Andrews...Machu Picchu Deluxe Overland Two Night Tour...1/12/2015

Andrews...Machu Picchu Deluxe Overland Two Night Tour...1/12/2015 Photo #1 of 2 Photo copyright ShoreTrips.com.

Overview

A most comprehensive three day (two night) inclusive tour.

This Tour Includes:
- All transfers
- All flights
- Private touring in Cusco, Machu Picchu and Lima
- Meals: two breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 tea and 1 dinner
- Hiram Bingham Train
- Hotel Belmond Palacio Nazarenas in Cusco 5 stars. Suite
- Admissions, taxes and service charges

Day 1 - January 12, 2015
Reception at Salaverry port and transfer to the airport to take your flight to Cusco (via Lima).

LAN #2203 leaves Trujillo at 10:15am and arrives in Lima at 11:20am
LAN #2031 leaves Lima at 11:20am and arrives in Cusco at 1:30pm

Cusco.- The „Navel of the Earth" is another name for Cusco since during the florescence of the Incas almost every path and way led to the capital of the empire. Also nowadays, almost every visitor of Peru eventually comes to the city located at 3.400m.o.s.l, which unites evidence from different epochs. You will not only find Incan walls and temples but also colonial mansions and catholic churches. In combination with the flair of modern Cusco, it is one of the most fascinating cities in the country.

Upon arrival, you'll be welcomed at the airport and taken to your hotel in Cusco.

After check-in at the hotel, you will start your tour through Cusco. In the heart of the Incan empire, at the Plaza de Armas, you begin your tour with the visit of the impressive Cathedral. Furthermore, you make your way through little alleys that are edged with Incan walls until you reach the temple of the sun, Koricancha. This religious site was used by the Spaniards as a basis for the construction of the Catholic Church Santo Domingo.

Overnight at the Hotel Belmond Palacio Nazarenas 5* (suite room)

Day 2 - January 13, 2015
You will be picked up at given time at the hotel and brought to Wanchaq station to take the bus (on shared basis) to Rio Sagrado hotel. You will be welcomed with an aperitif and board the Hiram Bingham train which is an exclusive luxury Belmond service (regular Hiram Bingham service: wagon shared with other travelers and bilingual guide on board).

While enjoying the bypassing beautiful landscape towards Aguas Calientes, a brunch (incl. starter, main dish, dessert, soft drinks, local beer, a special selection of Peruvian wines, digestive, sparkling wine, Pisco Sours and hot drinks) will be served. During the train ride the bilingual guides (shared with other travelers) will be happy to share the first theories about Machu Picchu with you. Standing in the Observation Car of the train, you can look out on all sides and appreciate the breathtaking scenario.

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, your guide will wait for you; take a private transfer to Machu Picchu (30 minutes). Enjoy a private guided tour of the marvellous citadel, visiting the main plaza, the royal quarters, Temple of Three Windows, the circular tower and the sacred Sun Dial and burial grounds.
In the afternoon Tea time at Sanctuary Lodge is included (together with other Hiram Bingham passengers). The Tea Time includes petit fours, mini sandwiches, cakes, Ice tea, American coffee, English tea, soft drinks and water.
At the proper time, you will take a private transfer to Aguas Calientes (30 minutes).
On the train ride back a gourmet dinner (incl. starter, main dish, dessert, soft drinks, local beer, a special selection of Peruvian wines, digestive, sparkling wine, Pisco Sours and hot drinks) will be served on board. In the bar wagon you can enjoy a Pisco Sour to the sounds of local musicians on drums and guitars.
Arrival at Rio Sagrado hotel and transfer to your hotel in Cusco (shared service in charge of Belmond).

Day 3 - January 14, 2015
You will be picked up at given time at the hotel and brought to the airport to take your flight to Lima.

LAN #22022 leaves Cusco at 9:50am and arrives in Lima at 11:15am

Lima. - The Peruvian capital was founded 1535 by the Spanish conqueror Francisco Pizzaro. Here, you will encounter colonial richness and the vibrating vitality of an oriental bazar. The city has melancholic winters where the fog „garua" rules and also hot and humid summers. There are huge districts where poor people live but also rich quarters with comfortable, old houses and the smell of jasmine in the evening.

Upon arrival, you'll be welcomed at the airport to start your city tour to Lima.

During your city tour you visit the main attractions of Lima. Drive to the main square where you will see the Cathedral, the Government Palace, Archbishop`s Palace and the City Hall. Visit the San Francisco Monastery, which besides an interesting museum features catacombs which you also visit. Continue to the fascinating Larco Herrera museum. With more than 45.000 objects of pre-Columbian ceramics, textiles and gold and silver pieces, it houses one of the most impressive collections at all. It is also known for its exhibition of erotic ceramics of the Mochica culture. Finally, visit to the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores known for its great number of entertainment and shopping centres, bars and excellent restaurants. The tour will end up at the "Parque de los enamorados" (Lovers' Park) from where you will have a great view of the Pacific Ocean.

After the tour, transfer to Callao port to embark the Prinsendam cruise.

For the train ride to/from Machu Picchu /Aguas Calientes only one 5kg piece of hand luggage is allowed. In Cusco the extra luggage can be stored at your hotel.

For the visit of Machu Picchu we recommend good shoes, the trail is without handrail and could be slippery. Walking sticks need to have a rubbery end in order to be permitted inside the Sanctuary.

Not included are optional tours, luggage handling fee at the airports (where available), airfares, airport-taxes, personal expenses, extras at the hotels, drinks during meals if not otherwise mentioned, non-mandatory tips.

This tour is 100% non-refundable if the passenger must cancel due to their ship not arriving in port or because of illness or death.

Days offered: 7 days a week

Departures:

• 06:00 AM, duration: 72 hours Three days/ Two nights