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6 Nights Priced from $1,599 US
Lima | Cuzco | and Machu Picchu

Included Features NOTE: Maximum elevation on tour: 11,800 ft.
LIMA City sightseeing; visit the cathedral, the San Francisco Monastery and Casa Aliaga.		SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS:  Urubamba Valley, train to Machu Picchu, optional hike to the Sun Gate
CUZCO City sightseeing; visit Santo Domingo Monastery, the cathedral, the nearby temple of Sacsayhuaman, excursions to Pisac and Ollantaytambo.		INCLUDED MEALS: Buffet breakfast daily (BB) and 2 lunches (L)
Machu Picchu Sightseeing		Host service is provided

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Lima, Peru. Your included city tour focuses on Lima's rich colonial history as well as the modern city. Lima was the bastion of Spanish South America from its founding in 1535 until the independence of the South American republics in the early 19th century. Visits include the CATHEDRAL, where the skeleton of Francisco Pizarro is sealed in a wooden coffin; the SAN FRANCISCO MONASTERY with its eerie burial crypts; and CASA ALIAGA, a 16th-century mansion that has been continually inhabited by the same family for almost five centuries and boasts a priceless collection of Spanish colonial paintings. (BB daily, L day 4)

Your Hotel is the Swisshotel Lima, an elegant and modern building offering all the comforts a discerning guest expects in a home away from home.The Swisshotel Lima is a member of Leading Hotels of the World,and one of Lima's finest. A wide  variety of dining venues from around the world include Peruvian and international cuisine at Le Cafe, Swiss delicacies at La Fondue, Italina meals at La Locanda and pastries at the Gourmet Deli.

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Cuzco, Peru. Cuzco is nestled high in the Andes. Your city tour visits the SANTO DOMINGO MONASTERY, built on the foundations of the Inca Temple of the Sun, the CATHEDRAL and the nearby TEMPLE OF SACSAYHUAMAN,
"House of the Sun." A short drive into the Urubamba Valley leads to the market town of Pisac. Handmade rugs, alpaca sweaters, and jewelry can be bought here at bargain prices. At the other end of the valley is Ollantaytambo. Here some of the finest examples of Inca masonry can be seen. Maybe sample local cuisine at one of Cuzco's numerous restaurants. (BB daily, L day 4)

Your Hotel is the Hotel Libertador Cusco, originally built by Inca laborers for Peru's conqueror Francisco Pizzaro. It's located opposite the Temple of The Sun and only three blocks from the Main Square and Cuzco's majestic cathedral. The hotel has been ranked by the Peruvian Ministry of Tourism as the best five-star hotel in the city. In the Rumi Bar enixy traditional Pisco Sours while admiring an original Inca wall; in one Inti Raymi Restaurant, enjoy excellent local and international cuisine while watching spectacular Andean dances.

Machu Picchu-Cuzco, Peru. Board the autorail car bound for MACHU PICCHU and cut a path through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Explore this intact fortress with its temple remains, holy houses and mile-long aqueduct. For the hikers, a brisk one-hour walk leads to the Sun Gate, the ancient entrance used by the Incas. A highlight-be sure to wake early and watch the sun rise over Machu Picchu. Hike Huayna Picchu or simply relax in the hotel. When you return to Cuzco, there's still time to enjoy the culture and history of this city. Maybe visit the Inca Museum or wander through the artisan district of San Blas. (BB daily, L day 5)
Your Hotel is the Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, tile-roofed casitas amid tropical vegetation in the beautiful Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.The stone paths and the canals flowing with spring water create a special atmosphere permitting visitors to enjoy a relaxing stay in direct contact with nature.The hotel is situated in a cloud forest garden beside the Vilcanota River. The rooms have wooden furniture specally made by local craftsmen, and great views of the colorful gardens.The Mikhuna Wasi Restaurant has exceptional views of the Urubamba River and excellent Peruvian and international cuisine.

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US$

* Air inclusive price includes flights from/to Miami
* Land-only price includes all intra tour flights
* Single room supplement: $576
* Triple room reduction per person: $48

Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.

Not included in the tour price: Federal Inspection Fees for the U.S. Customs and immigration; International Air Transportation Tax; agricultural tax; any other taxes; security fee; airport taxes and fees; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your tour director; tour host; tour driver; local city guides; gratuities on ferries, trains and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; mini bar; alcohol; beverages and food not on the regular table dhte menu (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel or restaurant); optional excursions; porterage at airports; travel protection; excess baggage fees; all other items of a personal nature.

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