| The fabled cities of the Inka have long captured our imaginations. Yet the Inka were only the last in a long line of fascinating cultures — the
Moche, Wari, and Chimor are all ancient cultures that preceded the
Inka by centuries. Join us as we travel from the north of Peru to the
south, visiting archaeological sites, seeing colonial cities, and taking in
breathtaking scenery. Begin by following the "Moche Trail" in the
north. In Chiclayo, visit the most famous Sipan tomb, deemed one of
the most important archaeological discoveries in the last 30 years and
trace the steps of the ancient Peruvians at the pyramids of Tucume. In
Trujillo, visit the beautiful Sun and Moon temples built by Moches;
nearby, see the Chan Chan citadel, capital of the Chimu empire.
Head south to Cusco, the capital of the Inka Empire and the "Inka
Trail." Visit colonial towns and a local market; see salt mines from the
Inka period; visit local museums; and tour nearby, less-visited Inka
sites. A train through the Urubamba Valley takes us to breathtaking
Machu Picchu where we spend the day wandering through temples,
observatories, water systems, dwellings, watchtowers and gardens.
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