Quito
Quito 05/05/2023
On the first day of your journey, you'll be greeted at the airport by a Celebrity Cruises representative and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy free time to relax and settle in.,
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Quito
Quito 05/06/2023
During a guided tour of the capital of Ecuador, situated at an altitude of 9,350 feet, you'll stand on the equatorial line at the Mitad del Mundo park and museum, and marvel at the monasteries of San Francisco and Santo Domingo. Your tour director will escort you throughout your Quito stay and serve as your personal concierge. Have lunch with a spectacular view of the city, and enjoy a welcome dinner at a local gourmet restaurant.,
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Mitad del Mundo
Mitad del Mundo 05/06/2023
During a guided tour of the capital of Ecuador, situated at an altitude of 9,350 feet, you'll stand on the equatorial line at the Mitad del Mundo park and museum, and marvel at the monasteries of San Francisco and Santo Domingo. Your tour director will escort you throughout your Quito stay and serve as your personal concierge. Have lunch with a spectacular view of the city, and enjoy a welcome dinner at a local gourmet restaurant.,
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Quito
Quito 05/07/2023
You will be transferred to the Quito airport to board the flight to Baltra, Galápagos, where naturalist guides will be waiting to transfer you to the ship. During World War II, Baltra served as a U.S. military base protecting the Panama Canal from enemy attack. Now the cactus-strewn landscapes of Baltra are home to the region's main airport. Daphne is a satellite volcanic cone located north of Santa Cruz Island. This island is famous for the scientific investigation led by Peter and Rosemary Grant on the finches' population, one of the most important studies in the field that supports Charles Darwin's Theory.,
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Air Travel
Air Travel 05/07/2023
You will be transferred to the Quito airport to board the flight to Baltra, Galápagos, where naturalist guides will be waiting to transfer you to the ship. During World War II, Baltra served as a U.S. military base protecting the Panama Canal from enemy attack. Now the cactus-strewn landscapes of Baltra are home to the region's main airport. Daphne is a satellite volcanic cone located north of Santa Cruz Island. This island is famous for the scientific investigation led by Peter and Rosemary Grant on the finches' population, one of the most important studies in the field that supports Charles Darwin's Theory.,
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Isla Baltra
Isla Baltra 05/07/2023
You will be transferred to the Quito airport to board the flight to Baltra, Galápagos, where naturalist guides will be waiting to transfer you to the ship. During World War II, Baltra served as a U.S. military base protecting the Panama Canal from enemy attack. Now the cactus-strewn landscapes of Baltra are home to the region's main airport. Daphne is a satellite volcanic cone located north of Santa Cruz Island. This island is famous for the scientific investigation led by Peter and Rosemary Grant on the finches' population, one of the most important studies in the field that supports Charles Darwin's Theory.,
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Cruise Starts (Embarkation)
Cruise Starts (Embarkation) 05/07/2023
You will be transferred to the Quito airport to board the flight to Baltra, Galápagos, where naturalist guides will be waiting to transfer you to the ship. During World War II, Baltra served as a U.S. military base protecting the Panama Canal from enemy attack. Now the cactus-strewn landscapes of Baltra are home to the region's main airport. Daphne is a satellite volcanic cone located north of Santa Cruz Island. This island is famous for the scientific investigation led by Peter and Rosemary Grant on the finches' population, one of the most important studies in the field that supports Charles Darwin's Theory.,
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05/07/2023 |
05/07/2023 |
Isla Baltra
Isla Baltra 05/07/2023
You will be transferred to the Quito airport to board the flight to Baltra, Galápagos, where naturalist guides will be waiting to transfer you to the ship. During World War II, Baltra served as a U.S. military base protecting the Panama Canal from enemy attack. Now the cactus-strewn landscapes of Baltra are home to the region's main airport. Daphne is a satellite volcanic cone located north of Santa Cruz Island. This island is famous for the scientific investigation led by Peter and Rosemary Grant on the finches' population, one of the most important studies in the field that supports Charles Darwin's Theory.,
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05/07/2023 |
05/07/2023 |
Isla Daphne
Isla Daphne 05/07/2023
You will be transferred to the Quito airport to board the flight to Baltra, Galápagos, where naturalist guides will be waiting to transfer you to the ship. During World War II, Baltra served as a U.S. military base protecting the Panama Canal from enemy attack. Now the cactus-strewn landscapes of Baltra are home to the region's main airport. Daphne is a satellite volcanic cone located north of Santa Cruz Island. This island is famous for the scientific investigation led by Peter and Rosemary Grant on the finches' population, one of the most important studies in the field that supports Charles Darwin's Theory.,
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Gardner Bay
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05/08/2023 |
05/08/2023 |
Punta Suarez
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05/08/2023 |
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Cormorant Point
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05/09/2023 |
05/09/2023 |
Post Office, Galapagos
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05/09/2023 |
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Punta Moreno
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05/10/2023 |
05/10/2023 |
Urvina Bay
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05/10/2023 |
05/10/2023 |
Punta Espinoza
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05/11/2023 |
05/11/2023 |
Isla Isabela (Vicente Roca Point)
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05/11/2023 |
05/11/2023 |
South Plaza
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05/12/2023 |
05/12/2023 |
Cerro Dragon
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05/12/2023 |
05/12/2023 |
Puerto Ayora
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05/13/2023 |
05/13/2023 |
Isla Baltra
Isla Baltra 05/14/2023
Enjoy breakfast onboard before disembarking and heading to the Baltra airport for your flight to Quito and then on to Lima. Upon arrival at the Quito airport, a Celebrity representative will be on hand to assist you with your Lima flight check-in. For your convenience, they'll provide an entry voucher to the airport VIP lounge in Quito. When you arrive in Lima, after clearing customs and immigration, you'll be greeted by a Celebrity Cruises representative at the airport. A detailed schedule of events will be provided at that time. You'll enjoy dinner and at The Westin Hotel, Lima, and be checked into a Grande Deluxe Room there.,
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05/14/2023 |
05/14/2023 |
Cruise Ends (Debarkation)
Cruise Ends (Debarkation) 05/14/2023
Enjoy breakfast onboard before disembarking and heading to the Baltra airport for your flight to Quito and then on to Lima. Upon arrival at the Quito airport, a Celebrity representative will be on hand to assist you with your Lima flight check-in. For your convenience, they'll provide an entry voucher to the airport VIP lounge in Quito. When you arrive in Lima, after clearing customs and immigration, you'll be greeted by a Celebrity Cruises representative at the airport. A detailed schedule of events will be provided at that time. You'll enjoy dinner and at The Westin Hotel, Lima, and be checked into a Grande Deluxe Room there.,
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05/14/2023 |
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Isla Baltra
Isla Baltra 05/14/2023
Enjoy breakfast onboard before disembarking and heading to the Baltra airport for your flight to Quito and then on to Lima. Upon arrival at the Quito airport, a Celebrity representative will be on hand to assist you with your Lima flight check-in. For your convenience, they'll provide an entry voucher to the airport VIP lounge in Quito. When you arrive in Lima, after clearing customs and immigration, you'll be greeted by a Celebrity Cruises representative at the airport. A detailed schedule of events will be provided at that time. You'll enjoy dinner and at The Westin Hotel, Lima, and be checked into a Grande Deluxe Room there.,
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05/14/2023 |
Air Travel
Air Travel 05/14/2023
Enjoy breakfast onboard before disembarking and heading to the Baltra airport for your flight to Quito and then on to Lima. Upon arrival at the Quito airport, a Celebrity representative will be on hand to assist you with your Lima flight check-in. For your convenience, they'll provide an entry voucher to the airport VIP lounge in Quito. When you arrive in Lima, after clearing customs and immigration, you'll be greeted by a Celebrity Cruises representative at the airport. A detailed schedule of events will be provided at that time. You'll enjoy dinner and at The Westin Hotel, Lima, and be checked into a Grande Deluxe Room there.,
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05/14/2023 |
Quito
Quito 05/14/2023
Enjoy breakfast onboard before disembarking and heading to the Baltra airport for your flight to Quito and then on to Lima. Upon arrival at the Quito airport, a Celebrity representative will be on hand to assist you with your Lima flight check-in. For your convenience, they'll provide an entry voucher to the airport VIP lounge in Quito. When you arrive in Lima, after clearing customs and immigration, you'll be greeted by a Celebrity Cruises representative at the airport. A detailed schedule of events will be provided at that time. You'll enjoy dinner and at The Westin Hotel, Lima, and be checked into a Grande Deluxe Room there.,
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Lima
Lima 05/14/2023
Enjoy breakfast onboard before disembarking and heading to the Baltra airport for your flight to Quito and then on to Lima. Upon arrival at the Quito airport, a Celebrity representative will be on hand to assist you with your Lima flight check-in. For your convenience, they'll provide an entry voucher to the airport VIP lounge in Quito. When you arrive in Lima, after clearing customs and immigration, you'll be greeted by a Celebrity Cruises representative at the airport. A detailed schedule of events will be provided at that time. You'll enjoy dinner and at The Westin Hotel, Lima, and be checked into a Grande Deluxe Room there.,
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Huacas and Shrines on a bike (Lima - 4 hours)
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW196797455 BCX0" paraeid="{556311b7-f874-4f7d-9965-4123f046eab2}{31}" paraid="2021596844"><span class="TextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">Our specialized Guide and his assistant will pick you up at </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">the</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> hotel with the bikes and the necessary equipment for th</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">e</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> activity. After the briefing you will ride along one of the principal avenues </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">of</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> Lima towards the heart of Miraflores</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> while enjoying the architecture and everyday life of the city folks. The first stop is at Huaca Pucllana, built 1,300 years ago, this visit is a great introduction to the history of Lima, traditions, cuisine and economic activities of ancient inhabitants. Then, we continue to the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">commercial</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">financial</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> district, San Isidro, to visit Huaca Huallamarca, which has been through a magnificent restoration by the City Hall, you´ll appreciate the contrast between history and modern life.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW196797455 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW196797455 BCX0" paraeid="{556311b7-f874-4f7d-9965-4123f046eab2}{59}" paraid="1070112621"><span class="TextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">Final</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">ly, we return to the hotel completing a 12 km circuit on the bike. This activity is offered for mornings and afternoons. It lasts for 4 hours. The advantage of being at sea level and our moderate weather is that we can provide it all year round.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">We include a </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">vehicle</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> as support in case </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">someone in the group decides to stop biking during the tour.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW196797455 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span><br />
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<li>Huacas, pyramidal constructions</li>
<li>Bike to admire the arquitecture</li>
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<span>Tour Duration: 4 hours</span><br />
<span>Tour can operate:</span> morning or afternoon<br />
<span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br />
<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Moderate/Heavy (we provide <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">a </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">vehicle</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> as support in case </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">someone in the group decides to stop biking during the tour)</span><br />
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Historical and Natural Sanctuaries (Lima - 6 hours)
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<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Villa Wetlands, a natural reserve</li>
<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Pachamac, a historical sanctuary and important ceremonial center</li>
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<span>Tour Duration: 6 hours</span><br />
<span>Tour can operate:</span> daily (excepts Monday)<br />
<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Moderate<br />
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<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Guide</li>
<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Entrance Fees</li>
<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Bottle of water</li>
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Insider Access: Barranco & Lima songs with Javier Lazo (3 hours)
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<li>Learn the history of Lima through songs</li>
<li>Conversation with an expert</li>
<li>Walk through the bohemian district and learn about local music</li>
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<span>Tour Duration: 3 hours</span><br />
<span>Tour can operate:</span> days of the week (morning or afternoon)<br />
<span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br />
<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light<br />
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<li><span class="TextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0">Music expert (He will meet the guests for around </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0">3</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0">0 minutes)</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
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<span>Not Included:</span>

