iStyle Lima 5-Day - Standard

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Lima

You will be met at the Airport by your G.A.P Adventures Experience Officer and transfered to your centrally located hotel in Lima. The G.A.P Adventures Experience Officer will go over the details of your stay and arrange your choice of tours. Enjoy the rest of the day in Lima at leisure.Known as the City of Kings, Peru’s capital city Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro on the Day of the Three Kings (Epiphany) in 1535. The Plaza de Armas is the heart of old Lima, and it is here you find the Cathedral, Government Palace and Archbishop’s Palace. The Cathedral dates back to the 1700s and houses the remains of the conquistador Pizarro. To get a feel for colonial Lima, take a cab to the Plaza de Armas and watch the changing of the Palace Guard at noon. Walk the streets surrounding the Jirón de la Unión for great examples of Spanish-colonial architecture and to get a taste for life in a large South American city. There are many fine museums in and around the city, including the Museo Rafael Larco Herrera, which houses an equally impressive collection of pottery, mummies and textiles from the Paracas and Nazca cultures. The more affluent districts of Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro, which are on the coast, offer good nightlife and cafés. Limeños (Lima’s residents) are friendly, and the city is filled with excellent restaurants; seafood lovers in particular should be sure to try a ceviche, for which Lima is well known.

Day 2-4 Lima

3 tours are included in your iStyle tour over the next three days, from ancient ruins, world class museums, shopping or surfing, iStyle travel allows you to choice tours and activities that are of interest to you.Tours you can choose from are:City TourLearn for yourself why Lima is known as "The City of Kings" on this tour of the city’s highlights.Museo de Orodel PeruThe intricate, delicate, glittering works of art found here provide visitors with a better understanding of this region’s long history.Museo de la NacionConsidered to be the premier museum of Peru, this is a must-see for those with an interest in archaeology, with relics dating from as early as 10,000 BC up to the Incan Empire.Pachacamac Pay homage to Pachacamac, "Creator of Land and Time" at this pre-Hispanic Centre located in the desert just north of Lima.Lima by Night Revel in the sultry Latin tradition of music and dance. This evening tour includes dinner accompanied by local music.Paracas Peninsula and Islas BallestasTravel south through the stark desert to the stunning seaside resort area of Paracas. Birds, sea lions and a thrilling speedboat ride are the highlights of this full day excursion.Caral RuinsTravel north to explore the sacred ruins of Caral. Older than even the Pyramids of Egypt, this is thought to be the most historic city in the Americas.Lima Learn to SurfDude! Beaches here are packed with local and visiting surfers - now it's your turn to catch a wave. Your surf instructor will supply all the necessities and show you the basics.Lima Futbol MatchWhether you call it soccer or football, it’s a thrilling experience to sit in the stadium with thousands of your closest friends cheering on the local team.Shop till you DropDiscover the best bargains on toy llamas, alpaca blankets and jewelry at local markets, unique local shops and artisan galleries with the help of our guides. (this option is available in Lima or Cuzco).

Day 5 Depart Lima

Enjoy the day at your leisure, until transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Trip Details

Accommodation	Comfortable Hotel (4 nts)
Departure	Departs any day
Group Size	No Minimum
Included Highlights	4 Nights Accommodation, Transfers, 4 B, 3 tours
Local Payment	N/A
Meals Included	4 B
StartFinish	ex Lima
Transport	Transfers in car, van or shuttle
Brochure Intro	With many remaining relics of its historic past but no shortage of choices, Lima, the City of Kings, is the perfect place for iStyle.You have the choice of which tours to experience in this vibrant and cosmopolitan city.

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