Sacred Valley of the Incas
Description
From the magnificent
view of the terraced stonework of Machu Picchu to the
historic capital city of Lima, and from the beautiful
Sacred Valley of the Incas to timeless Cuzco, this exciting
tour explores the ancient ruins and breathtaking landscapes
of the fascinating country of Peru.
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Miami shortly after midnight for your overnight
Lan Peru flight to Lima.
Day 2 After a pre-dawn arrival in Lima,
your comfortable room waits. Enjoy breakfast with fellow
travelers and spend the morning relaxing. This afternoon,
discover the treasures of the colonial yet modern capital
while touring historic landmarks of the city. (B,D)
Day 3 In the morning, depart for a flight
to Cuzco and enjoy a group lunch before continuing north
into the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the fortress-city
of Pisac. After arriving at the hotel, enjoy leisure time
before attending an “Offering to the Earth”
ceremony. (B,L,D)
Day 4
Today, enjoy a full-day exploration of the beautiful Sacred
Valley featuring agricultural terraces virtually sculpted
from the mountainsides. After lunch, investigate the massive
ruins at Ollantaytambo, both a temple and a fortress,
where work mysteriously halted centuries ago. (B,L,D)
Day 5 Early this morning, board a train
for a short ride to Aguas Calientes and continue on to
the fabled “Lost City of the Incas,” Machu
Picchu. Discovered in 1911, this ancient city in the clouds
defies imagination as it encompasses five square miles
of terraced stonework linked by 3,000 steps. Enjoy lunch
at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge overlooking the ruins.
(B,L,D)
Day 6 Enjoy a second guided tour of
the ruins, stopping to admire the play of early morning
shadows on the surrounding peaks. This afternoon, return
to Aguas Calientes for lunch and the opportunity to shop
for some of Peru’s treasures. Afterwards, board
a train for a 3 1/2 hour journey to Cuzco. (B,L)
Day 7 Discover Cuzco’s charms,
the Incan Empire’s former capital and the continent’s
oldest continuously inhabited city. At noon, enjoy lunch
hosted by local Cuzco families in their homes. The rest
of the afternoon is yours. Wander Cuzco’s beautiful
streets. Tonight, dine on your own and take in Cuzco’s
nightlife. (B,L)
Day 8 Begin your daylong journey by
motorcoach to Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Relax
on the drive and marvel at the rugged, snow-capped Andes.
After reaching the hotel, experience Puno on your own
and catch a glimpse of some of the traditional Peruvian
dances for which this area is known. (B,L)
Day 9
Explore Lake Titicaca, South America’s largest lake.
Embark on a boat ride to visit the floating Isla de Los
Uros and Isla Taquile. Tonight, gather with fellow travelers
for a farewell dinner at the hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 10 This morning, visit the mysterious
round or square stone burial towers at Sillustani, overlooking
Lake Umayo. Following our visit, transfer to the airport
for our late afternoon flight to Lima. (B)
Day 11 Early this morning, depart for
the airport and our flight to Miami, where you connect
with your flights home. (B)
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