Day 2  Lima
Afternoon excursion to Pachacamac Ruins, considered
by many to be the most important archaeological
site near Lima. Four hundred years before the
Incas, the Ishmay culture developed a major ceremonial
center, featuring streets, dozens of temples fitted
with ramps and the Painted Temple, evidence of their
sense of religious urbanism. When the Incas overran
the valley in the fourteenth century, they built the
Temple of the Sun, the Acllahuasi (House of the
Virgins of the Sun), the Pilgrims' Plaza and other
palaces whose painstaking reconstruction gives
visitors an idea of what the site looked like 500 years
ago. (ABB)

Day 3  Lima / Cusco / Sacred Valley
Early morning transfer from the hotel to the airport
for a short but spectacular flight over the snowcapped
Andes to the oldest inhabited city in the hemisphere,
Cusco, at an elevation of 11,440 feet. Excursion to
Chinchero, Pisac and Ollantaytambo in Urubamba,
The Sacred Valley of the Incas – Departure to the
unspoiled Andean village of Chinchero for a spectacular
weaving demonstration. Continue to the Spanish
Colonial village of Pisac where an Indian Market
takes place Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Other
days you will tour the religious nucleus and
archaeological site of Pisac. After lunch the tour continues through the sacred valley of the Incas to visit
the town of Ollantaytambo and the imposing Inca
Fortress. Return to Cusco. Lunch is at a beautiful
country estate on the shores of the Urubamba River.
(ABB,L).

Day 4  The Sacred Valley
Full Day Excursion to Moray, Maras Salt Pools and Authentic Quechua Village - Morning departure to the Inca agricultural experimental center of Moray, famous for its sunken amphitheater, made up of four circular terraces, which appear to disappear into the earth like an artificial crater. Continue to the impressive Maras salt pools formed by water emerging from a lake inside a mountain in the Urubamba Valley. An amazing view of evaporating ponds for the extraction of salt. Learn about ancestral techniques, which are still used, in agricultural, irrigation and salt-recollection tasks, as well as in Andean festivals and rites. After lunch at Casa – Hacienda Huayocari, visit an authentic Quechua Village to feel the way of life of the Inca's ancestors. The Inca himself was a noble Quechua. They live off the land and are always wearing their colorful ponchos, see Quechua children scamper about while woman are weaving their family's clothes. A meaningful experience! (ABB, L)

Day 5  Machu Picchu aboard Orient Express Luxury Train “Hiram Bingham”
Full Day Excursion to Machu Picchu - Morning train ride aboard the most luxurious railway service in South America to enjoy the unbelievable sights of the "Lost City of the Incas," Machu Picchu. Perched 8,200 feet above the valley, it was hidden by mountains and semi tropical jungles for 400 years until discovered by Hiram Bingham of Yale University in 1911. Archaeologists believe that the Inca "Virgins of the Sun" took refuge from the Spanish Conquistadors here. Guided tour of the Sanctuary and plenty of free time to study the mysterious site. (AB, L, D)

starting from $5,539 incl.air 
Visiting Lima, Cusco, SacreD Valley, Machu Picchu.

Package features:

Round trip air from U.S.

All domestic flights in Peru

7 nights accommodation,
     2 nights at the Miraflores Park in Lima, Executive suite with Ocean view
     5 nights at the Monasterio Cusco, Deluxe Oxygen Enriched Room

All transfers per itinerary

Touring with English speaking
    local tour hosts per itinerary.

12 Meals per itinerary

Government taxes

Travel Documents

Services of our Peru office

USTOA $1 Million Travelers
    Assistance program

TERMS & CONDITIONS

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FAMILY & FRIENDS DISCOUNT

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

Day 6  Cusco  
Full day tour of Cusco and nearby Ruins - Morning walked tour of the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. Visitors are caught up in the excitement of this city. The tour includes a visit to the Cathedral and Santo Domingo Church, passing the main streets and Plaza de Armas. You will walk through the most astonishing Cusco streets to reach the San Blas Church. Cusco is a delightful combination of Inca and Colonial architecture. Afternoon tour includes a visit to the ruins of Kenko, Puca-Pucara, Tambomachay and to the Sacsayhuaman fortress. (ABB)

Day 7  Cusco / Lima
Free day in Cusco for independent activities - Wandering through this lovely city, exploring the astonishing narrow streets of this tile roof colonial town will be your unforgettable experience. You will find something astounding at every turn. Great buys are the traditional Peruvian handicrafts, alpaca-wool sweaters and rugs, ponchos, pottery, gold and silver jewelry, leather goods, etc. (ABB) 

Day 8 Cusco / Lima / U.S.
Transfer from hotel to the airport for your departure to Lima. Transfer to your hotel. Tour of Modern and Colonial Lima including the world famous Larco Museum - This half-day tour visits both the colonial and modern sections of Lima. Colonial sites include the lovely Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, San Francisco Church and the exquisite Torre Tagle Palace modern day seat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In modern Lima, drive along the exclusive residential areas of Miraflores and San Isidro. Continue to the Larco Museum, founded in 1926, it displays remarkable chronological galleries providing an excellent overview on 3000 years of development of Peruvian pre-Columbian history. Evening or following morning transfer to airport for your international flight. Arrive home full of great memories of the rich tradition of Colonial Lima, the mystical Land of the Incas and of your exciting gastronomic journey.
(ABB).

Rates are low-season mid-week departures. All rates are per person and subject to change. Seasonal supplements apply as follows: from May 1 to October 31, and from December 20 to January 5 add $150.
Weekend departure surcharge $30 each-way. Rates are subject to airline taxes and Sep. 11 Security fees, which may be in the range of $88 to $119. To operate this tour, minimum 2 passengers required. If there is a single traveler with no other companions a single traveler surcharge of $500 applies.

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