Name: From the Inca Empire to the Peruvian Amazon
Brand: Avalon Waterways

Avalon Waterways

Avalon's suite ships in Europe and Southeast Asia boast wall-to-wall windows that transform cabins into open-air balconies, and there are also river-facing beds to make the most of passing views.

The line’s Active & Discovery sailings have optional action-packed experiences alongside traditional shore tours.

Avalon Waterways also offers short-break cruises of three and four nights.

Cruise Itinerary

Days 1-2

Lima

Days 3-4

Chances are, if you’re embarking on an Amazon cruise in Peru, your voyage will begin or end in Iquitos. One of its many unique features is that it’s the largest city in the world that is inaccessible by road, only reachable by water or air.It’s well worth the effort to get here, thanks to its magnificent tiled mansions and mouth-watering culinary scene, among other attractions. Be sure to try Patarashca, a local delicacy where whole fish are wrapped in bijao leaves and grilled to perfection.Other must-see sites include Casa de Fierro (designed by Gustave Eiffel), the Museum of Indigenous Amazon Cultures and the Historical Ships Museum, housed on a 1906 Amazon River ship.

Day 5

Machu Picchu

Day 6

Cuzco

Day 7

Iquitos

Chances are, if you’re embarking on an Amazon cruise in Peru, your voyage will begin or end in Iquitos. One of its many unique features is that it’s the largest city in the world that is inaccessible by road, only reachable by water or air.It’s well worth the effort to get here, thanks to its magnificent tiled mansions and mouth-watering culinary scene, among other attractions. Be sure to try Patarashca, a local delicacy where whole fish are wrapped in bijao leaves and grilled to perfection.Other must-see sites include Casa de Fierro (designed by Gustave Eiffel), the Museum of Indigenous Amazon Cultures and the Historical Ships Museum, housed on a 1906 Amazon River ship.

Days 8-9

Chances are, if you’re embarking on an Amazon cruise in Peru, your voyage will begin or end in Iquitos. One of its many unique features is that it’s the largest city in the world that is inaccessible by road, only reachable by water or air.It’s well worth the effort to get here, thanks to its magnificent tiled mansions and mouth-watering culinary scene, among other attractions. Be sure to try Patarashca, a local delicacy where whole fish are wrapped in bijao leaves and grilled to perfection.Other must-see sites include Casa de Fierro (designed by Gustave Eiffel), the Museum of Indigenous Amazon Cultures and the Historical Ships Museum, housed on a 1906 Amazon River ship.

Day 10

Iquitos

Chances are, if you’re embarking on an Amazon cruise in Peru, your voyage will begin or end in Iquitos. One of its many unique features is that it’s the largest city in the world that is inaccessible by road, only reachable by water or air.It’s well worth the effort to get here, thanks to its magnificent tiled mansions and mouth-watering culinary scene, among other attractions. Be sure to try Patarashca, a local delicacy where whole fish are wrapped in bijao leaves and grilled to perfection.Other must-see sites include Casa de Fierro (designed by Gustave Eiffel), the Museum of Indigenous Amazon Cultures and the Historical Ships Museum, housed on a 1906 Amazon River ship.

Day 11

Lima

Days 1-2

Lima

Days 3-4

Lima

Chances are, if you’re embarking on an Amazon cruise in Peru, your voyage will begin or end in Iquitos. One of its many unique features is that it’s the largest city in the world that is inaccessible by road, only reachable by water or air.It’s well worth the effort to get here, thanks to its magnificent tiled mansions and mouth-watering culinary scene, among other attractions. Be sure to try Patarashca, a local delicacy where whole fish are wrapped in bijao leaves and grilled to perfection.Other must-see sites include Casa de Fierro (designed by Gustave Eiffel), the Museum of Indigenous Amazon Cultures and the Historical Ships Museum, housed on a 1906 Amazon River ship.

Day 5

Machu Picchu

Day 6

Cuzco

Day 7

Iquitos

Chances are, if you’re embarking on an Amazon cruise in Peru, your voyage will begin or end in Iquitos. One of its many unique features is that it’s the largest city in the world that is inaccessible by road, only reachable by water or air.It’s well worth the effort to get here, thanks to its magnificent tiled mansions and mouth-watering culinary scene, among other attractions. Be sure to try Patarashca, a local delicacy where whole fish are wrapped in bijao leaves and grilled to perfection.Other must-see sites include Casa de Fierro (designed by Gustave Eiffel), the Museum of Indigenous Amazon Cultures and the Historical Ships Museum, housed on a 1906 Amazon River ship.

Days 8-9

Iquitos

Chances are, if you’re embarking on an Amazon cruise in Peru, your voyage will begin or end in Iquitos. One of its many unique features is that it’s the largest city in the world that is inaccessible by road, only reachable by water or air.It’s well worth the effort to get here, thanks to its magnificent tiled mansions and mouth-watering culinary scene, among other attractions. Be sure to try Patarashca, a local delicacy where whole fish are wrapped in bijao leaves and grilled to perfection.Other must-see sites include Casa de Fierro (designed by Gustave Eiffel), the Museum of Indigenous Amazon Cultures and the Historical Ships Museum, housed on a 1906 Amazon River ship.

Day 10

Iquitos

Chances are, if you’re embarking on an Amazon cruise in Peru, your voyage will begin or end in Iquitos. One of its many unique features is that it’s the largest city in the world that is inaccessible by road, only reachable by water or air.It’s well worth the effort to get here, thanks to its magnificent tiled mansions and mouth-watering culinary scene, among other attractions. Be sure to try Patarashca, a local delicacy where whole fish are wrapped in bijao leaves and grilled to perfection.Other must-see sites include Casa de Fierro (designed by Gustave Eiffel), the Museum of Indigenous Amazon Cultures and the Historical Ships Museum, housed on a 1906 Amazon River ship.

Day 11

Lima

Delfin III

The Delfin III, the first Relais & Chateaux cruise in the world, is one of the newest luxury vessels cruising Peru's Amazon. On board this 22 all-suite ship, the rainforest is never far away, yet 5-star comforts and conveniences abound on board.