Ancient Civilizations of the Andes (10 days/ 9 nights)
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1st.Day -- Lima
Transfer form the airport to your Hotel.
2nd. Day - - Lima
Continental breakfast. In the morning visit Larco Herrera Museum founded in 1926, the world largest private collections of Pre-Colombian art (gold, silver, semiprecious stones, textiles, famous erotic ceramics collection). A complete and didactic view of the culture devolvement of ancient Peruvian culture. afternoon aleisure. Return to your Hotel. Overnight
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Full day excursion to Pisac, a typical Andean village where a market takes place
(only on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for shared services), where peasants
from around the area bring down their products, as well as handicrafts . On
Sundays, Mayors from all the neighbouring villages dressed in their traditional
costumes, attend the Catholic Mass said in their native language (quechua).
Buffet lunch at a country restaurant in the valley. After lunch visit to
Ollantaytambo, the only Inca town which is still inhabited and explore the ruins
which tower above it. Return to Cuzco. Overnight.
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Early transfer to the train station and departure for a tour to Machu-Picchu.
Arrival in Aguas Calientes Station and bus ride up to the ruins (approx. 3 ½
hrs). Guided visit of Machu Picchu which is totally built of stone blocks,
fitted with masterful precision. This fabulous city has houses, temples,
warehouses, a large central square, all connected by narrow roads and steps, and
is surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side which were used for
agriculture. Lunch included. Accommodation at selected hotel.Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Morning at leisure. (Second bus and second entrance to the ruins included).
In the afternoon return to Cuzco and transfer to selected hotel.
Overnight.
Day 6 Cuzco
A tour through the city visiting the
Main Square, The Cathedral, The Santo Domingo Church or KORIKANCHA temple and
the nearby ruins, KENKO, PUCA-PUCARA, TAMBOMACHAY, and the Fortress of
SACSAYHUAMAN, overlooking the City of Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incas
Empire. Return to your Hotel. OvernightBuffet breakfast. Transfer to the train station.
Depart from Cuzco to Puno by the new Andean Explorer Train under Orient Express
Management, which features a deluxe train decorated in the 1920s style. The
train has a wagon with a bar and an observation deck from where one can enjoy
the scenery as well as a restaurant. All wagons have Pullman style seats, wide
aisles, catering service as well as oxygen available. The wagons are connected
to each other by gangway bellows so passengers and crew can go from one another
safely. The journey takes 10 hours. Upon arrival to Puno, transfer to selected
hotel and accommodation. Overnight.Departure by bus from Cuzco to Puno (7 to 8 hours), with a stop made at
La Raya Pass, at 4,321 meters to visit the steaming pools of hot water nearby
and visit to the ruins of Raqchi. The remains of the central high wall of the
Viracocha Temple, probably the largest roofed building built by the Incas, are
impressive. On either side of the high wall, great sloping roofs were supported
by rows of unusual round pillars, also of masonry topped by adobe. Nearby are
the remains of large living quarters and many round store-houses. The whole
complex is surrounded by a large stone wall several miles long (entrances are
not included). Lunch en route. Arrival in Puno in the early afternoon and
transfer to selected hotel.
Buffet breakfast.
In the morning. departure from the hotels pier. A short distance by boat from
Puno on Lake Titicaca, are the floating islands made of reeds, inhabited by the
Uros. They live in huts built on platforms of reeds, not more than 30-40
cms/1foot thick. Short walk on the islands, then the boat trip continues as far
as the island of Taquile. Members of their self supporting Aymara community
receive visitors in their colourful national costume and show them around the
island. Taquile is renowned for its fine, decorative weavings. Lunch included.
In the afternoon return by boat to Puno and to selected hotel.
Buffet breakfast.
Transfer to the airport and on the way, guided visit to the Chullpas of
Sillustani, these funerary towers date from the 13th century. The highest
measures about 12 metres, superb landscapes and the view of the neighbouring
Umayo lake make this tour a very special experience.
Departure by plane for Lima,
Upon arrival after a 2h 30 min flight, at the airport in Lima and transfer
to selected hotel.Overnight.
Buffet breakfast. Transfer to the airport on time for your international
departure flight.