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Nasca Lines and Machu Picchu
( 8 days and 7 nights )
An interesting trip that combines a visit at the Nasca Lines, which represent
some sort of vast astronomical pre-Inca calendar, with a visit to Machu Picchu ,
the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca
Empire.
DAILY DEPARTURES from Lima
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DAY 1 LIMA
Reception in the Lima airport and transfer to the Hotel.(No meals)
Day 2 : LIMA CITY TOUR AND GOLD MUSEUM
In the morning, Lima city tour (half day). You will be picked up from
your hotel at 09 a.m. The city tour begins with a visit to the
Plaza the Armas, which has been declared a World Heritage Site by
UNESCO. Running along two sides are arcades with shops: Portal de
Escribanos and
Portal de Botoneros.
In the center of the Plaza is a bronze fountain dating back to 1560.
Located in the Plaza is the Cathedral, note the splendidly carved
stalls, the silver covered
altars surrounded by fine woodwork, mosaic covered walls bearing the
coat of arms of Lima and Pizarro. Next to the Cathedral is the
Archbishop's Palace.
Then you'll visit the Monastery of San Francisco. This is famous for the
Sivillian tilework and paneled ceiling in the cloisters, the catacombs
under the church and
part of the monastery are well worth seeing, You'll visit the old
colonial streets in the center of the city, and the modern Lima with the
district of
San Isidro and Miraflores. Then you will visit the Peruvian Gold Museum;
this excellent private collection includes pre-Columbian gold, silver
and bronze, ceramics, weavings, mummies, etc. The second floor of this
museum is a remarkable arms collections with an impressive exhibition
from Spanish colonial times.
Overnight at the hotel (B,L)
Day 3 : NASCA LINES
You will be picked up from your Hotel in Lima at 6:00 am, we will
provide a driver and a minivan, the ride will take around 6 hours each
way. On the way we will visit
the Museum of the site, the Maria Reiche tomb. Then, we will stop at the
over view of Nazca. Cut into the stony desert are large number of lines,
not only parallels and
geometrical figures, but also designs such as a dog, an enormous monkey,
a bird with a wing span of over 100 meters, a spider and a tree. These
lines, that represent
some sort of vast astronomical pre-Inca calendar, are best seen from the
air. We will take a half hour flight above the Lines (airfare not
included). After the flight, we
will take some time to rest and we will have lunch before returning to
Lima.
Upon arrival, we will transfer to the Hotel . (B;L)
Day 4 : CUSCO
After an early breakfast, transfer to the airport where we will take the
flight to Cusco, (airfare not included)
upon arrival Reception at the Cusco airport ; you will be taken to your
hotel.
In the afternoon: Cusco City Tour From 1:15 p.m. Aprox
This tour includes the Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun) and the Cathedral
and some other famous places like the famous fortress of Sacsayhuaman,
then to Q'enqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.
You will also receive a tourist ticket valid to many other sites you can
visit on your free time.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 5: SACRED VALLEY TOUR
(Available on shared service on :TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SUNDAY ONLY!)
At 8:15 a.m. we will depart for the Sacred Valley tour, that includes:
Bus service to the market of Pisaq, visits the ruins of Ollantaytambo,
and the market at Chinchero.
There is an English speaking guide, and lunch in a typical restaurant in
Urubamba.
Of course, throughout this trip you will have magnificent views of the
high Peruvian Andes.
At the end you will go back at the Hotel. ( B,L )
Day 6 MACHU PICCHU
At 5:30a.m. you will be picked up from the hotel to the Poroy train
station which leaves at 06:53a.m.
Travel will be in a "Vistadome" Class (formerly "Autowagon").
You will arrive to the Aguas Calientes Station, from where you will take
a 25 minutes bus ride to the ruins of Machu Picchu.
Once there, you will take a guided tour, with an English speaking guide.
Overnight at the Hotel in Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu). (B, Box lunch)
*Optional: For lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge instead of
box-lunch, add $40.00 to the tour price.
Day 7 MACHU PICCHU
Morning at leisure in Aguas Calientes to continue visiting the area and
Machu Picchu (bus ticket and entrance fees not included).
In the afternoon at 15:20 pm we will take the Vistadome train back to
Poroy station.
Upon arrival , tramsfer to your hotel in Cusco. (B)
Day 8 TRANSFER TO LIMA
Transfer to the airport where we will take the morning flight back to
Lima (airfare not included) in time to get your international flight
connection. (B)
END OF OUR SERVICES |
Lima Plaza de Armas |
Nazca Lines |
Machupicchu |
Chincero market |
Cusco main square |
INCLUDES: Hotel accommodation based on double or
single occupancy.
All scheduled land transportation.
All transfers.
All scheduled excursions with English-speaking professional guide
services.
All entrance fees.
Meals as specified in the itinerary. (B=Breakfast , L=Lunch , D=Dinner)
NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE
Nasca lines airport tax USD14 per person,International and domestic
airfares, airport departure taxes or visa fees, excess baggage charges,
additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations,
alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water, snacks,
insurance of any kind, laundry,
phone calls, radio calls or messages, reconfirmation of international
flights and items of personal nature.
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