FROM THE ENIGMAS TO THE INCAS

Arrival in Lima, welcome and assistance with your transfer to the hotel.

An exclusive and immersive tour of Lima's Historic Center will allow us to discover and admire the architectural relics that form part of this ancient Lima, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The Convent of Santo Domingo marks the beginning of this magnificent experience. Built during the founding of Lima, it was within this complex that the National University of San Marcos, the oldest in the Americas, was founded. Inside, the choir boasts the oldest choir stalls in the country, and the library, with 25,000 books, some printed in the 15th century, holds invaluable historical significance. The remains of Saint Martin de Porres, Saint John Macias, and Saint Rose of Lima lie within its walls. Crossing the Plaza Mayor, past the Government Palace and the City Hall, we will enter the Cathedral, a jewel of Lima's history, with works of art that will transport us back to colonial Lima. We will leave the city center and head to the Larco Museum, where we will gain a clear understanding of the cultures that inhabited ancient Peru. We will be amazed by the gold pieces, textiles, and erotic ceramics that are part of the collection, which will introduce us to the worldview of the ancient Peruvians. The museum's storage area will be open during our visit so we can appreciate the artistic expressions they created on their ceramics. Overnight stay.

Departure by bus to Paracas Bay. Upon arrival, you will be assisted in boarding Aerodiana's modern Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft at Pisco Airport. You will fly over the sands of the Ica Desert before reaching the vast Nazca Plain, home to the mysterious and enigmatic designs and perfect lines that crisscross this enormous expanse of land. The designs can only be appreciated from the air, which is what motivates so many theories and mysteries about their function and for whom they were created. The most well-known designs are those of the monkey, the hummingbird, the spider, the lizard, the astronaut, the dog, the condor, and many lines that resemble runways. Listen to the theories and draw your own conclusions. Return to Pisco and transfer to your hotel. Rest of free time.

We suggest a dune buggy adventure across the enormous dunes of the nearby desert.

Overnight in Paracas. Accommodation in Paracas.

Early in the morning, when the sea is calm and there are no large waves, we will board fast boats to head to the Ballestas Islands, part of the Paracas National Marine Reserve. This protected ecological system is regulated to safeguard the species that have made these islands their habitat. Along the way, we will encounter a mysterious geoglyph known as the Candelabra, aligned towards the Nazca Lines. Upon arriving at the islands, we will observe the large caverns, a refuge for sea lions, penguins, and various seabirds, which our expert guide will teach us to identify. The sea lions' curiosity leads them to approach the boats to observe us. Return to the hotel. Free time to enjoy the hotel facilities. At the designated time, departure by bus to the city of Lima. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Transfer to the airport. Departure for Cusco. Arrival, assistance, and transfer to the hotel.

In the afternoon, an exclusive city tour begins with a visit to San Cristóbal Square to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Next, we will visit the San Pedro Market, where we will immerse ourselves in the local flavor and learn more about the region's products in this market that has everything and supplies the entire city. Then, the Qorikancha Temple welcomes us with all its magnificence and splendor, its walls once covered in gold. From San Blas, the artisans' quarter, we will walk down Hatun Rumiyoc Street, passing the Inca Roca Palace, now the Archbishop's Palace, where we will have time to admire the world-famous Twelve-Angled Stone. We will continue to the Plaza de Armas to visit the Cathedral, which houses colonial works of incredible value. Overnight in Cusco.

In the morning, we will get away from the crowds to visit Sacsayhuaman, an impressive citadel full of colossal constructions surrounded by beautiful landscapes in total communion with the surroundings. Then, we continue towards the Inca worship of Q’enqo, surprising will be the altar for sacrifices embedded in the inner part of its rock formation. Finally we reached the Puca Pucará watchtower and Tambomachay, a monument of remarkable architectural excellence is considered one of the pillars of the Andean worldview. Afternoon free to enjoy the city.

Afternoon free to perform additional activities, or tour the streets of Cusco.

The tickets pass which is included in this trip gives you access to other unvisited points of interest. Accommodation in Cusco.

This day we will visit the most outstanding sites of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will start towards the Pueblo de Chinchero, the most typical and picturesque of the Sacred Valley. This village is famous for its women weavers. Brief stop at a textile center to appreciate the ancient Inca techniques for dyeing and spinning with Alpaca wool. We will visit its the Inca square with its beautiful colonial Church. We will continue towards Moray, beautiful Inca archaeological site comprised of concentric agricultural terraces which served as a laboratory to recreate microclimates. Lunch. We will continue to visit the last living village of the Incas, Ollantaytambo. We will visit the Temple of the ten windows, the baths of the ñusta, and the Temple of the Sun. Postcards from the heights of Ollantaytambo will close this magical day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Accommodation in Sacred Valley.

The day awaited to meet one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Boarding at Ollantaytambo station. Departure on selected train. I arrive at the station of Machu Picchu. Assistance from our staff to tackle the bus which will ascend through a winding road, with a spectacular view of the Urubamba River and gives rise to a deep canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will welcome us with its incredible terraces, staircases, ceremonial precincts and urban areas. The energy emanates from all over the place. Lunch. At the coordinated time, return by train and transferred to the hotel in Cusco. Accommodation in Cusco.

Transfer to the airport. Departure to Lima to connect with your return flight home.