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DAY 01: LIMA IN
Arrival in Lima, reception and transfer to the chosen hotel, rest.
Accommodation in Lima.
DAY 02: LIMA | CITY TOUR LIMA COLONIAL AND MODERN
Breakfast.
AM: Start this tour with a panoramic view at the Huaca Pucllana, pre-Inca temple of S. IV D.C. Visit the Museum of the Central Reserve Bank, admiring the sample of ancient cultures of Peru, with a select exhibition of objects of gold, ceramics, textiles from various pre-Columbian cultures and the Cohen Gold Collection. Enjoy a walk through the Plaza Mayor watching the Cathedral, Government Palace and the Municipal Palace.
Also, discover the San Francisco Monastery and its Catacombs. Finally, enjoy the breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean. * BCRP Museum, closed to the public Monday and Sunday.
Return to the hotel. Accommodation in Lima
DAY 03: FULL DAY PARACAS | ICA
Timely time, transfer to the Cruz del Sur bus station (Av. Javier Prado Este 1109, La Victoria) to receive your tickets and board the bus. At 04:00 hours bus departure to Paracas (4 hours of travel). Reception of passengers in Paracas and transfer to the boarding dock. At the indicated time they can board the boats to navigate to the Ballestas Islands. We will visit El Candelabro, the colonies of sea lions, penguins and birds. We will also explore closely the impressive rock formations of the islands. Upon return we will move to Ica, there we will take a guided tour of the city of Ica. We will visit a traditional pisco winery and have a tasting and free time for lunch. After this we will move to La Huacachina to know its peaceful lagoon. Free time to walk or take a tour in sandboxes. 18:30 hours return to the Cruz del Sur station to board a bus to Lima. 23:00 hours arrival in Lima. Accommodation in Lima.
DAY 04: CUSCO | CITY TOUR - 4 ARCHEOLOGICAL CENTERS
Breakfast. Timely time, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Cusco. Arrival, Reception and welcome, then transfer to the chosen hotel. 13:30 hrs We pick you up from the hotel for 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 05: CUSCO | SACRED VALLEY
Breakfast. 08: 30hrs Pick up from the hotel to take the tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. 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 06: CUSCO | MACCHU PICCHU
Breakfast. The host will pick you up at your hotel to take you to the train station. Then, to board the train that will take you to the town of Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival you will board the bus to get to Machu Picchu.
Arriving at the archaeological complex will begin the guided tour for a space of approximately 2 hours. They will observe the agricultural zone, the urban sector, will enter through the door to the temple of the sun, the stone quarries, the botanical garden, the Temples Square, three Windows, the solar clock or intihuatana, the Sacred Rock, among others, then You will have free time to appreciate the majestic place and take pictures. After the tour of the main attractions of the Archaeological Sanctuary, you will embark on the bus to descend to Aguas Calientes, where you will have lunch waiting for the arrival of the return train and then you will go to Cusco. Upon arrival we will be waiting for you at the train station to take you to your Hotel. Accommodation in Cusco
DAY 07: RUTA DEL SOL - (ANDAHUAYLILLAS - RAQCHI - SICUANI - LA RAYA)
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 08: PUNO | UROS AND TAQUILE ISLANDS
Breakfast. 07: 30hrs Transfer to the port of Puno, where the lake crossing will begin in a very fast boat, you will quickly arrive to the floating island of the Uros which are a set of floating islands formed from totora. They are inhabited by the Uros, 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. Then, you will visit Taquile Island, you will also have a time for exploration and shopping in the community. In the afternoon, return to Puno. Accommodation in Puno.
DAY 09: PUNO - JULIACA OUT
Breakfast. Timely time, transfer to Juliaca Airport, to board the return flight to the city of Lima.
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