Tour Ancient Peru with Future NFL Hall-of-Famer Shannon Sharpe and Support the Humane Society


Three-time Super Bowl Champion Shannon Sharpe and special guests will explore the mysteries of ancient Peru

Sarasota, Fla. (Aug. 27, 2009) – AuthentEscapes, a luxury travel provider that pairs iconic hosts with the world’s most exotic destinations, is pleased to announce an exciting new tour, The Ancient Mysteries of Peru with Future Hall-of-Famer Shannon Sharpe.   The 8-day land and Orient Express rail journey will begin May 18, 2010 in Lima, the nation’s capital, and then proceed to the mysterious and beautiful ancient sites within the fabled lost city of the Incas.  The complete itinerary and reservations for this exclusive land program are available online now at www.authentescapes.com.

“I’ve always wanted to see Peru,” said Sharpe, who is traveling with guests on behalf of AuthentEscapes.  “This is an incredible opportunity to visit Machu Picchu and benefit the Humane Society as well.”  When guests book this exclusive journey, $300 will be directed to support the programs of The Humane Society of the United States.

“We are thrilled to partner with Shannon on this tour,” said Malaka Hilton, CEO of AuthentEscapes. “Guests who are familiar with Shannon’s great personality and sense of humor from the CBS Pregame Show can look forward to him bringing that same energy on this trip.”

Beginning with the city of Cusco, guests will have the opportunity to experience ancient cathedrals, Indian villages, colonial architecture, a luxurious train trip through the mountains, and a full-day private visit of Machu Picchu, with complimentary wellness amenities and delicious dining experiences throughout the program. The Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, where guests will stay during their visit to the world heritage site, is the only hotel located adjacent to Machu Picchu and affords early morning access before the crowds descend.

Shannon Sharpe split his professional football career between the NFL’s Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens.  He retired in 2003 as a three-time Super Bowl Champion, and his record as the NFL’s all time leader yardage leader stood until 2008. Sharpe is now a commentator for multiple sports programs including the CBS Pregame Show, The NFL Today, the Nextel Halftime Report, Sirius NFL Radio, and the Subway Postgame Show.

Malaka and Ryan Hilton, proprietors of AuthentEscapes, are known throughout the luxury travel industry for having established the boutique, Virtuoso-Member agency Admiral Travel Gallery (ATG). To date, the Hiltons have prepared and escorted travel experiences throughout the world for high profile individuals as well as groups such as St. Regis Residence Club, Starwood Vacation Ownership, Bon Appétit, The Churchill Centre and numerous philanthropic, culinary and cultural organizations.

AuthentEscapes’ exclusive journeys are commissionable to travel professionals. Space on AuthentEscapes journeys is available on a limited basis and requires a deposit to secure a reservation.