<p></p>

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Walking the history center of Lima (4 hours)
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW262880168 BCX0" paraeid="{5da7582e-8251-4977-b0a9-5a2704c8e49e}{227}" paraid="627769359"><span class="TextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Lima, the city of the Kings, was founded to be the capital and most important town of the Spanish domain in South America until the 18</span><span class="TextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun Superscript SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-fontsize="10">th</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"> century. The Historical Center represents the model of architecture and urban planning of Spanish colonial cities with high political, economic and cultural importance, as devised by Charles V in 1542.</span><span class="EOP SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW262880168 BCX0" paraeid="{5da7582e-8251-4977-b0a9-5a2704c8e49e}{237}" paraid="351143184"><span class="TextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Our expert Guide will pick you up from your hotel and will take you from the modern part to the colonial section of Lima, you will walk among historical monuments, religious and political buildings located within the perimeter declared Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1988. This learning experience will allow you to appreciate typical examples of Hispanic American baroque style as well as some other different styles like Art Nouveau.</span><span class="EOP SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW262880168 BCX0" paraeid="{5da7582e-8251-4977-b0a9-5a2704c8e49e}{243}" paraid="172286074"><span class="TextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0">Besides the stops for great pictures of </span><span 1px="" border-bottom:="" class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW262880168 BCX0" data:image="" solid="">Lime</span><span 1px="" border-bottom:="" class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW262880168 BCX0" data:image="" solid="">nian</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0"> architecture, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0">you</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0"> will have the opportunity to visit Casa de Aliaga, a mansion still inhabited by the same family since the foundation of the city, an extraordinary experience that will take you back in time. To finish the experience, we visit the Dominican Convent, which was the first catholic order to arrive in Perú with Francisco Pizarro and they have a lot of history, traditions and sainthood to impress our travelers.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span><br />
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<span>Highlights:</span></p>

