| Day1 - LIMA |
| Meet our representatives and have your private transfer to
your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Stroll on the sidewalk, or just relax
at your hotel. Tonight, savor a delicious dinner at one of Lima’s
outstanding restaurants. (D) |
| Day2 - LIMA |
| Today enjoy a full day tour of the Highlights of Lima. We
begin our day in the upscale district of San Isidro where you visit the pre-
Inca pyramid of Huaca Huallamarca. Next, to the historic center. Our next
stop is at Plaza Mayor home of the Government Palace, the Archbishop's
Palace, and the City Hall. The visit also includes the Santo Domingo
Convent, an icon of colonial architecture, completed in the late stages of
the sixteenth century, and the Archbishop’s Palace: a beautiful building
where you find art from the sixteen through the nineteenth centuries.
Finally, you visit the Catholic Cathedral. In the surroundings, old streets
with colonial mansions and Moorish balconies adorn the site. Following
lunch continue your journey into the past at the Casa Aliaga. After the
founding of Lima in 1535, Captain Jerónimo de Aliaga y Ramírez received
a colonial house in the elegant area near the house of Francisco Pizarro,
the Spanish Conqueror. Since then the Aliaga family has lived in the
house. Rebuilt and reshaped after the earthquakes, the mansion has
served for almost five centuries to Lima’s history. Tonight spend time
exploring the Larco Museum. See the finest gold and silver collection
from ancient Peru and the famous erotic archaeological collection of the
most visited Peruvian tourist attractions. After the visit enjoy the best of
Peruvian gastronomy in the magical environment of its cozy restaurant.
Overnight at Belmond Miraflores Park – Ocean View club Junior Suite
room. (B,D) |
| Day3 - LIMA I CUSCO I SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS |
| Transfer to the
airport to board your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival start your full day tour
to the Pisac Ruins and market. Pisac was one of the most important Inca
sites in the Urubamba Valley. The old city, an Incan archeological site, is
located at the top of a mountain. There you witness the masonry skills of
the Peruvian ancestors. Explore the ruins and enjoy a delicious lunch.
After a short visit to Pisac market you go to your fabulous hotel in the
Sacred Valley. Remainder of the day is at leisure. Dinner is included in the
hotel’s restaurant. (B,L,D) |
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Day 4 - SACRED VALLEY |
| Today you will visit two communities that share
a rich Andean past. Starting at Chinchero, where the townsfolk are
famous for having preserved traditional Andean weaving techniques. You
will be able to keep your own crafted piece as a souvenir, which you will
make during the weaving demo. Next is Casa Hacienda Huayoccari. This
is a typical Andean colonial hacienda, owned and inhabited by the
Orihuela-Lambarri family for over three centuries. Jose Ignacio and Ana
Maria Lambarri, owners, will take you on a tour of the centuries-old
property, and show you the family’s impressive pre-Columbian art
collection. Then you will be treated to a typical Andean lunch, prepared
with the hacienda’s fresh produce. Next, we visit the village of Misminay
populated by 500 families and located at an elevation of 12,000 feet.
From that height, you have an incredible view of the Sacred Valley, and
the snowcapped mountains. The villagers will share with you their way of
life. There are different activities you can engage in such as farming and
weaving. If you wish, take a hike that leads to the natural lookout at
Moray. At the end of the day, return to your hotel. Dinner tonight will be
at the Sol & Luna Lodge at the Killa Wasi Restaurant. A five course menu
based on special recipes presented by a renowned chef paired with the
most exquisite wines recommended by the sommelier, will delight your
senses. (B,L,D) | 
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| Day5 - SACRED VALLEY I MACHU PICCHU |
| This morning set off to see
one of the most visited attractions in the world aboard the exclusive
Belmond Hiram Bingham train. Admire the fantastic views of the
surrounding countryside while relishing a delicious brunch or cocktail in
the bar car. Upon your arrival, a professional guide will drive you to the
archaeological site where you will have an experience you will never
forget. Later, spend some time relaxing on the grounds of the Belmond
Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge where you will spend the night. Dinner
included in the hotel. (B,L,D) |
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Day 6 - MACHU PICCHU I CUSCO |
| This morning you will have a second
guided visit of the Machu Picchu archeological complex. Lunch will be
provided at the hotel. Afternoon return by Hiram Bingham to Cusco.
Dinner included on board. Upon arrival, your guide will take you to your
hotel for overnight. (B,L,D) |
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| Day7 - CUSCO |
| This morning explore Cusco; declared a World Heritage
Site by UNESCO. Pick up at your hotel and head to the Koricancha
temple, an ancient Inca palace and main worship center of the Sun God.
Here the Dominicans built an incredible church that can still be seen.
Next to the Plaza de Armas, home of the Cathedral and the beautiful
Church of the Society of Jesus, among other colonial buildings. Then
continue the journey to Sacsayhuaman, an Inca building known for its
massive walls of hewn stone. The fort was strategically built on a hill, with
a broad view of the city of Cuzco. Lastly, enjoy delicious snacks and
sparkling wine in San Cristobal chapel. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight enjoy
a magic dinner at Map Café Restaurant. (B,D) |
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Day 8 - CUSCO I LIMA TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY) |
| Day at leisure. At
agreed time transfer to the airport to board your flight to Lima. Arrival in
Lima, assistance to connecting flights. (B) | 
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