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Peru WONDERS OF PERU 7 Days FROM $929 Machu Picchu HOSTED PROGRAM PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (2) Lima • (1) Sacred Valley • (1) Machu Picchu • (2) Cusco •Delve into Lima’s old-world capital brimming with Spanish architecture and Pre-Spanish treasures •Tantalize your taste buds at one of Lima’s many cevicherias or popular street food stands •Discover Sacred Valley’s Pisac archaeological site showcasing the largest complex of agricultural ECUADOR terraces of the Inca Empire •Take in the mystifying history and culture in Cusco, the center of the Inca Empire •Visit the typical Inca community of Ollantaytambo PERU BRAZIL with its steep stone terraces •Have the experience of a lifetime exploring the Lost 2 Lima City of the Incas – Machu Picchu 1 Machu Picchu 1 Sacred Valley 2 Cusco DAY 1 I SAT I LIMA Upon arrival you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Lima. Enjoy the remainder of the day to explore the splendid museums, archaeological sites, lush greenery, beautiful beaches, bustling boardwalk and lively nightlife at your own pace. # - No. of Overnight Stays Arrangements by DAY 2 I SUN I LIMA Have breakfast at your hotel and then embark on a tour of colonial and modern Lima, the “City of Kings.” Visit WONDERS OF PERU Miraflores and tour San Isidro, an upscale residential and commercial neighborhood that houses a pre-Hispanic sacred structure and archeological site – Huaca Huallamarca. Stop at Parque del Amor FROM 7 Days $929 (Lovers Park) in Miraflores and take in the magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean. Next you will have time to delve into the historic center including the Main Square, where the Presidential Palace, the Archbishop´s Palace, the Municipality of Lima, and the Cathedral are located. Return to your hotel. (B) DAY 3 I MON I LIMA I CUSCO I SACRED VALLEY This morning, transfer to Lima airport to board your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco you will be transferred to your hotel in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. (B) DAY 4 I TUE I SACRED VALLEY I MACHU PICCHU After breakfast, discover the best of the Sacred Valley of the Incas starting with a visit to the PARWA Center, where vivid colored textiles are still made in the same ancestral way. Continue with a visit to the Chinchero Church, built by the Spanish in 1607, and the ruins of Chinchero. Stop at the Racchi viewpoint for a panoramic view of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Afterwards, head towards Ollantaytambo with its imposing Inca fortress, where Manco Inca defeated the Spanish forces in 1538. Descend into the town to view one of the most monumental architectural complexes of the ancient Inca Empire, known for its “andenes” terraces dug into the slopes of mountains for agricultural purposes. In the afternoon, board the train to Machu Picchu and upon arrival, transfer to your Chinchero Community hotel. (B,L) DAY 5 I WED I MACHU PICCHU I CUSCO Have breakfast at your hotel before heading out to explore the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu INCLUDED FEATURES archaeological site. This comprehensive tour will take you through •Hotel accommodation for 6 nights the history of the Inca civilization. Here you will understand why •8 included meals consisting of: Machu Picchu was chosen a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site - 6 buffet breakfasts and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Once the tour is - 2 lunches over, you will have some free time to explore the site on your own. •All transfers, touring and services are via shared services with Later, descend to Aguas Calientes for lunch at a local restaurant. In English-speaking guide the afternoon, board your train to head back to the Sacred Valley, •Sightseeing, including: followed by a transfer to your hotel in Cusco. (B,L) - City tour of Lima - Visit of the Chinchero Community DAY 6 I THU I CUSCO Enjoy a full day at leisure to relax or take in the - Visit to the Ollantaytambo Ruins charm of this beautiful colonial city that was built upon the remains - Round trip train to Machu Picchu of amazing Inca buildings. We recommend the Temple of the Sun - Full day visit to Machu Picchu (Koricancha), the San Blas artisans neighborhood, the Cathedral, •Document holder and luggage tags and the Inca Fortress of Sacsayhuaman. You can also take an •Hotel taxes and service charges optional tour of Cusco, Sacsayhuaman, and nearby archeological sites. (B) PREFERRED HOTELS (or similar) DAY 7 I FRI I CUSCO I LIMA TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY) After City Nts. Travel in Comfort Travel in Style breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Lima. Upon Lima 2 El Tambo II Pullman Hotel Lima arrival in Lima, you will have assistance to your connecting flights Sacred Valley 1 Hotel Hacienda del Valle Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba back home. (B) Machu Picchu 1 El Mapi by Inkaterra Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel Cusco 2 Xima Cusco Palacio del Inca (B) Breakfast - (L) Lunch Guaranteed Departure dates: Jan 11, Feb 1, Mar 14, Apr 18, May 2 & 30, Jun 27, Jul 18, Aug 1 & 15, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 14, Dec 12 STARTING FROM PRICES VALID THRU DECEMBER 2020 Double Single Travel in Comfort $929 $1,229 Travel in Style $1,219 $1,819 All rates are per person, based on double or single occupancy. Extra nights and triple occupancy available upon request. Rates are not valid during certain holidays and blackout periods. Intra Peru flights are not included. Cusco Arrangements by.