<p></p>

<ul>
<li>Colonial section of Lima</li>
<li>Visit Casa Aliaga, a mansion still inhabited by the same family since the foundation of the city</li>
<li>Dominican Convent</li>
</ul>
<span>Tour Duration: 4 hours</span><br />
<span>Tour can operate:</span> daily<br />
<span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br />
<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light/Moderate<br />
<span>Inclusions:</span> 

<p></p>

<ul>
<li>Transportation from/to hotel<span class="EOP SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Expert Guide</span><span class="EOP SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Entrance fees</span><span class="EOP SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Bottled water</span><span class="EOP SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Snack</span><span class="EOP SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
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<span>Not Included:</span>

<p></p>

<ul>
<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Items not mention in the Included section</li>
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05/14/2023 |
05/14/2023 |
Lima
Lima 05/15/2023
This morning you'll have free time to sleep in, enjoy a massage in the hotel's renowned spa, go for a swim in the indoor pool, or explore Lima a bit more. The choice is yours. Around noon, your guide will pick you up to start the afternoon tour with a culinary twist. You'll visit Surquillo, the local food market, enjoy lunch at one of Lima's gourmet restaurants, and visit the Bohemian district of Barranco. After lunch, you'll learn how to make traditional cocktails at a mixology class in a trendy Lima spot. We'll have you back to your hotel late that afternoon, which will give you plenty of time to prepare for your early departure to Cuzco the following morning.; Note: Massage services available at an additional cost.,
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Huacas and Shrines on a bike (Lima - 4 hours)
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW196797455 BCX0" paraeid="{556311b7-f874-4f7d-9965-4123f046eab2}{31}" paraid="2021596844"><span class="TextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">Our specialized Guide and his assistant will pick you up at </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">the</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> hotel with the bikes and the necessary equipment for th</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">e</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> activity. After the briefing you will ride along one of the principal avenues </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">of</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> Lima towards the heart of Miraflores</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> while enjoying the architecture and everyday life of the city folks. The first stop is at Huaca Pucllana, built 1,300 years ago, this visit is a great introduction to the history of Lima, traditions, cuisine and economic activities of ancient inhabitants. Then, we continue to the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">commercial</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">financial</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> district, San Isidro, to visit Huaca Huallamarca, which has been through a magnificent restoration by the City Hall, you´ll appreciate the contrast between history and modern life.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW196797455 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW196797455 BCX0" paraeid="{556311b7-f874-4f7d-9965-4123f046eab2}{59}" paraid="1070112621"><span class="TextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">Final</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">ly, we return to the hotel completing a 12 km circuit on the bike. This activity is offered for mornings and afternoons. It lasts for 4 hours. The advantage of being at sea level and our moderate weather is that we can provide it all year round.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">We include a </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">vehicle</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> as support in case </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">someone in the group decides to stop biking during the tour.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW196797455 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span><br />
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<span>Highlights:</span></p>

<p></p>

<ul>
<li>Huacas, pyramidal constructions</li>
<li>Bike to admire the arquitecture</li>
</ul>
<span>Tour Duration: 4 hours</span><br />
<span>Tour can operate:</span> morning or afternoon<br />
<span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br />
<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Moderate/Heavy (we provide <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">a </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">vehicle</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> as support in case </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">someone in the group decides to stop biking during the tour)</span><br />
<span>Inclusions:</span> 

<p></p>

<ul>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Transportation from/to hotel (as back up)</span><span class="EOP SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Guide</span><span class="EOP SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Bikes</span><span class="EOP SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Assistant</span><span class="EOP SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Bottle of water</span><span class="EOP SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
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<span>Not Included:</span>

<p></p>

<ul>
<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Items not mentioned in the Included section</li>
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Historical and Natural Sanctuaries (Lima - 6 hours)
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<p></p>

<ul>
<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Villa Wetlands, a natural reserve</li>
<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Pachamac, a historical sanctuary and important ceremonial center</li>
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<span class="TextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">The south limits of Lima house two important sanctuaries for the visitor</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">: </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0"> Villa Wetlands, a natural reserve holding a great variety of flora and fauna, its bodies of water </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">attract</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0"> a </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">g</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">ood array of biodiversity, they have identified more than 200 species of </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">resident and migratory </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">birds</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">And </span><span 1px="" border-bottom:="" class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW239794566 BCX0" data:image="" solid="">Pachacamac</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">, historical sanctuary and important ceremonial center of the central coast in Perú, it was occupied by 4 consecutive civilizations before the arrival of the Spanish.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW239794566 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW239794566 BCX0" paraeid="{556311b7-f874-4f7d-9965-4123f046eab2}{170}" paraid="1561981335"><span class="TextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">Our specialized Guide and the vehicle will pick you up at the hotel. It´s necessary to reach Villa Wetlands early in the morning to enjoy the ecosystem. You walk for 2 km. around a lagoon facing the ocean with good opportunities for pictures and a clear understanding of the migratory patterns. The next stop is </span><span 1px="" border-bottom:="" class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW239794566 BCX0" data:image="" solid="">Pachacamac</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">, the highlights of this </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">massive</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0"> archaeological site are visited. You will also enter the Site Museum displaying important pieces found during excavations, one of them is the wooden idol of </span><span 1px="" border-bottom:="" class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW239794566 BCX0" data:image="" solid="">Pachacamac</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">, the most important prehispanic god in this area, carved in local wood more than a thousand years ago.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW239794566 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
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<span>Tour Duration: 6 hours</span><br />
<span>Tour can operate:</span> daily (excepts Monday)<br />
<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Moderate<br />
<span>Inclusions:</span> </p>

<p></p>

<ul>
<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Transportation from/to hotel</li>
<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Guide</li>
<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Entrance Fees</li>
<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Bottle of water</li>
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<span font-size:="" sans="" source="">Not Included:</span>

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<li>Items not mention in the Included section</li>
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Insider Access: Barranco & Lima songs with Javier Lazo (3 hours)
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW201443356 BCX0" paraeid="{66530c57-64df-4f06-9355-53ffb6a7b6a8}{62}" paraid="1989239567"><span class="TextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">An experience designed to get to know the history of Lima through songs from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0"> by the hand of Javier Lazo a Peruvian Musical Curator, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">two times Latin Grammy nominated. Enjoy a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0"> private concert along with a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0"> conversation with Javier</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">while walking through the bohemian district of </span><span 1px="" border-bottom:="" cjwvc3znpg="=" ));"="" class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2 SCXW201443356 BCX0" data:image="" solid="" span="" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-repeat: repeat-x; background-position: left bottom; background-image: var(--urlContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2,url(">where</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0"> travelers will sing and learn about the</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">best artists</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0"> and composers of musica criolla (cre</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">ole music, from the Peruvian Coast)</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">such as </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">Rosa Mercedes Ayarza, Felipe Pinglo, Eduardo Márquez Talledo, Chabuca Granda, Manuel Acosta Ojeda and Andrés Soto</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW201443356 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
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<span>Highlights:</span></p>

