The Rhone was the major conduit of culture in France in Antiquity, transmitting Hellenic culture from Marseille to the cities along the historic river. This river cruise examines the role the river played in the ancient world as a channel of trade and culture, exploring the important coloniae of Lugdunum, Lyon, and Vienne and the stunning Roman cities in Provence, including Arles, Glanum and the historically important site of Massalia. In addition, we will be exploring the important Palaeolithic site of Roche de Solutré, as well as the wonderful medieval sites of Cluny and Avignon. This is an exceptional tour which combines the comfort of a cruise with a series of the most important archaeological and historical sites in France.
Prepare for a very complete program specially prepared for you, take care of your needs and going from the coast of Lima, Peru capital city to follow with Arequipa, the White City, continue with the plateau of Puno to ending with the highlands of Cusco with Machu Picchu as the jewel of the program. Welcome to Peru!
Highlights
- Archaeological museum at Arles
- Palais des Papes
- Avignon
- Pont du Gard
- Triumphal Arch
- Exclusive excursions
After landing at Lyon Airport, we transfer to our hotel and, time permitting, proceed this afternoon to the wonderful Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon-Fourvière, as well as the adjacent Roman theatre built in the 1st century BC, which seated 10,000 people.
After breakfast at your hotel, be prepared to explore the diverse Lima highlights where the colonial and the contemporary merge. We will start the tour observing the Pre-Colombian archaeological site Huaca Huallamarca, in the middle of the residential area! Then, we will visit the Larco Museum, the best Precolombian art collection in Peru, and we’ll end the day with a visit to the Convent of Santo Domingo, one of the best-preserved buildings from colonial times.
Let’s discover Arequipa, also called White City because of its architecture, built with white volcanic stone, called sillar; with very historic sites…and don’t miss the food!!
An impressive adventure awaits you today while visiting the deepest canyon in the world. On route, you will enjoy the beauty of special places.
What a day do we have now! From the depths of the canyon filled with unique views towards the plateau while traveling en route through cute little towns with very different customs.
Have you been in the highest navigable lake yet? Today is your opportunity to visit these very high communities with beautiful customs.
Leaving the plateau adventure to the Andean history, today we head to the navel of the world. Cusco is the center of Inca culture; great experiences await you. Welcome to Cusco!
Exploring Incan and Andean history and archaeology is our day. This incredibly magical city will be shown in all her finery.
Today will be an incredible day spent in an important site of the Inca Empire.
Discover the treasure of the Inca empire and explore the majesty of their lost city, Machu Picchu. Hidden from view on a mountaintop, veiled in cloud forest for more than four centuries, Machu Picchu exudes the magic of centuries past.
On the final day of your splendid tour, enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your hotel. At an appropriate time, our View Perú Representative and a private adapted vehicle will be arranged accordingly to your flight schedule taking you to Cusco Airport and continuing with your next adventure.
Includes
- A private, hand-crafted and fully personalized private tour from start to finish.
- Professional English-speaking guides with knowledge of all diverse attractions along the route.
- A professional assistant each day of the tour available only during the activities (we do not offer nursing services or Personal Care Attendants).
- All transfers indicated in wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- 10 nights in accessible accommodations of your selection with all the facilities and adapted bathrooms.
- All Cultural attractions and excursions.
- Round trip train tickets (Usual train stations: Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes, Aguas Calientes – Poroy) Train stations and train schedules are subject to availability, also due to rainy season Poroy train station is closed from January to April of each year.
- Machu Picchu entrance fee.
- Round trip bus tickets from Aguas Calientes town to Machu Picchu citadel.
- Meals during the program (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner) at selected restaurants and locations. It is possible to accommodate all type of food restrictions or preferences, just please inform in advance to your travel specialist.
- All overland private transportation.
- First aid kit and oxygen bottle.
- All the required Peruvian taxes (IGV).
Excludes
- Extra transportation required along the program due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Domestic or International flights.
- Meals not mentioned.
- Personal expenses.
- Travel Insurance (highly recommended).
- Gratuities.
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