Globus Legacy of the Incas(SP)
12 days from Lima to Lima
Calendar? Astronomy? Alien artwork? None of the above. But the discovery of Peru’s Nazca Lines gave a whole new meaning to drawing a line in the sand. Flightseeing is the best way to see these massive geoglyphs etched into the desert— where the ancient Nazca people likely performed spiritual ceremonies. From the Lost City of the Incas surrounded by the peaks of the Andes to the floating Uros Islands on the highest lake in the world, this vacation to Peru leads you to great heights while also going to greater depths to illuminate its archaeological, historical, and cultural wonders. In addition to two days of exploration at the mysterious and magical ruins of Machu Picchu, you’ll also visit the Sillustani pre-Incan burial ground, cruise to the wildlife paradise of the Ballestas Islands, and frolic through the wonders of colonial and culinary Lima as well as the Inca capital, Cusco.
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Itinerary (2021)
| Day 1 | ARRIVE IN LIMA, PERU. |
| | Welcome to Lima! Meet your Tour Director upon arrival. |
| Day 2 | LIMA. |
| | LIMA Guided sightseeing includes the Plaza de Armas, the Government Palace, Cathedral, and San Francisco Monastery. Visit and tastings at a [LF] Peruvian food market. Welcome dinner at Casa Garcia Alvarado (one of Lima’s finest historic homes). (B,D) |
| Day 3 | LIMA–CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY. |
| | LIMA Fly to Cusco. SACRED VALLEY Lakeside lunch followed by an [LF] El Pago a la Tierra (Mother Earth Ceremony) with local shaman. Visit Pisac village and its famous market. (B,L,D) |
| Day 4 | SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU. |
| | SACRED VALLEY Guided sightseeing with a Local Guide to the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. Visit a [LF] local Peruvian home. Scenic ride on the Vistadome train through the Urubamba Valley. MACHU PICCHU Guided sightseeing with a Local Guide. Pisco Sour demonstration and dinner at your nearby hotel. (B,L,D) |
| Day 5 | MACHU PICCHU–CUSCO. |
| | MACHU PICCHU Second included entrance to Machu Picchu. Afternoon train to the Sacred Valley. Transfer to Cusco.CUSCO Free time this evening. (B,L) |
| Day 6 | CUSCO. |
| | CUSCO Guided sightseeing with a Local Guide includes visits to the Cathedral and Santo Domingo Monastery. Inka King greeting and visits to Kenko Amphitheater and the Temple of Sacsayhuaman. Free time this afternoon before dinner. (B,D) |
| Day 7 | CUSCO–JULIACA–PUNO (LAKE TITICACA). |
| | CUSCO Fly to Juliaca. Scenic drive to the shores of Lake Titicaca. (B,D) |
| Day 8 | PUNO. EXCURSION TO LAKE TITICACA. |
| | PUNO Scenic boat ride to Taquile and Uros Floating Islands. Guided sightseeing of Lake Titicaca includes a local home visit and lunch. (B,L,D) |
| Day 9 | PUNO–SILLUSTANI–JULIACA–LIMA. |
| | SILLUSTANI Guided sightseeing with a Local Guide to Sillustani Pre-Incan Burial Ground and a [LF] local home. JULIACA Fly to Lima.LIMA Free time this evening. (B) |
| Day 10 | LIMA–PARACAS. BALLESTAS ISLANDS CRUISE & NAZCA LINES. |
| | LIMA Scenic drive along the Pan-American Highway to the Bay of Paracas.PARACAS Scenic cruise to the Ballestas Islands in search of sea mammals, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and Humboldt penguins. See the huge Candelabro etching on the Paracas Cliffside. PISCO Flightseeing over the 500-BC Nazca Lines (mysterious drawings of animals and geometric figures etched into the desert). (B,D) |
| Day 11 | PARACAS–LIMA. |
| | PARACAS Scenic drive to Lima. LIMA Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) |
| Day 12 | LIMA. |
| | Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
Included Globus Meals
Breakfast daily, 4 lunches, 8 dinners
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Globus Pricing Details
2022 prices and itineraries are subject to change. Details will be available in July 2021.
Globus Notes
Maximum elevation on tour: 13,000 ft.