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Lima
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LIMAThe best way of exploring Peru is to arrive to the city of Lima. In Lima you could visit one of Peru’s most prominent and complete museum, the Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History. From Lima you could go to Huraz, “Peruvian Switzerland”. On your way there enjoy the panoramic views and experience the view of Peru that many tourist don’t experience. From Huraz you can visit the Huascan National Park. Here you can enjoy your day sightseeing through the quiet country road, lush eucalyptus forest and stunning vistas that make up this park. From Huraz you can also travel to Chavin de Hauntar, a great religious center built more than 3,000 years ago.
Travel from Huaraz to Sechin where the stone Sechin archeological site is. Then you could continue to the colonial city if Trijillo, located on the Moche River. Trujillo, “City of Eternal Spring”, you can visit La Merced Church and El Recreo Square. The highlight of the trip will probably be visiting the pre-Inca civilization architecture made by the Moche. There most known building is the Temple of the Sun, the tallest pyramid in the Americas. Steps away you could visit the temple of the moon and its colorful murals. After this you could visit Chan Chan the former capital of the Chimu Empire, the largest empire of pre-Columbian America.
Journey to the city of Chiclayo and the 4th century complex of Huaca Rajada, these are very impressive pyramids and ro\yal mausoleumsthat were dedicated to The Lord of Sipan. Here you can explore the Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum. From Trijillo travel to Cuzco where you coukd take a coach and decend through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You could visit Awana Kancha, a living museum of the Peruvian Andes. After this you could visit the Pablo Seminario Ceramic Studio to learn about this internationally-known artist work. From the Sacred valley of the Incas you can travel to Machu Picchu one of the new seven wonders of the world. Hidden by mountains and the semi-tropical jungle for thousands of years this is just the most spectacular sight to visit in South America. After visiting the beautiful archeological site of Machu Picchu you can make your way back to Cuzco. You could visit the Cathedral, Sato Domingo and the Plaza de Armas. Also, discover the inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman Fortress and ceremony centers of Tambomachy, Qenco, Puca Pucara and Lanlacuyoc, “The temple of the moon” which is still used for Andean religious practices. After you explore all that Cuzco has to offer you can go back to Lima where you can explore this beautiful city before you return back home.
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Amman
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Amman Arrive at Amman which is best known as the “white city” for the white limestone used to construct the majority of the buildings. In Amman you can visit the ancient citadel and the amphitheatre. From Amman you can also take a day trip to visit Jerash the best preserved roman civilization outside of Italy. Or another option will be for you to travel from Amman to Madaba, “City of Mosaics”. In Amman you can visit the church of St. George to see the famous 6th century Byzentine mosaic map of the region. From here you can travel to Petra a remarkable stone-carved city. Travel from Petra to the Dead Sea. In here you can take swim in this salt rich body of water. From the Dead Sea you can travel back to Cairo and enjoy the rest of your trip there.
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New Delhi
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India Start: Old Delhi Important locations: New Delhi Countries: India Number of days: 5 Budget: $750-$1500 Style: Romance One of the best ways to start to explore India is by visiting the Old Delhi. There are many interesting things you can see. Start of by visiting the largest mosque in India, the Jama Masjid. Afterwards, you can explore this fascinating town by walking through its narrow streets. Then, you can take a tour of New Delhi. The best places to visit are the Qutub Minar, Humayun’s tomb, the India Gate war memorial, and the palatial Ratrapathi Bhawan. From Delhi you can fly to Udaipur. Visit the exquisite City Palace, the Jagdish Tempke, and the Sehelion-ki-Bari garden.
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Fez, Casablanca
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Morocco Start: Volubilis Important locations: Fez, Casablanca Countries: Morocco Number of days: 5 Budget: $750-$1500 Style: Romance Start your journey in Volubilis , the extensive ruins of an important Roman city, Intricate and amazingly preserved mosaics from the 2nd and 3rd centuries. After this you can continue to the city of Fez. Here you can sight see and visit Bab bou Jeloud, the entry to this great city. Also see the Medersa Attarine and the Fez-el-Bali. After Fez you can visit the world-famous Casablanca. Some of must see sihts in this city will be the Place Mohammed V, the city’s art deco center , the Habbous Quarter, and the Hassan II Mosque- the second largest Mosque in the world.
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Cambridge, York, Hadrian’s Wall
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England Start: London Important locations: Cambridge, York, Hadrian’s Wall Countries: England Number of days: 5 Budget: $750-$1500 Style: Romance Begin your trip in London were you can view The Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and the changing of the guard. After London you can travel to Cambridge, home of the world famous university which is nearly 800 years old. After this you can go to the city of York and the famous “Shambles” a quaint and narrow street that appears today almost as it did during the Middle Ages. Also visit the 13th century York minister. Finish your trip by visiting Hadrian’s Wall, which once marked the northern border of the Roman Empire.
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