<p></p>

<ul>
<li>Learn the history of Lima through songs</li>
<li>Conversation with an expert</li>
<li>Walk through the bohemian district and learn about local music</li>
</ul>
<span>Tour Duration: 3 hours</span><br />
<span>Tour can operate:</span> days of the week (morning or afternoon)<br />
<span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br />
<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light<br />
<span>Inclusions:</span> 

<p></p>

<ul>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Transportation from/to hotel</span><span class="EOP SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Tour Guide</span><span class="EOP SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0">Music expert (He will meet the guests for around </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0">3</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0">0 minutes)</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Bottle of water</span><span class="EOP SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<span>Not Included:</span>

<p></p>

<ul>
<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Items not mention in the Included program</li>
</ul>
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Walking the history center of Lima (4 hours)
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW262880168 BCX0" paraeid="{5da7582e-8251-4977-b0a9-5a2704c8e49e}{227}" paraid="627769359"><span class="TextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Lima, the city of the Kings, was founded to be the capital and most important town of the Spanish domain in South America until the 18</span><span class="TextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun Superscript SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-fontsize="10">th</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"> century. The Historical Center represents the model of architecture and urban planning of Spanish colonial cities with high political, economic and cultural importance, as devised by Charles V in 1542.</span><span class="EOP SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW262880168 BCX0" paraeid="{5da7582e-8251-4977-b0a9-5a2704c8e49e}{237}" paraid="351143184"><span class="TextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Our expert Guide will pick you up from your hotel and will take you from the modern part to the colonial section of Lima, you will walk among historical monuments, religious and political buildings located within the perimeter declared Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1988. This learning experience will allow you to appreciate typical examples of Hispanic American baroque style as well as some other different styles like Art Nouveau.</span><span class="EOP SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW262880168 BCX0" paraeid="{5da7582e-8251-4977-b0a9-5a2704c8e49e}{243}" paraid="172286074"><span class="TextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0">Besides the stops for great pictures of </span><span 1px="" border-bottom:="" class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW262880168 BCX0" data:image="" solid="">Lime</span><span 1px="" border-bottom:="" class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW262880168 BCX0" data:image="" solid="">nian</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0"> architecture, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0">you</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0"> will have the opportunity to visit Casa de Aliaga, a mansion still inhabited by the same family since the foundation of the city, an extraordinary experience that will take you back in time. To finish the experience, we visit the Dominican Convent, which was the first catholic order to arrive in Perú with Francisco Pizarro and they have a lot of history, traditions and sainthood to impress our travelers.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span><br />
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<span>Highlights:</span></p>

<p></p>

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<li>Colonial section of Lima</li>
<li>Visit Casa Aliaga, a mansion still inhabited by the same family since the foundation of the city</li>
<li>Dominican Convent</li>
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<span>Tour Duration: 4 hours</span><br />
<span>Tour can operate:</span> daily<br />
<span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br />
<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light/Moderate<br />
<span>Inclusions:</span> 

<p></p>

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<li>Transportation from/to hotel<span class="EOP SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Expert Guide</span><span class="EOP SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Entrance fees</span><span class="EOP SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Bottled water</span><span class="EOP SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Snack</span><span class="EOP SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
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<span>Not Included:</span>

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05/15/2023 |
05/15/2023 |
Lima
Lima 05/16/2023
Enjoy breakfast in your hotel before leaving for the airport for your flight to Cuzco. Lunch is served at Casa Hacienda Orihuela in the Sacred Valley, where the Orihuelas, a family of great art collectors, will be your hosts. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in a Deluxe Terrace room at the Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection hotel in the Sacred Valley.,
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Huacas and Shrines on a bike (Lima - 4 hours)
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW196797455 BCX0" paraeid="{556311b7-f874-4f7d-9965-4123f046eab2}{31}" paraid="2021596844"><span class="TextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">Our specialized Guide and his assistant will pick you up at </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">the</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> hotel with the bikes and the necessary equipment for th</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">e</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> activity. After the briefing you will ride along one of the principal avenues </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">of</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> Lima towards the heart of Miraflores</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> while enjoying the architecture and everyday life of the city folks. The first stop is at Huaca Pucllana, built 1,300 years ago, this visit is a great introduction to the history of Lima, traditions, cuisine and economic activities of ancient inhabitants. Then, we continue to the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">commercial</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">financial</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> district, San Isidro, to visit Huaca Huallamarca, which has been through a magnificent restoration by the City Hall, you´ll appreciate the contrast between history and modern life.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW196797455 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
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<span>Highlights:</span></p>

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<ul>
<li>Huacas, pyramidal constructions</li>
<li>Bike to admire the arquitecture</li>
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<span>Tour Duration: 4 hours</span><br />
<span>Tour can operate:</span> morning or afternoon<br />
<span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br />
<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Moderate/Heavy (we provide <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">a </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">vehicle</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> as support in case </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">someone in the group decides to stop biking during the tour)</span><br />
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<li><span class="TextRun SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Transportation from/to hotel (as back up)</span><span class="EOP SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Guide</span><span class="EOP SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Bikes</span><span class="EOP SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Assistant</span><span class="EOP SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Bottle of water</span><span class="EOP SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
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<span>Not Included:</span>

<p></p>

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<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Items not mentioned in the Included section</li>
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Historical and Natural Sanctuaries (Lima - 6 hours)
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<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Villa Wetlands, a natural reserve</li>
<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Pachamac, a historical sanctuary and important ceremonial center</li>
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<span class="TextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">The south limits of Lima house two important sanctuaries for the visitor</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">: </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0"> Villa Wetlands, a natural reserve holding a great variety of flora and fauna, its bodies of water </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">attract</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0"> a </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">g</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">ood array of biodiversity, they have identified more than 200 species of </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">resident and migratory </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">birds</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">And </span><span 1px="" border-bottom:="" class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW239794566 BCX0" data:image="" solid="">Pachacamac</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">, historical sanctuary and important ceremonial center of the central coast in Perú, it was occupied by 4 consecutive civilizations before the arrival of the Spanish.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW239794566 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW239794566 BCX0" paraeid="{556311b7-f874-4f7d-9965-4123f046eab2}{170}" paraid="1561981335"><span class="TextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">Our specialized Guide and the vehicle will pick you up at the hotel. It´s necessary to reach Villa Wetlands early in the morning to enjoy the ecosystem. You walk for 2 km. around a lagoon facing the ocean with good opportunities for pictures and a clear understanding of the migratory patterns. The next stop is </span><span 1px="" border-bottom:="" class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW239794566 BCX0" data:image="" solid="">Pachacamac</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">, the highlights of this </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">massive</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0"> archaeological site are visited. You will also enter the Site Museum displaying important pieces found during excavations, one of them is the wooden idol of </span><span 1px="" border-bottom:="" class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW239794566 BCX0" data:image="" solid="">Pachacamac</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">, the most important prehispanic god in this area, carved in local wood more than a thousand years ago.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW239794566 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
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<span>Tour Duration: 6 hours</span><br />
<span>Tour can operate:</span> daily (excepts Monday)<br />
<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Moderate<br />
<span>Inclusions:</span> </p>

