima to Lima
Escape to Peru with a 7-day adventure from its valleys to mountaintops. Get up close and personal with llamas and alpacas in the Sacred Valley and get more than you bargained for in textiles and treasures at Pisac’s famous market. Journey by train through the Urubamba Valley to explore the lofty “Lost City of the Incas”—Machu Picchu. Dig deeper into ancient Peru with visits to the Incan temple of Sacsayhuaman, as well as cathedrals of Spanish conquistadores. Enter this Incan empire of the past and please the palate with a taste of Peruvian classics in Cusco. Meet the locals who weave magic upon their looms and be won over by the warmth and hospitality of the Peruvian people.
Itinerary (2024)| Day 1 | ARRIVE IN LIMA PERU | | | Welcome to Lima! Meet your Tour Director upon arrival. | | Day 2 | LIMA–CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY | | | Empire of the AndesFly to Cusco, the impressive Andean city that was once the capital of the Inca Empire. Head into the Sacred Valley of the Incas where you stop to visit Awanakancha. See a pre-Columbian weaving demonstration, and llamas, alpacas, guanacos, and vicuñas. Continue to Pisac, an old mountain village, where you will have free time to shop its famous market for local wares such as alpaca sweaters and blankets, jewellery, or hand-painted ornamental dishes and vases. Stay in the Sacred Valley tonight. (B,L)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURE & TRADITION At Awanakancha, meet local families who preserve the ancient technique of Pre-Columbian weaving using South American camelid fleece. This is your chance to get up close to the various camelids, including alpaca, llama, guanaco, and vicuña, indigenous to the region. | | Day 3 | SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU–CUSCO | | | Mystery on the Mountain Board a scenic train that travels through scenic 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. (B,D) NOTE:7-8 hours will be spent in Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes regionTOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC 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 that was abandoned in the 16th Century when the Spanish conquered the Incas, only to be rediscovered in 1911. | | Day 4 | CUSCO | | | Monumental Stories This morning, learn more about the Incas and their struggle against invading Spaniards on your Cusco city tour, with visits to the imposing Cathedral, Santo Domingo Monastery, Kenko Amphitheater, and the Temple of Sacsayhuaman. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORY & MYSTERY Visit the semi-circular Kenko Amphitheater with its stone altars and labyrinth of passages, and the Temple of Sacsayhuaman, perched on a hillside overlooking Cusco. It remains unfathomable how and when this fortress of gigantic stones—with some blocks weighing more than 350 tons—was built. | | Day 5 | CUSCO | | | Sun Worship & Spanish Rule Enjoy a free day before a farewell dinner this evening. (B,D)FREE TIME TIPSEXPLORE MORE in Cusco with a 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 with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app. | | Day 6 | CUSCO–LIMA | | | From Plaza to Palace 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. (B)FREE TIME TIPSEXPLORE 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. | | Day 7 | LIMA | | | Hasta Luego, LimaYour vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
Included Globus Meals Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Globus Pricing Details All Escapes by Globus tours and departures are excluded from the following Globus discounts: Book Early & Save, Welcome Back Credit, Second Tour discount and Small Group discount.Gratuities for Tour Director, drivers, and local guides are available for pre-purchase.
Globus Notes Maximum elevation on tour: 13,000 ft.
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