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Lima, Machu Picchu, Cusco & Puno (10d) Programm duration: 10 days / 9 nights Categories: Deluxe, first class & Superior

Introduction

Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world. It sits at 3,821 meters above sea level. Its surface area is approximately 8,300 square kilometers and it is the largest freshwater lake in South America. Along the lake’s southern shores are the charming villages of Llachón,Chucuito, and Juli, where you’ll find ancient ruins, and a variety of Spanish-style churches. Near the southwestern corner of Lake Titicaca is the sprawling city of Puno.

Cusco is a magical city full of history and beauty. From the stunning churches in the Plaza de Armas to the Incan ruins and the gorgeous landscape of the Sacred Valley, this treasured spot should not be missed. The main tourist attraction in Puno is Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake. The amazing landscapes and impressive snow-capped mountains of the Cordillera Real are unforgettable.

Itinerary

• Day 1: ... / LIMA
  Upon arrival in Lima, meet at the airport and transfer to the selected hotel
• Day 2: LIMA
  Breakfast at the hotel
  Discover the City of the Kings visiting its main monuments: The Cathedral and San Francisco Convent located in city colonial center. Pass by the Central Post Office, Osambela Palace and several baroque churches
  Return to the hotel
  Afternoon at leisure
  Overnight
• Day 3: LIMA / CUSCO
  Breakfast at the hotel
  Transfer to the airport for flight to Cusco. Upon arrival meet and transfer to the selected hotel. Morning at leisure to acclimatise.
  Afternoon tour of the city including the best of Cusco: the Koricancha Temple of the Sun and the Cathedral with its magnificent chapels and baroque altars and paintings from the Cusquenian School. The tour also includes the surrounding ruins: the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the Inca bath of Tambomachay, the labyrinth of Puca Pucara and the amphitheatre of Kenko
  Overnight
• Day 4: CUSCO / URUBAMBA
  Breakfast at the hotel
  Full day excursion to the Sacred Valley of Urubamba. Visit the village of Pisac and attend the local agricultural open market where artisans from all over the area congregate to sell their crafts.
  Continue to the north to visit Ollantaytambo, a fortress built during the Inca Empire, excellent example of military architecture
  Diner at the selected hotel
  Overnight
• Day 5: URUBAMBA / MACHU PICCHU
  Breakfast at the hotel
  Early transfer to the train station across the Andes to Aguas Calientes at the foot of the mountains. Then short transportation to the entrance of the ruins where the guided tour of the Lost City will start. Buffet lunch at a local restaurant
  Afternoon at leisure
  Diner at the hotel
  Overnight
• Day 6: MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO
  Breakfast at the hotel
  Morning at leisure
  Afternoon return to Cusco and transfer to the selected hotel
  Overnight
• Day 7: CUSCO / PUNO
  Breakfast at the hotel
  07:00 Transfer to the bus station
  07:30 Departing by regular bus to Puno. Stopovers at Racchi and Andahuaylillas. Lunch included.
  18:00 Arrive in Puno and transfer to the selected hotel
  Overnight
• Day8: PUNO
  Breakfast at the hotel
  Excursion to the floating reed islands of the Uros. Continue to Taquile Island inhabited by a Quechua-speaking population that has developed through many generations both an efficient and original social system and one of the world’s finest hand-weaving techniques. Lunch. Return to Puno
  Overnight.
• Day9: PUNO / JULIACA / LIMA
  Breakfast at the hotel
  Transfer to the airport in Juliaca for the flight to Lima. Upon arrival, meet at the airport and transfer to the selected hotel
  Overnight.
• Day10: LIMA / …
  Breakfast at the hotel
  Transfer to the airport in Lima. Flight to your country

Prices 2008 per person (In US Dollars, twin basis):

	MIN 2 PAXS	MIN 3 PAXS	MIN 4-5 PAXS
De luxe hotels	2872.00	2684.50	2597.00
First Class hotels	2358.25	2169.50	2082.00
Superior hotels	1997.00	1803.25	1715.75

De luxe hotels: Miraflores Park in Lima, Monasterio in Cusco and Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge
First Class hotels: Swissotel in Lima, Libertador in Cusco y Machu Picchu Pueblo in Aguas Calientes
Superior hotels: Sol de Oro in Lima, Novotel in Cusco and Machu Picchu Pueblo in Aguas Calientes.

INCLUDED:

• Accommodation and meals as detailed
  
• Transfer and sightseeing with local English speaking guide
  
• Vistadome service Cusco / Machu Picchu / Cusco

NOT INCLUDED:

• Air transportation LIM/CUS/LIM, USD 260 prevailing rate, subject to change without previous advice
• Airport departure taxes USD 6.50 in Lima for domestic flights, USD 4.50 in Cusco, USD 30.25 international departure tax
• Meals not specified in program
• Personal expenses