Peru Lima 4-day Tour

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrive at Lima⌄

   With a relaxed and happy mood, you will be taking a flight to Lima, the capital city of Peru! The tour guide will raise a sign to pick up at the airport, and guests who are close to the flight will be arranged to take the same bus to the hotel. Three meals at your own expense. Free pick-up airport on the first day of your tour: Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) Free pick-up time on the first day of your tour: 10:00, 14:00, 18:00. This time is the time for the guests to meet with our staff after picking up their luggage at the baggage claim area of the airline they are taking.

   Overnight: Hotel：INNSiDE by Meliá Lima Miraflores; similar

2. 2Lima Free Day Or participate in activities at your own expense⌄

   Lima is a fascinating city and a treasure trove of history. Explore ancient Incan archeological sites, or stroll through the elegant cathedrals and opulent palaces dating from Spanish colonial times. Today you have a full free day to explore Lima or participate in the following activities at your own expense. The options are considered from the perspective of 2 travelers, please note that all options are subject to availability.

   Option 1: Shopping Tour in Lima (3-hour) Let´s go shopping in Lima! You will tour the various Craftsmen Centers of Lima and find the best master pieces of expert artisans who have learned to work delicately and with expertise and have arrived from various parts of Peru. All these places offer items in gold and silver, as well as local textiles, rugs and garments made, you will have the advice of a guide who will help you during the tour. If you don’t want to buy any handicrafts for souvenirs, Lima offers you a variety of department stores, supermarkets, and other shops. Option 2: Lima City Tour (3-hour) : Lima’s main square → Cathedral of Lima (include ticket) → Church and Convent of Santo Domingo (include ticket) This half-day city tour starts at Lima’s main square, where you can admire the Governmental Palace. You can visit the Cathedral, where the conqueror Francisco Pizarro is buried, and its religious museum. Then, your guide takes you to the Convento de Santo Domingo.

   Option 3: Visit Larco Museum (3-hour, include ticket) The Museo Larco is housed in an 18th century viceroyalty mansion. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, the Museo Larco permanent exhibition invites visitors to explore the more than 5000-year history of ancient Peru, through a fascinating collection of pre-Columbian art. Option 4: Visit to Barranco (3-hour) This excursion will show you the bohemian neighborhood of Barranco. With its picturesque squares and street art it makes for an interesting trip. Barranco has been home to some of Peru’s and Latin America’s finest artists, offering them beauty and inspiration. Barranco has earned a reputation as the bohemian district of Lima because of its bright buildings, beautiful street art, and charming streets. It’s also home to Lima’s best bars and some of its best restaurants – and definitely some of the best coffee shops.

   Option 5: Excursion Central Market & Chinatown (4-hour) Embark on a 4-hour tour where you can taste up to 12 Peruvian flavors while discover the historic center of Lima, walk through the streets of its Chinatown. Afterwards, we will go to the craft brewery. Departure time: Monday to Saturday 11:00-17:00 Option 6: Pachacamac Tour (4-hour, include ticket) Pachacamac is a Pre-Incan archaeological site located about 35 km southeast of Lima. In this large complex, archaeologists have discovered more than fifteen pyramids built by the Wari people between 600 and 800 AD. According to archaeologist, Pachacamas was the most important pilgrimage center in ancient Peru and in its glory days hundreds of people from all over the country came to visit the sacred place. You have the opportunity to explore this unique ruins with your guide. Afterwards, you will return to your hotel. Special note: You cannot participate in this activity on Monday and Wednesday.

   Option 7: Paracas 2-day Tour Day 1: Lima - Paracas The desert and the sea come together in spectacular landscapes in Paracas, in the department of Ica, just a few hours south from Lima. The cliffs that fringe the beaches are teeming with life, millions of birds that live here year-round, and thousands of others that fly from the northern hemisphere and from further south, ranging from guano birds to Humboldt penguins. Reference Hotel: Hotel La Hacienda Bahia Paracas Or Similar Day 2: Paracas - Nasca Lines - Lima The Nazca Lines are a collection of giant geoglyphs—designs or motifs etched into the ground—located in the Peruvian coastal plain about 250 miles (400 kilometers) south of Lima, Peru. Created by the ancient Nazca culture in South America, and depicting various plants, animals, and shapes, the 2,000-year-old Nazca Lines can only be fully appreciated when viewed from the air given their massive size.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Hotel：INNSiDE by Meliá Lima Miraflores; similar

3. 3Lima Free Day Or participate in activities at your own expense⌄

   Today you have a full day freely visit Lima or participate in the following activities at your own expense. The options are considered from the perspective of two travelers, please note that all options are subject to availability. Option 1: Shopping Tour in Lima (3-hour) Option 2: Lima City Tour (3-hour): Lima’s main square → Cathedral of Lima (include ticket) → Convento de Santo Domingo (include ticket) Option 3: Visit Larco Museum (3-hour, include ticket) Option 4: Visit to Barranco (3-hour) Option 5: Excursion Central Market & Chinatown (4-hour) Option 6: Pachacamac Tour (4-hour) Option 7: Paracas 2-day Tour

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Hotel：INNSiDE by Meliá Lima Miraflores; similar

4. 4Lima-- Airplane --Home⌄

   Today will be the end of our unforgettable and pleasant journey! You can book a suitable flight to leave the Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) according to your needs. Our staff only provides one drop-off service from the hotel at 8:00 in the morning. If a guest has an early flight and needs to leave the hotel before 8 o'clock for the airport, please provide your own transportation to the airport.

   Meals: Breakfast