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Lima, Machu Picchu, Cusco & Puno (10d)
Lima
offers the tourist great attractions and the comfort a traveler
seeks. The rich history of the city, its beautiful beaches, great
museums, and delicious cuisine are just some of the delights you
can find in the "City of the Kings".
Cusco is a magical city filled with history and beauty. From the
stunning churches in the Plaza de Armas to the Incan ruins and
the gorgeous landscape of the Sacred Valley, this is treasured
spot that should not be missed. The main tourist attraction in Puno is Lake Titicaca, the world's
highest navigable lake. The amazing landscapes and impressive
snow-capped mountains of the Cordillera Real are not to be missed.
PROGRAM LIMA
/ CUSCO / PUNO / LIMA
10 days / 9 nights
Day
1: ... / LIMA
Upon arrival in Lima, meet at the airport and transfer to the
selected hotel
Day
2: LIMA
Breakfast at the hotel
Discover the City of the Kings visiting its main monuments:
The Cathedral and San Francisco Convent located in city colonial
center. Pass by the Central Post Office, Osambela Palace and
several baroque churches
Return to the hotel
Afternoon at leisure
Overnight
Day
3: LIMA / CUSCO
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the airport for flight to Cusco. Upon arrival meet
and transfer to the selected hotel. Morning at leisure to acclimatise.
Afternoon tour of the city including the best of Cusco: the
Koricancha Temple of the Sun and the Cathedral with its magnificent
chapels and baroque altars and paintings from the Cusquenian
School. The tour also includes the surrounding ruins: the fortress
of Sacsayhuaman, the Inca bath of Tambomachay, the labyrinth
of Puca Pucara and the amphitheatre of Kenko
Overnight
Day
4: CUSCO / URUBAMBA
Breakfast at the hotel
Full day excursion to the Sacred Valley of Urubamba. Visit the
village of Pisac and attend the local agricultural open market
where artisans from all over the area congregate to sell their
crafts.
Continue to the north to visit Ollantaytambo, a fortress built
during the Inca Empire, excellent example of military architecture
Diner at the selected hotel
Overnight
Day
5: URUBAMBA / MACHU PICCHU
Breakfast at the hotel
Early transfer to the train station across the Andes to Aguas
Calientes at the foot of the mountains. Then short transportation
to the entrance of the ruins where the guided tour of the Lost
City will start. Buffet lunch at a local restaurant
Afternoon at leisure
Diner at the hotel
Overnight
Day
6: MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning at leisure
Afternoon return to Cusco and transfer to the selected hotel
Overnight
Day
7: CUSCO / PUNO
Breakfast at the hotel
07:00 Transfer to the bus station
07:30 Departing by regular bus to Puno. Stopovers at Racchi
and Andahuaylillas. Lunch included.
18:00 Arrive in Puno and transfer to the selected hotel
Overnight
Day8: PUNO
Breakfast at the hotel
Excursion to the floating reed islands of the Uros. Continue
to Taquile Island inhabited by a Quechua-speaking population
that has developed through many generations both an efficient
and original social system and one of the world’s finest
hand-weaving techniques. Lunch. Return to Puno
Overnight.
Day9: PUNO
/ JULIACA / LIMA
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the airport in Juliaca for the flight to Lima. Upon
arrival, meet at the airport and transfer to the selected hotel
Overnight.
Day10: LIMA
/ …
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the airport in Lima. Flight to your country
END OF
OUR SERVICES
2008 PRICES PER PERSON (US$), TWIN BASIS:
MIN
2 PAXS
MIN
3 PAXS
MIN
4/5 PAXS
De
luxe hotels
2872.00
2684.50
2597.00
First
Class hotels
2358.25
2169.50
2082.00
Superior
hotels
1997.00
1803.25
1715.75
De luxe
hotels: Miraflores Park in Lima, Monasterio in Cusco and Machu
Picchu Sanctuary Lodge First Class hotels: Swissotel in Lima, Libertador in Cusco
y Machu Picchu Pueblo in Aguas Calientes Superior hotels: Sol de Oro in Lima, Novotel in Cusco and
Machu Picchu Pueblo in Aguas Calientes.
INCLUDED:
Accommodation
and meals as detailed
Transfer
and sightseeing with local English speaking guide
Vistadome
service Cusco / Machu Picchu / Cusco
NOT INCLUDED:
Air transportation
LIM/CUS/LIM, USD 260 prevailing rate, subject to change without
previous advice
Airport
departure taxes USD 6.50 in Lima for domestic flights, USD 4.91
in Juliaca, USD 30.25 international departure tax
ANDES
HIGHLANDS AND PERU
