GT-201A CLASSIC PERU

A journey thru culture, traditions, history and archaeology
Six Days / Five Nights
Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu
Minimum two persons

USA Departures Dates from Miami:
2013: September 14, September 28, October 12, October 26, November 16, November 30

ITINERARY

DAY: 1 – Depart USA to Lima

Today we take an overnight flight from Miami to Lima via LAN.

DAY 2: Lima / Cusco / Sacred Valley tour

Arrival in Lima, the “City of Kings” famous for its Spanish Colonial architecture, extraordinary museums and cuisine. After clearing through Immigration and Customs, immediate transfer to the domestic terminal for your early morning short but spectacular flight over the snowcapped Andes to the oldest inhabited city in the hemisphere, Cusco, at an elevation of 11,440 feet. Upon arrival start your Peruvian experience with a Full Day Excursion to the Pisac Indian Market and the Ollantaytambo Fortress – Morning departure for a drive through the fertile countryside of the Urubamba Valley to the colonial village of Pisac where an Indian Market takes place Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Other days you will tour the religious nucleus and archaeological site of Pisac. During your visit to the bustling marketplace you will have the opportunity to bargain with the natives for many different types of Peruvian handicrafts and jewelry.
Continue to the Ollantaytambo archaeological complex, the Incas built it as a fort that included a temple, agricultural terraces, and an urban area. There are two distinct sectors: The religious and worship zone, and the residential area. Ollantaytambo was an important administrative center with probable military functions if one considers the walls and towers.
There are also traces of ancient roads and aqueducts. The town of Ollantaytambo is called a “Living Inca Town” since the inhabitants maintain very old practices and customs. Lunch is at a beautiful country estate on the shores of the Urubamba River. Overnight at Sacred Valley.
Overnight accommodations Casa Andina Private Collection Sacred Valley (B/L)

DAY 3: Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu

Breakfast. Morning transfer to Ollanta´s train station for your train ride through the sacred valley of Urubamba to the “Lost City of the Incas,” Machu Picchu. Perched 8,200 feet above the valley, it was hidden by mountains and semi-tropical jungles for 400 years until discovered by Hiram Bingham of Yale University in 1911. Archaeologists believe that the Inca “Virgins of the Sun” took refuge from the Spanish Conquistadors here. Guided tour of the ruins upon arrival. Lunch is at the Orient Express’ Sanctuary Lodge located just a few steps from the Inca citadel. Afternoon return to train station for your train ride back to Cusco.
Overnight accommodations Casa Andina Private Collection Cusco (B/L/D)

DAY 4: Cusco City Tour

Breakfast. Tour of Cusco. Visitors are caught up in the excitement of touring the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, a delightful combination of Inca and colonial architecture.
The tour visits important landmarks such us Cusco’s Cathedral, Plaza de Armas and Koricancha “The Temple of the Sun”.
Overnight accommodations Casa Andina Private Collection Cusco (B)

DAY 5: Depart Cusco / Lima tour

Breakfast. Morning transfer from hotel to airport for your flight to Lima. Transfer to hotel in Lima. In the afternoon enjoy. a combined tour of modern and colonial Lima. This half-day tour visits both the colonial and modern sections of Lima. Colonial sites include the lovely Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, San Francisco Church and the exquisite Torre Tagle Palace modern day seat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In modern Lima, drive along the exclusive residential areas of Miraflores and San Isidro.
Evening transfer to the airport for your flight to USA (B)

DAY 6: Depart Lima

Depart from Lima on your flight via LAN destination Miami.

HOTELS:

Sacred Valley: Casa Andina Private Collection
Cusco: Casa Andina Private Collection
Lima: Casa Andina Select Miraflores

RATE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: From: $1,750.00
Based on shared fully escorted land services and tours. Includes round trip air Lima/Cusco/Lima.

RATE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: From: $2,010.00
Based on private fully escorted land services and tours by English speaking guides. Includes round trip air Lima/Cusco/Lima.

A GREAT VALUE!!: Add international air via LAN Miami/Lima/Miami for only $514.00 including fuel surcharges and taxes.

INCLUDES:

Round trip air Lima/Cusco/Lima, fuel surcharges and taxes and subject to change. All airport transfers listed in the itinerary. Hotel accommodations and hotel service charges and taxes. Baggage handling at airports and at hotels. All tours and excursions indicated in the itinerary. All entrance fees and transfers needed to operate tours and excursions. All train tickets needed to operate tours and excursions. Excursion to Machu Picchu is aboard the Vistadome train. Service of an English speaking licensed tour guide for all tours and excursions. All meals indicated in the itinerary. (B= Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

NOT INCLUDED:

International air to be quoted on request. Expenses such us beverages on meals, tips, laundry, phone calls and other personal expenses are not included. International and local Airport departure taxes approximate cost is US $31.00 for international flights, and US $7.40 for each domestic flight.