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Train to Machu Picchu
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17 Days / 15 Nights from £2,695 Escorted Group or Private Journey · Comprehensive Tour of Peru · Nazca Lines by Helicopter · 5-Star / Best Available Hotels In Machu Picchu, Peru has perhaps the most breathtaking archaeological site in the world. Yet Peru also offers a wealth of other magnificent sights: ancient, colonial and scenic. Staying in hotels of great character, with some free time to relax, this tour reveals Peru's many wonders including the Nazca Lines, the Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca and of course Machu Picchu.
Day 7 To Colca: Morning visit to the beautiful Santa Catalina Monastery. Continue into the Andes towards the Colca Canyon (approximately 5 hours on some unpaved road with stops en route). The scenery is breathtaking with snowy volcanic peaks, herds of llama and the terraces of the Colca Valley. Stay 2 nights at the Colca Lodge. (B, L, D) Day 8 Colca Canyon: Early morning tour to `Condors Cross' where the magnificent condors may be seen flying over the canyon. Visit the town of Maca, famed for its pre-Colombian textiles. Afternoon at leisure to perhaps take a walk in the canyon or relax in the natural hot springs. (B, D) Day 9 To Lake Titicaca: Travel by road to Puno and Lake Titicaca (approximately 7 hours). Transfer to the Jose Antonio Hotel / Hotel Libertador,+ located on the shores of the lake, for 2 nights. (B, L) Day 10 Lake Titicaca: Full day tour to the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, inhabited by the Uros Indians, and the south of Taquile island with its unique culture and panoramic lake views. Visit the
restored British-built steamer, the Yavari. (B, L) Day 11 To Cuzco: Take the Andean Explorer train to Cuzco (approximately 10 hours). Relax over lunch and enjoy a pisco sour and music in the observation car as you pass high Andean peaks, mountain streams and rivers, cultivated terraces and small valley towns. Transfer to the Casa Andina Private Collection / Monasterio (de luxe room)+ for 2 nights. (B, L) Day 12 Cuzco: Morning at leisure in the Inca capital. Afternoon tour of the nearby ruins including Sacsayhuamán, and back to the city to see the San Blas district, Koricancha and the cathedral. (B) Day 13 To The Sacred Valley: Full day visit to the Indian market at Pisac and the Inca fortress at Ollantaytambo, an astounding feat of construction and ingenuity. Stay overnight in the Sacred Valley at the Casa Andina Private Collection. (B, L) Day 14 To Machu Picchu: Morning train journey to Machu Picchu and take a morning tour of the ruins. Afternoon at leisure to explore the magnificent site on your own. Overnight at Inkaterra Machu Picchu / Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge+. (B, L, D) Day 15 To Cuzco: Morning at leisure. Afternoon train journey to Cuzco. Transfer to the Casa Andina Private Collection / Monasterio (de luxe room)+ for 1 night. (B, L) You may want to spend an extra night in Cuzco - please advise at the time of booking. Day 16 To Lima: Morning flight to Lima. Transfer to a Lima hotel, where a day room is available. Evening flight to London, via Amsterdam with KLM or via Madrid with Iberia. (B) Day 17 London: Evening arrival. (N) Private Journeys: In addition to the Escorted Group departures, this itinerary may be taken at any time as a Private Journey (subject to availability) and the prices for this option are shown on the price table. Please see page 8 for more information about Private Journeys.
Day 1 To Lima: Fly from London to Lima via Amsterdam with KLM or via Madrid with Iberia. Transfer to the Casa Andina Private Collection / Miraflores Park (ocean view room+) for 2 nights. (N) Day 2 Lima: Morning tour of the colonial heart of Lima, including the San Francisco Monastery, Convento de los Descalzos, Casa Aliaga, the Jesuit Convent of San Pedro and San Marcos University, the first in the Americas. Private lunch at the 18th century mansion Casa Diez Canseco. (B, L) Day 3 To Nazca: Early morning departure along the Desert Ocean Highway to Paracas. Take a boat tour to the Ballestas Islands, one of the world's most important marine reserves, where sea birds and sea lions may be seen. Visit the Vista Alegre winery in Ica, where pisco is made. Continue to Nazca and stay 2 nights at the Hacienda Cantayo. (B, L) Day 4 Nazca Lines: Take a helicopter flight over the mysterious Nazca lines, etched into the desert thousands of years ago. A helicopter's larger windows are ideal for viewing the lines and it offers a smoother ride than a small plane. Afternoon at leisure or optional tours. (B) Day 5 To Arequipa: Drive into the Andes to Arequipa (approximately 10 hours). Arequipa is an attractive city of beautiful white buildings and colonnaded plazas, surrounded by a dramatic landscape. Stay at El Cabildo Hotel / Casa Andina Private Collection+ for 2 nights. (B, L) Day 6 Arequipa: Morning tour of the city including Santa Teresa Monastery and the Juanita Mummy Museum. (B)
Quechua woman, near Cuzco
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