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<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Transportation from/to hotel</li>
<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Guide</li>
<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Entrance Fees</li>
<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Bottle of water</li>
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<span font-size:="" sans="" source="">Not Included:</span>

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<li>Items not mention in the Included section</li>
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Insider Access: Barranco & Lima songs with Javier Lazo (3 hours)
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW201443356 BCX0" paraeid="{66530c57-64df-4f06-9355-53ffb6a7b6a8}{62}" paraid="1989239567"><span class="TextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">An experience designed to get to know the history of Lima through songs from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0"> by the hand of Javier Lazo a Peruvian Musical Curator, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">two times Latin Grammy nominated. Enjoy a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0"> private concert along with a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0"> conversation with Javier</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">while walking through the bohemian district of </span><span 1px="" border-bottom:="" cjwvc3znpg="=" ));"="" class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2 SCXW201443356 BCX0" data:image="" solid="" span="" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-repeat: repeat-x; background-position: left bottom; background-image: var(--urlContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2,url(">where</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0"> travelers will sing and learn about the</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">best artists</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0"> and composers of musica criolla (cre</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">ole music, from the Peruvian Coast)</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">such as </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">Rosa Mercedes Ayarza, Felipe Pinglo, Eduardo Márquez Talledo, Chabuca Granda, Manuel Acosta Ojeda and Andrés Soto</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW201443356 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
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<span>Highlights:</span></p>

<p></p>

<ul>
<li>Learn the history of Lima through songs</li>
<li>Conversation with an expert</li>
<li>Walk through the bohemian district and learn about local music</li>
</ul>
<span>Tour Duration: 3 hours</span><br />
<span>Tour can operate:</span> days of the week (morning or afternoon)<br />
<span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br />
<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light<br />
<span>Inclusions:</span> 

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<li><span class="TextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Transportation from/to hotel</span><span class="EOP SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Tour Guide</span><span class="EOP SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0">Music expert (He will meet the guests for around </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0">3</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0">0 minutes)</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Bottle of water</span><span class="EOP SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
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<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Items not mention in the Included program</li>
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Walking the history center of Lima (4 hours)
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<span>Highlights:</span></p>

<p></p>

<ul>
<li>Colonial section of Lima</li>
<li>Visit Casa Aliaga, a mansion still inhabited by the same family since the foundation of the city</li>
<li>Dominican Convent</li>
</ul>
<span>Tour Duration: 4 hours</span><br />
<span>Tour can operate:</span> daily<br />
<span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br />
<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light/Moderate<br />
<span>Inclusions:</span> 

<p></p>

<ul>
<li>Transportation from/to hotel<span class="EOP SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Expert Guide</span><span class="EOP SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Entrance fees</span><span class="EOP SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Bottled water</span><span class="EOP SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Snack</span><span class="EOP SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
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<span>Not Included:</span>

