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First Class / Deluxe Tours : Ancient Civilizations
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You are invited to discover the most evocative of all South American countries: Peru. With well-preserved ruins and stone terraces, the Urubamba Valley brings back to life the ancient civilizations that once flourished there. The architectural wonder of Machu Picchu will amaze you. Visit Lima, the "City of Kings," and Cuzco, the oldest inhabited city in the Southern Hemisphere.

Inclusions

  • Deluxe accommodation with private facilities
  • A la carte dining including room service (breakfast & dinner), with dine-out plan (select your own menu at the restaurant of your choice and receive reimbursement from the tour manager)
  • Domestic bottled water with every meal
  • Arrival & departure transfers
  • All sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • Local English-speaking guides for sightseeing
  • Entrance fee to monuments and cultural events
  • Services of a professional SITA tour manager
  • Baggage handling
  • All gratuities (except the tour manager)
  • Sunset visit to the Taj Mahal
  • Elephant ride up to Amber Fort
  • Astrologer in Varanasi
  • Boat ride on the Ganges River in Varanasi
  • Train fare
  • Game viewing
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    Tour OperatorSITA World Tours
    Duration
    8 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    Itinerary
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart North AmericaMon: Depart North America / Arrive Lima : Depart North America today and arrive in Lima, Peru. You are welcomed and transferred to the hotel.
    Day 2LimaTue: Lima - City Tour & Larco Herrera Museum : After a leisurely morning, embark on your tour of Lima. Your local expert focuses on the city's colonial heritage during a walking tour. Start at the Plaza de Armas to see the Government Palace and visit the Cathedral, where the skeleton of Francisco Pizarro is sealed in a wooden coffin. From there, stroll to the venerable San Francisco Monastery, with its splendid 17th-century cloister murals. Next, stop at Lima's famous Herrera Museum. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a La Rosa Nautica Restaurant. (BD)
    Day 3SacsayhuamanWed: Lima / Cuzco / Sacsayhuaman : Fly to the oldest inhabited city in the Western Hemisphere: Cuzco. Today, visit several ruins, including Kenko and Tambomachay. Journey to the "Valley of the Incas" to the Sacsayhuaman Fortress. Later, see the hillside fort and Puca Pucara, which most likely served as a lookout post and stopping point between Cuzco and the Sacred Valley. (BL)
    Day 4Machu PicchuThu: Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu : Travel aboard the Vistadome train from Cuzco to the archeological wonder of Machu Picchu, built in the late 14th century. Machu Picchu was obviously a well-planned and carefully built city, made up of two clearly different sectors, one agricultural and the other urban. With mountains to one side and a river roaring far below, this solemn fortress is a fascinating remnant of a once-bustling city that was mysteriously abandoned after the middle of the 16th century. Secreted amidst dense jungle vegetation and steep hills, Machu Picchu remained undiscovered by the modern world until 1911. Learn about the many legends and strange truths of these ancient ruins from your local guide. (BLD)
    Day 5CuzcoFri: Machu Picchu / Cuzco : As the sun rises over the mountains, watch the morning mist disappear once again to reveal the awe-inspiring city of Machu Picchu, probably the most amazing urban creation of the Inca Empire. Return to Cuzco aboard the "Inca Train." Sip a cup of tea and enjoy panoramic views as the beautiful greenery of the Urubamba Valley rolls by. (BL)
    Day 6CuzcoSat: Cuzco - Pisac : Travel to Pisac to see the ruins of an ancient citadel that once controlled a route that connected the Inca Empire with the Paucartambo River. The panoramas from Pisac are magnificent, offering views of the impressive patchwork effect in the countryside below, which was accomplished by patterned fields and rimmed by vast terracing cut out of solid rock. In the upper section lies the main Sun Temple and above the temple are still more unexcavated ruins and hidden burial sites. Later, visit the market for a taste of colorful local life before you return to Cuzco. (BL)
    Day 7LimaSun: Cuzco / Lima : Fly back to Lima this morning. You have free time before driving to an excellent restaurant for a farewell lunch. The remainder of your afternoon and evening is free before you pack for your late-night departure. (BL)
    Day 8Arrive North AmericaMon: Arrive North America : Return home today, eager to share your experiences of the Ancient Civilizations of South America with family and friends.
    Dates/Pricing
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    DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
     $2,090.00* (USD) / First Class : Double Occ - Single Supp. $390 
     $2,480.00* (USD) / Deluxe : Double Occ - Single Supp. $405 
    Disclaimer
    INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE<>Excellent international airfares are available upon request at the time of booking. The land price does not include any airfare, unless specified.
     
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