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PREMIUM
TRAVEL COLLECTION
Duration 6 Days / 5 Nights
Type of Tour Archaeological, Cultural.
Places
to be visited Sightseeing tour and Museum in Lima; Sightseeing
tour including nearby ruins, the Sacred Valley and Machu
Picchu archaeological site in Cusco.
Tour
Itinerary
All our programmes can be tailor made according to your
requirements, whether regarding the length of your tour,
any special interests or specific activities, flight
reservations, optional destinations or tours.
DAY 01: International arrival: Lima.- Arrival
in Lima. Meet and greet by our English-speaking representative
and transfer to the Orient-Express Miraflores Park Hotel.
VIP check-in.
This stylish property is ideally situated near the Larcomar
Shopping Centre in the residential District of Miraflores,
and on clear days commands unrivalled views of the Pacific
Ocean. Recently taken over by Orient Express, the Park
Plaza exudes class, and is a favorite with FIT travelers.
It has all the services one would expect, including
fax machines in rooms, data port and internet access,
2-line phones, swimming pool, (on the roof with magnificent
views), gym and squash court, as well as the usual beauty/sauna
facilities.
Overnight in Lima.
DAY 02: Lima: Sightseeing Tour & Archaeological
Museum.- Buffet breakfast.
Morning free to relax. We recommend you to take a long
rest and be prepared to begin with this unforgettable
journey through our wonderful country.
Lunch on your own.
In the afternoon, guided sightseeing tour to the most
attractive and important sites in Lima, the "City
of Kings". The tour includes Lima's Historical
Center, passing by Plaza San Martin, Plaza Mayor, the
Government Palace, the City Hall, the Cathedral and
its Religious Art Museum, the Church of Santo Domingo,
with the tombs of Santa Rosa and San Martin de Porras,
and Lima's Colonial Balconies.
We will visit the Convent and Church of San Francisco,
the greatest monumental complex of Colonial Art in America
and Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The tour includes
a visit to the Basilica of 21 altars, Convent of Cloisters,
Capitulary and Clementine Rooms, Chorus and Library
of the monks, a Museum showing 11 paintings of the Rubens
School, the Sacristy with paintings of Surbaran and
Ribera, its great patio decorated with Seville tiles
of the XVIth Century, Moorish arches and underground
Catacombs.
From here, we leave downtown Lima towards the District
of Pueblo Libre to visit The Museum of Anthropology
and Archaeology that shows the biggest collection of
pre-Hispanic objects such as stone sculptures from the
Chavin Culture, Weavings from the Paracas Culture, ceramics
of the Nazca and Mochica Cultures, and metal work of
the Chimu Culture, as well as paintings, documents and
objects that belonged to important people of Colonial
and Republican Periods of Peru. This visit will allow
you to have a global vision of Peruvian History to frame
what you will visit within the next days.
We then drive through the residential Districts of San
Isidro and Miraflores, passing by the Huaca Pucllana,
a Ceremonial and Administrative Centre of the Lima Culture
built in the II Century A.C. that the Incas considered
as "Ñaupallaqta" or Sacred Town. We
will also visit El Olivar Park with olive trees brought
from Spain in the XVth Century, the Central  Park
of Miraflores and Larcomar, a symbol of modern Lima
and a tourist and entertainment Centre as well as a
privileged site to enjoy an amazing view of the Pacific
Ocean.
Welcome dinner at Restaurant La Huaca Pucllana, named
after an archaeological site that was the sixth-century
Ceremonial and Administrative Centre of the ancient
Peruvian people. Discover the Peruvian food while enjoying
this archaeological monument.
Overnight in Lima.
DAY 03: Lima - Cusco.- Buffet breakfast.
Transfer to the Airport to board your flight to Cusco
(1 hour).
Meet and greet upon arrival and transfer to the Orient-Express
Hotel. VIP check-in
Originally built in 1592 on the site of the Inca Amaru
Kuala Palace, the building was a monastery up until
1995, when it was converted into a 106-room hotel. Recently
taken over by Orient Express Hotels the property oozes
ambience, taking full advantage of its unique history,
(relaxing chanting music is played as you come down
to breakfast, such that you almost expect to run into
a group of monks on their way to prayer!). Its rooms
are full of character due to the historic nature of
the building and the service is excellent. As with many
of the hotels coca tea is complimentary to assist with
the altitude, and oxygen can be provided on request.
It is nicely situated a short walk from the Main Square,
or Plaza de Armas.
Remainder of morning is free to rest and get adjusted
to the altitude.
Lunch on your own.
In the afternoon, we will have a guided sightseeing
tour of Cusco visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral
and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha Then, we drive
out of the City to visit the Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay,
Puca Pucara and the impressive Fortress of Sacsayhuaman,
strategically built on a hill overlooking Cusco and
famous for its enormous carved stones, some of them
standing over 9m / 30ft high and weighing over 350 tons.
Return to the hotel and get ready to enjoy a dinner
with folklore show in a typical restaurant where the
musicians play their melodies with Andean instruments
of beautiful sounds, while typically dressed dancers
will show you different ancient Peruvian dances.
