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ABOUT YOUR TRIP
Peru is most famous for the sacred archaeological site of Machu Picchu – visited each year by scores of intrepid hikers who brave the Inca Trail’s arduous slopes to explore the age-old ruins. But the country’s attractions extend far beyond the mystical allure of this legendary location and include palm-fringed beaches, quaint Andean villages and archaeological treasures that predate Machu Picchu by hundreds of years – all imbued with the nation’s rich melange of indigenous and colonial cultures. Equally enticing are the exotic reaches of Peru’s Amazon rainforest, Lima’s superb eateries, exquisite architecture and effervescent nightlife, the glittering, mountain-ringed waters of Lake Titicaca, and the vibrant city of Cusco, referred to by the Incas as ‘the center of the world’.
On our pilgrimage, we offer a complete itinerary that includes round-trip airfare, accommodation in first-class hotels, breakfast and dinner daily, all transportation, daily Mass, and all under excellent organizing, leadership, and teaching from Nativity pilgrimage expert staff and Guides.
ITINERARY
Today: Your pilgrimage begins today, boarding your flight to Peru. Once you arrive in the City of Kings, you will meet your tour guide in the arrival hall. You will board the tour bus, which will take you to your hotel in Lima for the evening.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: We will take a cultural and religious tour of Lima. First is the Sanctuary of Santa Rosa de Lima and the Church of Santo Domingo (now called Basilica of the Saints of Peru), where the remains of Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martin de Porras, and San Juan Masías are buried. Next, we will visit the Church of the Nazarenes, eat lunch, and continue our tour with the Historic Center of Lima. You will see:
- Plaza San Martin
- Plaza Mayor
- Government Palace
- The Palace of Archbishops
- The Cathedral Basilica
- The Municipal Palace
- The Monumental Complex
Evening: We will see an incredible show in the Garden of the Fountains tonight. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: We will transfer to the airport and board our flight to the imperial city of Cusco, one of the most seductive cities on the planet. Once we arrive, we will visit the Citadel of Machu Picchu, traveling on its extraordinary roads. Afterward, we will go to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. If you feel altitude sickness, you may rest at the hotel. Later, we will visit the impressive site of Ollantaytambo (climbing the ruins is optional).
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: We will have breakfast early, then take the train to Machupicchu and Pueblo to visit one of the world’s seven wonders. Machupicchu was discovered and shown to the world in 1911 by the American Hiram Bingham. The citadel was covered with vegetation and located 120 km from the capital of the Inca Empire. After our tour, you will return to your hotel.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: We’ll take another early train this morning to Ollantaytambo, where we will visit the Salineras of Maras. After lunch, we will visit the impressive Sacsayhuaman fortress and continue to Cuzco to tour this beautiful city. After your tour, you will return to your hotel.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: We will transfer to the airport this morning to board our flight to Sao Paulo, Brazil. After arriving, your tour guide will take you to the city of Aparecida, where you will check into your hotel for the evening.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: This morning, we will visit the Sanctuary of Aparecida. The Cathedral Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida is a prominent Roman Rite Catholic basilica dedicated to the principal Patroness of Brazil. “Nossa Senhora da Conceição Aparecida” roughly translates to “Our Lady of Conception Who Appeared.” It is the second largest church in the world in terms of total interior area, after St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. Afterward, we return to your hotel for dinner and overnight accommodations.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: Today begins with a tour of the Sanctuary of Aparecida. Next, we will visit Puerto Itaguacu, where the image of Our Lady was seen in 1717. We will then continue to the Basilica Nueva. After taking a break to eat, we will travel to Rio de Janeiro. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: We begin our day in Corcovado, one of the world’s seven wonders. We will travel up to the mountain in a mini-bus. (If we want to take the train, it will take us through the Tijuca Forest. Atop the hill, we will see the great Christ the Redeemer statue. Later this afternoon, we will take a tour of Copacabana and Ipanema Beach before returning to your hotel.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: We will transfer to the airport this morning to catch our return flight home.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Round-trip airfare
All airport taxes and fuel surcharges
First-class hotels
Prices based on double occupancy
Land transportation
Breakfast and dinner
Sightseeing/admissions fees
Daily Masses
Professional local guides
Printed promotional brochures and marketing materials
Medical Protection Plan
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Trip cancellation insurance (strongly recommended)
Passport & visa costs
Tips for the tour manager, guides, and driver
Personal items/expenses (hotel extras, laundry, phone calls, etc.)
GALLERY
PLAN A TRIP
Booking your spiritual journey with Nativity Pilgrimage relieves you of all the hassles. There is no need to worry about the logistics such as flights, hotels, guides and timing. Invite your parish, family & friends and let Nativity do the rest! When you choose Nativity Pilgrimage you won’t have to worry about the details; hotels, flights, Mass venues, language and cultural barriers or marketing materials.
Our team is always available to ensure the process is simple and seamless. We provide comprehensive support, process all reservations, handle all accounting, invoicing and payment processing, issue travel documents and answer any questions that come up during the process.
We will walk you through all of your options for each itinerary and our expert team will make sure we create the pilgrimage of a lifetime.
TRAVEL PROTECTION
Although travel insurance is optional, it is highly recommended. Be prepared for unforeseen events that can leave you to cancel your trip, or worse, with out-of-pocket expenses! We have partnered with Trawick Insurance to offer you coverage for the unexpected. Buy it now upon registration to get “cancel for any reason.” There are 2 options for travel insurance:
- Buy directly online through our website after submitting the application
- Buy insurance from your own insurance company.