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ROMANTIC GATEWAY |
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Romance
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| Destinations: |
Lima, Museo Nacional de Antropología, Arqueología e Historia, Centro Histórico de Lima, Arequipa, Cañón del Colca, Chivay, Mirador de La Cruz del Condor, Cusco, Centro Histórico del Cusco, Parque Arqueológico de Sacsayhuamán, Valle Sagrado de Los Incas, Poblado de Pisac, Mercado de Pisac, Pueblo de Ollantaytambo, Complejo Arqueológico de Ollantaytambo, Pueblo de Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Piura, Máncora |
| Trip Length: |
12 days / 11 nights |
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| Plaza San Martin /
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| Ciudad de Lima /
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| Colca /
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| Las Casitas del Colca /
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| Palacio de Justicia /
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| Catedral de Lima /
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| Sacsayhuaman /
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| Fortaleza de Ollantaytambo /
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| Balneario de Mancora /
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| Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco /
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| Museo Nacional /
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| Palacio Arzobispal /
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| Fortaleza de Ollantaytambo /
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| Colca /
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| Koricancha /
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| Fortaleza de Ollantaytambo /
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| Plaza de Armas de Arequipa /
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| Valle Sagrado /
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| Palacio Municipal /
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| Valle Sagrado /
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Day 01:
... / LIMA
Upon arrival, reception and transfer to selected hotel. The city of Lima was founded by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro on January 5, 1535, the eve of the Epiphany of the Magi – from which it derived its evocative original name of La Ciudad de los Reyes or “The City of Kings”. It is a colonial city of rare fascination and unexpected pleasures; with quiet elegant corners among ancient buildings where the night air is scented with jasmine. Overnight in lima.
Day 02:
LIMA
After breakfast, you will enjoy a guided visit to two of the main museums located in our capital city. First you will visit the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History, considered Peru’s museum per excellence, located in an old Colonial mansion that was the old residence of Peru’s Liberators. Here you will admire the Estela Raymondi and the Tello Obelisk, famous stone monuments dating back to the formative period; and a major collection of metals and fabrics from ancient Peru. Then you will visit Larco Museum, housed in a unique colonial residence dating back to the XVII century constructed on top of a pre-Colombian pyramid dating back to the VIII century, which includes an exquisite Collection of Peruvian Gold and Silver artifacts and its famous pre-Hispanic Erotic Art Hall. After enjoying a delicious lunch, we recommend the restaurant located inside the museum, you will enjoy a guided city tour to Lima’s different attractions and get to know its three different historical periods: Pre-Hispanic, Colonial and Republican. You will begin the tour visiting one the most traditional residential areas in the capital, then Huaca Pucllana, an archaeological precinct build in the IV century B.C., to then continue to the Lima’s historic center, where you will admire its main squares and its distinct buildings and churches. Finally, you will visit Miraflores, where you will enjoy a great view of the Pacific Ocean before returning to Miraflores Park Hotel. At the night, if you agree with, we can arrange a delicious dinner at one of the most distinguish restaurants in the city (Astrid & Gaston, Rafael, La Gloria, La Rosa Nautica, among others). Overnight in Lima.
Day 03:
LIMA / AREQUIPA / CAÑON DEL COLCA
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Arequipa. Upon arrival, reception and immediate transfer to Las Casitas del Colca. On the way to the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest places on the planet reaching a depth of 3,400 meters at the lowest point, you will admire the Misti and Chacani volcanoes, the Vicuñas National Reserve, a great variety of flora and fauna from the natural lagoons of Bofedales and Mar Atrapado and a huge rock formations, in the shape of castles, called Enchanted Castle. Early afternoon arrival to Chivay, the main town in the región, where you will enjoy lunch. After a quick visit to the town you may enjoy a bath in La Calera hot springs, just outside the town. Then you will continue through the valley towards Las Casitas del Colca, an Orient-Express luxury hotel set in the peace and serenity of the canyon surrounded by beautiful pre-Columbian terraces that are still farmed by Inca decedents. Rest of the afternoon to enjoy the several activities de hotel offers. In the night you will enjoy a delicious dinner in the hotel. Overnight in Colca.
Day 04:
COLCA CANYON
After breakfast, you may descend into the valley to visit some of the Andean villages, all which have beautiful colonial-style churches; or stay and enjoy the diverse activities the hotel offers during the day like: Colca river trout fishing excursion; Peruvian paso horseback riding excursion reminiscing the time when only people and horses traversed the Colca Valley; Star gazing taking advantage of Colca’s blue and clear of pollution sky; Baby alpaca’s feeding a real opportunity to get close to nature; Cooking classes with typical Peruvian ingredients. Lunch and dinner in the hotel. Overnight at Las Casitas del Colca.
