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Lima, Peru
Lima, Peru
Lima: Visit a local market with Chef Ignacio and enjoy a special lunch at his cooking school.
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.
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. Travelling 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.
Step into a world of ancient legends and vibrant markets on the 8-day "Highlights of Peru" tour. Beginning and ending in Lima, this journey is tailored for travelers seeking a dynamic yet comfortable exploration of Peru’s treasures. Discover the awe-inspiring ruins of Machu Picchu, wander the lively stalls of Lima’s local markets, and meet a Quechua textile scholar to learn about traditional Andean craftsmanship. This moderate-activity trip invites you to sample the classic pisco sour and savor regional flavors along the way. With accommodations, transport, meals, and expert guides included, your experience is both seamless and enriching. The USP of this tour lies in its blend of immersive local interactions and legendary sights, offering an authentic taste of Peru’s past and present within a manageable timeframe.
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The trip was very smooth. All the connections and handling of our luggage was taken care of. Five stars for the coordination that our guide, handled was perfect. We saw attractions that most tours would miss.
Experience was wonderful! Trafalgar did an amazing job keeping everything on schedule, even with the unexpected delays. Very prompt and professional! was an awesome guide and very knowledgeable. He definitely has a passion for what he does.
The itinerary was overall good. But some days were overcrowded especially after traveling for hours. There were times when I just wanted to go to my room and shower to change clothes for dinner. We ended up staying in the same sweaty clothes for dinner. I also strongly object to be dropped off at the airport 4+ hrs. before the flight and made to wake up at 4 am unnecessarily. Other than that the hotels were nice and the food was good but I ended up not eating fish at all in Lima, which is supposed to be a seafood town.
Wonderful trip ! Majestic scenery. Nice group. But didn’t know it involves an overnight bag packing and get up at 3am For the flight from Lima to Cusco due to visiting Sacret Valley first. Hotel in Sacret Valley need to put screen on their bathroom vent. Too many bugs in the bathroom sink and tub. We had mosquitoes in the room gotten few bites. Otherwise this trip is such wonderful experience!
The tour to Machu Picchu involves lots of climbing uneven stairs. Be prepared Peru has so much history and beauty. The people are lovely. Our guide was very organized, as were the local guides. We changed hotels frequently but nothing was lost and we made all the connections! The tour plus airfare made it pricy.
On paper, the itinerary doesn't seem to offer a whole lot of activities, however, once the trip started, I wondered hot it was possible for us to do and see so much in such a short time. This trip was one of my Bucket-list items, and it surpassed my expectations. For Anyone who is interested history and culture, this trip is a MUST. It was such a great experience to see the Inca Culture in real-time, eat their ethnic foods, mingle with them, see their dances, and mingle with them, that it was like walking back in time. The Machu Picchu site almost became a side-show to all off the other experiences that we had. People warned us about so many things to beware of, well, I can honestly say that Lima, Cusco, and Mach Picchu are among the safest places that we have been to. Yes, we were tourists, but that only meant so much to these people. They were genuinely polite, cultured, and accommodating. We love to travel. and there are still lots of places that we want to visit, but if I had to pick a place to re-visit, this certainly rank in the top-three.
Trip was fantastic, our tour director *personal info removed by Feefo* was amazing, great attention to detail, he made sure we were all accounted for and content. He is VERY knowledgeable about the region, culture and history which made the experience a better one. All the nuggets information of the rich culture and history elevated the experience. Accommodation were 5star; only feedback I have was it would have been great to stay a little longer at the hotel in the Sacred Valley. Very unique hotel and not enough time to enjoy it. This was my first solo trip and Trafalgar and *personal info removed by Feefo* exceeded my expectations! Thank you for a wonderful experience, a trip I will never forget.
The trip was amazing. We enjoyed the tour and our tour director *personal info removed by Feefo* was fantastic. The only thing I can say is that I wish I had more information before leaving for the trip. For example, I did not know that we would be leaving our luggage and taking only a days worth of essentials with us when headed to Machu Picchu. This tour is very busy, you get up early in the morning and most days do not arrive at next hotel till 8PM. This is not a relaxing trip. It is very spiritual, knowledgeable and the sights are beautiful. It was a once in a lifetime trip and I highly recommend it.
It’s a well-designed and well-paced exposition of the culture of Peru in the time of the Incas and today. The hotels and restaurants are first-rate and the tour director *personal info removed by Feefo* was experienced, knowledgeable, and fluent. Nothing could be added to make it more exciting or more delightful. Our family of four enjoyed it thoroughly.
Our guide was fantastic! All of the excursions were top-notch. I cannot say enough about how great the hotels and transportation were. I loved the tour!
Good itinerary! Enjoyed the trip!
Awesome insight to the history and culture of Peru. Our tour director, was passionate about sharing her country with us.
Excellent tour
The itinerary certainly keeps you busy, but I want to see as much of the country as possible while there. Trafalgar’s coordination and efforts to make the trip effortless are impressive. Two inter country plane rides, two train rides, many many bus ride then a couple of transfer to vans when buses would not fit on ancient roads. It was amazing how well it worked. We had a small bump, when altitude sickness got the best of hubby. , our Trafalgar guide, was wonderful. Got us help ASAP. Hubby spent in night in a clinic but got to airport in Cusco in time to fly back with group to Lima. Thank you for keeping me informed and calm. This was my first trip with a travel group, but I can’t imagine anyone doing it better. We saw so much of beautiful Peru, participated in their culture, learned of their history, and ways of life past and present. Spent the money…..take the trip ….make the memories…
It was a nice mix of sites and activities. Pace was good. Hotels were in good areas for walking about. Leader and drivers were excellent.
The beauty of Peru is something one must see. Traveling with Trafalgar makes this possible in a safe and enjoyable manner. From the Be Our Guests experiences to wonderful excursions our trip helped us gain knowledge of the Peruvian culture and history while having fun along the way.