MACHU PICCHU & GALÁPAGOS WONDERS
small group explorations
NEW TOUR
14 DAYS • 28 MEALS $ STARTING AT 6919 Pricing is per person, land only, double occupancy, and varies by departure date.
HIGHLIGHTS Lima • Sacred Valley of the Incas • Cooking Class • Pablo Seminario Ceramic Studio • Home Hosted Meal • Machu Picchu • Cuzco • Choice on Tour • Colonial Quito • “Middle of the World” • 4-Night Galápagos Cruise
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES • Discover centuries-old Andean textile methods in the Peruvian Andes. • Wind through the Andes to Machu Picchu in a domed train. • Stand tall in the “Middle of the World” at the Equatorial Line Monument and Museum.
IT’S YOUR CHOICE! • Day 7 — Visit the Incan ruins of Sacsayhuamán Fortress or explore the neighborhood of San Blas.
(Be sure to arrange before trip departure)
CULINARY INCLUSIONS • 13 breakfasts • 6 lunches • 9 dinners • Master two of South America’s classics, ceviche and pisco sours, at an interactive cooking class. • Indulge in a farm-to-table meal in a local community.
ACCOMMODATIONS Days 1, 2 Casa Andina Premium Miraflores, Lima Days 3, 4 Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley, Yucay Day 5 Casa del Sol, Aguas Calientes Days 6, 7 Casa Andina Premium, Cuzco Days 8, 9 Mercure Grand Hotel Alameda, Quito Days 10 - 13 Galápagos M/Y Passion On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Galapagos Zodiac
Journey from the Land of the Incas to the Galápagos archipelago, enjoying a 4-night cruise aboard a personal yacht. Day 1: Lima, Peru - Tour Begins Touch down in Lima, the “City of Kings.” Across ancient lands and legends, experience the Peruvian Andes. Day 2: Lima Become fascinated by Lima’s history on a tour through the historic center (UNESCO), where the elegant Cathedral at Plaza de Armas stands out among the colonial architecture. Visit the former home of a conquistador. Enjoy a menu of artful Peruvian dishes at a welcome dinner. (B, D) Day 3: Lima - Cuzco - Sacred Valley of the Incas Fly to Cuzco. Follow the trails with a local guide to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Learn about centuries-old methods of traditional textiles at Awana Kancha – known as the “palace of weaving.” Stop in Pisac village and browse a handicraft market full of vibrant colors. Discover why Peru has consistently been named the world’s top food travel destination during a fun-filled interactive cooking class where you will learn how to master ceviche and pisco sours. Settle in to your hotel nestled in the heart of the Sacred Valley. (B, D) Day 4: Sacred Valley of the Incas - Ollantaytambo - Sacred Valley of the Incas Visit the terraced ruins of Ollantaytambo, the only Incan settlement that has remained continually inhabited since its inception. At the ceramic studio of artist Pablo Seminario, see how he uses techniques inspired by ancient cultures. With a nearby community, learn traditional methods of growing, harvesting and weaving. Learn their dances before enjoying a farm-to-table meal. (B, L) Day 5: Sacred Valley of the Incas - Machu Picchu Hop aboard the Machu Picchu Vistadome train and head toward the “Lost City of the Incas.” Wrapped inside a semi-tropical jungle and hidden by mountains, Machu Picchu is one of the world’s most spectacular archaeological sites. (B, D)
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