Land of the Inca and Lake Titicaca

Day 1 (Door to Door)

Arrive Lima

Enjoy your luxury private car door to door transfer to your departure airport before your scheduled flight to Lima, where a transfer is provided to your first hotel.
Hotel: Casa Andina Private Collection Miraflores (SFC)

Day 2

Lima

A sightseeing tour begins with a delicious "You'rePersonally Invited" lunch served at Casa Diez Canesco. Take a tour of the private home of the Diez Canesco family, listening to stories of the Spanish conquerors and Peruvian Presidents, from which the family descends. After a delicious three course lunch we head to the Plaza Mayor, with its Colonial era treasures, the Government Palace, the cathedral and the Archbishop's Palace. Next we continue to the 16th century San Francisco Monastery whose cloisters are adorned with tiles from Seville. Afterwards we return to the hotel with the rest of the evening free. (HL)
Hotel: Casa Andina Private Collection Miraflores (SFC)

Day 3

Lima - Cuzco - Sacred Valley

We fly to Cuzco and head into the Sacred Valley to stop at the market in Pisac. There is time to bargain for arts and crafts before driving across the Valley. At Ollantaytambo, a walking tour introduces you to the quaint village. Just outside of town, admire the ruins of a mighty Inca fortress before travelling to your hotel in Urubamba. (B, L, D)
Hotel: Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay (FC)

Day 4

Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu

We transfer to the train station for the Vistadome Valley train journey to Machu Picchu (please note that only hand luggage may be carried on board and your suitcase will be transferred to Cuzco and stored). There is time to explore the magnificent ruins of the "Lost City of the Incas" on your own after a guided walking tour with a local expert. (B, L, D)
Hotel: Sumaq Machu Picchu (FC)

Day 5

Machu Picchu - Cuzco

Return to Machu Picchu with your local guide for last impressions of this extraordinary monument. Hiking enthusiasts may want to climb Huayna Picchu. Later, we travel by train and coach back to Cuzco. (B, L)
Hotel: Casa Andina Private Collection (FC)

Day 6

Cuzco

Cuzco is a city enveloped in myth and legend. With a history of more than 3,000 years, it is one of the oldest existing cities in the Americas. Traces of its Incan and Spanish heritage can still be seen today. A morning city tour shows you the Plaza de Armas, and the Cathedral. We then visit the San Blas district, with its historic church and wealth of arts and crafts. We also visit several Inca ruins including the fortresses of Sacsayhuaman and Tambomachay. (B, D)
Hotel: Casa Andina Private Collection (FC)
Dining Highlights: Dinner tonight is at a popular local restaurant complete with Peruvian folkloric music.

Day 7

Cuzco - Puno

We head to Lake Titicaca, the cradle of the Aymaracivilisation and the birthplace of the Inca Empire. On the way we visit the highland villages of Racchi, with its interesting archaeological complex, and Andahuaylillas, known for its 7th century church, considered the 'Sistine Chapel of the Americas'. Our last stop is ancient Sillustani and its necropolis, where you can see the intriguing 'chullpas' or burial towers of the Colla people. We end the day in Puno, where our hotel overlooks Lake Titicaca. (B, BL, D)
Hotel: Libertador (SFC)

Day 8

Lake Titicaca excursion

Set sail for a fascinating day on Lake Titicaca, first visiting one of the floating islands of the Uros. For hundreds of years the livelihood of this "water tribe" was based on the benefits of the totora reed, used to build their homes, boats and the islands they live on. Next we travel to Taquile Island and meet the Quechua-speaking locals. After lunch we return to Puno where your evening is free. (B, L)
Hotel: Libertador (SFC)

Day 9

Puno - Lima - Ica

Depart Puno this morning and fly to Lima. Then travel along the Pan American Highway, dotted with villages and vistas of the South Pacific, to historic Ica. (B, L, D)
Hotel: Las Dunas (MFC)

Day 10

Lima - Ica - Nazca Lines Flight

A highlight today as we board the aircraft for a flight over the Nazca Lines - a series of drawings of animals and geometric figures etched into the parched soil thousands of years ago, some up to 1,000 feet long. After this breathtaking experience, enjoy lunch, then continue to visit the Hacienda El Catador to see how Pisco, the local wine, is distilled.We enjoy a tasting before visiting the IcaArchaeological Museum. (B, L, D)
Hotel: Hotel Las Dunas (MFC)

Day 11

Ica - Ballestas Excursion - Lima

Today we board a motorboat for the Ballestas Islands, which are inhabited by a wide variety of sea mammals and exotic birds, including sea lions, boobies and Humboldt penguins. The bay\'s beautiful red and white flamingos supposedly inspired General San Martin to design the independence flag for Peru. We leave Ica, stopping for lunch at a favourite local restaurant. Later, we return to Lima for our Farewell dinner. (B, L, FD)
Hotel: Casa Andina Private Collection Miraflores (FC)

Day 12

Depart Lima

A free day before your late afternoon complimentary transfer to Lima International Airport for your return scheduled flight back to the UK. (B)

Day 13 (Door to Door)

Arrive UK

On arrival at your UK airport, your driver will greet you and escort you to your waiting luxury private car for your door to door transfer to your home.

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Dependent on flight availability at the time of booking, additional nights may need to be purchased at the beginning or end of your tour.

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