Travelmarvel South America Tours, Galapagos Islands, Amazon Cruise, Machu Picchu
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24 Day 1. Arrive Lima (Peru). On arrival in Peru's capital city, Lima, be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel for a Welcome Reception, where you will meet your fellow guests and Travelmarvel Tour Director. Stay (Two Nights): Lima, Hotel Jose Antonio Bellavista. Day 2. Lima. After breakfast, be joined by a friendly and knowledgeable local guide for a comprehensive city tour of Lima. During the tour, you'll explore the city's World Heritage-listed historic centre; be awe-struck by the amazing and diverse architecture of Plaza San Martin; see Santo Domingo Monastery; and visit the lavish Casa Aliaga, the oldest colonial house in Latin America, built in 1535. Like a Local – delight in a Pisco Sour and learn how Peru's most famous beverage is made. B Day 3. Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley. Fly to Cusco and travel to the Sacred Valley. From here, visit the incredible ruins of Pisac and learn about the history of this fascinating place. Afterwards, visit the markets of Pisac, a hilltop handicraft village located near a number of impressive Inca ruins. Then, you will be free to enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Special Stay – experience the breathtaking surrounds of the Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba during a two-night stay. Enjoy an evening at leisure tonight to dine at one of the many local restaurants. Stay (Two Nights): Sacred Valley, Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba. B Day 4. Sacred Valley. Today, visit the Terraces of Moray. Here, you can climb down the floating steps of the terrace walls and learn how the Inca people cultivated their plants. A Taste of the Sacred Valley – visit the home of a local family and enjoy the chance to sample a typical Andean home-cooked meal. You'll then visit the salt mines of Maras and see incredible landscapes created by this industrial pursuit and marvel at the view from above the mines. BL Day 5. Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu. Like a Local – today you'll board the Vistadome train and enjoy a rail journey to World Heritage-listed Machu Picchu. Here, enjoy a guided tour of the mysterious citadel. Afterwards, settle in to your lovely hotel before dinner this evening. Stay: Aguas Calientes, El MaPi Hotel. BD Iconic Wonders of Peru 12 Days | Lima | Sacred Valley | Machu Picchu | Cusco | Lake Titicaca PERU – encounter the friendly Sacred Valley locals during your Peruvian adventure YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES All flights within Peru Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director and expert local guides Tipping and airport transfers 17 fine meals – 11 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) and 4 dinners (D) 11 nights in premium accommodation Enjoy a Welcome Reception and a memorable Farewell Dinner INSIDER EXPERIENCES Delight in a Pisco Sour tasting and learn how Peru's iconic drink is made Stay at the Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba in the Sacred Valley Visit a local Peruvian family Travel aboard the Vistadome train to World Heritage-listed Machu Picchu See a weaving demonstration and meet the locals of the Sacred Valley Cruise the islands of Lake Titicaca Enjoy a Farewell Dinner at the Café del Museo, Larco Museum in Lima HIKE THE FAMOUS INCA TRAIL Feeling adventurous? Why not replace Day 5 touring with a scenic hike to Machu Picchu. You'll then revisit Machu Picchu the next morning for a tour. See pages 76-77 for details and pricing. INTI RAYMI (FESTIVAL OF THE SUN) Celebrated by indigenous groups throughout the Andes since 1412, the religious ceremony of Inti Raymi is an iconic symbol of Quechua pride. Join locals in this celebration of the Winter Solstice, overflowing with music, costumes and food, on a varied itinerary of Day 7 on the 18th June departure. – www.travelmarvel.com.au –