11 Day Kaleidoscope of Peru


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This is a wonderful look at Peru, including many of the exciting and intereseting highlights, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Lima and Cuzco


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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Wednesday - On the Plane

 
arrive Lima, Peru

Transfer to your Lima hotel

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Day 2 - Lima

 
Sightseeing
Adventure

Today see the highlights of Lima; the Cathedral, City Hall, Plaza Mayor, a great overview of this lovely city. Have the afternoon free


Day 3 - Cuzco

 
Adventure

Today depart for Cuzco, high in the Andes, you will then be escorted to the Sacred Valley, Urubamba, at a lower altitute to enjoy the sights and adjust.

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Day 4 - On the Bus

 

Today, discover Urubamba, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit the markets before enjoying lunch at a local inn, after lunch visit the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo

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Day 5 - On the Train

 

Transfer to the Ollanta train station, board the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu, where you will enjoy a guided tour of the ancient Citadel

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Day 6 - On the Train

 

Morning at leisure, and afternoon return to Cuzco. You do have the opportunity in the morning to re visit Machu Picchu.


Day 7 - Cuzco

 

Enjoy a morning tour of Cuzco, including the Temple of the Sun, the Cathedral, Old Town, Sacsayhuaman, Kendi and the Red Fortress of Puca Pucara, with the afternoon free to shop or wander this lovely area. A visit to the market is an excellent look at life in this colorful city.

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Day 8 - On the Bus

 
Puno

Journey on to Puno, enjoying the dramatic scenery along the way. Visit the town of Adnahuaylilas, Church of San Pedro. Afternoon at leisure.


Day 9 - Puno

 

Take a motor boat trip to some of the more unique islands of Lake Titicaca. After a picnic lunch, visit the Uros islands which are completely man made structures, and their inhabitants continue to maintain them as they did in pre-Columbian times


Day 10 - Lima

 

Early morning visit to the Chullpas of Sillustani, site of the ancient Aymaras. Flight today back to Lima, and this evening enjoy a Peruvian show with music & dinner


Day 11 - On the Plane

 

Depart for home with wonderful memories of beautiful Peru


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