We will begin our tour of the "City of Kings" in the Historic Center. Our first stop will be Plaza Mayor, which is surrounded by beautiful examples of colonial architecture such as the Government Palace, the City Hall, the Cathedral and the Archbishop's Palace. Then we visit Casa Aliaga, America's best-preserved, colonial mansion, which has been uninterruptedly occupied by the same family since 1535. A visit to San Francisco Monastery, a masterpiece of Colonial architecture will wrap up our comprehensive look at Lima’s historic past. Our tour will conclude with a drive through the residential districts of Miraflores and San Isidro for a look at modern Lima and commanding views of the Pacific Ocean.