Lima (Callao) to Valparaiso Cruise

Day 1 - Lima, Peru

Arrive: Sat 25 January 2025

Lima is called the City of Kings, but a more appropriate nickname might be the City of Museums. Over 20 museums can keep you busy for hours, if not days. One museum displays pottery and textiles from Peru's ancient civilizations; another exhibits 55,000 ceramic pieces; still another is a morbid yet fascinating Museum of the Inquisition. Headquarters of the Spanish Inquisition for nearly three centuries, the building features not just the expected dungeons, but also a beautiful columned façade and carved mahogany ceiling. Lima's streets are something of a museum in and of themselves. Mansions in the colonial district are adorned by ornate balconies. Churches are gorgeous and historic. The monastery at the church of San Francisco, for example, has a room of paintings by Pieter Paul Rubens and Van Dyck.

Day 2 - Lima, Peru

Depart: Sun 26 January 2025 at 21:00

Lima is called the City of Kings, but a more appropriate nickname might be the City of Museums. Over 20 museums can keep you busy for hours, if not days. One museum displays pottery and textiles from Peru's ancient civilizations; another exhibits 55,000 ceramic pieces; still another is a morbid yet fascinating Museum of the Inquisition. Headquarters of the Spanish Inquisition for nearly three centuries, the building features not just the expected dungeons, but also a beautiful columned façade and carved mahogany ceiling. Lima's streets are something of a museum in and of themselves. Mansions in the colonial district are adorned by ornate balconies. Churches are gorgeous and historic. The monastery at the church of San Francisco, for example, has a room of paintings by Pieter Paul Rubens and Van Dyck.

Day 3 - Pisco, Peru

Arrive: Mon 27 January 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 27 January 2025 at 20:00

Day 4 - At Sea

Day 5 - Iquique, Chile

Arrive: Wed 29 January 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Wed 29 January 2025 at 18:00

Iquique is a coastal city in northern Chile, to the west of the Atacama Desert. A prosperous saltpeter mining town in the 19th century, today it's a popular holiday destination with a tax-free port area, Pacific beaches and a seafront casino. In its historic district, an iconic 19th-century clock tower stands in Arturo Prat Square, the city's main plaza.

Day 6 - Antofagasta

Arrive: Thu 30 January 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Thu 30 January 2025 at 19:00

This beautiful, wealthy mining city captivates visitors with an outstanding climate and an eclectic culinary, music and art scene. View Mother Nature’s own spectacular handiwork, the rocky archway known as La Portada, just off shore, or peer at the stars from world-famous Paranal Observatory. View the massive Mano de Desierto (“Hand of the Desert”) sculpture, catch a football match at the Estadio Regional, or stroll the golden sands of Playa Paraiso for a spectacular Pacific sunset.

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - Coquimbo

Arrive: Sat 01 February 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 01 February 2025 at 18:00

As both a gateway to other interesting places and a destination unto itself, Coquimbo is one of Chile's gems. Even the town's name hints at its allure, as "Coquimbo" is derived from a native Diaguita word meaning "place of calm waters." These days, and even as far back as the 16th century when Coquimbo was popular with pirates and privateers such as Sir Francis Drake, the town is bustling with activity. It serves not only as a commercial center for the export of the region's fish and fruit, but also as a launching point for trips to the resort town of La Serena and to the Elqui Valley, a spot famous for its clear atmospheric conditions and Tololo Observatory.

Day 9 - Valparaiso

Arrive: Sun 02 February 2025 at 08:00

Valparaíso climbs a crescent of 45 hills creating a maze of alleys, winding streets, connecting stairs and funicular railways. Chile’s main seaport, and accompanying business center, lies in a narrow belt of flatland at the foot of hills. Explore its rich culture and history to understand how ingenuity has transformed this abrupt stretch of coastline into one of the world's most picturesque and famous port cities.

Day 10 - Valparaiso

Depart: Mon 03 February 2025

Valparaíso climbs a crescent of 45 hills creating a maze of alleys, winding streets, connecting stairs and funicular railways. Chile’s main seaport, and accompanying business center, lies in a narrow belt of flatland at the foot of hills. Explore its rich culture and history to understand how ingenuity has transformed this abrupt stretch of coastline into one of the world's most picturesque and famous port cities.