This 14 day holiday combines the culture and nightlife of Lima; the wonderful mountain scenery, ancient ruins and traditions of Cusco; and the ancient treasure trove of Sipan as well as Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in the world, and the colonial city of Trujillo.
Itinerary in brief |
| Day 1: | Fly from UK to Lima (2 nights). |
| Day 2: | Optional Colonial Lima excursion. |
| Day 3: | Fly to Chiclayo and visit some archaeological sites including the Lord of Sipan (1 night). |
| Day 4: | Travel to Trujillo visiting temples and ruins enroute (1 night). |
| Day 5: | Visit to archaeological site of Chan Chan before flying back to Lima (1 night). |
| Day 6: | Fly to Cusco (6 nights). |
| Day 7: | Optional Inca Cusco excursion. |
| Day 8: | Optional Sacred Valley excursion. |
| Day 9: | Optional Machu Picchu excursion or Short Inca Trail excursion. |
| Day 10: | Free day in Cusco or Machu Picchu. |
| Day 11: | Free day in Cusco. |
| Day 12: | Fly to Lima (1 night). |
| Day 13: | Flight to the UK. |
| Day 14: | Arrival in the UK. |
Overview
Lima, on the Pacific coast, was the most important and magnificent city in South America for the Spanish. Visit the colonial district and some of the finest museums in the world, with amazing collections of pre-Hispanic treasures.
Cusco, majestic capital of the Inca Empire, is set in a valley 3,300m high in the Andes and has a unique charm and a relaxed atmosphere. Explore the city, a blend of Inca and Spanish styles, then salsa the night away. Visit the nearby Sacred Valley of the Incas. Take a breathtaking trip to Machu Picchu, lost city of the Incas, set in stunning mountain scenery or alternatively, walk the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Staying in Cusco, you can experience ancient cultures, wonderful scenery, lively festivals and colourful markets. There is also hiking, mountain biking, white water rafting, horse riding, paragliding and even hot air ballooning.
Chiclayo, on the north coast of Peru, is home to some of the most important archaeological sites in all of the Americas. The site of Sipan is nearby, where the incredible treasures of the Lord of Sipan were only discovered in 1987 after looted relics alerted archaeologists to the tombs. The colonial city of Trujillo is beautiful in its own right, but also has the largest adobe city in the world nearby: Chan Chan. The Moche temples of El Brujo and the Huaca de la Luna contain some of the finest painted friezes in Peru.