Empire of the Incas:
Peru & Bolivia Cultural Depth in Lands
that Scale the Heights Discover Peru – in Lima, where conquistador riches of yore meet bohemian artistry and contemporary cuisine of bold, fresh flavors... in the Sacred Valley, where all roads lead to ancient remains and a mystical mountaintop... in Cusco, where people have lived longer than in any other city on Earth... and on a lake incredibly high and incredibly deep... Cross the peaks of the Andes – the highest in the world – by luxury rail, Lake Titicaca by powerboat and enter Bolivia by hydrofoil... See La Paz, a city of wondrous heights, a unique market and a valley reminiscent of the moon.
1. ARRIVE LIMA Tour begins: Lima, Peru. A transfer is included from Jorge Chávez International Airport to the Miraflores Park Hotel in Lima, a city-center hotel on Lima’s oceanfront surrounded by verdant parks and gardens with views of both Lima and the Pacific.
2. LIMA, AN OCEANSIDE CITY OF CONTRASTS Meet for a welcome breakfast, then head to Plaza de Armas, Lima’s main square, to tour the Archbishop’s Residence, a onetime symbol of immense power in Peru and Government Palace, home to Peru’s president and its central government (built on the site of the first Spanish “palace” raised by Francisco Pizarro in 1535, the year Lima was founded). At the Monasterio de San Francisco, find a 17th-century complex with glazed tiles, carved ceilings, exceptional paintings and an amazing crypt. A Peruvian-style lunch follows after a hands-on class that may have you chopping or stirring before a delicious meal. This evening’s dinner at Casa Luna means fine food and warm hospitality, along with a viewing of your hosts’ extensive art collections from around the world. Meals BLD
3. PRE-COLUMBIAN TO BOHEMIAN IN LIMA At the Museo Larco you’ll find an archaeological collection of gold, silver and earthenware, acquired over a lifetime by Rafael Larco Herrera, chronicling 4,000 years of Peruvian pre-Columbian history. Next, take a walking tour of the seaside Barranco; its streets of brightly colored buildings are home to a community of artists by day that livens with music and cozy pubs and cafés by night. Enjoy lunch overlooking the Pacific Ocean at a Peruvian-Vietnamese restaurant featuring light, fresh seafood; the ceviche sampler appetizer will be a highlight. Meals BL
4. ENTER THE SACRED VALLEY Fly to Cusco this morning, then descend to the 9,000-ft.-high Urubamba (“Sacred”) Valley, a region of Incan ruins and indigenous villages. Stop in Corao to visit a farm where alpacas and llamas are raised for their wool, then enjoy a lunch fresh off the grill at Wayra Ranch
Call your travel agent or Tauck at 877-519-1035
Tauck Value
Includes Spectacular rail journeys through the Andes from Cusco to Puno on Lake Titicaca aboard the Andean Explorer and to Machu Picchu, aboard the Vistadome
Visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the historic center of Lima, the colonial city of Cusco, and the “Lost City” of Machu Picchu
A hands-on introduction by local chefs to contemporary Peruvian cuisine and dinner in a Lima hacienda that begins with a private introduction by the owners to their eclectic collection of art from around the world
A private folklore performance of Apus of the Andes in the Sacred Valley, based on Quechua and Inca mythology
A special lunch and Paso horse show (of amazing coordination and discipline) at Wayra Ranch in the Urubamba Valley
A visit to floating islands on Lake Titicaca, where the Uros people continue their ancestral lifestyles
Expand your views of the Sacred Valley by hearing from a local shaman who will also give a blessing on your journey
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
30 meals (12 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners); gratuities to local guides, taxes, service charges, admission fees and porterage
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