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Callao is the port for Lima, the ancient capital of Peru.

Peru’s foremost port, Callao has long been an important commercial centre and it retains many fine colonial mansions, with elaborately carved balconies. The Real Felipe fortress is a huge building that was built to defend the city from pirates: it also played an important role in Peru’s war of independence. La Punta, the area around the port, was once home to Lima’s aristocracy. It has many stately houses and a wonderful seafront promenade with some delightful cafés in which to relax and enjoy the views. There are two excellent museums in the town. The Military Museum has important artefacts, including old weaponry, while the Navy Museum is devoted to the country’s naval heritage.

• TOUR G - CUSCO & MACHU PICCHU
• Callao, Peru, Callao, Peru

• Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, is a spectacular and imposing citadel. At a distance of 120 kilometres (75 miles) from Cusco, in the valley of the Urubamba River, Machu Picchu rises to an altitude of 2,400 metres (7,900 feet) above sea level, between the Huatna Picchu (Young Peak) and Machu Picchu (Old Peak). It lies within a spectacular framework provided by the exuberant vegetation of the nearby jungle, and the rugged landscape. Machu Picchu is one of the most famed examples of Inca architecture and believed to have been built in the mid-15th century by Inca Pachacutec. Lost in history, it was not discovered until 1911, by the American explorer Hiram Bingham.

  THIS TOUR IS NOT BOOKABLE ON OUR WEBSITE - PLEASE SEE YOUR CRUISE BOOK AND COMPLETE & RETURN YOUR BOOKING FORM. THE BOOKING DEADLINE FOR THIS TOUR IS 12 NOON FRIDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2011.

• TOUR D - LIMA BY NIGHT WITH DINNER
• Callao, Peru, Callao, Peru

• Starting out from Callao port we will board our coach and drive through the centre of Lima where we will see the Government Palace, the cathedral and the old colonial section to view the lights of Plaza Mayor and other main streets.

• TOUR C - LARCO HERRERA & INDIAN MARKET
• Callao, Peru, Callao, Peru

• Founded in 1926 in a renovated 1707 mansion, the Larco Herrera Museum contains the biggest private collection of pre-Columbian art that exists in the world and consists of about 45,000 pieces, mainly pottery, that were excavated by Peruvian archaeologist Rafael Larco Hoyle.

• CALLAO - INFORMATION
• Callao, Peru, Callao, Peru

• Let us start with a wonderful fact about Peru – without the Incas we would not be able to enjoy chips, mash, and roast or baked potatoes. They discovered the cooking potential of the potato and cultivated them.

  The currency of Peru is the Nuevo Sol.

• TOUR E - PUNO & LAKE TITIKAKA
• Callao, Peru, Callao, Peru

• Split between two nations, Bolivia and Peru, Lake Titikaka is a lake of indescribable beauty - a beautiful gem amidst the mountainous ranges of South America. Offering breath-taking views of snow-capped mountains and acres of rustic landscape, we can look forward to exploring a mystical destination at a high altitude.

  THIS TOUR CAN NOT BE BOOKED ONLINE - PLEASE SEE YOUR CRUISE BOOK  AND COMPLETE AND RETURN YOUR SHORE TOUR BOOKING FORM

• TOUR G - OVERLAND TO CUSCO & MACHU PICCHU
• Callao, Peru, Callao, Peru

• Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, is a spectacular and imposing citadel. At a distance of 120 kilometres (75 miles) from Cusco, in the valley of the Urubamba River, Machu Picchu rises to an altitude of 2,400 metres (7,900 feet) above sea level, between the Huatna Picchu (Young Peak) and Machu Picchu (Old Peak). It lies within a spectacular framework provided by the exuberant vegetation of the nearby jungle, and the rugged landscape. Machu Picchu is one of the most famed examples of Inca architecture and believed to have been built in the mid-15th century by Inca Pachacutec. Lost in history, it was not discovered until 1911, by the American explorer Hiram Bingham.

  THIS TOUR IS NOT BOOKABLE ON OUR WEBSITE - PLEASE COMPLETE & RETURN YOUR SHORE TOUR BOOKING FORM. PLEASE NOTE THE BOOKING DEADLINE FOR THIS TOUR IS 12 NOON ON TUESDAY 20TH DECEMBER 2011.

• TOUR F - GALAPAGOS ISLANDS OVERLAND
• Callao, Peru, Callao, Peru

• GALAPAGOS ISLANDS OVERLAND TOUR - this tour has very limited numbers so early pre booking is recommended.

  THIS TOUR CAN NOT BE BOOKED ON OUR WEBSITE - PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN YOUR SHORE TOUR BOOKING FORM

• TOUR A - LIMA CITY TOUR
• Callao, Peru, Callao, Peru

• From the pier we will travel to Plaza Mayor, the main square, where we can appreciate the majestic colonial architecture.

• TOUR E - OVERLAND TO PUNO & LAKE TITIKAKA
• Callao, Peru, Callao, Peru

• Split between two nations, Bolivia and Peru, Lake Titikaka is a lake of indescribable beauty - a beautiful gem amidst the mountainous ranges of South America. Offering breath-taking views of snow-capped mountains and acres of rustic landscape, we can look forward to exploring a mystical destination at a high altitude.

  THIS TOUR IS NOT BOOKABLE ON OUR WEBSITE - PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN YOUR SHORE TOUR BOOKING FORM

• TOUR B - GOLD MUSEUM
• Callao, Peru, Callao, Peru

• On this excursion we can enjoy a visit to one of Peru’s largest private collections, amassed over a lifetime by the late diplomat Miguel Mujica Gallo.