Grandeur of Peru

A 10-Day General Tours tour starting from $3,899

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Tour Length: 10 Days
Countries Visited: Peru
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Tour Type:
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Tour Category: Escorted Tour
Tour Operator: General Tours
Tour Code: GT-382
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Cities Visited:
Lima, Cuzco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Paracas and Puno, Peru

Delight in the grandeur and majesty of Peru... from the splendid landscapes of the Sacred Valley and Lake Titicaca to the ancient treasures of Lima, Cuzco and Machu Picchu. We even take you off the beaten path to the less-visited sites, enriching your appreciation of the country’s natural beauty and the vibrant legacy of its Colonial and Incan history.

 

Engaging Discoveries for our World Travelers
  • Visit newly-excavated Huaca Pucllana and dine overlooking this sacred, 4th century pyramid. Learn about conservation at the Ccochahuasi Animal Sanctuary, where heroic efforts are saving indigenous Andean species from illegal traffickers. Bargain for artisinal crafts in Pisac, touch the ancient stones of Ollantaytambo and sit down to lunch on a historic hacienda... We promise a richer, more complete Sacred Valley experience! An unforgettable overland journey from Cuzco to Lake Titicaca affords off-the-beaten-path visits to Andahuaylillas and the Inca ruins of Raachi.






HOTEL INFORMATION:

Libertador
Hotel Class: Superior First Class
The Libertador Palacio del Inka Cusco Hotel, located within the historical downtown of Cuzco, is the ideal place to live a unique and fascinating experience. Close to historical locations, the hotel boasts a commitment to hospitality. The 240 elegant rooms have been specially designed to meet our guests' different needs. This first class hotel was built in a historical Incan palace.

Marriott
Hotel Class: Deluxe
Standing upon the grand cliffs in the Miraflores district, the JW Marriott Hotel Lima offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean from every room. Its prime location, spectacular view and personalized service makes this hotel magnificently suited for all travelers. The hotel offers 300 elegant guest rooms and is home of some of the city's most stylish dining and over 18,000 square feet of meeting space

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Hotel Class: Deluxe
Nestled in a private mountainside refuge deep in the lush Andean cloud forest, the cozy and beautifully scenic Inkaterra Pueblo Hotel is positioned at the very heart of the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary. Offering guests a unique location from which to explore the surrounding environment, the Inkaterra Pueblo provides its guests with a number of deluxe amenities, including a UNU spa with Andean sauna, a boutique, Main Dining Room, café, reading room, spring water pond, live Andean performances, private bus service to the Machu Picchu Citadel, and customized trips within Peru. This superior first class hotel at the base of Machu Picchu has 85 cozy rooms, half board, a dining area, ecologically-safe toiletries, and heater.

Libertador Paracas
Hotel Class: Superior First Class
Stunningly located on the bay across from the Paracas Natural Reserve, the hotel is the ideal starting point for many excursions. Opening in 2009, the hotel offers 121 guest rooms, two restaurants, a bar-lounge and a luxury spa.

Libertador
Hotel Class: Superior First Class


Libertador Lodge
Hotel Class: Deluxe
Libertador Lodge is located in the indigenous village of Yanahuara, and is surrounded by amazing landscapes, gardens, fruit trees, and streams that draw from the lakes beneath the snow capped peaks that are easily visible from every point in the hotel. The main lounge offers an indoor sitting area with floor-to-ceiling glass windows from where you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view while reading a book from the library or playing a board game. Free internet access on two computer terminals is available at the lobby bar ‘Chupari’. Double rooms on the second floor of each building have a little private balcony from which you can enjoy the breathtaking scenery and include in-room safe, DVD player and fresh flowers.
 
 
Day 1 - Bienvenidos a Lima!
Check-in to the deluxe JW Marriott Hotel overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Day 2 - Explore Lima#WHS#
See Lima’s Colonial architecture, explore thriving San Isidro and visit the famed Larco Herrera Museum. This evening, by special rrangement, you’ll dine at Huaca Pucllana, a recently excavated sacred pyramid of the 4th century. Meals B,D

Day 3 - Through the Sacred Valley
Fly to Cuzco and journey into the Sacred valley to visit the Ccochahuasi Animal Sanctuary, dedicted to the preservation of endangered Peruvian wildlife. Browse the colorful Pisac market, stop by a traditional hacienda to dine with fine views over the valley, and then visit the imposing fortress ruins at Ollantaytambo. Enjoy a blissful evening at the Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection Hotel & Resort. Meals B,L,D

Day 4 - The Legendary Lost City of the Inca
An unforgettable rail journey along the scenic Urubamba River brings you to the fabled Lost City of Machu Picchu#WHS#. Explore this mountain-top citadel with your guide and overnight at the charming Inkaterra El Pueblo Hotel. Meals B,L,D

Day 5 - The Lost City at dawn... and back to Cuzco
Enjoy the luxury of a second unplanned day to explore Machu Picchu at your own pace in the soft morning light and without the afternoon crowd! Return to Cuzco by rail and transfer to the historic Libertador Hotel in the heart of the city. Meals B,L

Day 6 - Out and about in Cuzco#WHS#
Enriching full-day sightseeing includes the Temple of the Sun, Sacsayhuaman overlooking the city, historic Old Town and less-visited Incan sites like Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay. Visit a local child care center, your chance to Make a Difference in the lives of young Peruvians in need of food, clothing and shelter. Tonight, enjoy fine cuisine, music and dance at Don Antonio. Meals B,D

Day 7 - Onward to Puno on the shores of Titicaca
A breathtaking overland journey to Puno also visits the Inca ruins of Racchi and the Colonial church in Andahuaylillas. Overnight at the Libertador Hotel. Meals B,L,D

Day 8 - Across Lake Titicaca
A full-day excursion on the lake visits floating islands built on layers of totora reeds, home to Uros communities. Continue on to Taquile, where islanders speak Aymara, the language of the High Andean plateau, and craft colorful handsome textiles with ancient techniques. Meals B,L

Day 9 - On the Pan-American Highway to Paracas
Delight in the hospitality of an Andean family and visit the enigmatic pre-Incan towers at Sillustani. Fly to Lima and journey overland to the Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort. Meals B,D

Day 10 - Explore the Ballestas Islands and fly over Nazca
This morning’s boat excursion offers up-close encounters with the sea birds, seals and other wildlife of this coastal sanctuary. Then take to the skies for an unforgettable bird’s eye view of the Nazca Lines#WHS#. After lunch, return to the Lima airport for your onward flight. Meals B,L

 

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Engaging Discoveries for our World Travelers
  • Visit newly-excavated Huaca Pucllana and dine overlooking this sacred, 4th century pyramid. Learn about conservation at the Ccochahuasi Animal Sanctuary, where heroic efforts are saving indigenous Andean species from illegal traffickers. Bargain for artisinal crafts in Pisac, touch the ancient stones of Ollantaytambo and sit down to lunch on a historic hacienda... We promise a richer, more complete Sacred Valley experience! An unforgettable overland journey from Cuzco to Lake Titicaca affords off-the-beaten-path visits to Andahuaylillas and the Inca ruins of Raachi.





 

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