PERU PHOTOBY ERIC LINDBERG PERU WITH FULBRIGHT ASSOCIATION ALUMNI October 13-21, 2016 Home to historic colonial cities, remains PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS of ancient civilizations, and small Indian • Journey high into the Andes to discover the villages, Peru’s rich natural wonders and mysteries of Machu Picchu. layered cultural history are the backdrop • Explore the Sacred Valley and the ruins of for this hands-on exploration in social Ollantaytambo Fortress. studies. This nine day eprogram provides exciting opportunities to discover the varied • Discover the city of Cusco, the oldest inhabited city in South America. dimensions of Peruvian culture both past and present. Learn about anthropology • Walk through history as you wander the and archaeology while visiting the iconic Sacsayhuaman ruins. Machu Picchu; hear from local families • Marvel at scenic vistas as you ride the train to how they integrate ancient languages and Aguas Calientes. traditions with modern culture; and bring • Examine the importance of camelids like history to life as you walk in the footsteps of llamas, alpacas and guanacos to the region’s the ancient Inca. cultural heritage. holbrooktravel.com | 800-451-7111 ITINERARY protect and disseminate the region’s cultural heritage, in this case represented by the original varied and rich textile tradition of Peru, emphasizing the use of ancestral OCTOBER 13 - LIMA techniques for spinning, dyeing and management Arrivals at Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport. of the South American camelid fibers. A committed Transfer to the hotel and check in, followed by time at and trained team works to reassess and promote the leisure. Please note that this is an international travel dissemination of the different artistic expressions and day; no meals or program activities are scheduled on this cultural values that are the heritage of Peru, and the day. Hotel check-in usually begins at 3 pm. Overnight at center provide opportunities for master craftsmen and Marriott Miraflores. their communities to achieve a better quality of life. After lunch visit Ollantaytambo ruins, highlighting the engineering genius of the Inca. The town has original OCTOBER 14 - LIMA buildings of Inca construction where the Inca retreated After breakfast at the hotel, meet with your group for their last stand in the highlands against the Spanish. leader for an orientation to Peru and a lecture, “Peru: Running water still flows through the aqueducts, terraces A Political and Economic Overview.” After lunch (not are still farmed, and the pinnacle above the town is a included) explore Lima, including a visit to the Plaza burial ground. Learn about its ancient heritage while de Armas and the Monastery of San Francisco, which walking the narrow streets and observing numerous was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in aqueducts that remain unchanged. Dinner on own. 1991. Aside from a church and monastery, the site also Overnight at Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel. (BL) contains a library and catacombs. In this church, Jude the Apostle is venerated. At the Feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus, a silver stand weighing one-and-a-half tons OCTOBER 17 - YUCAY is carried in procession by 40 people, starting from the Depart this morning for a full day visit to the Potato convent. Next visit the Museum of the Inquisition and Park, guided by specialist Maywa Blanco. Maywa Blanco, learn about the effects the Spanish Inquisition had on born and raised in Cusco, holds a bachelor’s degree in Peru’s development. Late in the afternoon meet with agronomy from Cusco’s San Antonio Abad University a local non-profit that focuses on social issues in Peru. and a master’s degree in science from Michigan State Overnight at Marriott Miraflores. (BD) University. A college professor, Maywa will masterfully guide you through this community, explaining how the lifestyle of these agrarian communities revolves around OCTOBER 15 - LIMA the potato and what the role of women is the social Today visit the Larco Museum. The privately funded structure. The Potato Park is a conservation initiative Larco Museum, also known as Museo Rafael Larco located in the Sacred Valley where local people are Herrera, holds one of the world’s largest collections managing and protecting local genetic resources and of Peruvian pre-Columbian artifacts and showcases traditional knowledge about their health, food, and pieces from lesser-known cultures such as the Moche, agriculture. The organization seeks to achieve food Chimú, and Nazca, as well as the famous Inca. Its name security, increased well-being, and gender equity for honors the founder’s father, Don Rafael Larco Herrera, poor people in the developing world. During your visit a well-known archaeology aficionado and collector of you will have the opportunity to visit the six Quechua pre-Columbian artifacts. The museum is housed in an communities residing in the park, visit