Established in 1535 by the conquistador Francisco Pizzaro and known as the City of Kings in acknowledgement of its foundation on Epiphany, the capital of Peru became the richest and most elegant city on the continent during colonial times. Although rather daunting at first sight, much of the city’s former beauty has been restored and historical treasures are now housed in several excellent museums such as the Gold Museum and the eerie Museum of the Inquisition. In keeping with its status as a boisterous South American capital, it buzzes with vitality and vaunts the best food, drink and nightlife in the country. Enjoy fine dining overlooking ancient ruins or the Pacific Ocean.
Recommended accommodation
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Orient Express Miraflores Park
The Miraflores Park is located in an exclusive residential district of Lima, surrounded by parkland and overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
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Lima Country Club
Country Club Lima is located in the exclusive district of San Isidro. Built in 1927 in an elegant colonial style, complete refurbishment has maintained the hotel’s traditional charm.
Sample itinerary
DAYS 1 - 3 Lima
On arrival transfer to the Country Club Lima for a three night stay.This impressive former colonial capital is a beautifully protected world heritage site, & highlights include the famous Gold & Archaeology museums.
DAYS 4 - 9 Arequipa/Colca Canyon/Lake Titicaca
Fly south to the white city of Arequipa, explore this relaxing city & visit the Santa Catalina Convent. After two nights, travel on to the Colca Canyon to overnight at the Parador del Colca. Continue towards the Andean altiplano & Lake Titicaca to stay at Suasi Island lodge for three nights. Visit the floating reed islands & local lake communities.
DAYS 10 - 14 Cuzco/Machu Picchu/Cuzco
Transfer north to Cuzco for a three night stay at the Hotel Monasterio. Enjoy a city tour of Cuzco plus the local ruins of Sacsayhuaman.Take an Orient-Express train to the ruins at Machu Picchu, The Lost City of the Incas. Overnight at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge or Machu Picchu Pueblo before returning to Cuzco for one further night.
DAYS 15 - 16 Cuzco/Amazon
Transfer from the hotel for a flight to Puerto Maldonado & continue by boat to the Reserva Amazonica for a two night stay.
DAY 17
Transfer from the lodge & fly to Lima for the onward flight home.
Priced start from £2,900 excluding flights.
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