Day 05:
CAÑON DEL COLCA / AREQUIPA
After breakfast, at the appointed time, early departure to the Cruz del Condor, the best vantage point to appreciate the deepness of the canyon and witness, if the conditions allow it, the majestic flight of the Andean Condor in its natural habitat. On the way back, you will pass through picturesque towns; admire pre-Inca hanging tombs and imposing Inca terraces. After lunch, you will start you return trip to Arequipa, passing through the town of Patapampa, an excellent vantage point to admire volcanoes. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to selected hotel. Overnight in Arequipa.
Day 06:
AREQUIPA / CUSCO
After breakfast, at the appointed time, transfer to the airport to board you flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to selected hotel. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a guided tour to the most magical city, former capital of the Inca Empire, experiencing the architectural legacy visible in many buildings and ruins. This guided sightseeing tour includes The Plaza de Armas, surrounded by colonial arcades, The Koricancha (Temple of The Sun); The Cathedral, dating back to 1559; among other colonial churches. Then you will drive out the city to enjoy a guided visit to the nearby ruins, visiting the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman overlooking Cusco, a true testimonial to Incan architectural skills; Qenko (The Labyrinth), an Incan shrine dedicated to Pachamama or Mother Earth; the small red fortress of Puka Pukara; and Tambomachay, a sacred fountain known as the Baths of the Incas. Return to the hotel. At night we recommend visiting any restaurant or bar near the Main Square and enjoy the night atmosphere trying the delicious Peruvian cuisine with and a Pisco Sour, while listening to traditional Inca music. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 07:
CUSCO / VALLE SAGRADO / CUSCO
After breakfast you will enjoy a full day guided excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas experiencing unforgettable view as you cross over the mountains from Cusco and drop down into the Urubamba Valley. The road follows the meandering Urubamba River and passes through rich agricultural lands and picturesque villages. Upon arrival to the colorful town of Pisac you will visit its lively and colorful Indian market. Here locals, following ancient traditions, sell and exchange a variety of crafts (textiles and ceramics). After visiting Pisac you will stop for a delicious lunch to finally continue to the Inca fortress and the village of Ollantaytambo, built to guard the entrance to this part of the Valley, protecting it from possible invasion from the tribes in the lower jungle. This astounding feat of construction and ingenuity is considered a Living Inca Town as it is the only Inca settlement that has been continually inhabited since its inception. Above the village, the Incas built an impressive fortress that included a temple, agricultural terraces and an urban area. Ollantaytambo, considering its distribution, was an important administrative center with military functions. After the excursion, return transfer to your hotel. At night we recommend visiting any restaurant or bar near the Main Square and enjoy the night atmosphere trying the delicious Peruvian cuisine with and a Pisco Sour, while listening to traditional Inca music. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 08:
CUSCO / MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO
After breakfast, transfer to the train station to board the morning train service to Machu Picchu and the village of Aguas Calientes (little town on the foot of Machu Picchu). This spectacular journey through the Sacred Valley by narrow gauge railway to Machu Picchu is one of the world’s great travel experiences. The train follows the meandering Urubamba River through beautiful farmlands and picturesque villages. Hidden by mountains and the semi-tropical jungle, Machu Picchu is widely considered the most spectacular sight on the South American continent and the most renowned examples of Incan architecture. Upon arrival, a bus waits for a half-hour ride up several switchbacks to take you to the actual site to enjoy your guided tour through the main spots in this breathtaking Incan citadel, including The Main Plaza; The Royal Quarters; The Temple of the Three Windows; The Circular Towers; The Sacred Sun Dial; and The Burial Grounds. Machu Picchu, the master jewel of the Incas, demonstrates their high level of development and the superior knowledge achieved in astronomy and astrology. After the excursion you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch of traditional Peruvian cuisine, before boarding the afternoon train service back to Cusco. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to your hotel in Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 09:
CUSCO / LIMA / PIURA / MANCORA
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Lima and connection to Piura. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to selected hotel in Mancora. Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities or just relax on this paradise beach. Overnight in Mancora.
Day 10:
MANCORA
After breakfast, day at leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities or just relax on this paradise beach. However, at an additional cost, you may enjoy any of the several activities the place offers like: Surfing Lessons, Scuba Diving Lessons, Sailing Trips, Horse Riding by the Beach, Massages, among others. Overnight in Mancora.
Day 11:
MANCORA
After breakfast, day at leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities or just relax on this paradise beach. However, at an additional cost, you may enjoy any of the several activities the place offers like: Surfing Lessons, Scuba Diving Lessons, Sailing Trips, Horse Riding by the Beach, Massages, among others. Overnight in Mancora.
Day 12:
MANCORA / PIURA / LIMA / ...
After breakfast, day at leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities or just relax on this paradise beach. At the appointed time, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Lima and international connection.
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