<p></p>

<ul>
<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Items not mention in the Included section</li>
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05/16/2023 |
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Air Travel
Air Travel 05/16/2023
Enjoy breakfast in your hotel before leaving for the airport for your flight to Cuzco. Lunch is served at Casa Hacienda Orihuela in the Sacred Valley, where the Orihuelas, a family of great art collectors, will be your hosts. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in a Deluxe Terrace room at the Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection hotel in the Sacred Valley.,
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05/16/2023 |
Cuzco
Cuzco 05/16/2023
Enjoy breakfast in your hotel before leaving for the airport for your flight to Cuzco. Lunch is served at Casa Hacienda Orihuela in the Sacred Valley, where the Orihuelas, a family of great art collectors, will be your hosts. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in a Deluxe Terrace room at the Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection hotel in the Sacred Valley.,
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05/16/2023 |
05/16/2023 |
Casa Hacienda Orihuela
Casa Hacienda Orihuela 05/16/2023
Enjoy breakfast in your hotel before leaving for the airport for your flight to Cuzco. Lunch is served at Casa Hacienda Orihuela in the Sacred Valley, where the Orihuelas, a family of great art collectors, will be your hosts. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in a Deluxe Terrace room at the Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection hotel in the Sacred Valley.,
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05/16/2023 |
05/16/2023 |
Urubamba
Urubamba 05/16/2023
Enjoy breakfast in your hotel before leaving for the airport for your flight to Cuzco. Lunch is served at Casa Hacienda Orihuela in the Sacred Valley, where the Orihuelas, a family of great art collectors, will be your hosts. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in a Deluxe Terrace room at the Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection hotel in the Sacred Valley.,
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05/16/2023 |
05/16/2023 |
Urubamba
Urubamba 05/17/2023
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you'll head to the Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. There, you'll tour the impressive ruins, featuring terraces carved into the hillside and a temple designed for worship and astronomical observation, as well as the fortress of Ollantaytambo. You'll be served lunch at Wayra Ranch—a feast led by the prominent Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino and Nacho Solis—while you watch a stunning equestrian show, featuring Peruvian Paso horses. After lunch, you'll visit the Pablo Seminario workshop that showcases utilitarian and artistic objects. Back at your hotel, the Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection, you'll enjoy dinner and have the evening to spend however you like.,
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05/17/2023 |
05/17/2023 |
Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo 05/17/2023
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you'll head to the Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. There, you'll tour the impressive ruins, featuring terraces carved into the hillside and a temple designed for worship and astronomical observation, as well as the fortress of Ollantaytambo. You'll be served lunch at Wayra Ranch—a feast led by the prominent Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino and Nacho Solis—while you watch a stunning equestrian show, featuring Peruvian Paso horses. After lunch, you'll visit the Pablo Seminario workshop that showcases utilitarian and artistic objects. Back at your hotel, the Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection, you'll enjoy dinner and have the evening to spend however you like.,
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05/17/2023 |
05/17/2023 |
Urubamba
Urubamba 05/18/2023
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be transferred to the Ollantaytambo rail station where you'll board the Vistadome train that will take you on a tour of the almost perfectly preserved buildings and the mysterious passageways beneath the city. Lunch will be served at the Sanctuary Lodge in Machu Picchu. After lunch, time permitting, you'll have a second opportunity to visit Machu Picchu in the afternoon. Before leaving Machu Picchu, you'll enjoy tea time at the Sanctuary Lodge. Then, in the late afternoon, you'll board the world-famous Belmond Hiram Bingham train for your journey back to Cuzco. On the train, you'll enjoy welcome aperitifs, dinner, and a selection of wines as well as live local music, dancing, and Pisco Sours. You'll arrive at the Belmond Palacio Nazarenas in Cuzco where you'll be checked into a Studio Suite for the evening.,
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05/18/2023 |
05/18/2023 |
Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo 05/18/2023
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be transferred to the Ollantaytambo rail station where you'll board the Vistadome train that will take you on a tour of the almost perfectly preserved buildings and the mysterious passageways beneath the city. Lunch will be served at the Sanctuary Lodge in Machu Picchu. After lunch, time permitting, you'll have a second opportunity to visit Machu Picchu in the afternoon. Before leaving Machu Picchu, you'll enjoy tea time at the Sanctuary Lodge. Then, in the late afternoon, you'll board the world-famous Belmond Hiram Bingham train for your journey back to Cuzco. On the train, you'll enjoy welcome aperitifs, dinner, and a selection of wines as well as live local music, dancing, and Pisco Sours. You'll arrive at the Belmond Palacio Nazarenas in Cuzco where you'll be checked into a Studio Suite for the evening.,
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05/18/2023 |
05/18/2023 |
Aguas Calientes (Peru)
Aguas Calientes (Peru) 05/18/2023
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be transferred to the Ollantaytambo rail station where you'll board the Vistadome train that will take you on a tour of the almost perfectly preserved buildings and the mysterious passageways beneath the city. Lunch will be served at the Sanctuary Lodge in Machu Picchu. After lunch, time permitting, you'll have a second opportunity to visit Machu Picchu in the afternoon. Before leaving Machu Picchu, you'll enjoy tea time at the Sanctuary Lodge. Then, in the late afternoon, you'll board the world-famous Belmond Hiram Bingham train for your journey back to Cuzco. On the train, you'll enjoy welcome aperitifs, dinner, and a selection of wines as well as live local music, dancing, and Pisco Sours. You'll arrive at the Belmond Palacio Nazarenas in Cuzco where you'll be checked into a Studio Suite for the evening.,
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05/18/2023 |
05/18/2023 |
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu 05/18/2023
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be transferred to the Ollantaytambo rail station where you'll board the Vistadome train that will take you on a tour of the almost perfectly preserved buildings and the mysterious passageways beneath the city. Lunch will be served at the Sanctuary Lodge in Machu Picchu. After lunch, time permitting, you'll have a second opportunity to visit Machu Picchu in the afternoon. Before leaving Machu Picchu, you'll enjoy tea time at the Sanctuary Lodge. Then, in the late afternoon, you'll board the world-famous Belmond Hiram Bingham train for your journey back to Cuzco. On the train, you'll enjoy welcome aperitifs, dinner, and a selection of wines as well as live local music, dancing, and Pisco Sours. You'll arrive at the Belmond Palacio Nazarenas in Cuzco where you'll be checked into a Studio Suite for the evening.,
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05/18/2023 |
05/18/2023 |
Cuzco
Cuzco 05/18/2023
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be transferred to the Ollantaytambo rail station where you'll board the Vistadome train that will take you on a tour of the almost perfectly preserved buildings and the mysterious passageways beneath the city. Lunch will be served at the Sanctuary Lodge in Machu Picchu. After lunch, time permitting, you'll have a second opportunity to visit Machu Picchu in the afternoon. Before leaving Machu Picchu, you'll enjoy tea time at the Sanctuary Lodge. Then, in the late afternoon, you'll board the world-famous Belmond Hiram Bingham train for your journey back to Cuzco. On the train, you'll enjoy welcome aperitifs, dinner, and a selection of wines as well as live local music, dancing, and Pisco Sours. You'll arrive at the Belmond Palacio Nazarenas in Cuzco where you'll be checked into a Studio Suite for the evening.,
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05/18/2023 |
05/18/2023 |
Cuzco
Cuzco 05/19/2023
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll embark on a scenic tour of the Coricancha, also known as the "Temple of the Sun", the Sacsayhuamán fortress, and the Cathedral—one of the most splendid Spanish colonial churches in America, housing about 400 colonial paintings from the Cuzco art school, impressive goldsmith, silversmith, and precious stone works. You'll visit a local gourmet restaurant for a delicious lunch and then return to your hotel, the Belmond Palacio Nazarenas, where you'll enjoy dinner and time to spend your own way.,
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05/19/2023 |
05/19/2023 |
Cuzco
Cuzco 05/20/2023
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be taken to the airport for your morning flight back to Lima. Once in Lima, you'll visit Lima's historic downtown, where you'll be served a mouthwatering lunch at a local gourmet restaurant. After lunch, you'll enjoy a tour of Peru's capital and its 2,000 years of history and colonial wealth where you'll discover the artistic and contemporary traditions of the city's residents. You'll stop at Saint Francis' Convent, a masterpiece of colonial architecture to visit its beautiful courtyards and catacombs. After your tour, you'll be taken to The Westin Hotel, Lima, where you'll enjoy dinner. If your flight home leaves Saturday evening, you'll be provided a day room to relax in until it's time for you to be taken to the airport. If your flight home leaves on Sunday, you'll be provided a room at the hotel to spend the evening.,
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05/20/2023 |
05/20/2023 |
Air Travel
Air Travel 05/20/2023
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be taken to the airport for your morning flight back to Lima. Once in Lima, you'll visit Lima's historic downtown, where you'll be served a mouthwatering lunch at a local gourmet restaurant. After lunch, you'll enjoy a tour of Peru's capital and its 2,000 years of history and colonial wealth where you'll discover the artistic and contemporary traditions of the city's residents. You'll stop at Saint Francis' Convent, a masterpiece of colonial architecture to visit its beautiful courtyards and catacombs. After your tour, you'll be taken to The Westin Hotel, Lima, where you'll enjoy dinner. If your flight home leaves Saturday evening, you'll be provided a day room to relax in until it's time for you to be taken to the airport. If your flight home leaves on Sunday, you'll be provided a room at the hotel to spend the evening.,
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05/20/2023 |
05/20/2023 |
Lima
Lima 05/20/2023
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be taken to the airport for your morning flight back to Lima. Once in Lima, you'll visit Lima's historic downtown, where you'll be served a mouthwatering lunch at a local gourmet restaurant. After lunch, you'll enjoy a tour of Peru's capital and its 2,000 years of history and colonial wealth where you'll discover the artistic and contemporary traditions of the city's residents. You'll stop at Saint Francis' Convent, a masterpiece of colonial architecture to visit its beautiful courtyards and catacombs. After your tour, you'll be taken to The Westin Hotel, Lima, where you'll enjoy dinner. If your flight home leaves Saturday evening, you'll be provided a day room to relax in until it's time for you to be taken to the airport. If your flight home leaves on Sunday, you'll be provided a room at the hotel to spend the evening.,
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Huacas and Shrines on a bike (Lima - 4 hours)
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<span>Highlights:</span></p>

