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12 Night From the Inca Empire to the Peruvian Amazon with the Nazca Lines Cruise and Land Tour from Lima

Ship: Delfin III
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Sailed:  Friday, May 10, 2024 from Lima, Peru
Ended: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Friday, May 10, 2024 departure of the Delfin III. If Avalon Waterways modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Friday - May 10, 2024
Lima, Peru
Lima, Peru      
Arrive in Lima where you will be met by your local guide.
Day 2 - Saturday - May 11, 2024
Lima, Peru
Lima, Peru      
Bus Travel      
Pisco, Peru      
Air Travel      
Nazca, Peru      
Air Travel      
Pisco, Peru      
Bus Travel      
Paracas Bay, Peru      
Drive south along the scenic Pan-American Highway to Pisco, the wine capital of Peru, and take a guided two-hour flight over the Nazca Lines-a series of drawings of animals and geometric figures etched into the parched soil-some up to 1,000 feet long and believed by some to be the astronomical calendar of the ancient Peruvians. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 3 - Sunday - May 12, 2024
Paracas Bay, Peru
Paracas Bay, Peru      
Day Boat Travel      
Islas Ballestas, Peru      
Day Boat Travel      
Paracas Candelabra, Peru, Peru      
Day Boat Travel      
Paracas Bay, Peru      
Bus Travel      
Lima, Peru      
This morning, head to the Bay of Paracas and take a cruise to the Ballestas Islands-home to a wide variety of sea mammals and exotic birds. See the huge Candelabra, a candelabra-shaped etching on the Paracas cliffside. Later, return to Lima where you will have free time to explore the fascinating Peruvian capital - where high rises tower above ancient temples and colorful colonial architecture. (Breakfast)
Day 4 - Monday - May 13, 2024
Lima, Peru
Lima, Peru      
Peruvian Treasures, Presidential Palaces, and Pizarro's Conquests. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 5 - Tuesday - May 14, 2024
Lima, Peru
Lima, Peru      
Air Travel      
Cusco, Peru      
Bus Travel      
Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru, Peru      
Alpacas, Llamas, and Ancient Rituals of the Andes. This evening, enjoy dinner featuring Andean and Western dishes with wine. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Wednesday - May 15, 2024
Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru, Peru
Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru, Peru      
Train Travel      
Aguas Calientes, Peru      
Bus Travel      
Machu Picchu, Peru      
Bus Travel      
Aguas Calientes, Peru      
Stone Temples and Formidable Fortresses. MACHU PICCHU: Andean Heights and Hidden Secrets of the Inca's Lost City. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 7 - Thursday - May 16, 2024
Aguas Calientes, Peru      
Bus Travel      
Machu Picchu, Peru      
Bus Travel      
Aguas Calientes, Peru      
Train Travel      
Ollantaytambo, Peru      
Bus Travel      
Cusco, Peru      
A Miraculous Sanctuary in a Tropical Mountain Cloud Forest. After lunch, return to the Sacred Valley by train and then continue on to Cusco. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 8 - Friday - May 17, 2024
Cusco, Peru
Cusco, Peru      
Conquistadors, Churches, and the Colorful Culture of Peru. Enjoy free time this afternoon to explore Cusco's colorful culture. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 9 - Saturday - May 18, 2024
Cusco, Peru
Cusco, Peru      
Air Travel      
Lima, Peru      
Air Travel      
Iquitos, Peru      
Bus Travel      
Cruise Begins      
Nauta, Peru      
Travel to Nauta and embark the luxurious vessel, the Delfin III, to cruise the Peruvian Amazon in comfort and convenience. Settle in to your spacious suite before meeting your onboard Naturalist and cruise director. Later, onboard, enjoy an unforgettable dinner featuring Peruvian cuisine with the freshest local ingredients. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10 - Sunday - May 19, 2024
Cruising the Amazon River
Cruising the Amazon River      
Spider Monkeys, Pink Dolphins, and Peru's Favorite Cocktail. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 11 - Monday - May 20, 2024
Cruising the Amazon River
Cruising the Amazon River      
Exotic Birds, Night Creatures, and Natural Remedies. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 12 - Tuesday - May 21, 2024
Nauta, Peru
Nauta, Peru      
Cruise Ends      
Bus Travel      
Manatee Rescue Center, Peru      
Bus Travel      
Iquitos, Peru      
Air Travel      
Lima, Peru      
A Manatee Introduction and an Amazon Farewell. (Breakfast)
Day 13 - Wednesday - May 22, 2024
Lima, Peru
Lima, Peru      
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)