Travelmarvel South America Tours, Galapagos Islands, Amazon Cruise, Machu Picchu
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42 Day 1. Arrive Lima (Peru). Arrival in Lima, the capital and the largest city of Peru, and be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel for a Welcome Reception. Here, 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, also known as El Valle Sagrado. From here, visit the incredible ruins of Pisac and learn about the history of this fascinating place. Afterwards, visit the iconic 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 wonderful two-night stay. Enjoy an evening at leisure tonight. 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 soak up the magnificent Andean landscapes as you enjoy a rail journey to World Heritage-listed Machu Picchu, located some 2,400 metres above sea level. Experience first hand the beauty of what is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and the most familiar icons of the Inca Empire. Afterwards, settle in to your lovely hotel before dinner this evening. Stay: Aguas Calientes, El MaPi Hotel. BD Day 6. Machu Picchu, Cusco. With the morning free, perhaps revisit Machu Picchu at leisure. Then re-board the Vistadome train for your journey back to Ollantaytambo station, before a coach returns Iconic Wonders of Peru with Amazon Lodge 13 Days | Lima | Sacred Valley | Machu Picchu | Cusco | Peruvian Amazon Lodge ECUADOR – explore Sacsayhuaman, one of the greatest monuments of the ancient Peruvian architecture YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES All flights within South America Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director for Days 1-8 Additional services of local guides Tipping and airport transfers 22 fine meals – 12 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L) and 6 dinners (D) 12 nights in premium accommodation 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 the home of a local Peruvian family for a delicious traditional home-cooked lunch Travel aboard the Vistadome train to World Heritage-listed Machu Picchu See a weaving demonstration and meet the locals of the Sacred Valley Enjoy dinner at the Café del Museo, set within the Larco Museum in Lima BRAND NEW IN 2017 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. – www.travelmarvel.com.au –