DAY 1, November 14, 2011 Lima – Arrival

Arrival in Lima, the "City of Kings" famous for its Spanish Colonial architecture, extraordinary museums and cuisine. Lima is internationally recognized as the "Gastronomic Capital of the Americas",and its cuisine is considered among the most diverse and exquisite in the world on par with French cuisine.Upon arrival a host will meet and assist you in transferring to the hotel and in registering.

Overnight in Lima, at Miraflores Park Hotel.

DAY 2, November 15, 2011 Lima – Cusco – Sacred Valley.

Early morning transfer from the hotel to the airport for a short but spectacular flight over the snowcapped Andes to the oldest inhabited city in the hemisphere, Cusco, at an elevation of 11,440 feet. Immediate transfer to the Sacred Valley at 8,200 feet of altitude. Visit Awana Kancha and Pablo Seminario Studio on your way to the Sacred Valley.

Pisac Market and Ollantaytambo Archaeological Complex

Excursion to the Pisac Indian Market and the Ollantaytambo Fortress - Morning departure for a drive through the fertile countryside of the Urubamba Valley to the colonial village of Pisac where an Indian Market takes place. During your visit to the bustling marketplace you will have the opportunity to bargain with the natives for many different types of Peruvian handicrafts and jewelry.

Continue to the Ollantaytambo archaeological complex, the Incas built it as a fort that included a temple, agricultural terraces, and an urban area. There are two distinct sectors: The religious and worship zone, and the residential area. Ollantaytambo was an important administrative center with probable military functions if one considers the walls and towers. There are also traces of ancient roads and aqueducts. The town of Ollantaytambo is called a "Living Inca Town" since the inhabitants maintain very old practices and customs. Lunch is at a beautiful country estate on the shores of the Urubamba River. Overnight in Sacred Valley at Rio Sagrado Hotel. Meals: B, L

DAY 3, November 16, 2011 Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Morning train ride through the sacred valley of Urubamba to the "Lost City of the Incas," Machu Picchu. Perched 8,200 feet above the valley, it was hidden by mountains and semi-tropical jungles for 400 years until discovered by Hiram Bingham of Yale University in 1911. Archaeologists believe that the Inca "Virgins of the Sun" took refuge from the Spanish Conquistadors here.

Guided tour of the ruins upon arrival. Lunch is at the Sumaq Hotel included a culinary show. Overnight at Hotel Monasterio. Meals: B, L

DAY 4, November 17, 2011 Cusco – City Tour and Nearby Ruins

Visitors are caught up in the excitement of touring the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, a delightful combination of Inca and colonial architecture. The tour visits important landmarks such us Cusco's Cathedral, Plaza de Armas and Koricancha “The Temple of the Sun”.

This tour of the oldest continuously inhabited city in the western hemisphere also includes the nearby ruins of Kenko, Puca-Pucara, Tambomachay as well as the Sacsayhuaman fortress, an imposing example of Inca military architecture. In the afternoon site inspection hotels in Cusco. . Overnight at Hotel Monasterio. Meals: B

DAY 5, November 18, 2011 Cusco – Lima – City Tour

Transfer to the airport for your departure to Lima. Arrival transfer to the Hotel Miraflores Park Plaza for check-in . Tour of Modern and Colonial Lima including the world famous Larco Museum - This half-day tour visits both the colonial and modern sections of Lima. Colonial sites include the lovely Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, San Francisco Church and the exquisite Torre Tagle Palace modern day seat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In modern Lima, drive along the exclusive residential areas of Miraflores and San Isidro.

Farewell Dinner and Show at Junius

Junius Restaurant takes you to a journey to explore the wonders of the fascinating Peruvian culture through its folklore, presenting an incredible and colorful show of music and dances from different regions of Peru. The delicious buffet is full of flavors from different regions and the best of the Peruvian cuisine. Overnight at Miraflores Park Hotel. Meals: B, D

DAY 6, November 19, 2011 Lima – Home

Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Meals: B

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