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PERU
NAZCA LINES AND MACHU PICCHU 
• 8 days
 Lima- Cusco • Tour Code: PERNAZ |
| Meet the two most enigmatic cities in Peru, Nazca and Machu Picchu, and try to solve the still mysterious origin of these giant prints made by the Nazca culture hundreds of years before Christ. |
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Day 01: LIMA
Transfer to the hotel. Afternoon historical and cultural visit to the city to know the main streets, squares and avenues of the historic center of Lima, capital of the viceroyalty. The tour begins at the Miraflores district, with a stop at Parque del Amor, where one can admire the spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. Continuation to the Culture Center Huaca Pucllana, ceremonial and cultural center of Lima, for a sightseeing tour. Next, to Huaca Huallamarca, ancient pre-Inca temple situated close to the modernity of one of the most exclusive districts of Lima, San Isidro. Then to the Plaza de Armas, where is the Government Palace and City Hall. Entry in the cathedral, where lie the remains of the conqueror Francisco Pizarro. Walk by a few blocks to admire the Convent of San Francisco and its famous catacombs. Accommodation.
Day 02: LIMA - NAZCA
After breakfast, transfer to bus station and departure in regular tour bus to Nazca, south of Lima. Arrival and accommodation.
Day 03: NAZCA - PARACAS
Morning transfer to the airport and boarding on our aircraft to fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines, large drawings in the desert that can only be seen from the air. They represent figures as the monkey, the hummingbird, the condor, the astronaut and the whale, among others. It has remained a mystery how they were made and it is only known that it was a Great Astronomical Calendar representing the constellations. We will have a brief explanation of the aircraft's pilot. Afternoon trip on regular tour bus to the Bay of Paracas. Arrival and accommodation.
Day 04: PARACAS - LIMA
Early morning embark on a marine excursion to the Ballestas Islands. On the way we appreciate the 'Chandelier', design carved on a hill of sand and oriented to the Nazca's Pampa. In the islands we enjoy a real contact with nature listening to the sounds of sea lions and penguins and watching some native birds. Return trip. Afternoon regular tour bus trip to Lima. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Day 05: LIMA - CUSCO
After breakfast, transfer to airport and departure to Cusco (flight not included). Reception and transfer to the hotel. Welcome meeting with an infusion of coca tea to help with acclimatization. Rest of morning free to rest. Afternoon visit to the city of Cusco. The tour begins with the Church and the Plaza de San Cristobal, from where one can have a panoramic view of Cusco. Next, visit to the district of San Blas, famous for its craftsmen and narrow streets. Walk from the main square down the narrow street Hatun Rumiyoc, where is located the palace of Inca Roca, currently the Archbishop's Palace. On the walls of the Inca palace we can observe a lion and a snake formed in the walls and invisible to the naked eye. See the famous stone of twelve angles, beautiful symbol of Inca architecture's perfection. Visit to the Plaza de Armas. Entry in the cathedral, which houses the finest colonial relics and paintings. Then, visit to the Korikancha, Temple of the Sun God, and finally, visit to the market of San Pedro, where one can observe the different products of the area. Accommodation.
Day 06: CUSCO - Tambomachay and Sacsayhuaman
Morning visit to the Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman. The fortress of Sacsayhuaman is a beautiful place that radiates peace and tranquility. Admire the huge stones up to 4 meters high that were used in its construction. Further up to Tambomachay, where are the sacred sources of life and health, and continuation to Puca Pucara, sentinel that guards the entrance to the city. Take a trip to Q'enqo, ancient temple of Puma, where visitors can enjoy the altar of sacrifice in the internal part of a huge rock. Return to Cusco and free afternoon. Accommodation.
Day 07: CUSCO - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
Breakfast and transfer to the train station. Departure for the town of Aguas Calientes, located at the base of the mountain where is located the Sacred Citadel of the Incas 'Machu Picchu'. Trip up by bus to the ruins with a spectacular view of the canyon formed by the Urubamba River. Entry in the citadel to enjoy its terraces, stairways, ceremonial centers, the sundial or 'Intihuatana', and other sacred places. Breakfast. Departure by train to return to Cusco. Accommodation.
Day 08: CUSCO
Transfer to the airport. |
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| Rates include: |
> 7 nights accommodation with breakfast
> Regular tourist bus Lima-Nazca-Paracas-Lima
> Train Cusco-Aguas Calientes-Cusco
> 1 lunch
> Transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
> Insurance MIC |
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| Hotels and rates in US$ per person: |
Economy class
DBL from
TPL from
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1166
1106
1395 |
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Superior Tourist class
DBL from
TPL from
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1255
1205
1597 |
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First class
DBL from
TPL from
SGL from |
1305
1251
1707 |
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Luxury class
DBL from
TPL from
SGL from |
1679
1634
2459 |
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