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Lima, Machu Picchu and
Cusco I (5d/4n)

Program duration:
5 days / 4 nights

Categories: Deluxe, first class & Superior

Introduction

One of the biggest drawing points to the city of Lima is the fact that it is home to some of Peru's best museums, notably the Museo de Oro del Peru. Other highlights include colonial architecture at Iglesia de San Francisco, pre-Inca pyramids at Pachacamac, and catacombs in Central Lima.

As well as being a gateway to nearby attractions like Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, Cusco offers travelers a host of culturally rich museums, cathedrals, and markets that make this city an excellent addition to any itinerary.

Itinerary

• Day 1: LIMA
  Upon arrival in Lima, meet and transfer to selected hotel.
• Day 2: LIMA - CUSCO
  Breakfast at the hotel
  Transfer to the airport for flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, transfer to the selected hotel.
  Morning at leisure to acclimatize.
  Afternoon tour of the city of Cusco, which includes: the Koricancha Temple (Temple of the Sun) and the Cathedral with its magnificent chapels and baroque altars and paintings from the Cusquenian School. The tour also includes a visit to the surrounding ruins: the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the Inca bath of Tambomachay, the labyrinth of Puca Pucara and the amphitheatre of Kenko.
• Day 3: CUSCO - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
  Breakfast at the hotel
  Early transfer to the train station where you will take a Vistadome train ride across the Andes to the Aguas Calientes (2400 m / 7500 ft) at the foot of the mountains. Then a short transportation to the entrance of the ruins where you will have a guided tour of the Lost City.
  Buffet lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary lodge.
  Afternoon return in Vistadome train and transfer to your hotel
• Day 4: CUSCO - URUBAMBA - CUSCO
  Breakfast at the hotel
  A full day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas where you will visit the village of Pisac and attend the local agricultural open market, where artisans from all over the area congregate to sell their crafts.
  You will then continue to the north to visit Ollantaytambo, a fortress built during the Incan Empire which is an excellent example of military architecture.
  Return to Cusco to your hotel
• Day 5: CUSCO - LIMA - AIRPORT
  Breakfast at the hotel
  Transfer to the airport for flight back to Lima. Assistance at the airport for connecting flights

Prices 2009 per person in US Dollars:

De luxe hotels: Miraflores Park in Lima, Monasterio in Cusco
First Class hotels: C.A. Private Collection Miraflores in Lima, Libertador in Cusco
Superior hotels: Sol de Oro Apart hotel in Lima, C.A. Private Collection Cusco in Cusco

INCLUDED:

• Accommodation and meals as detailed
• Transfers and sightseeing with local English speaking guides
• Entrance fees

NOT INCLUDED:

• Air transportation. For a round trip domestic tickets (for example LIM/CUS/LIM) the cost is USD$320. For a one way domestic ticket (for example JUL/LIM) the cost is USD$160.00. Rates subject to change without previous advise.
• Airport departure taxes: USD 6.50 in Lima, for domestic flights USD$5.50 approximately and USD$30.25 for international departure tax in Lima
• Meals and services not specified in program
• Personal expenses
• Tips