Premium Peru - Option 4
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Day 1: INTERNATIONAL ARRIVAL IN LIMA
Arrive in Lima, reception at the airport by our Andean American Tours representative and transfer by private car to the hotel on the way you will receive a briefing on your tour; vouchers covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your trip . Overnight in your selected hotel. No meals included.
Day 2: LIMA
Breakfast in your hotel.
In the morning visit of Lima, colonial and modern areas: Plaza Mayor with panoramic views of the Cathedral, Archbishop’s palace, and Government Palace, we will continue with a visit to the San Francisco Convent, continue to the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, visiting Huaca Pucllana, archaeological complex and finalizing at the Parque del Amor with a very impressive view of Lima’s coastline. Lunch at La Rosa Nautica restaurant. After lunch visit to Rafael Larco Herrera Museum. Back and overnight in your hotel.
Dinner in a local restaurant (transfers included)
Day 3: LIMA – CUZCO: Sightseeing Tour and Visit to Nearby Ruins
Breakfast in your hotel.
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Cuzco,upon arrival , reception at the airport by our Andean American Tours’ representative and transfer by private car to the hotel. Lunch at own
In the afternoon, we will visit the City of Cusco on a guided tour visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Koricancha (Santo Domingo’s convent). 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, famous for its enormous carved stones, some of them standing over 9m/30 ft high and weighing over 130 tons. Back to your hotel. Dinner at FALLEN ANGEL Restaurant (A la Carte)
Day 4: CUZCO - Sacred Valley of the Inkas
Breakfast in your hotel.
All day excursion to the "Sacred Valley of the Inkas", by the Urubamba River. The tour is best on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays (on Sundays a typical indian market can be seen) , although is available every day. Our first visit will be Pisac, Free time to shop or simply watch the locals going by their everyday lives. After the visit, we will have a buffet lunch with emphasis on locally grown organic produce in the Urubamba Valley. After lunch, a visit to Ollantaytambo, the ancient Inca town with impressive ruins built into the mountain side. Built to guard the entrance to this part of the Valley, and protect it from possible invasions from the tribes in the lower jungle. The Fortress consists of a series of stepped carved stone terraces accessed by long staircases. At proper time back to your hotel. Dinner on your own
Day 5: CUZCO – MACHU PICCHU - CUZCO
Breakfast in your hotel.
The day starts with an early morning transfer to Cuzco train station for a 3 ½ hours journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, also known as "The Lost City of the Incas" one of the best known examples of surviving Inca architecture. Arrive at Aguas Calientes Station followed by a 30-minute bus drive, climbing 6km of winding road, to the marvellous Citadel. Upon arrival, you will participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Temple of the Sun, the Sacred Sun Dial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds. After the tour you'll have time to stroll around the Archaeological Site at your leisure. Lunch in a local Rest. Late afternoon return to Cusco and your hotel.
Dinner on your own.
Day 6: CUZCO
Free day in Cuzco to relax and unwind. We suggest you walk around the square and enjoy the nightlife of Cusco, enjoying a Pisco Sour in some of the many pubs around the square.
No meals included.
Day 7: CUZCO - LIMA - MANCORA
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima and connecting to Tumbes. Transfer to the wonderful private resort in Mancora on the Pacific Ocean, complete with private beach and all amenities.Lunch on your own and retire to the wonderful honeymoon bungalow.
Dinner in a local Rest.
Day 8: MANCORA
Breakfast at the lodge. Free day to enjoy the private beach. Lunch either a BBQ on the beach or in the restaurant. Dinner on your own.
Day 9: MANCORA - LIMA
After breakfast, transfer to Tumbes for the flight to Lima and connection with your international flight back home.
Tour Option: Overnight at the Sacred Valley or Machu Picchu
Upgrade to the Luxury Hiram Bingham Luxury Train: US$450.00 per person.
Flight tickets: To be quoted on the day of enquiry the tour.