Cusco: Belmond Monasterio

APO – BM/FMI 15

CUSCO: BELMOND MONASTERIO 4 days / 3 nights Day 01

LIMA / CUSCO Upon arrival in Cusco, you are met and transferred to the hotel in Cusco.

This afternoon enjoy a city tour which includes the Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas and Santo Domingo, a Dominican church and convent built upon the foundations of the Koricancha, or the ‘place of gold’, the Incas’ principal religious building, dedicated to the worship of the sun.

After seeing the sights of the ancient city, your visit will take you to the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, a true testimonial to Incan architectural skills. Compiled of massive stones (one weighs 125 tons!) you are challenged to try to slip a piece of paper through the cracks inbetween these blocks, cut and fitted together with incredible precision without a single drop of mortar to hold them in place. This ancient fortress (where the greatest battle between the Spanish and Incas took place) overlooks the red-tiled roofs of Cusco and the breathtaking countryside surrounding the city. Overnight.

Day 02

CUSCO / SACRED VALLEY / CUSCO Breakfast at the hotel. This morning depart for the Urubamba Valley to the local village of Pisac, known for its famous colorful market. This bustling market attracts travelers from all over the world to try their bartering for local sweaters, ponchos, wall hangings, jewelry and goods.

You will have time to shop before enjoying lunch at local restaurant with Peruvian Paso Horse exhibition.

After lunch, continue on to the massive fortress of Ollantaytambo. The fortress of Ollantaytambo, a formidable stone structure that climbs massive terraces to the top of a peak, was the valley’s main defense against the Antis and was the site of the Incas’ greatest victory against the Spanish during the wars of conquest. Constructed of rosecolored granite, this huge installation was once a thriving complex of baths, temples and military barracks. Below the fortress lies a complete Incan town, also called Ollantaytambo, still inhabited and with its original architecture and layout preserved.

Return to Cusco. Overnight.

Day 03

CUSCO / MACHU PICCU / CUSCO Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to the rail station. Departure to Machu Picchu by Vistadome train or Executive train service.

Arrive at the famous Inca site. On arrival you will be transported -25-minutes by bus - to the ruins of Machu Picchu to explore this famous “Lost City of the Incas”.

Overlooking the raging Urubamba River and discovered in a hidden tangle of trees atop the mountain, the city of Machu Picchu will forever hold the secret of its destruction - the Incas left no written record.

Explore the city’s ruin with your guide, and feel its pulse as you visualize the lives of the priests, craftsmen and servants who lived in this seemingly uninhabitable citadel.

Excavations have only added to the mystery, revealing the skeletons of 173 people (50 of them are women), artifacts and woolen clothing, but no gold.

Lunch is Buffet style served at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge Hotel at the entrance of the citadel.

In the afternoon bus down to Aguas Calientes and board your Vistadome train or Executive train to Ollantaytambo or Poroy rail station. Reception and transfer to the hotel in Cusco. Overnight.

Day 04

CUSCO / LIMA Breakfast at your hotel Today you will be transferred to the airport to board your domestic flight. ** End of the services** PRICE PER PERSON IN USD$ Hotel Cusco: Belmond Monasterio 5* Aranwa

SGL 2,685.00 1674.00

DBL 1,839.00 1334.00

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Round trip transfers from/ to airports by private vehicle in the most modern equipment available Sightseeing on private services with local English speaking guide Full day tour to Machu Picchu on Vistadome train or Executive train service.

Baggage Handling: two pieces of luggage per person Meal as indicated in the itinerary: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner Sightseeing and entrance fees as indicated Hotel taxes and service charges on quoted services Accommodations based on single or double/twin occupancy

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International air tickets Cost of obtaining a passport or visa Domestic flight tickets Lima/ Cusco / Lima (charged separately) International flights Airport taxes – Domestic & International (included in the flight tickets) Soft and alcoholic drinks Communications costs, such as phone calls and faxes Gratuities for local guides, drivers and crew members Any items of a personal nature Any items not included in inclusions

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Quotation is based on minimum 2 travelling passengers together.

Valid for travelling in October 2015.

All rates are subject to reconfirmation if an actual booking is made Accommodation is subject to availability at the moment of booking unless otherwise stated Airfares subject to change until tickets are issued If payment is by credit card, we need you to fill out a form and send it back to us signed in order to proceed with the charge No actual reservations have been made yet unless stated

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