<p></p>

<ul>
<li>Huacas, pyramidal constructions</li>
<li>Bike to admire the arquitecture</li>
</ul>
<span>Tour Duration: 4 hours</span><br />
<span>Tour can operate:</span> morning or afternoon<br />
<span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br />
<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Moderate/Heavy (we provide <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">a </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">vehicle</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> as support in case </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">someone in the group decides to stop biking during the tour)</span><br />
<span>Inclusions:</span> 

<p></p>

<ul>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Transportation from/to hotel (as back up)</span><span class="EOP SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Guide</span><span class="EOP SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Bikes</span><span class="EOP SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Assistant</span><span class="EOP SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
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<span>Not Included:</span>

<p></p>

<ul>
<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Items not mentioned in the Included section</li>
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Historical and Natural Sanctuaries (Lima - 6 hours)
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<p></p>

<ul>
<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Villa Wetlands, a natural reserve</li>
<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Pachamac, a historical sanctuary and important ceremonial center</li>
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<span>Tour Duration: 6 hours</span><br />
<span>Tour can operate:</span> daily (excepts Monday)<br />
<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Moderate<br />
<span>Inclusions:</span> </p>

<p></p>

<ul>
<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Transportation from/to hotel</li>
<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Guide</li>
<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Entrance Fees</li>
<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Bottle of water</li>
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<span font-size:="" sans="" source="">Not Included:</span>

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Insider Access: Barranco & Lima songs with Javier Lazo (3 hours)
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW201443356 BCX0" paraeid="{66530c57-64df-4f06-9355-53ffb6a7b6a8}{62}" paraid="1989239567"><span class="TextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">An experience designed to get to know the history of Lima through songs from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0"> by the hand of Javier Lazo a Peruvian Musical Curator, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">two times Latin Grammy nominated. Enjoy a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0"> private concert along with a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0"> conversation with Javier</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">while walking through the bohemian district of </span><span 1px="" border-bottom:="" cjwvc3znpg="=" ));"="" class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2 SCXW201443356 BCX0" data:image="" solid="" span="" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-repeat: repeat-x; background-position: left bottom; background-image: var(--urlContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2,url(">where</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0"> travelers will sing and learn about the</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">best artists</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0"> and composers of musica criolla (cre</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">ole music, from the Peruvian Coast)</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">such as </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">Rosa Mercedes Ayarza, Felipe Pinglo, Eduardo Márquez Talledo, Chabuca Granda, Manuel Acosta Ojeda and Andrés Soto</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">.</span><span class="EOP SCXW201443356 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW201443356 BCX0" paraeid="{66530c57-64df-4f06-9355-53ffb6a7b6a8}{110}" paraid="1725690690"><span class="TextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">Our specialized guide will pick you </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">up </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">at the hotel and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">will drive you to Barranco where </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">you will visit Main Plaza, Puente de los Suspiros, Bajada de baños</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">, while gazing at</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0"> the amazing mur</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">al artwork made by top Peruvian urban artists.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW201443356 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span><br />
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<span>Highlights:</span></p>

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<li>Learn the history of Lima through songs</li>
<li>Conversation with an expert</li>
<li>Walk through the bohemian district and learn about local music</li>
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<span>Tour Duration: 3 hours</span><br />
<span>Tour can operate:</span> days of the week (morning or afternoon)<br />
<span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br />
<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light<br />
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<li><span class="TextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Transportation from/to hotel</span><span class="EOP SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Tour Guide</span><span class="EOP SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0">Music expert (He will meet the guests for around </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0">3</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0">0 minutes)</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Bottle of water</span><span class="EOP SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
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Walking the history center of Lima (4 hours)
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW262880168 BCX0" paraeid="{5da7582e-8251-4977-b0a9-5a2704c8e49e}{227}" paraid="627769359"><span class="TextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Lima, the city of the Kings, was founded to be the capital and most important town of the Spanish domain in South America until the 18</span><span class="TextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun Superscript SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-fontsize="10">th</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"> century. The Historical Center represents the model of architecture and urban planning of Spanish colonial cities with high political, economic and cultural importance, as devised by Charles V in 1542.</span><span class="EOP SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW262880168 BCX0" paraeid="{5da7582e-8251-4977-b0a9-5a2704c8e49e}{237}" paraid="351143184"><span class="TextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Our expert Guide will pick you up from your hotel and will take you from the modern part to the colonial section of Lima, you will walk among historical monuments, religious and political buildings located within the perimeter declared Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1988. This learning experience will allow you to appreciate typical examples of Hispanic American baroque style as well as some other different styles like Art Nouveau.</span><span class="EOP SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
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<span>Highlights:</span></p>

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<li>Colonial section of Lima</li>
<li>Visit Casa Aliaga, a mansion still inhabited by the same family since the foundation of the city</li>
<li>Dominican Convent</li>
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<span>Tour Duration: 4 hours</span><br />
<span>Tour can operate:</span> daily<br />
<span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br />
<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light/Moderate<br />
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<li>Transportation from/to hotel<span class="EOP SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Expert Guide</span><span class="EOP SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Entrance fees</span><span class="EOP SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Bottled water</span><span class="EOP SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Snack</span><span class="EOP SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
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Lima
Lima 05/21/2023
If your flight home leaves on Sunday, after spending the evening in The Westin Hotel, Lima, you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight home. Please note, we make every attempt to provide the experiences listed above; however, site visits and the order of events are subject to change.,
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Huacas and Shrines on a bike (Lima - 4 hours)
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW196797455 BCX0" paraeid="{556311b7-f874-4f7d-9965-4123f046eab2}{31}" paraid="2021596844"><span class="TextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">Our specialized Guide and his assistant will pick you up at </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">the</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> hotel with the bikes and the necessary equipment for th</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">e</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> activity. After the briefing you will ride along one of the principal avenues </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">of</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> Lima towards the heart of Miraflores</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> while enjoying the architecture and everyday life of the city folks. The first stop is at Huaca Pucllana, built 1,300 years ago, this visit is a great introduction to the history of Lima, traditions, cuisine and economic activities of ancient inhabitants. Then, we continue to the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">commercial</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">financial</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> district, San Isidro, to visit Huaca Huallamarca, which has been through a magnificent restoration by the City Hall, you´ll appreciate the contrast between history and modern life.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW196797455 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
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<span>Highlights:</span></p>

