Tauck Value Includes: All gratuities to Tauck Director, guides, naturalists and ship staff
Exclusive 6-night Galápagos Cruise aboard the expedition ship, Isabela II – with 40 Tauck guests
Private Tauck Shore Excursions in the Galápagos – averaging two daily – with expert naturalist guides
8 nights’ hotel accommodations, most meals and guided sightseeing in Lima, Machu Picchu, Cusco and Guayaquil
View smooth-gaited Peruvian pasos at a horse ranch in Lima
Scenic train journeys to and from Machu Picchu – and an overnight stay at the only hotel located near the ancient ruins
Lunch at a Peruvian horse ranch & dinner at a historic mansion in Lima; two nights at a 5-star, 16th-century monastery in Cusco
Time stops in ancient cities
in Peru and on Equatorial islands remote and remarkable. Mystical monuments in Machu Picchu chronicle an Incan empire that dates back to the 1400s and was lost for centuries until its rediscovery in 1911. The first recorded sighting of the volcanic archipelago named for the tortoises that inhabited them was in 1535. The Incan city escaped the ravenous appetites of Spanish conquistadors in the 1600s, as did the mysterious islands that seemed to vanish from the sight of 17th-century sailors who called them enchanted. Both fascinating destinations stand as lasting testament to days gone by, with Machu Picchu silently marking history, and the Galápagos Islands remaining as uniquely intriguing as nature intended, with Equatorial wildlife still blissfully unaware of the modern-day world.
1. ARRIVE LIMA
Tour begins: Miraflores Park Hotel. A transfer is included from Lima’s Jorge Chavez International Airport to the Miraflores Park Hotel. Lima chronicles its rich history in Renaissance churches, palaces, mansions and exclusive neighborhoods like Miraflores, where your five-star hotel enjoys a premier location.
2. DISCOVER LIFE IN LIMA
View the world’s largest private collection of pre-Columbian art at the Museo Larco, housed in an 18th-century colonial mansion, and meet smooth-gaited Peruvian pasos during a visit to a horse ranch. Sightseeing continues back in Lima when we take you inside San Pedro Church, built in 1638, to see its gold-leafed Baroque altars and “La Abuelita,” the oldest bell in Peru. Join us tonight for a welcome cocktail reception and dinner. Meals BLD
3. SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS Rise early for a flight to Cusco, the place to begin your in-depth exploration of Incan culture. A weaving demonstration at a local farm showcases colorful traditions that have been handed down through the centuries, followed by a close-up look at the mighty fortress of Ollantaytambo. Your eco-friendly hotel features spectacular views in an enchanted Sacred Valley setting. Meals BLD
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Aboard ship – daily cocktail hour, all-day soft drinks, wine with dinner Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
36 meals (14 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 12 dinners); applicable fuel surcharges, admission fees, service charges and porterage
4. EXPLORE MACHU PICCHU
A walking tour leads to a visit to a private home before boarding a rail journey back in time to Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu. A local expert enriches your visit with insights and stories that make the spiritual history of this sacred Inca citadel come alive. Spend the night at the sought-after Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, located close to the entrance of this mystical site. Meals BLD
5. MYSTICAL MACHU PICCHU & CUSCO If you wish, explore Machu Picchu’s ruins again on your own before returning to Cusco to visit Korikancha. Stay for the next two nights at the lavishly restored Hotel Monasterio. Meals BLD
Spend two nights at the historic Hotel Monasterio in Cusco
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