Overnight in Cusco. 
DAY 04: Cusco - The Sacred Valley - Cusco.-Buffet
breakfast. Full-day excursion to the "Sacred Valley
of the Incas", alonside the Vilcanota River, where
we will have the opportunity to share closely the peasants'
customs and bargain with vendors at the typical Indian
market of Pisac, held only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Sundays.
Your countryside buffet lunch today is at the charming
Hacienda Huayocari, where the Lambarri-Orihuelas, a
family of great collectors will be your hosts. The visitors
can appreciate a valuable collection of Colonial and
Folk art. Located on the sumit of a hill sheltered amidst
Andean peaks, guests will find from here one of the
finest views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
In the afternoon, passing through the Towns of Calca
and Urubamba, we visit the Inca Fortress and Citadel
of Ollantaytambo, built to guard the entrance to this
part of the Valley, and protect it from possible invasion
from the tribes in the Lower jungle. You can walk through
the quaint streets of the nearby Town, and get a good
idea of what this Strategic Military, Religious, and
Agricultural Centre was like during the Inca Empire.
On our way back to Cusco we stop at the picturesque
Andean Village of Chinchero where the ruins of the Royal
Hacienda of Tupac Inca Yupanqui lies. You will admire
the well-preserved Inca Wall in the Main Square, and
will visit the beautiful Colonial temple built on Inca
foundations, with interesting frescoes in the portico.
Late afternoon return to Cusco and transfer to your
hotel.
Evening at leisure. We suggest going around the Main
Square and enjoy the night atmosphere tasting a delicious
Pisco Sour in some of the several Pubs around the Square.
Dinner on your own. Overnight in Cusco.
Note:
- The visit to the village of Chinchero depends on the
time available.
- This tour offers the possibility of staying overnight
in the Urubamba Valley at the cozy Hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch.
DAY 05: Cusco - Machu Picchu - Cusco.-
Buffet breakfast. Transfer to Poroy station. 09:00 Leave
in Orient-Express Hiram Bingham Panoramic Train for
a 3 and 1/2 hour ride to Machu Picchu. Among the many
superb design features of the coaches are the large,
comfortable seats and extra wide tables. Nearly 3 metres
longer and 30 cm wider than others on the same route,
these coaches are among the most spacious and comfortable
in the world.
12:30 Arrival at Aguas Calientes. You will make a 25-minute
motorcoach ascent to the "Lost City of the Incas".13:00
We tour the ruins for around 3 hours, during which time
our guide explains the astounding degree of technology
achieved by the builders of this famous site. The tight
construction, the water channels, the staircases carved
from the living rock of the mountain, and the Intihuatana,
(or "Hitching Post of the Sun") which served
as an Astronomical Calendar, all show technological
advancement far beyond anything this area of the world
was thought to have achieved. These, along with the
Temple of the Sun, the Royal Tomb, the Priests' House,
the Inca Baths, and the Temple of the Three Windows,
all allow us to glimpse back into the past and with
the help of our guide, revisit the lives of a truly
remarkable people.
We enjoy the buffet lunch on the
"Old Mountain" at the entrance to the ruins,
with the famous view of the ruins and Huayna Picchu,
or "Young Mountain" behind it.
Afternoon Tea in the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge Iced
tea
Finger sandwiches, English cake, fruit tarts, plain
& raisin muffins, scones Coffee or tea
17:45
Leave by minibus to Machu Picchu station. 18:30 Depart
by train to Poroy station.Machu
Picchu to Cusco A la carte dinner Pisco Sour Selection
of canapes Antipasto salad with Arequipenian crayfish
flavoured with garlic or Frothy quail saffron fricassée
served on toasted almond rice Cream of pumpkin soup
with curry and jalapenos chillies, served with scallops
Grilled fillet of beef with a baby onion and Armagnac
sauce, accompanied by a wheat risotto topped with sautéed
oyster and porcini mushrooms or Crispy Andean river
trout scented with coriander seeds, red bell peppers
and potato relish, sautéed swisschards, accompanied
by a soya sauce or Baby carrots glazed with Marsala
wine and mint, wild rice timbale and asparagus Vanilla
lucuma cheesecake served with fresh fruit, raspberry
coulis, chocolate and Andean kiwicha cookies
Coffee, tea Selected red or white wine 22:15
Arrival at Poroy station. Meet upon arrival and transfer
to the Hotel in Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.
Note: This tour offers the possibility of staying overnight
at Hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
DAY 06: Lima - Homebound: International departure.-
Buffet breakfast. Morning transfer to the Cusco
Airport to board the flight to Lima. Meet and greet
upon arrival and transfer to the Miraflores Park Hotel.
Today's farewell lunch will be at the elegant Rosa Nautica
Restaurant. This restaurant juts out into the Pacific
Ocean for a breathtaking view. Above the cliffs of Lima
you can see the condos and Larcomar Shopping Centre
of the Miraflores District. The Rosa Nautica Restaurant
is famous for its scenery, service and excellent food.
Remainder of day at leisure for personal activities
or last-minute shopping.
At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to
the Airport to board your International homebound flight.
Assistance with all departure formalities.
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