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1 Machu Picchu Tour Day 1 - Arrive in Lima After you get off the plane, you will be escorted to your private car service where you will be greeted with a Bienvenidos a Lima. From the airport you will be transferred to your hotel, the JW Marriott Lima. The rest of the day is free for you to relax. Day 2 - Inca Capital Tour Early morning transfer to the airport for your connecting flight to Cuzco. Upon arrival in Cuzco, a representative will transfer you to your hotel. You will be greeted with a welcome coca tea (excellent for acclimation) and showed to your room, where we suggest you rest for a few hours. The Inkas built the Koricancha temple, the palace of Amarucancha, the imposing fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the baths of Tambomachay, the ritual sites of Kenko and Puca Pucara. Later the Spaniards used Inca foundations and granite slabs taken from the fortresses, and raised cathedrals, convents, churches and palaces in the

2 most genuine Baroque and Renaissance style. The result is an impressive open-air museum, which you will tour in the company of our expert guide. As you visit the different sites, you will be introduced to the interesting history of this amazing city and learn about the Inca way of life and the evolution of the cultural scene after the arrival of the Spaniards. Your accommodations tonight are at the Novotel Cusco. Day 3 - Inca Fortresses In the heart of this fertile valley, there is an ancient Inca town where locals have been gathering for centuries to barter their products in the central plaza: Pisac. We spend two hours visiting the market, bargaining for Peruvian handicrafts and jewelry and watching the locals barter beans and corn and other produce in their native Quechua language. We take a short break to sip an Inka Cola with the natives in a bar and then depart for Ollantaytambo, a huge fortress strategically located at the entrance of the valley, where the Inca Ollanta was able to stop the Spanish conquistadors in a celebrated battle. As many other Inca remains, Ollanta is both magical and mysterious, with its legends and converging energies floating in the air. We tour the ancient village and fortress with our guide. Day 4 - Cusco At Your Own Pace Free day to enjoy the colonial city of Cusco on your own. Optional tours (at extra cost) include walking tour of San Blas historic district, rafting, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, ballooning, and visits to Inca sites and villages steeped in ancient traditions.on escorted departure this day will include a private guide excursion to witness the Inti Raymi celebration. Day 5 - Lost City of Machu Picchu Early morning departure transfer for the train station. Once there board the train bounded for the Lost City of the Incas. You will ride along a flat patched landscape of vegetable orchards and cereal harvests. After dropping off the adventure hikers at km 104, enter the semi-tropical jungle that forms the natural threshold of Machu Picchu. The train ascends into the mountains, guided by the Urubamba River, until reaching a small village set in a narrow valley flanked by precipitous peaks, in a landscape of impossible beauty. Machu Picchu, the last refuge of the Inca Virgins of the Sun, the private retreat of the Inca Pachacutec, the lost city found by Hiram Bingham, sits on the saddle of a mountain overlooking the deep canyon. It is time to discover. Your accommodations tonight are at the Machu Picchu Pueblo. Day 6 - Explore Machu Picchu We let you decide your morning plans. Take as much time as you need to study the mysterious ruins, hike up Huayna Picchu, stroll to the Inca Bridge, visit the orchid garden or walk toward the Inca Trail to find the legendary Sun Gate. In the afternoon, board the comfortable Vistadome train for your ride back to Cusco. Upon arrival our local team will be waiting at the station to transfer you to your hotel, the Novotel Cusco. Day 7 - Tour Historic Lima

3 This morning fly back to Lima where our guide is waiting to take you on a lovely tour of Lima s Colonial District. Leisurely amble along the historic plazas and cobblestones streets as our guide chronicles the history of the foundation of the city and the subsequent political plots and conspiracies that ended with the life of its founder Francisco de Pizarro, who is buried in the cathedral. After our lovely stroll, we pay a visit to Peru's most famous museum-the Gold Museum, which houses a priceless collection of pre- Columbian gold artifacts as well as the private armory of Miguel Mujica Gallo. The evening is at leisure. The bohemian quarter of Barranco, with its tree-lines avenues and Republican mansions, and Chorrillos, with its sweeping mansions, magnificent ocean views and local restaurants (picanterias) are excellent options for a cultural immersion in the traditions of the city. Your accommodations in Lima are at the JW Marriott Lima. Day 8 - Departure Today our local representative will be transferring you to the airport in time for your departure flight. We recommend you extend your stay with a visit to the mysterious Nazca Lines or Arequipa and the Colca Canyon. We wish you a pleasant trip back home and hope to enjoy your company in another exciting adventure very soon.

4 Accommodations: Lima JW Marriott Lima JW Marriott features luxurious accommodations with Pacific Ocean view, a casino, a spa and an outdoor swimming pool. Situated in Miraflores district with seafront location and next to Larcomar Shopping Mall. The modern and spacious rooms at JW Marriott Hotel Lima are air conditioned and equipped with LCD TV, a sitting area and a coffee machine. Additional services include Wi-Fi connection. Spa facilities offered are a sauna, massages and body and facial treatments. A work out can be done in Marriott s gym. Guests can enjoy the sun at the terrace by the pool where deck chairs are provided. Dining options include La Vista Restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. A mix of Peruvian and Asian fusion is prepared in JW Sushi Ceviche Lounge. Room service is also available.

5 Accommodations: Cusco Novotel Cusco In a 16th century building in Cusco, Novotel Cusco offers modern rooms with heating and cable TV. It is only 3 blocks from Plaza De Armas and the cathedral. All rooms of Cusco Novotel come with a minibar, a work desk, and a private bathroom. Some rooms have a flat-screen TV. Room service is available 24/7. Guests can enjoy international and local cuisine in La Cave Restaurant, or on the heated patio covered with a spectacular glass ceiling. The bar serves a wide variety of drinks and snacks. The public computers of Novotel Cusco have free Wi-Fi. The hotel also offers a 24-hour front desk, a bike rental, and a tour desk.

6 Accommodations: Machu Picchu Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel In Aguas Calientes, Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel is a colonial-style property that features massage sessions and an Andean sauna. The spacious rooms feature tile floors and sitting areas. Buffet breakfast and dinner are included in the rates. Decorated with Andean tapestries, rooms at Inkaterra feature beds with cotton sheets, alpaca blankets and canopies. Some rooms have Wi-Fi, fireplaces, marble sinks and private pools. There is a restaurant that serves Andean cuisine overlooking the Vilcanota River. Guests at Inkaterra Machu Picchu can enjoy guided walks around the area, reading a book from the lounge library by the fireplace or browsing in the gift shop.

7 The cost of the above tour is $2,250 per person based on double occupancy. It includes all of the above. This does not include travel insurance and flight. Please visit our website at to refer to the terms and conditions attached to this quote. Please note that this is only a quote and it is therefore subject to availability at the time of booking. To book this tour or if you have any additional questions, contact Maupintour at