In the afternoon, we will visit Lima's Gold Museum which displays a dazzling array of pre-Columbian gold, silver and copper work of art. Created by Peru's innovative metal-smiths, they range from the civilisations of Paracas, Chavin, Nazca, Moche, Wari, Lambayeque and Chimu to Inca. The museum also houses a collection of antique firearms from around the world.

Day 2
BALLESTAS ISLANDS.
A 60 Km. (37 miles) drive north to Paracas for an excursion by boat to the Ballestas Islands to view thousands of birds, sea lions and fur seals in their natural surroundings. The famous candlestick design, a Nazca civilisation figure etched on the desert face, can also be seen from the boat. In the afternoon, relaxing return to the hotel in Lima. Meals included: Breakfast .

Day 2
Colca
Today you will be picked up from you hotel at 8 a.m. for the scenic bus ride to the Colca Canyon. On leaving Arequipa you will drive through the Aguada Blanca National Reserve where you will see herds of llamas and alpacas grazing on the Catahuasi plains. After 4 hours you will reach the beginning of the Colca Canyon with its green valleys and andean terraces.

A stop is made at the picturesque town of Sibayo for a box lunch and visit to a vicu|a reservation. Your journey will end at the town of Chivay where hot springs are located and your accommodation for overnight at a local lodge. Dinner at the lodge. All meals included.

Day 3
Colca
After breakfast, an early morning departure for the drive to the "Condor Cross", the best point for a breathtaking view of the Colca Canyon with the Colca river flowing 1,200 meters below and the majestic condors in flight above. Visit the Hanging Tombs at Choquetico before continuing on to the towns of Maca, Achoma and Yanque with its lovely white church. Return to Chivay for lunch before driving back to your hotel in Arequipa. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch.

Day 4
Transfer to the airport . Meals included: Breakfast.

Under a backdrop of the majestic Andean mountains and the remarkable Spanish Colonial architecture of the Cathedral and the Church of La Compañia, built on the foundations of Inca palaces, Cusco seems to have been frozen in time. The Cathedral, built in the form of a Latin cross, offers beautifully carved woodwork, especially in the side chapels and the cedar choir stalls; a baroque pulpit; the high alter covered in silver; and the interesting painting of the Last Supper by Marcos Zapata in which a guinea pig is depicted. Enjoy the drive to the Inca fortress of Sacsahuaman on the hill above the city of Cusco. The views from here down the Andean valley and overlooking the city are spectacular. You will continue on to the underground cave and temple of Kenko and then to Tambomachay, known as the "Baths of the Inca" due to its thermal springs. Drive back down to Cusco and your hotel.

Day 2
Machu Picchu
Transfer to the train station to catch the morning train for full day tour of Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas" one of the most renowned examples of Inca architecture. Surrounded by lush cloud forest, the citadel perches on a mist-shrouded mountaintop. In the afternoon, return to Cusco and Accommodation. Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 3
Transfer to the airport. Meals included: Breakfast

Under a backdrop of the magestic Andean mountains and the remarkable Spanish Colonial architecture of the Cathedral and the Church of La Compa|ia, built on the foundations of Inca palaces, Cusco seems to have been frozen in time. The Cathedral, built in the form of a Latin cross, offers beautifully carved woodwork, especially in the side chapels and the cedar choir stalls; a baroque pulpit; the high alter covered in silver; and the interesting

painting of the Last Supper by Marcos Zapata in which a guinea pig is depicted. Enjoy the drive to the Inca fortress of Sacsahuamán on the hill above the city of Cusco. The views from here down the Andean valley and overlooking the city are spectacular. You will continue on to the underground cave and temple of Kenko and then to Tambomachay, known as the "Baths of the Inca" due to its thermal springs. Drive back down to Cusco and your hotel.

Day2
Sacred Valley of the Incas (only Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays) Visit to the colourful Indian market in Pisac to see a blend of color, tradition and people. At a distance of 30 Km. (19 miles) from Cusco, and an altitude of 2,970 meters (9,700 ft.), Pisac is located right at the entrance to the Sacred Valley. After lunch, continue to Ollantaytambo, the oldest continuously occupied settlement in the Americas. Ollantaytambo's narrow streets, complete with canals unchanged since Inca times, recall its ancient heritage. Accommodation at selected hotel in the valley. . Meals included: Breakfast, lunch.

Day 3
Machu Picchu
Transfer to the train station to catch the morning train for a full day tour of Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas" one of the most renowned examples of Inca architecture. Surrounded by lush cloud forest, the citadel perches on a mist-shrouded mountaintop. In the afternoon, return to Cusco and Accommodation. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch.

Day 4
Cusco / Transfer Out
Transfer to the airport in Cusco to catch your flight to Lima.