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Conquistadores, Incas & Islands INCLUDES LUXURY DEPARTURES SOUTH AMERICA 27 16 Days / 14 Nights From £3,450 Escorted Group or Private Journey · 5-Star or Best Available Hotels · First Class Galapagos Cruise · Overnight at Machu Picchu This journey combines the ancient wonders of Peru with the natural wonders of the Galapagos Islands. Staying in 5-star or the best available accommodation, visit the ancient Inca capital of Cuzco, high in the Andes mountains, and the spectacular `lost city' of Machu Picchu. In the Galapagos Islands, cruise aboard the first-class Santa Cruz and encounter the remarkably tame and diverse wildlife that inhabits these islands. train journey to Cuzco. Transfer to the Casa Andina Private Collection / Monasterio+ for 2 nights. (B, L) Day 7 Cuzco: At leisure in the Inca capital. (B) Day 8 To Quito: Early morning flight to Quito, via Lima. Transfer to the Hotel Hilton Colon / Swissotel+ for 1 night. (B) Day 9 To Galapagos Islands: Fly to Baltra Island in the Galapagos. Transfer to the M/V Santa Cruz for a 4-night cruise. The Galapagos Islands offer some of the rarest wildlife experiences on earth. Nowhere else are animals encountered at such close quarters, and in such variety, from uniquely adapted seabirds to tortoises and whales. Day 1 To Lima: Fly from London to Lima via Amsterdam with KLM, or via Madrid with Iberia. Transfer to the Swissôtel for 2 nights. (N) Day 2 Lima: Take a half day tour of colonial Lima, including the San Francisco Monastery, San Pedro Convent and San Marcos University, with lunch at the 18th century Casa Diez Canseco mansion. (B, L) Day 3 To Cuzco: Morning flight to Cuzco. Transfer to the Casa Andina Private Collection Cuzco / Monasterio+ for 1 night. Afternoon tour of Cuzco, including the cathedral, San Blas and Sacsayhuaman. (B) Day 4 To The Sacred Valley: Full day tour visiting the Indian market at Pisac and the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. Overnight in the Sacred Valley at the Casa Andina Private Collection. (B, L) Day 5 To Machu Picchu: Morning transfer to Ollanta station and board the train to Machu Picchu. Morning tour with the afternoon free for independent exploration. Overnight at Inkaterra Machu Picchu / Sanctuary Lodge+. (B, L, D) Day 6 To Cuzco: Morning at leisure. Afternoon The Santa Cruz offers impeccable service and, of great importance in the Galapagos, some of the best naturalist guides. Please see page 30 for details of the ship. Prices are based on a standard outside cabin on the main deck or upper deck (Luxury departures based on a superior twin cabin on the boat deck). Upgrades to a higher category of cabin can be arranged for a supplement, subject to availability. Afternoon visit to Dragon Hill, where you may see land iguana, Darwin's finch and marine turtle in the clear coastal waters. (B, L, D) Days 10-12 Galapagos: These days will be spent exploring islands with different characteristics in order to see as much variety of wildlife and landscapes as possible. Visits include the islands of Bartolome, Santiago, Rabida, North Seymour and Santa Cruz. The itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions, readjustment of National Park policies and the captain's discretion. (B, L, D) Day 13 To Quito: Fly to Quito. Transfer to the Hotel Hilton Colon / Swissotel+ for 2 nights. (B) Day 15 To London: Fly to London via Amsterdam with KLM, or via Madrid with Iberia. (B) Day 16 London: Morning arrival with KLM; afternoon arrival with Iberia. (N) Private Journeys: 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. Note: This tour is fully escorted from Lima to Lima, except for 1 night at Machu Picchu due to lack of accommodation for guides. + Luxury Departure Dates: On these selected dates, three hotels will be upgraded to Peru and Ecuador's finest properties: the Orient Expressowned Monasterio in Cuzco (de luxe room), the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge and the Swissotel in Quito. On the Santa Cruz, there is also an upgrade to a Superior Twin Boat Deck cabin with a floor to ceiling window. These tours also include a special gourmet lunch and dinner at colonial houses. Please see page 28 for prices and dates and please contact your tour consultant for a detailed itinerary. * 3-night cruises. These selected Thursday to Thursday 15-day departures include a threenight cruise on Santa Cruz, which operates a well designed itinerary, from Friday to Monday. Please see the Galapagos Extension overleaf for details. www.coxandkings.co.uk CONQUISTADORES, INCAS & ISLANDS Day 14 Quito: Morning tour of Quito, one of the most compact and charming capitals in Latin America. Visit the colonial centre and take the cable car up Pichincha volcano for views of the `Avenue of Volcanoes'. (B)