Mysteries of the Inca Empire with Galapagos Cruise 2025
17 days from Lima to Quito
Tour Description:
On this Peru tour—with a Galápagos Islands cruise—delve into the past, learn about the local culture, and experience beautiful scenery as you overnight in Lima, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Lake Titicaca, and Quito, along with three nights aboard the Galápagos Legend. You'll visit ancient ruins, enjoy guided sightseeing, and marvel at the flora and fauna found in the Galápagos Islands. History comes alive on this tour through Peru. Imagine what life was like in the 15th century as you tour the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, where you'll see this famous Inca complex set in a majestic setting. More history awaits at Ollantaytambo, the archaeological site of the Incas’ resistance during the Spanish conquest, and the Temple of Sacsayhuaman, a fortress with some of the best examples of Inca masonry. Guided sightseeing in Cusco features the Santo Domingo Monastery and the Cathedral, housing a magnificent collection of artwork. On this Peru tour, you'll also learn about the local culture. On your motorboat tour of Lake Titicaca, you'll visit Taquile Island, where you'll see how the local people integrate their Inca and Spanish past, and the Uros Floating Islands, where you'll learn how the Uros people construct their islands from totora reed. In the Incan town of Ollantaytambo, visit with locals in their homes for insight into their way of life. Spend time at the famous market in Pisaq and learn about the importance of camelids (llama, vicuña, alpaca, and guanaco) to Inca culture. You'll also spend six nights in Ecuador, including three nights in Quito and three nights cruising the Galápagos Islands. Swim and snorkel in search of sea life, explore the islands, marvel at the many bird species, and enjoy seeing giant tortoises, sea lions, land iguanas, blue and red-footed boobies, and much more. These are just some of the many highlights of this Peru tour and Galápagos Islands cruise. Designed for savvy, value-minded travelers, it's a dream vacation!
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Dates & Pricing
Wednesday 12 Mar 25 — Saturday 29 Mar 25
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,982 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Wednesday 07 May 25 — Saturday 24 May 25
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Wednesday 21 May 25 — Saturday 07 Jun 25
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Wednesday 02 Jul 25 — Saturday 19 Jul 25
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Wednesday 30 Jul 25 — Saturday 16 Aug 25 | Starting at $6,922 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Wednesday 27 Aug 25 — Saturday 13 Sep 25 | Starting at $6,922 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Wednesday 24 Sep 25 — Saturday 11 Oct 25
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $7,002 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Wednesday 22 Oct 25 — Saturday 08 Nov 25 | Starting at $6,942 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Wednesday 05 Nov 25 — Saturday 22 Nov 25 | Starting at $6,942 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Wednesday 03 Dec 25 — Saturday 20 Dec 25 | Starting at $6,942 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Maximum enjoyment of this vacation requires walking on cobblestone streets, uneven pathways, and climbing stairs. Elevations exceeding 10,000 feet can make even modest exertion a challenge. Maximum elevation on this tour is 12,200 ft. In the Galápagos, there will be “wet landings” meaning guests will need to be able to jump in the water, out of the boats/zodiacs and walk a couple of meters to the beaches. Terrain is rocky and uneven. Itinerary in the Galápagos are subject to change.
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Accommodations
Lima | Sacred Valley | Machu Picchu | Cusco | Puno | Quito |
First-Class