Kinsaqocha Lake, 18th century mansion in the Pueblo Libre District of and see handicrafts and medicinal plant workshops. Lima and has six exhibit halls, 11 storage rooms, a vault Dinner on own. Overnight at Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel. for gold and silver exhibits, a terrace with large stone (BL) displays, and a garden with a patio. Tonight have dinner at the hotel with the former president of Peru. Overnight at Marriott Miraflores. (BD) OCTOBER 18 - AGUAS CALIENTES Early this morning board the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu. This scenic journey by rail follows OCTOBER 16 - YUCAY the meandering path of the Urubamba River and After breakfast transfer to the airport and fly to Cusco. provides travelers with spectacular views of the snow- Upon arrival transfer to the Sacred Valley, stopping capped Andes Mountains. Disembark at the Aguas en route at the Awanakancha Center to learn about Calientes Station and board a bus that will take you South American camelids and products made using up the mountain to the Machu Picchu ruins. Spend traditional and modern techniques such as dyeing, the remainder of the day exploring the ruins with your spinning, and weaving. The center’s objective is to guide. This ancient Inca city was rediscovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, a Yale graduate and U.S. senator central square. Koricancha, also spelled Qorikancha, fascinated with Inca archaeology. Bingham found is an important Inca temple located in downtown Machu Picchu, with the help of a local farmer who Cusco. Built in honor of their sun god, Inti, the site knew about the ruins, while searching for Vilcabamba was once an important religious center. Conquistadors and Vitcos. Breakthroughs in archaeology since 1985 reported that the temple originally held a statue of have supported the emerging view of Machu Picchu the sun, made of gold weighing approximately two as a ceremonial and administrative center for a very tons and inlayed with gems. The structure was built populous region. Machu Picchu was built, flourished, with enormous boulders and is considered one of and fell into demise within a period of 100 years. Later the most outstanding examples of this type of Inca in the day board the bus to Aguas Calientes. Upon construction. Unfortunately, very little remains of this arrival, disembark at the bus stop and walk to your architectural wonder since the Spaniards did their best hotel. Dinner on own. Overnight at Sumaq Machu to destroy it during their conquest of Cusco. The grand Picchu Hotel. (BL) Baroque church known as Santo Domingo was built on Koricancha’s foundations and came to be viewed by the Spanish as a symbol of Christian triumph over heathen OCTOBER 19 - CUSCO religion. Enjoy lunch and free time in the afternoon. Enjoy a morning at your leisure to walk around the Attend a pre-dinner presentation by a local expert on town, relax at your hotel, or explore Huayna Picchu the history of Incan and Andean musical instruments. or Machu Picchu on your own (additional entrance Dinner at the hotel. Overnight at Belmond Hotel tickets not included in your program cost). This is a Monasterio. (BD) great opportunity for participants to revisit the ruins at a more relaxed pace. Just after sunrise, the soft morning rays bathe the ancient city in golden light and the OCTOBER 21 - LIMA/DEPARTURE mist slowly rises from the valley. Take advantage of the Transfer to the airport for the flight back to Lima. favorable lighting and fewer visitors to try and capture Upon arrival transfer to the Marriott Miraflores, where that perfect shot for your photo album. NOTE: New you have a day room reserved. The afternoon is free to regulations reduced the daily quota of visitors allowed enjoy lunch and explore on your own. After an evening to enter Machu Picchu and nearby archaeological sites farewell dinner, transfer back to the airport for the (e.g. Huayna Picchu), and entrance tickets are no longer 12:40 am flight. Day room at Marriott Miraflores. (BD) sold on-site. Participants wishing to visit the ruins on this day must obtain their tickets in advance. Please LAND COST contact the program provider for more information. Lunch on own. Meet at the train station to take the Vistadome train to Ollantaytambo Station. Disembark $4,405 (based on 22 participants) at Ollantaytambo and board a bus for your transfer to Cusco (approximately one hour and 30 minutes). Arrive Cost includes accommodations, meals, and activities as in Cusco and check in at hotel. Overnight at Belmond indicated in the itinerary, full-time guide, and carbon Hotel Monasterio. (BD) offset. Does not include gratuities, items of a personal nature, international flights, or flights within Peru. Flights OCTOBER 20 - CUSCO within Peru (Lima-Cusco-Lima) are estimated at $410. After breakfast visit the fortress of Sacsayhuaman. Old International airfare from Miami is estimated at $675. Cusco is believed to have been designed in the shape Other departure cities available.