We share the best of our country in this luxury tour, DISCOVER THE RICHNESS OF THE INCA EMPIRE, and all that it has to offer, whether you travel solo, with friends, as a family or as a couple. This luxury program lets you discover the hidden treasures of Lima and Cusco in great depth. Peru’s vibrant capital, founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro, has been declared a World Cultural Heritage Site for its extensive Spanish colonial architecture. Lima is known as the gastronomic capital not only of Peru but of all South America thanks to its excellent restaurants. It is also a modern metropolis with exquisite five-star hotels, shopping malls, superb architecture, archaeology and culture. At first glance it may not seem different from other large cities in your own country, but spend a little time there and you will understand what makes Lima unique.
The ancient center of the great Inca Empire, Cusco, lies in the southeastern Andes. Its name in Quechua means “navel of the world”. According to legend, the city was founded by the first Inca, Manco Cápac, known as the Prince of the Sun, who emerged from the mysterious waters of Lake Titicaca in Puno together with his wife, Mama Ocllo. You will visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a landscape of stunning scenery, picturesque communities, impressive terraces, archaeological sites and majestic mountain ranges. Last but not least, Machu Picchu, also known as the “Lost City of the Incas.” Although theories about the original purpose of the site still vary, there is no doubt that it is an inspiring place, both for the structures themselves and for the stunning landscapes that surround them. The Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is a natural reserve that UNESCO declared a World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site in 1983.
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