Cruises to Lima (Callao), Peru

Your deep dive into the “City of Kings” starts at the Gold Museum, where 20,000 artifacts prove that the Inca were not playing around when it came to shine. From there, head to the Plaza Mayor — ground zero for Spanish colonial drama — and the Cathedral of Lima, final resting place of Francisco Pizarro (or at least his most likely remains). Continue on to Santo Domingo Convent with its pink walls and old-school gravitas, then break for a lunch of criollo cuisine. Afterward, it’s romance time at Parque del Amor, perched over the Pacific, before wrapping up with a shopping sprint at the Indian Market.

See the city shine, literally. This evening tour cruises through Miraflores by motorcoach, stopping to admire the Park of Love before heading to the Park of the Reserve. There, the Magic Water Circuit lives up to its name with 13 interactive fountains synchronized to music and lasers. This isn’t your average splash pad; it’s a full-blown sensory show certified by Guinness and adored by everyone from toddlers to TikTokkers. Bring your camera, but maybe also bring a poncho?

A walking tour that hits every major landmark in Lima’s historic core. From the Presidential Palace to the Cathedral’s twin towers, the square is your personal checklist of must-see colonial architecture. Swing by the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco with its famous catacombs, stroll past the House of Osambela and stop for a juice break in the heart of Old Town. This is slow-travel at its best — and a rare chance to step through the set of a real-life colonial soap opera.