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DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN CUSCO / CITY TOUR + ARCHEOLOGICAL PARK
Arrival, Reception and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation and rest. 13: 30hrs We pick you up from the hotel to do the City Tour. You will visit the main square of Cusco. Most buildings retain the colonial style. Then, you will visit the temple of Qoricancha, the highest expression of Inca architecture, it is also currently the Convent of Santo Domingo. Then, you will visit the Cathedral, being the largest church in Cusco, characterized by its Renaissance and colonial style. Finally, you will visit the four ruins near Cusco which are: Sacsayhuaman, great fortress, famous for its huge carved stones, Qenqo, center of worship to the god Puma, place where human sacrifices were made. Puca Pucara, red fortress, due to the color of the stones, and Tambomachay, archeological site destined to the cult of water where the head of the Inca Empire rested. Return to Cusco Accommodation in Cusco
DAY 02: SACRED VALLEY
Breakfast. 08:30 am Pick up from the hotel to take the tour. You will visit Pisaq where you will appreciate the archaeological complex, as well as visit the Typical Craft Market, where you can buy beautiful handicrafts. You will continue with the journey along the Vilcanota River, until you reach Urubamba, where you will have an exquisite Buffet lunch. Then you will visit Ollantaytambo, one of the last living Inca villages, its streets maintain the same line as the Inca period and you will visit the wonderful archaeological complex located there, you will also visit the town of Chinchero, a small Inca and colonial town. Return to Cusco 18: 30hrs. Accommodation in Cusco
DAY 03: MACHU PICCHU
Breakfast. Timely time, transfer to the train station, which will take us to the town of Aguas Calientes. Arrival and transfer to the Sanctuary, then we will have a guided tour of Machu Picchu, We will observe the agricultural area, the urban sector, we will enter through the door to the temple of the sun, The stone quarries, The botanical garden, The Plaza of the temples, three Windows , the solar clock or intihatana, the Sacred Rock, among others, then we will have free time to appreciate the majestic place and take pictures, finishing the visit we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes. Timely time we will board the train with return to the city of Cusco. Accommodation in Cusco
DAY 04: CUSCO / PUNO RUTA DEL SOL - (ANDAHUAYLILLAS - RAQCHI - SICUANI - LA RAYA)
Breakfast.
Coordinated time, transfer to the tourist bus station.
07: 00hrs Departure by tourist bus to the city of Cusco, on this route you will visit some important attractions such as the Lithic Museum of Pukara, in this museum you will find the famous sculpture of HATUNÑAQAC that in our times would be translated as the supreme thickener.
Then, you will visit the Raya Pass that is the border between the cities of Cusco and Puno, then make a stop to enjoy the delicious lunch.
You will return to the bus to continue with the visit to the archaeological complex of Raqchi, also known as the temple of the God Wiracocha.
Finally, you will visit the Andahuaylillas chapel, known for the beauty of its murals that it houses inside.
5:00 p.m. Arrival at the bus station in Puno.
Accommodation in Puno
DAY 05: LAKE TITICACA - UROS FLOATING ISLAND - AMANTANI
Breakfast. At the appropriate time, pick up from the hotel. In the morning, transfer to the port of Puno where the lake crossing will begin in a very fast boat, you will arrive at the floating island of the Uros, which are a set of floating islands formed from totora. These settlers who descend from one of the oldest cultures in America. You will appreciate its peculiar lifestyle and its creations as elaboration of woolen fabrics and stuffed animals. Next, you will visit Amantaní Island, here you will be able to appreciate the homes of the villagers and you will also be assigned a family with whom you will share customs and food during the time of permanence. In the afternoon, you will visit the altars of the Island (Pachatata). Accommodation in Amantaní.
DAY 06: TAQUILE ISLAND
Breakfast. Early, from Amantaní you will go to Taquile Island, get to know the town and have a time of exploration and shopping in the community. Lunch in Taquile. Return to Puno in the afternoon. Accommodation in Puno.
DAY 07: PUNO / CHIVAY
Breakfast. Pick up from the hotel. 06: 00hrs Then, they will go to Chivay-Caylloma. On the way there will be stops and visit the Lagunillas, habitat of the Andean Flamingos (02hrs approx. From Puno), Patahuasi, Pampa Cañahuas, restaurant to drink an infusion (on behalf of the passenger). Then, they will go to Patapampa, a town located at 4910 m.a.s.l., the highest point between these two cities, also called the viewpoint of the volcanoes point from which the Misti, Ampato, Hualcahualca and others are seen. During the trip you will also appreciate vicuñas, llamas, alpacas among other Andean animals. 12: 35hrs Arrival to the city of Chivay for lunch (on behalf of the passenger), then they will go to your hotel. Then, visit the Calera thermal baths (on behalf of the passenger). Accommodation in Chivay.
DAY 08: COLCA CANYON / AREQUIPA
Breakfast. In the morning, departure to the Cruz del Condor (41 km from Chivay), where one of the most spectacular places in the Canyon is observed, and the condors can almost always be seen in masterful flights. You will return and visit the villages of Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma, Yanque and the Miradores de Antahuilque and Choquetico. 5:00 p.m. approximately arrival in Arequipa. Accommodation in Arequipa.
DAY 09: COLONIAL CITY TOUR
Breakfast. At the appropriate time, pick up from the hotel to make the City Tour. 14: 00hrs Start the visit to the White City of Arequipa, visiting the Plaza de Armas, which presents a beautiful three-plated bronze fountain topped with the figure of a 16th century soldier. Here, you will appreciate the Cathedral and the Cloisters of the Society of Jesus. Then you will visit the Monastery of Santa Catalina, this was a center of absolute closure which remained closed for centuries to the public, today, harmoniously restored and open, allows you to appreciate what the city of Arequipa was in the 17th century, you will see its streets , gardens, cloisters, rustic stone laundries, sillar walls and its art gallery, then you will move to the beautiful and green countryside of Carmen Alto and the Mirador de Yanahuara where you will have a privileged view of the city and the volcanoes such as Misti , Pichupichu and Chachani. Accommodation in Arequipa.
DAY 10: AREQUIPA DEPARTURE
Breakfast. Coordinated time transfer to the Airport to board the flight with return to the city of Lima.
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