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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. Meals and drinks are served in-flight. You will meet your tour guide upon arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: After breakfast, we will begin today’s tour by visiting three churches. First is the Sanctuary of Santa Rosa de Lima, followed by the Church of Santo Domingo, the oldest church, now called the Basilica of the Peruvian Saints. The last church is San Juan Masías, or “Church of the Nazarenes.” At 6.30 p.m., we will visit Lima’s most charming and traditional districts.
Evening: We will see an incredible show in the Garden of the Fountains tonight. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: Today’s tour of Lima will include
- Lima Museum
- Pyramid of Pucllana
- Plaza San Martin
- Plaza Mayor
- Government Palace
- Archbishop’s Palace
- Cathedral Basilica
- Municipal Palace
- San Francisco Monumental Complex
We will also visit the modern residential areas of Lima, like El Olivar de San Isidro, Miraflores, and Larcomar. This afternoon, we will go to the Water Magic Circuit for a wonderful show in the fountain garden.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today:After breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer to the Lima airport to board our flight to Cusco. We will meet our tour guide upon arrival and transfer to the hotel. We’ll take a city tour this afternoon and visit the ruins nearby. Cusco is recognized as “The archaeological capital of the Americas.” We’ll start the tour with the Temple of the Sun or Koricancha, followed by the nearby ruins of Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo (Labyrinth of carved rock), Puca-Pucara, and Tambomachay (sacred place of water).
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: After breakfast, we will start the tour of the Sacred Valley by visiting tourist attractions of historical, social, and architectural interest. We will visit the Indian market and archeological center of Pisaq and the village Of Urubamba, where we will have a buffet lunch. After lunch, we will visit the archaeological center of Ollantaytambo. Finally, we will visit Chinchero, its temple, and market, where we will observe the dyeing and spinning process. Afterward, we will return to Cusco.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: We will board a tourist bus from Cusco to Ollantaytambo. From Ollantaytambo, we’ll take a train to Aguas Calientes. On the way, we will observe the beautiful Andean landscapes. Once we arrive, you will board the bus and travel to Machu Picchu, the incredible lost city of the Incas. You will have a guided tour (approx. 2 hrs.). After you come back down, enjoy lunch in the town of Aguas Calientes. We will board the train back to Ollantaytambo and then travel back to Cusco by bus.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: Today, we will go to the Inca terraces of Moray, a mind-boggling Inca ruins site. There are three groups of circular terraces that descend almost 500 feet from the highest terrace to the lowest. Next, we will visit the Salt mines of Maras, which have massively produced salt for more than 500 years, predating the Inca Empire! Afterward, we will return to your hotel.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: We will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival, we will transfer you to your hotel. The afternoon is at your leisure.
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.