Day 1: Arrival in Lima
A living city where the past mingles with the present. Where the palaces, monasteries and convents from colonial times are in amazing harmony with existing buildings. Lima - City of Kings is waiting for you to captivate you with its magic and embellish you with its taste. On arrival at Lima airport, a host will greet you and assist you in your transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Lima
Breakfast. Visit to Colonial Lima which includes a dazzling walk through the Plaza de Armas, surrounded by La Cathedral, Government Palace and the Palacio Torre Tagle. Also, take a walk through Miraflores and San Isidro, two of the most beautiful and exclusive neighborhoods in the capital. Enjoy an unusual experience visiting the famous Larco Museum. Its valuable collection comprises of over 10,000 pieces of pottery from Mochica, Chimu and other Pre-Inca civilizations. (D)
Day 3: Depart Lima
Breakfast. Transfer to airport for your flight home. (D)
Optionals:
Gold Museum
The mythical city of El Dorado is opened before your eyes when you visit the Gold Museum of Peru with its unique collection of Pre-Columbian weapons as well as the private collection of Miguel Mujica Gallo.
Discover the magic and art of cultures such as Chavin, Paracas, Nazca, Tiahuanaco and Inca, where you can not only appreciate the beautiful and amazing silversmith work, you can also enjoy wood work, textiles and carved shells, used items and representations of daily activities of the most important Incan civilizations. (3h.)
Museo Nacional de Arqueologia, Antropologia e Historia del Peru
Visit the National Archaeological Museum. This museum is known for its invaluable pre-columbian artefacts and other pieces of ancient mummies and tapestries more than 2000 years old (3h.)
Ruins of Pachacamac and the National Museum of Archeology (Tuesdays to Sundays)
Away from the city and enjoy the beautiful spectacle of the sea and the Pacific playasdel we'll take you to a place outside of time. A short trip to the pre-Inca ruins of Pachacamac, entering the Temple of the Sun and the Palace of the Virgins. Continuing our journey through the National Archaeological Museum where you'll know more about pre-Columbian pieces, as well as rugs and mummies over 2000 years old. (4 1/2h.)
Shopping Tours in Lima
On this tour we will go to the famous InDAYn Market on Avenida La Marina, where artisans sell beautiful Peruvian crafts, sweaters and alpaca wool rugs, ponchos, gold and silver jewellery, leather goods, etc. (3h.)
Caral, the oldest civilization of America
Until recently, the world knew of 6 geographic pockets in which flourished the most ancient civilizations on earth. These outbreaks were in order of seniority: Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, InDAY, Mesoamerica and Peru. It was thought that the focus in America was the oldest in Mesoamerica. With the recent discovery of the Sacred City of Caral is radically changed history. Caral is its 5.000 years old the oldest civilization of America. While in Egypt were built the pyramids of Giza flourished in Mesopotamia and the Sumerian cities in America unfolded Caral. The Sacred City of Caral is located in the Supe River Valley to 180 kms north of Lima. Here you can see monumental pyramids, an amphitheater and numerous ceremonial hearths associated with all religious practices. Lunch included. (10h)
Lunch or Dinner in el Señorio de Sulco sin traslados
Enjoy all the tradition, variety and creativity of our national dishes from a gourmet buffet and different menu offerings. Delight your palate with the magical flavors of Peru. (3h)
Dinner Show sin traslados
Relax after busy day enjoying a delicious "Pisco Sour", the traditional Peruvian drink whilst witnessing a spectacular folk dance together with a sample of the delicious and tasty Peruvian foods. This will be an unforgettable evening, where colours and costumes areas are showcased right before your eyes to one of the most amazing spectacles of Peruvian dances. (3h)
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