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The greatness of a kingdom
PERU SUGGESTED ITINERARY 6 NTS / 7 DAYS
(Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Nazca Lines, Paracas)
 
DAY 01: LIMA
Upon arrival meet your local bilingual assistant.
 
Private transfer to hotel.
 
Since its foundation on the 18th of January 1535 by the conqueror of Peru, Francisco Pizarro, Lima, or the "City of Kings" (the name was given to the city because of the proximity of the date of its foundation to January the 6th, the day of the three kings) has been the capital of Peru. Its magnificent colonial architecture led UNESCO to declare the Historic Centre of Lima a World Heritage Site.
 
Baroque and neoclassical churches and convents, balconies dating from the 16th, 17th and 18th Centuries, colonial town houses and beautiful public spaces speak of a past in which Lima was Spain's richest vice regal capital in the Americas. But Lima is also a modern metropolis an ever-growing melting pot of cultures and peoples who are making their mark on Peru's most populous city.
 
On the shore of the Pacific Ocean, with a world-renowned cuisine and friendly people eager to show off their city to visitors, Lima, your first taste of Peru is an attraction in itself.
 
In the afternoon discover Lima on City Tour
 
This tour includes points of interest such as the Main Square (Plaza Mayor) founded in 1535; by Francisco Pizarro, conqueror of Peru, Government Palace, City Hall, the Cathedral, the San Francisco Convent, built in the 17th century, and its “Catacombs”, ancient underground cemetery of Lima and the House of El Oidor.
 
During the tour, you will see other colonial architectural jewels, such as Torre Tagle palace a beautiful mansion dating back to the 18th century.
 
The tour continues to the new residential and commercial areas of San Isidro and Miraflores.
 
Accommodation at Hotel of your choice
 
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