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Peru
Land of the Incas 9D/8N |
Lima, Juliaca, Puno, Lake Titicaca,
Cusco, Machupicchu, Cusco, Lima |
Day 01 LIMA
Arrival in Lima. Transfer to the hotel.
Afternoon visit to Colonial and Modern
Lima. Guided tour through the historic
center of the city. Admire the beauty of
San Martin and Major squares, the
Cathedral, the Government Palace and
visit the Convent of San Francisco and
its catacombs, religious building from
the end of the XVI century. Drive
through the residential districts of San
Isidro and Miraflores.
Day 02 LIMA - JULIACA - PUNO
Transfer to the airport in time for the
flight to Juliaca. Upon arrival,
transfer to the hotel in Puno. Balance
of day at leisure to adjust to the high
altitude (12,500 ft).
Day 03 PUNO - UROS & TAQUILE - PUNO
Visit the floating islands of the Uros
and then continue to Taquile Island (solid
ground), about four hours by boat from
Puno, where its inhabitants have made
their vivid color schemes and weaving
designs part of the regional folk-art.
Their island is one of the most
prosperous points in the region. There
are pre-Columbian ruins. Lunch included.
Day 04 PUNO - CUSCO
Transfer to the station for bus or train
ride to Cusco (Monday, Wednesday &
Saturday). Upon arrival transfer to your
hotel.
Day 05 CUSCO
Afternoon city tour and nearby ruins.
Visit Main Square, the Cathedral and its
religious Art Museum, the Church of
Santo Domingo or Koricancha. Includes
visits to Sacsayhuaman and Puca Pucara
fortresses, the temple and amphitheater
of Kenko and the water shrine of
Tambomachay.
Day 06 CUSCO - MACHU PICCHU
Transfer to the station for a morning
train ride to the unparalleled, Machu
Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas".
Machu Picchu was a flourishing
ceremonial and agricultural site,
probably the gateway to the jungle
marches of the Inca Empire. The central
buildings were erected with the polished
stonework of the Cusco Imperial style,
though the site was probably occupied
well before the Incas started their
expansion. Machu Picchu was associated
with the earth cult revolving around the
Coca leaf, which was a privilege
restricted to the Inca Royal family and
priests. Guided tour. Overnight at one
of the hotels in the area.
Day 07 MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
Morning free to explore the ruins on
your own or visit the hot springs of
Aguas Calientes. Lunch. Mid afternoon
departure by train to Cusco. Upon
arrival transfer to hotel .
Day 08 CUSCO - LIMA
Transfer to the airport in time for the
flight to Lima. Upon arrival, transfer
to your hotel. Afternoon guided shopping
tour.
Day 09 LIMA - HOME
Transfer to the airport for your
international departure flight or
continue on the extension of your choice.
END OF SERVICES
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