Gems of Peru

Day 1 : Arrival at Lima International Airport an ...

Arrival at Lima International Airport and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2 :Lima: City tour (B): Buffet breakfast. M ...

Lima: City tour (B): Buffet breakfast. Morning at leisure. In the afterrnoon City Tour: You will drive to the Plaza Mayor, where you will appreciate the Government Palace, the Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace and the City Hall. Then, you will visit the XVII century church and cloister of San Francisco, a world cultural heritage. The tour continues to the modern residential suburb of San Isidro where a visit to the pre-inca pyramid of Huaca Huallamarca is included before continuing to downtown Miraflores, with its Park of Love to enjoy a splendid view of the Pacific Ocean. Overnight - Jose Antonio Hotel
Day 3 : Lima to Cusco / Machu Picchu (B): Buffet ...

Lima to Cusco / Machu Picchu (B): Buffet breakfast. Transfer to Lima airport to take the flight to Cusco (Not included). Upon arrival to Cusco, transfer to Ollantaytambo train station, located in Sacred Valley. After a 1-hour and 30 minutes trip in a Vistadome coach you will arrive to Aguas Calientes train station. Day at leisure. Overnight - Inti Inn Machupicchu
Day 4 : Machu Picchu tour (B,L): Buffet breakfas ...

Machu Picchu tour (B,L): Buffet breakfast.Today you will be transported by bus to the top of the mountain and citadel of Machu-Picchu, one of the most renowned examples of Inca architecture, surrounded by lush cloud forest. Lost in history, it was not discovered until 1911 by the American explorer Hiram Bingham. After a 2-hour guided visit of the ruins, you will have a self-service buffet lunch at a local restaurant. Overnight - Inti Inn Machupicchu
Day 5 : Return to Cusco (B): Buffet breakfast. M ...

Return to Cusco (B): Buffet breakfast. Morning to enjoy a second visit of the ruins on your own (bus tickets and entrance to Machu Picchu included). On mid afternoon, return by train to Cusco city. Arrival in Cuzco. Meet and transfer to your hotel. Overnight - Jose Antonio Cusco Hotel
Day 6 : Cusco city tour (B) : Buffet breakfast. ...

Cusco city tour (B) : Buffet breakfast. Morning at leisure. The tour will show you the amazing colonial city built on the foundations of the Inca palaces. You will visit the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun, where you can appreciate the incredible masonry of the Incas, the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral with its carved woodworks, altars and paintings. Then you will be driven to the Inca fortress of Sacsahuamán, to the underground cave and temple of Kenko and to Tambomachay, known as the Baths of the Inca. Overnight - Jose Antonio Cusco Hotel
Day 7 :Cusco to Puno (B) : Buffet breakfast. Tr ...

Cusco to Puno (B) : Buffet breakfast. Transfer to Cusco airport to take the flight to Juliaca (Not Included). Upon arrival to Juliaca, transfer to your hotel in Puno. SILLUSTANI GRAVES ON THE WAY You will have a guided visit to the famous pre - inca tombs of Sillustani on the way, located on the shores of the solitary Umayo Lagoon, these tombs or "Chullpas" with circular shaped towers were a cemetery for the religious leaders of Tiawanacu Culture, almost 2000 years ago. Overnight - Jose Antonio Puno Hotel
Day 8 : Lake Titicaca tour (B, BL): Buffet break ...

Lake Titicaca tour (B, BL): Buffet breakfast. TAQUILE + UROS. A 3 hour boat trip on Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, will take you to the Island of Taquile. To reach the hub of the island one must make a strenuous climb of 600 stone steps but the effort is well rewarded by the views of the Lake and its surrounding mountains. The people of Taquile are famous for their colorful, fine weavings and their hospitality. On the return trip to Puno you will make a stop on Uros Island, built on layers of the totora reeds, hence the name "floating island". Here the Uros indians live as they have done for generations, seeking out a living by fishing and selling handicrafts. You will be given a box lunch on this tour. Overnight - Jose Antonio Puno Hotel
Day 9 : Juliaca to Lima - International departur ...

Juliaca to Lima - International departure (B): Transfer from your hotel to Juliaca Airport to take the flight to Lima (Not Included. Arrival at Lima. Reception and assistance to connect with your next flight.