Highlights of Peru with Galápagos Legend North and Central Cruise

What's Included

• An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

  An expert Travel Director and professional Driver are included to guide and assist you throughout the tour.

• Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

  Stay in cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted for quality and comfort.

• All porterage and restaurant gratuities

  All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included in the tour package.

• All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

  All hotel tips, charges, and local taxes are covered in the tour package.

• Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

  Enjoy must-see sightseeing and surprise extras as part of the tour.

• Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

  Audio headsets are provided for flexible sightseeing experiences.

• Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi

  Travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation such as rail journeys.

• A Trafalgar Bonus all Intra-Air Flights

  All Intra-Air Flights: Lima to Cusco and Cusco to Lima, including porter service at all airports, are included.

• Tickets for a ride aboard the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu

  Tickets for a scenic train ride aboard the Vistadome to Machu Picchu are included.

• Optional Experiences and free time

  Optional experiences and free time are available during the tour.

• On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized

  On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized if necessary.

What's Not Included

• International Flights

  International flights to and from the starting and ending locations are not included.

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

• Visa Fees

  Visa fees for entry into Peru and Ecuador are not included.

• Gratuities for Tour Director and Driver

  Gratuities for the Tour Director and Driver are not included and are at the traveler's discretion.

• Flight from Ecuador to Galápagos

  The flight from Ecuador to the Galápagos Islands is not included in the holiday price.

Dining Summary

• 6 Dinner (D)
• 12 Breakfast (B)
• 5 Lunch (L)

Dive Into Culture

• Lima: You’re treated to a lesson on how to pour the perfect Pisco sour, Peru’s native drink. In the good hands of professional chef Ignacio, the results are sure to be delicious. Ignacio will explain the history of Pisco – a type pf wine, the typical Pisco Sour, and an internationally less known but locally more popular drink called “Chilcano”. This cocktail of pisco, lime juice, Ginger ale and bitters is a refreshing twist on the pisco sour that will have you eager to share the recipe with your friends.

Mode of Transport

Travel in luxury with air-conditioned coaches, enjoy scenic train rides aboard the Vistadome to Machu Picchu, and cruise through the Galápagos Islands on the M/V Galápagos Legend, ensuring a seamless and comfortable journey.

Accommodation

Experience comfort and style with stays at the Iberostar Hotel Lima, Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay, El MaPi, Novotel Cusco, and Sheraton, along with a unique cruise aboard the M/V Galápagos Legend, offering a blend of modern amenities and cultural charm.

Dive into Culture

• Lima: You’re treated to a lesson on how to pour the perfect Pisco sour, Peru’s native drink. In the good hands of professional chef Ignacio, the results are sure to be delicious. Ignacio will explain the history of Pisco – a type pf wine, the typical Pisco Sour, and an internationally less known but locally more popular drink called “Chilcano”. This cocktail of pisco, lime juice, Ginger ale and bitters is a refreshing twist on the pisco sour that will have you eager to share the recipe with your friends.

Iconic Experience

• Lima: Take in the highlights of Lima, the 'City of the Kings,' including a panoramic view of the ancient districts. Join a local specialist for a visit to the UNESCO-listed Historic Center. Learn how before it was destroyed by earthquakes in the mid-18th century, observing how the historic buildings display a collaboration between local craftspeople and others from the Old World. Then drive along the coastline as you learn more about the fascinating history of Peru's capital city.
• Cusco: Visit the mystical Incan stronghold of Ollantaytambo. These famous ruins are a massive Inca fortress made of large stone terraces stretching out across a hillside. Walk among the stone platforms, the sun temple of six monoliths and the Princess Baths fountain ? the Baño de la Nusta at the base of the ruins flowing from carved stone into a pool. Over your exploration, learn how the old town is an Inca-era grid of cobblestoned streets and adobe buildings.
• Machu Picchu: Soak in every moment of your Machu Picchu tour in style as you descend to the Lost City in the clouds aboard the Vistadome train. Traveling the Inca Trail, you’ll traverse dramatic landscapes with a panoramic view of the soaring peaks, river, and ruins. Sit back and relax as you enjoy this multi-sensory journey complete with background music, an informative audio commentary highlighting interesting sites, and an included light snack.
• Machu Picchu: Take a shuttle to the top of the mountain where you’ll meet your local specialist for a guided hike of Machu Picchu. You’ll learn about Machu Picchu’s history and the use of each section of including ceremonial, storage, agriculture, temples, astronomical, and observatory as well as the possible reasons why the Incas left Machu Picchu.
• Machu Picchu: The ruins of Machu Picchu beckon yet again and we enjoy one final opportunity to reconnect with its story. Journey to take in the ruins at sunrise spending some time on your own to explore the hill-top fortress. Soak in every moment at this iconic site, making stops at points of interest while your guide shares their insights on the archaeological sites.
• Cusco: Join your Local Specialist for a guided walk through Cusco's colonial center, including the nearby 13th century Incan settlement of Koricancha. Here in Cusco’s Golden Temple of the Sun dedicated to the Sun God Inti, view the trapezoidal and irregular shapes and rounded edges. Note how the stones fit together and were built simply by placing them on top of each other without using any mortar. This staggered placement also enables them to withstand earthquakes.
• Cusco: Begin your day at the ruins of the UNESCO-listed Sacsayhuamán fortress overlooking Cusco. With zig zagging walls and ruins of giant stones, see how the shape and harmony of the landscape is similar to Machu Picchu. Stroll through this Incan architecture of sacred buildings such as residential buildings, towers, shrines, warehouses, roads and aqueducts. And while you may not be able to take in the grand scale, the complex design is based on the shape of the head of a puma, a sacred animal in Inca spirituality.
• Lima: Join a local specialist for a tour of the Rafael Larco Herrera Museum which houses the largest private collection of pre-Columbian Peruvian art in the world. You'll also explore the extensive collection of Peruvian gold and silver from ancient times. Learn the history of the museum founded by Rafael Larco on July 28th, 1926 in Trujillo followed by in 1958 when Larco moved his collection to Lima to a unique colonial residence built on top of a VIII century pyramid.