Author's tour "The many faces of Peru – Ecuador, Galapagos"

Breakfast. At 09:00, meet with the guide at the hotel. City tour of Lima. The tour starts with the Miraflores district, visiting the Lovers' Park, panoramic visit to Huaca Pucllana, Olive Park, and colonial estates in the San Isidro area. Then, the tour continues in the historical center of the city, visiting the San Francisco Church, the Main Square, the Presidential Palace, and San Martin Square. Next, visit one of Lima's best museums – the "Casa Aliaga" house-museum. Built on the foundation of an ancient Inca pyramid in May 1536, at the time of Lima’s founding, it belonged to the Spanish conquistador Jerónimo de Aliaga, a companion of Francisco Pizarro. Thanks to its historical value, tourists can get a full picture of colonial nobility life. Afterward, visit the world’s largest fountain complex – the Magic Water Tour, which holds a Guinness World Record, consisting of 12 cybernetic fountains, some of which shoot water up to 80 meters high. Return to the 3* hotel "Britania" or a hotel of the same category.

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport, flight to Cusco. Arrival, meeting at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Rest. At 13:30, a city tour of Cusco by bus. Visiting architectural complexes: Sacsayhuamán Fortress, the Q'enqo Temple, Puka Pukara Fortress, the Tambomachay Temple, and the Korikancha Museum (Temple of the Sun). Visit to the Cathedral of Cusco, $50, payable additionally. Return to the 3 hotel "Sueño del Inca" or a hotel of the same category.

Breakfast. Meeting with the guide, transfer to the train station. Train ride to Aguas Calientes. Excursion to Machu Picchu – the "Lost City of the Incas". Machu Picchu, meaning "Old Mountain" in Quechua, is a mysterious Inca city built in the mid-15th century. Located about 100 km from the Inca Empire’s capital, Cusco, it was so well-hidden in the Andes that Spanish colonizers never reached it. Since 1983, Machu Picchu has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007. In the afternoon, tourists will descend to Aguas Calientes. Lunch at the national cuisine restaurant "El MAPI". Afterward, return by train to Cusco. Arrival, meeting, and transfer to the 3* hotel "Sueño del Inca" or a hotel of the same category.

Breakfast. Excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit to the handicraft market in Pisac, where tourists can buy local handmade products, such as pottery, carpets, silver and leather goods, and souvenirs. Visit to the "Awanakancha" zoo center, where tourists can feed charming animals such as llamas, alpacas, guanacos, and vicuñas, and learn about the natural dyeing process used for weaving. Continue the tour with a visit to the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, one of the most important military structures of the Incas. Buffet lunch at the national cuisine restaurant "Inka House". Accommodation at the 3* hotel "Sueño del Inca" or a hotel of the same category.

Breakfast. Transfer to the bus station. Bus ride to Puno, with stops along the way: the Sistine Chapel of the Americas in Andahuaylillas, the archaeological complex of Raqchi dedicated to the god Wiracocha. Lunch in the form of a buffet in Sicuani. Further stops at La Raya and Pucara, where tourists can visit the Lithic Museum. Arrival in Puno around 17:00. Accommodation at the 3* hotel "Hacienda" or a hotel of the same category. *There is also an option to travel by luxury train "Titicaca Train" from Cusco to the shores of Lake Titicaca in Puno, available on Wednesdays and Sundays. The train travels along one of the highest railway lines in the world, with a mandatory stop at the highest point (La Raya, 4319 meters), where stunning panoramic views of the mountains and plains are visible. Lunch is included in the trip. Price: +$300 per person.

Breakfast. Transfer to the port. Excursion to the Uros Floating Islands – over 40 man-made islands constructed by the Uros people from reeds. Tourists will learn about the history of the islands and its people, buy souvenirs, and take a boat ride on a reed boat. The tour continues to the island of Taquile, famous for its cultural and ethnic heritage, especially its traditional weaving techniques. Lunch on the island. Return to Puno. Accommodation at the 3* hotel "Hacienda".

Breakfast. Early transfer to the Colca Canyon, the deepest and most beautiful canyon in the world. En route, stops at Lake Lagunillas and a viewpoint of the three volcanoes. Crossing the Salinas reserve, where tourists can observe graceful vicuñas (animals with the world’s most expensive wool). Upon arrival, check-in at the 3* hotel "Colca Llacta" or a hotel of the same category. *Optional visit to the thermal springs.

Breakfast. Early morning visit to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint, where a breathtaking view of the canyon is offered, and tourists can watch the majestic flight of the Andean condor. Return and visit the villages of Yanque and Maca, then stop at the Choketico and Antuile viewpoints. Transfer to Arequipa. Arrival and accommodation at the 3* hotel "Santa Rosa" or a hotel of the same category.

Breakfast. City tour of Arequipa, including a visit to the Santa Catalina Monastery, the main square, cathedrals, and the Yanawara viewpoint. Transfer to the airport, flight to Lima. Transfer and accommodation at the 3* hotel "Britania" or a hotel of the same category.

Breakfast. Free time in Lima. Accommodation at the 3* hotel "Britania" or a hotel of the same category. *An additional excursion to Paracas and Nazca Lines can be arranged. At 04:30, transfer by private minibus to Paracas. In the port, at 08:00, board a speedboat for the Candelabra and Ballestas Islands tour. After a 2-hour tour, transfer to the airport for a flight over the Nazca Lines. These giant geoglyphs of animals, humans, and geometric shapes can only be seen from the air. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, return to Lima. Price for the private tour: $600. *Additionally, a buffet dinner with a folk show and transfers is available for $75 (from 19:00 to 22:00).

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport, flight to Ecuador. Upon arrival, transfer to the Galápagos Islands. Upon arrival at Baltra Island, meet the guide. Excursion program for 4 days/3 nights with accommodation at the 3* hotel "Palmeras" or 4* hotel "Silberstein" (http://www.hotelsilberstein.com/). Upon arrival at Baltra Airport, meet with the guide. Transfer by motorboat to Santa Cruz Island, then to Puerto Ayora town and hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. This station has museums about the history and development of the Galápagos Islands. The islands are famous for their endemic giant land tortoises. Thanks to the research station, the tortoise populations are protected. Free time follows. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the hotel restaurant.

Optional visit to one of the following islands (confirmation needed 1 week before arrival): Bartolome Island Seymour Island Plaza Island and Carrion Point Floreana Island Santa Fe Island Isabella Island Tortuga Bay beach and the highlands of Santa Cruz Island

Rest on the shores of the peaceful ocean. Full board included.

Rest on the shores of the peaceful ocean. Full board included. Transfer to the airport and flight back to Lima. Transfer to the 3* hotel "Casa Andina" or a hotel of the same category.

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. *On the way to the airport, we suggest visiting one of the 25 best museums in the world – the "Larco Herrera" Museum, founded in 1925. It is located in an 18th-century colonial-style building, rising on top of an ancient pyramid. The museum houses an incredibly rich collection of ceramics, textiles, jewelry, gold, mummies, and a unique collection of erotic pottery. The total number of exhibits is 45,000. They tell the history, daily life, and culture of civilizations such as the Incas, Moche, Nasca, and Chimu. *An additional fee of $80 is charged for the museum visit.