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www.centralholidays.comDAY 1
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THU
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LIMA
Welcome to Lima! Upon arrival at the airport in
Lima you will be transferred to your hotel. Museums, archaeological
sites, lush greenery and beautiful beaches, a bustling boardwalk and
lively nightlife -- come discover the modern metropolis of Lima! A
current day Latin American culinary hub, take time to tantalize your
taste-buds at one of the many “cevicherías” or popular street food
stands.
DAY 2
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FRI
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LIMA
Today you will enjoy a tour of Lima. See the Plaza
de Armas with its colonial government buildings including the Palace,
the town hall, and the cathedral. After that you will visit the beautiful
San Francisco Monastery with its collection of religious art and
catacombs. Visit the districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, then head to
Rafael Larco Herrera Archaeological Museum to see the world’s largest
private collection of Peruvian pre-Columbian Art. (B)
DAY 3
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SAT
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LIMA
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CUSCO
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YUCAY
Transfer to the airport for your
flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in the
Urubamba Valley, or “Sacred Valley,” where the Urubamba River, a
headstream of the Amazon, passes. Along the way, visit to the
Cochahuasi Sanctuary to see exotic animals as pumas, condors and
aras. (B)
DAY 4
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SUN
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YUCAY
After breakfast, visit the “Mercado de
Urubamba,” an authentic market where rural locals sell and barter
agricultural products as well as animals. Next, tour the typical Inca
community of Ollantaytambo. Stone terraces rise from the edge of
town leading up to its fortress’ ruins at the top of the hill. A stone
stairway leads up through the terrace walls, allowing you to step out
onto them. One of the area’s best-preserved spots sits north of the
Hanan Huacaypata Square featuring an area of 15 blocks of houses
built on top of carved stone walls. Lunch included in a typical
restaurant on the way to Ollantaytambo. (B,L)
DAY 5
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MON
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YUCAY
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MACHU PICCHU
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AGUAS CALIENTES
This
morning you will be transferred to Ollantaytambo train station. Our
adventure starts on a train ride to the city of Aguas Calientes, and then
it’s on to the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu archaeological site. You will
never forget this mind-blowing journey through the history of the Inca
civilization. Explore Peru’s most important archaeological site and one
of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Return by bus to Aguas
Calientes. (B)
DAY 6
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TUE
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AGUAS CALIENTES
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CUSCO
With your morning at
leisure, take this wonderful opportunity to visit the mystic site of Machu
Picchu once again on your own (optional). Take the shuttle bus to the
fascinating ruins and enter the site a second time. After your visit, take
the shuttle bus back down to Aguas Calientes. In the afternoon, take
the train to Ollantaytambo and transfer to your hotel in Cusco. (B)
DAY 7
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WED
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CUSCO
This morning, begin with a half day city tour of
Cusco. Explore the center of the Inca Empire, the Plaza de Armas and
see the cathedral built on the ruins of the ancient Inca Palace. Next,
stop at the old town with its magnificent renovated colonial buildings.
Proceed to Sacsayhuaman, a ruins site located approximately 3 km
above Cusco that boasts fabulous views over the city. Afterwards visit
the surrounding ruins. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure. (B)
DAY 8
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THU
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CUSCO
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LIMA
Transfer from the hotel to the airport of
Cusco for your flight to Lima (not included) and transfer to your hotel.
Enjoy the balance of your day in Lima. Modern-day adulation for this
cosmopolitan city reveals that it is brimming with splendid restaurants,
bars and lively nightlife – Lima offers unending pleasures to enjoy. (B)
DAY 9
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FRI
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LIMA
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&UITO
Rise and shine with breakfast and a
morning transfer from your Lima hotel to the airport for your flight to
Quito. Upon arrival in Quito you will be transferred to your hotel for
check-in. (B)
DAY 10
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SAT
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&UITO
Today you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city
of Quito through the historical center of the city and see the church of
La Compañia and Independence Square with the Government Palace.
Then, visit the famous hill of the old town, Panecillo (little bread) where
you will see the angel statue “Virgen de Quito” before heading to the
Equatorial Line Monument called “Middle of the World” and stand in
both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres simultaneously. (B)
HOTEL/STARTING FROM PRICES
VALID THRU NOV. 2019
Departure dates
Jan 24; Feb 7; Mar 7 & 28; May 2 & 30; Jun 13 & 27;
Jul 4; Oct 17; Nov 14 & 28
Travel in Comfort
Double
Single
$2,589 $3,329
City
Nights
Hotels or similar (Type of room)
Lima
3
Hotel La Hacienda Miraflores (Standard)
Sacred Valley
2
Hotel Sonesta Posada de Inca Yucay
(Standard)
Aguas Calientes 1
Hotel El Mapi (Superior deluxe room)
Cusco
2
Hotel Eco Inn (Standard)
Quito
3
Hotel Alameda Hotel Mercure (Standard)
Travel in Style
Double
Single
$3,129 $4,269
City
Nights
Hotels or similar (Type of room)
Lima
3
Hotel Casa Andina Private Collection
Miraflores (Superior)
Sacred Valley
2
Hotel Aranwa Sacred Valley (Colonial)
Aguas Calientes 1
Hotel Sumaq (Deluxe)
Cusco
2
Hotel Aranwa Cusco Boutique (Classic)
Quito
3
Hotel Hilton Colon (Deluxe)
This tour can also be booked on a private car basis with departures daily
Double
Single
Travel in Comfort
$3,399 $4,249
Travel in Style
$4,089 $5,389
All rates are per person, based on double occupancy. Extra nights and triple occupancy
available upon request. Rates are not valid during certain holidays and blackout periods.
Please call for special international airfares and domestic flights in Economy or
Business Class.
Services & meals not listed in the Itinerary, beverages during the meals, hotel extras,
personal expenses and tips for guides, drives and waitresses as well as local flights
within South America are not included.
Important Information: This is a guaranteed departure, seat in motorcoach with shared
services valid for specific dates shown above. All flights within South America must be
booked through Central Holidays.
INCLUDED FEATURES
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Hotel accommodations for 11 nights
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Daily buffet breakfast and 1 lunch
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All transfers and services via motor coach with English-speaking guide
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Half day Lima city tour including the world famous Larco Museum
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Visit the Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary to see Condors, Pumas and
much more
•
Tour of the Sacred Valley
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Visit Ollantaytambo
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Visit Machu Picchu
•
Half day tour of Cusco
•
Half day tour of Quito and Middle of the World Tour
•
Document holder and luggage tags
•
Hotel taxes and service charges
DAY 11
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SUN
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&UITO
Enjoy time to explore Quito at your own pace with
a day at leisure. Alternately, you can embark on an optional tour to the
world-renowned Indian handmade crafts market, Otavalo, where you will
find a vast variety of locally weaved designs in belts, tapestries, ponchos
and other clothing items. Another adventurous option is to venture on an
option tour to Mindo cloud forest. The choices are vast! (B)
DAY 12
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MON
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&UITO TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY)
After
breakfast transfer to the airport for the departure flight back home or opt
to extend your trip in the beautiful Galapagos Islands. (B)
(B) Breakfast - (L) Lunch
There are many optional choices for an unforgettable cruise of the Galapagos
Islands – please call for additional information.