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Peru Escape
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Low deposit offer ends on 28 February
Book this tour between 20 December 2018 and 28 February 2019 and you’ll pay just £79pp deposit, whether you want to explore Europe, Asia or North America.
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8 days
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Central and South America
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Active pace
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Escapes by Globus
Off-season shouldn't mean second-class travel. With smaller crowds, our Escapes tours mean Globus quality whilst taking advantage of off-peak deals.
Peru offers an amazing combination of history, natural beauty, mouth-watering cuisine, and warm people. And with Globus, add amazing value to that list!
Discover the wonders of Peru on this week-long holiday featuring the must-see highlights of the Land of the Incas at a price that tells you now is the time! Your Lima sightseeing features the San Francisco Monastery along with the Plaza de Armas to see the Government Palace and the Cathedral. Fly to Cusco where you will be whisked into the Sacred Valley of the Incas where you will learn about the importance of the camelids in this area and see the ancient weaving techniques still in use today at Awanakancha. After time to explore the famous Indian market of Pisac, settle into your lush mountain-side hotel. Take the train through Urubamba Valley and spend a day at the impressive Machu Picchu ruins. Your tour of this ancient site reveals the many mysteries shrouded high in the clouds and rainforest. On your return to Cusco, your sightseeing tour includes visits to Sacsayhuaman, built in the early 12th century, and the Kenko Temple. These are just some of the many highlights you’ll see on this wonderful Peru holiday designed for savvy, value-minded travellers. All this is now within reach!
At a glance
- Sacred Valley Visit Awanakancha to learn about various camelids and visit the famous market in Pisac
- Machu Picchu Take the train through the Urubamba Valley; Machu Picchu sightseeing with a Local Guide
- Cusco Sightseeing with a local guide of Sacsayhuaman and Kenko; farewell dinner
- Lima Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit San Francisco Monastery
What's included
Price match guarantee
Find a like-for-like tour that's cheaper elsewhere and we'll match its price and give you £100 off. That's how confident we are that we offer the best possible value for money on our touring holidays.With accommodation, transfers, excursions, selected meals, private VIP home pick-up and the services of an expert Tour Director all included in the price, our escorted tour holidays are highly rated by our customers. But should you find a like-for-like tour cheaper elsewhere, we will match its price and give you a further £100 reduction.
Private home pick-up service
You'll be picked up at home and whisked off to your departure point in a private, air-conditioned car, and we'll be waiting to take you home too.
Our private home pick-up service is included up to 50 miles to your departure airport. Your driver will happily load and unload your luggage, and drive you to your departure terminal. At the close of your trip, you'll be welcomed by your driver in the arrivals hall and returned home again. A supplement is payable per mile over 50 miles.
Read more about our private home pick-up service.
Peru Escape
Overview
Peru offers an amazing combination of history, natural beauty, mouth-watering cuisine, and warm people. And with Globus, add amazing value to that list!
Discover the wonders of Peru on this week-long holiday featuring the must-see highlights of the Land of the Incas at a price that tells you now is the time! Your Lima sightseeing features the San Francisco Monastery along with the Plaza de Armas to see the Government Palace and the Cathedral. Fly to Cusco where you will be whisked into the Sacred Valley of the Incas where you will learn about the importance of the camelids in this area and see the ancient weaving techniques still in use today at Awanakancha. After time to explore the famous Indian market of Pisac, settle into your lush mountain-side hotel. Take the train through Urubamba Valley and spend a day at the impressive Machu Picchu ruins. Your tour of this ancient site reveals the many mysteries shrouded high in the clouds and rainforest. On your return to Cusco, your sightseeing tour includes visits to Sacsayhuaman, built in the early 12th century, and the Kenko Temple. These are just some of the many highlights you’ll see on this wonderful Peru holiday designed for savvy, value-minded travellers. All this is now within reach!
Total meals included:
- 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
UK - Lima, Peru
Day1
On arrival you will transfer to your hotel.
Arrive in Lima where you will be met by your Tour Director.
Lima - Cusco - Sacred Valley
Day2
Fly to Cusco, the impressive Andean city that was once the capital of the Inca Empire. Head into the Sacred Valley of the Incas, stopping at AWANAKANCHA to meet local families who preserve the ancient technique of Pre–Columbian weaving using South American camelid fibers. Here is your chance to get up close to the various camelids indigenous to the region, including alpaca, llama, guanaco, and vicuña. Next, continue to PISAC, an old mountain village where you will have free time to shop for local wares such as alpaca sweaters and blankets, jewelry, or hand-painted ornamental dishes and vases. Enjoy lunch today at a local restaurant and stay overnight in the Sacred Valley.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Day3
Transfer to the Ollanta station and board the Expedition TRAIN for a short journey through the lush Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of the mountain where Machu Picchu is located. Then, transfer to a motorcoach for the ascent to legendary MACHU PICCHU, the “Lost City of the Incas,” high above the steep valley overlaid with dense tropical jungle. Your Local Guide will bring you closer to the lives and mysteries still hidden in these amazing structures built by the Pre-Columbian masters of this sacred land. Later this afternoon, return by train to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incas. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your hotel.
NOTE: 7-8 hours is spent in Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes region
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Cusco
Day4
Spend the day discovering some of the most famous ancient, Inca sites including semi-circular KENKO Temple with its stone altars and labyrinth of passages, the red fortress of Puca Pucara and the TEMPLE OF SACSAYHUAMAN, perched on a hillside overlooking Cusco. It remains unfathomable how and when this fortress of gigantic stones—with some blocks weighing more than 350 tons—was built.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Cusco
Day5
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the city of Cusco. Perhaps take an optional walking tour to learn more about the Incas and their struggle against invading Spaniards. Visits include the imposing Cathedral and the Inca Temple of the Sun, Koricancha, which became the Spaniards’ Santo Domingo Monastery. Tonight, gather with your fellow travellers for a special farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Director.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Cusco - Lima
Day6
Board your return flight to Lima. On arrival, your Local Guide focuses on the city’s colonial heritage during a walking TOUR. Start at the Plaza de Armas to see the Government Palace and the Cathedral. From here, stroll to the venerable SAN FRANCISCO MONASTERY with its splendid 17th-century cloister murals and underground network of catacombs. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Tonight you may want to join our optional excursion to visit the Larco Museum with time to explore and have dinner at its restaurant.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Lima - UK
Day7
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Home Landing in the UK
Day8
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Lima - Sonesta Hotel El Olivar
Located in the attractive San Isidro district of Lima, Sonesta Hotel El Olivar offers easy access to boutiques and shopping centres, restaurants, and nightlife. The hotel features an on-site restaurant offering local and international cuisine, outdoor pool, fitness room, and 24-hour guest services.
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Location
Pancho Fierro 194 Lima, Peru
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Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
Sacred Valley - Posada Del Inca Yucay
Bursting with character, the Posada Del Inca Yucay is the leader in boutique hotels in the Sacred Valley. Featuring a rustic ambience with modern comforts, dynamite local cuisine, and friendly service, it makes for a memorable stay in one of the most remarkable places in the world. The colonial-style former monastery is surrounded by views of the Andes and beautiful gardens - a leisurely and soothing escape.
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Location
Plaza Manco 11 De Yucay 123 Sacred Valley, Peru
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Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- In-room safe
Cusco - Sonesta Hotel Cusco
The Sonesta Hotel Cusco features a modern contemporary décor and a fine dining restaurant serving classic Peruvian cuisine. It is within blocks of a handicraft market, Plaza de Armas, shops, and restaurants.
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Location
Av. El Sol 954 Cusco, CUS Peru
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Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Hairdryer