Day 1 UK - Lima 

Today, Travelsphere's Private Chauffeur Service will collect you from home to take you for your scheduled flight to Lima. You'll arrive on the morning of day 2, when we'll transfer you to your overnight hotel.

Day 2 Lima

You'll get to see the highlights of Lima today on a tour of the city. While its colonial past is clearly evident in its beautiful squares, fine churches, palaces and mansions, you'​ll also see the architectural legacy of the Incans and native Indians. B

Day 3 Paracas

Start your day with a journey by road to Paracas along the Pan American Highway, which cuts through a barren desert landscape. We'll stop at the site of the ancient Pachacamac Temple where we'll be transported back to pre-Incan times as we explore. The ruins consist ofadobe walls and pyramids and you'​ll also see the remains of early frescoes.

Tonight we will stay in Paracas. B

Day 4 Nazca

We're taking to the water today for a fascinating cruise around the Ballestas Islands. This protected wildlife reserve provides shelter for many different species. On your cruise, keep a lookout for Humboldt penguins, sea lions and more. Later we'​ll travel to Nazca for an overnight stay. B

Day 5 Arequipa

Sit back, relax and take in lovely coastal views as you journey to Arequipa, our base for the next two nights. B

Day 6 Arequipa

You'll understand why Arequipa is known as the White City after today's tour. It is loomed over by ice-capped volcanoes and as you explore you'll see ma​ny buildings made from white volcanic rock. We'​ll also head inside the Museum of Andean Sanctuaries to see archaeological finds from the Andes, and the Santa Catalina Convent, a masterpiece of colonial architecture.You can choose to spend the afternoon just as you wish. ​B

Day 7 Arequipa - Colca

After setting off early this morning, a scenic drives takes us to the Colca Canyon, whose steep walls are deeper than the Grand Canyon. This is one of the best places in South America to spot the Andean condor, a magnificent bird of prey, so keep your eyes skyward. We'll stay in Colca overnight. B,L,D

Day 8 Colca - Puno

Our next base is Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca. We'​ll drive here today and​ on the way stop off at the remote burial site at Sillustani, where the religious rituals of the pre-Inca Colla people will be explained.​ B,L

Day 9 Puno

You're going to enjoy superb close-up views of sacred Lake Titicaca and the Uros floating islands this morning. The lake sits 12,500ft up in the Andes and covers a huge area of 3,500 miles. Spend the afternoon in Puno exploring at your own pace. B

Day 10 Puno - Sacred Valley

Today we will fly to Cuzco, from there we will transfer to Sacred Valley. The rest of the day is at leisure. ​B

Day 11 Machu Picchu

You've seen many of Peru's incredible sights so far on your tour, but today offers something really special. You're going to get the chance to explore the ruined 'lost city' of Machu Picchu, perched high above a steep valley and swathed in jungle. Your journey here is by narrow gauge railway, with the last part by bus. A walk with a Local Guide on the mountain top and time to go your own way will help you to uncover its splendour. You'll be able to wander through the temples and terraces and enjoy spectacular views of the lush green Urubamba Valley thousands of feet below. B,L

Day 12 Cuzco at leisure

Today is free for you to make your own discoveries in Cuzco. B

Day 13 Cuzco

There's plenty to see in Cuzco, so let's head off to explore. ​We're going to visit a community centre in Ccaccaccollo to learn how the weaving co-operative, supported by Travelsphere Cares, has impacted the village. Very few communities benefit from tourism and this centre helps maintain a traditional way of life, helping bring back weaving traditions whilst supporting small local communities. Today, more than 55 women are part of the association, constantly learning new methods, whilst also maintaining traditional ones. Women involved in the project report that all of their children are now able to study at university, and they are the first generation to be completely literate in Spanish. Learn all about weaving and dyeing techniques used to create traditional garments, and afterwards have the opportunity to purchase them. 

​Next, you will visit a local market where you will get a little taste of local life, before heading to a restaurant for a cookery class, sampling different Peruvian dishes for lunch. 

We will then head to the Koricancha Temple. This ancient Inca palace was the centre of worship of the Sun God. In Cuzco's main square you'll step inside the cathedral, and your tour ends with a visit to the Sacsayhuamán fortress, an impressive example of Inca military architecture. B,L

Day 14 Cuzco - Lima

Today we'll transfer you to the airport for your flight to Lima, where the rest of the day will be free. B

Day 15 Lima to UK

Today we'll transfer you to the airport for your flight to the UK. B

Day 16 UK

Meals. B - Breakfast. L - Lunch. D - Dinner

To book this tour online or to check departure dates and prices click HERE. To request a brochure click HERE.

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Extend to 20 days from additional £899.00 per person. Departures from: May - September 2022