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<li>Huacas, pyramidal constructions</li>
<li>Bike to admire the arquitecture</li>
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<span>Tour Duration: 4 hours</span><br />
<span>Tour can operate:</span> morning or afternoon<br />
<span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br />
<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Moderate/Heavy (we provide <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">a </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">vehicle</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0"> as support in case </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196797455 BCX0">someone in the group decides to stop biking during the tour)</span><br />
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<li><span class="TextRun SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Transportation from/to hotel (as back up)</span><span class="EOP SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Guide</span><span class="EOP SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Bikes</span><span class="EOP SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Assistant</span><span class="EOP SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Bottle of water</span><span class="EOP SCXW16748429 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
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Historical and Natural Sanctuaries (Lima - 6 hours)
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<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Villa Wetlands, a natural reserve</li>
<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Pachamac, a historical sanctuary and important ceremonial center</li>
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<span class="TextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">The south limits of Lima house two important sanctuaries for the visitor</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">: </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0"> Villa Wetlands, a natural reserve holding a great variety of flora and fauna, its bodies of water </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">attract</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0"> a </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">g</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">ood array of biodiversity, they have identified more than 200 species of </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">resident and migratory </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">birds</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">And </span><span 1px="" border-bottom:="" class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW239794566 BCX0" data:image="" solid="">Pachacamac</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">, historical sanctuary and important ceremonial center of the central coast in Perú, it was occupied by 4 consecutive civilizations before the arrival of the Spanish.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW239794566 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW239794566 BCX0" paraeid="{556311b7-f874-4f7d-9965-4123f046eab2}{170}" paraid="1561981335"><span class="TextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">Our specialized Guide and the vehicle will pick you up at the hotel. It´s necessary to reach Villa Wetlands early in the morning to enjoy the ecosystem. You walk for 2 km. around a lagoon facing the ocean with good opportunities for pictures and a clear understanding of the migratory patterns. The next stop is </span><span 1px="" border-bottom:="" class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW239794566 BCX0" data:image="" solid="">Pachacamac</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">, the highlights of this </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">massive</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0"> archaeological site are visited. You will also enter the Site Museum displaying important pieces found during excavations, one of them is the wooden idol of </span><span 1px="" border-bottom:="" class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW239794566 BCX0" data:image="" solid="">Pachacamac</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239794566 BCX0">, the most important prehispanic god in this area, carved in local wood more than a thousand years ago.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW239794566 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
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<span>Tour Duration: 6 hours</span><br />
<span>Tour can operate:</span> daily (excepts Monday)<br />
<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Moderate<br />
<span>Inclusions:</span> </p>

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<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Transportation from/to hotel</li>
<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Guide</li>
<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Entrance Fees</li>
<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Bottle of water</li>
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Insider Access: Barranco & Lima songs with Javier Lazo (3 hours)
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW201443356 BCX0" paraeid="{66530c57-64df-4f06-9355-53ffb6a7b6a8}{110}" paraid="1725690690"><span class="TextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">Our specialized guide will pick you </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">up </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">at the hotel and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">will drive you to Barranco where </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">you will visit Main Plaza, Puente de los Suspiros, Bajada de baños</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">, while gazing at</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0"> the amazing mur</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201443356 BCX0">al artwork made by top Peruvian urban artists.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW201443356 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span><br />
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<span>Highlights:</span></p>

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<ul>
<li>Learn the history of Lima through songs</li>
<li>Conversation with an expert</li>
<li>Walk through the bohemian district and learn about local music</li>
</ul>
<span>Tour Duration: 3 hours</span><br />
<span>Tour can operate:</span> days of the week (morning or afternoon)<br />
<span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br />
<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light<br />
<span>Inclusions:</span> 

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<li><span class="TextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Transportation from/to hotel</span><span class="EOP SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Tour Guide</span><span class="EOP SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0">Music expert (He will meet the guests for around </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0">3</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0">0 minutes)</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Bottle of water</span><span class="EOP SCXW75795489 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
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<span>Not Included:</span>

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<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Items not mention in the Included program</li>
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Walking the history center of Lima (4 hours)
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW262880168 BCX0" paraeid="{5da7582e-8251-4977-b0a9-5a2704c8e49e}{227}" paraid="627769359"><span class="TextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Lima, the city of the Kings, was founded to be the capital and most important town of the Spanish domain in South America until the 18</span><span class="TextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun Superscript SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-fontsize="10">th</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"> century. The Historical Center represents the model of architecture and urban planning of Spanish colonial cities with high political, economic and cultural importance, as devised by Charles V in 1542.</span><span class="EOP SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW262880168 BCX0" paraeid="{5da7582e-8251-4977-b0a9-5a2704c8e49e}{237}" paraid="351143184"><span class="TextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Our expert Guide will pick you up from your hotel and will take you from the modern part to the colonial section of Lima, you will walk among historical monuments, religious and political buildings located within the perimeter declared Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1988. This learning experience will allow you to appreciate typical examples of Hispanic American baroque style as well as some other different styles like Art Nouveau.</span><span class="EOP SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW262880168 BCX0" paraeid="{5da7582e-8251-4977-b0a9-5a2704c8e49e}{243}" paraid="172286074"><span class="TextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0">Besides the stops for great pictures of </span><span 1px="" border-bottom:="" class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW262880168 BCX0" data:image="" solid="">Lime</span><span 1px="" border-bottom:="" class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW262880168 BCX0" data:image="" solid="">nian</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0"> architecture, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0">you</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW262880168 BCX0"> will have the opportunity to visit Casa de Aliaga, a mansion still inhabited by the same family since the foundation of the city, an extraordinary experience that will take you back in time. To finish the experience, we visit the Dominican Convent, which was the first catholic order to arrive in Perú with Francisco Pizarro and they have a lot of history, traditions and sainthood to impress our travelers.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW262880168 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span><br />
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<span>Highlights:</span></p>

<p></p>

<ul>
<li>Colonial section of Lima</li>
<li>Visit Casa Aliaga, a mansion still inhabited by the same family since the foundation of the city</li>
<li>Dominican Convent</li>
</ul>
<span>Tour Duration: 4 hours</span><br />
<span>Tour can operate:</span> daily<br />
<span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br />
<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light/Moderate<br />
<span>Inclusions:</span> 

<p></p>

<ul>
<li>Transportation from/to hotel<span class="EOP SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Expert Guide</span><span class="EOP SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Entrance fees</span><span class="EOP SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Bottled water</span><span class="EOP SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Snack</span><span class="EOP SCXW132927316 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li>
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<span>Not Included:</span>

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<li font-size:="" sans="" source="">Items not mention in the Included section</li>
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05/21/2023 |
05/21/2023 |