Excursion tour "HISTORY OF THE GREAT EMPIRE"

Breakfast. The journey will begin with an introduction to the capital - PERU. Sightseeing tour of Lima. Tourists will visit the tourist area of Miraflores, where the Lovers' Park is located, a panoramic visit to Huaca Puyan, Olive Park, Huaca Yanamarca and ancient colonial estates. Next, the tour will continue through the historical center of the city, which preserves the Spanish colonial heritage - inspection of the San Francisco Cathedral, Central Square with the Presidential Palace, a luxurious bronze fountain and the Cathedral, inspection of San Martin Square. *Additionally, it is suggested to visit the house museum “Casa Aliaga”. Built on the foundation of an ancient pyramid of the Inca period in May 1536, at the time of the founding of the city of Lima. The museum belonged to the Spanish conquistador Jerónimo De Alteaga, a comrade of Francisco Pizarro, which preserves many historical treasures and gives a complete picture of the life of the nobility during the colonial period. There is an additional charge of $40. Accommodation in the 3* hotel "Britannia".

Breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to the airport, flight to Cusco. Arrival, meeting at the airport, transfer to the 3* hotel “Siete Ventanas”. Sightseeing bus tour of Cusco. Visiting architectural complexes: the Sacsayhuaman fortress, the Kenko temple, the Puca Pucara fortress and the Tambomachay water temple. Continuation of the excursion to the palace dedicated to the Sun God - Qorikancha. Visit to the Cathedral of Cusco $50 for an additional fee. After the excursion, return to the 3* hotel “Siete Ventanas”.

Breakfast. Transfer to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit to the art fair in the town of Pisak, where you can purchase handicrafts. Visiting the Awanakancha Zoo Center, tourists will be able to admire and take part in feeding charming animals such as Llamas, Alpacas, Huanacos and Vicunas, and learn how the process of making natural dyed wool takes place. Next, an inspection of the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo, which was the most important administrative, religious and military center of the Inca Empire - Tiwantinsuyo. Lunch buffet at the national cuisine restaurant “Muña”. Return to Cusco. Accommodation in the 3* hotel “Siete Ventanas”

After breakfast, transfer by train to Aguas Calientes. Then take a bus to the Lost City of the Incas - Machu Picchu, considered the most powerful energy center of South America. (Machu Picchu was discovered by American historian Hiram Bingham in 1911). Machu Picchu (in the Quechua language Machu-Pikchu means “Old Mountain”) is a mysterious Inca city built in the mid-15th century. It is located about 100 km from the capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco, and is so secludedly hidden in the Andes that the Spanish colonialists could not reach it. Since 1983, Machu Picchu has been included in the UNESCO list of Monuments of the Heritage of Humanity, and since 2007 - in the list of New Wonders of the World. In the afternoon - descent to Aguas Calientes. Lunch at the national restaurant “El MAPI”. Then return by train to Cusco. Arrival, meeting and transfer to the 3* hotel “Siete Ventanas”.

Breakfast. Transfer to the bus station. Transfer by bus to the city of Puno. Stops along the way: Sistine Chapel of America - Andaguailillas, Raqchi - archaeological complex dedicated to the god Huiracocha. Rest for buffet lunch in the town of Sikuani. Next stops: La Raya (4400 meters above sea level) and Pucara, where tourists can visit the Litiko Museum. Arrival in Puno at approximately 17.00 (Puno is located on the shores of Lake Titicaca, which is considered the highest navigable lake in the world. Accommodation in a 3* Hacienda hotel or the same category. *It is possible to travel by luxury train “Titicaca train” from capital of the Inca Empire - Cusco to the shores of the majestic Lake Titicaca-Puno on Wednesdays, Sundays. The trip includes lunch (appetizer, main course, dessert). Arrival in Puno at approximately 19.00 +$300 per person extra*.

Breakfast. Transfer to the port. Excursion to the Uros Floating Reed Islands - these are more than 40 man-made islands created by the Uros Indians from reeds. Tourists will be able to learn the history of the islands and its people, buy numerous souvenirs and ride on a reed ship. The excursion continues deep into Lake Titicaca to the island of Taquile. The island is famous for its ethnic cultural values - the population of the island preserves ancient traditions, especially when it comes to weaving. The island was declared a "Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO in 2005 for its weaving art. Lunch on the island. Return to Puno, accommodation at the 3* hotel “Conde de Lemos Inn”.

Breakfast. Transfer by comfortable bus to the Kolka Canyon - the deepest and most beautiful in the world. Along the way there are short stops and a visit to Lake Lagunillos, where tourists can see pink flamingos. Stop at the Canchis restaurant, where tourists will try herbal tea. Stops at observation points, from where a wonderful view of 3 volcanoes opens. Arrival at the village of Chivay. Hotel accommodation. Time for lunch. Overnight at the 3* hotel “Colca Llacta”. *If you wish, you can visit the hot springs.

Breakfast. Visit to the Cruz Del Condor observation deck, which offers an unforgettable view of the canyon, at the bottom of which the Colca River flows at a depth of 1200 m. Tourists will be able to admire the flight of the mighty condor. Kolka Gorge, depth 4160 m. Return to the hotel. Free time for lunch, transfer to Arequipa with stops at the observation decks of 3 volcanoes. Check in hotel. Free time in Arequipa. Overnight at the 3* hotel “Santa Rosa”.

Breakfast. At 9.00 Tour of Arequipa with a visit to the Santa Catalina monastery, the central square, Catholic cathedrals and the Yanahuara observation deck. At the appointed time, transfer to the bus station. At 13.30 transfer from Arequipa to Nazca by bus. Lunch and drinks will be provided on the bus. Included in the ticket price. (The city of Nazca was founded by the Spaniards in 1591, located in the coastal Nazca Desert. The Nazca Desert is famous for its giant paintings of animals, humans and geometric shapes that can only be seen from a bird's eye view). Meeting at the station, then accommodation in the 3* hotel “Alegria” or the same category.

Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting with the guide, transfer to the airport. Flight over the Nazca Lines. (The Nazca Lines are huge land and rock carvings that are only visible from a bird's eye view). These drawings had a ritual purpose associated with the cult of water. Maria Reiche discovered the Nazca Lines and Drawings to the whole world and devoted her entire life to studying them. According to her theory, the Nazca Line is a huge agricultural calendar. A little rest. Return to the hotel. Transfer from Nazca to Paracas on a comfortable bus. (The Paracas Peninsula is a state reserve due to its natural wealth and archaeological value). Accommodation at the 3* hotel “La Posada del Emancipador”. Free time.

Breakfast. At 8:00 - excursion to the Balestas Islands, the so-called little Galapagos. The islands are home to fur seals, seals, albatrosses, cormorants, and Humboldt penguins. From here you can see the famous “Candelabra” - a giant drawing on the rock. In the afternoon, transfer to Lima by comfortable bus. Transfer and accommodation at the 3* Britania hotel.

Breakfast. Free time in Lima. Airport transfer. On the way to the airport, we suggest visiting one of the 25 best museums in the World - the Larco Herrera Museum. Founded in 1925, it is located in the Colonial-style house of the Viceroy of Peru, 18th century, perched at the very top of the pyramid. Within its walls is an unimaginably rich collection of ceramics, fabrics, jewelry, gold, mummies, as well as one of its kind and one of the richest collections of pottery with an erotic hint. The total number of exhibits is 45 thousand. All of them tell about the history, history and culture of such civilizations as the Incas, Moche, Nazca and Chimu - an additional fee of $80. There is also a very good national cuisine restaurant “Café del Muzeo”.