Day 1:
Arrival in Lima, reception and transfer by executive
car to the deluxe five star
Miraflores Park Plaza Hotel . Opportunity
for a massage before dinner.
Day 2:
After breakfast, a city tour of Lima including a guided visit
to the cathedral, the main square and the San Francisco Catacombs.
Lunch at the International Rosa Nautica. Visit to a museum
of your choice.
Return to the hotel. Dinner at Astrid and Gaston.
Altar in the Church of San Francisco
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Catacombs in the Church of San Francisco
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Day 3:
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Cuzco,
the ancient Inca capital. After the one hour flight, reception
and transfer to the wonderful five star
Monasterio hotel;
ancient residence of the viceroy of Spain. After lunch, a
guided tour of Cuzco including the cathedral, Qoricancha temple,
the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman overlooking Cuzco, Qenko
and Puka Pukara. Return to the hotel. Dinner in the evening
followed by a folkloric show.
Day 4:
Full-day excursion to Urubamba, the sacred valley
of the Incas and to the ancient Inca market town of Pisac.
Lunch in Urubamba. A visit will be made to Ollantaytambo,
the only Inca town that was not defeated by the Spanish. A
chance to explore the ruins before returning to Cuzco and
the traditional market town of Chinchero. Return to your hotel.
Dinner.
Sacsayhuaman Cusco
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Plaza de armas Cusco - Main Square
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Day 5:
Transfer to Poroy, a short distance from Cuzco for the luxurious
Hiram Bingham train to Aguas Calientes. Full day's guided
tour of Machu Picchu, the most spectacular ancient city in
the world. Lunch, dinner and accommodation at
Machu Picchu
Sanctuary Lodge.
Day 6:
Opportunity to enjoy a wonderful sunrise over Machu
Picchu and some personal time for private reflection. Lunch
at the
Sanctuary lodge. Return to Cuzco in the evening aboard
the luxury Hiram Bingham train. Cocktails followed by dinner
aboard the train. Reception and transfer to
Monasterio hotel.
Machupicchu Cusco
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Machupicchu Cusco
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Day 7:
Transfer to the railway station for the wonderful
trans-altiplano Inca express. Lunch onboard the "Andean Explorer"
of Peru. (Alternatively, you may fly to Juliaca and then transfer
to Puno). Reception and transfer to the 5 star
Libertadores
hotel, situated on the very shore of Lake Titicaca.
Day 8:
After breakfast, a private tour by boat to the island's
of Uros and Taquile on Lake Titicaca. A tour of the reed islands
of Uros before continuing to Taquile, where members of this
self-supporting island will welcome you and offer a glimpse
into their ancient traditions and customs. Lunch on the island
and an opportunity for some spectacular views over the haunting
beauty of Lake Titicaca.
Return to Puno and your hotel. Dinner with a beautiful view
over the Lake.
Lake Titicaca Puno
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Lake Titicaca Puno
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Day 9:
Early wake up to enjoy a spectacular sunrise before
heading towards Juliaca, and an excursion to the Silluastani
towers. These ancient funereal towers dating back to pre-inca
times are examples of the most ancient cultures found on the
altiplano. After lunch, transfer to Juliaca airport for the
return flight back to Lima.
After the two and a half hour flight, reception and transfer
to the
Miraflores Park Plaza Hotel . Time for relaxing in the health
spa before a delicious dinner at an internationally renowned
restaurant.
Day 10:
Leisurely day with plenty of opportunity for shopping before
your transfer to the airport and your return flight home.