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"LEGACY OF THE INCAS" - 10 Days - March 21, 2009
Journey to colonial heritage of Lima, with visits to the cathedral and
the San Francisco Monastery. Then drive to Ica for a flight over the
mysterious Nazca Lines, geometric etchings left by ancient Peruvian
& a cruise around the Ballestas Islands. Return to Lima and fly to
Cuzco, once the capital of the Inca Empire, and spend the day in the
Sacred Valley. While there, visit the Inca baths of Tambomachay
and the Temple of Sacsayhuaman, and stop in Pisac to visit a local's
home. Visit the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo before traveling
through Urubamba Valley by train on your way to legendary Machu
Picchu. Back in Cuzco, visit the cathedral & the Santo Domingo
Monastery, then travel to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Enjoy
a hydrofoil cruise on this famous lake, including sightseeing on
Moon & Sun Island. Stop at the Bolivian town of Copacabana to
visit its cathedral, then on to the Uros Floating Islands and the Uros
Indians. Return to Lima via Juliaca, & head for home.
INCLUDED FEATURES:
- LIMA:
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the cathedral and San Francisco Monastery; Welcome Dinner; Farewell Dinner
- ICA:
Fly over the Nazca Lines; cruise to the Ballestas Islands
- CUZCO:
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the cathedral and the Santo Domingo Monastery; enjoy dinner with Andean music
Sacred Valley: Visit the Inca baths of Tambomachay, the Temple of Sacsayhuaman, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac
- MACHU PICCHU:
Take a train to the Urubamba Valley; sightseeing with Local Guide
- LAKE TITICACA:
Guided sightseeing to Uros, Moon, and Sun Islands; visit the Inca Stairway, Sun Temple and Palace, and Copacabana
- INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.
IF PRE PACKAGE IS PURCHASED: will include an additional 2 nights hotel accommodations in Lima, roundtrip transfers,
a Worldview Welcome Dinner and 1 Day excursion to Caral (Pre Inca Pyramids) tax and service fees.
- Day 1: Arrival in Lima, Peru. (Sat.) Your flight to South America arrives early this morning and will be met by your Tour
Director. Transfer to your hotel for time to relax and refresh before an afternoon city tour. Your Local Guide focuses on the
city’s colonial heritage during a walking tour. Start at the Plaza de Armas to see the Government Palace and visit the
CATHEDRAL, where the remains of Francisco Pizarro are sealed in a wooden coffin. From here, stroll to the venerable SAN
FRANCISCO MONASTERY with its splendid 17th-century cloister murals. This evening, meet your Tour Director and enjoy
a WELCOME DINNER with your fellow traveling companions. (D)
- Day 2: Lima–Ica. Nazca Lines. (Sun.) Enjoy a scenic drive south along the Pan-American Highway to the town of Ica, the
wine capital of Peru. Have your camera handy today as you board your aircraft for a FLIGHT over the Nazca plains, which
can only be appreciated by air. Your pilot will point out the mysterious markings known as the NAZCA LINES, a series of
drawings of animals and geometric figures etched into the parched soil—some up to 1,000 feet long! Theories vary, but the
most accepted belongs to German mathematician Maria Reiche, who dubbed the land the “astronomical calendar” of the
ancient Peruvians. Enjoy dinner this evening at your hotel. (B,D)
- Day 3: Ballestas Islands Cruise–Lima. (Mon.) Head north to the Bay of Paracas. CRUISE out to the Ballestas Islands, which
are inhabited by a wide variety of sea mammals and exotic birds, including boobies, sea lions, and Humbolt penguins. The
huge Candelabro, a candelabra-shaped etching on the Paracas cliffside, can also be seen as you cruise back to shore. Board
your motorcoach and arrive in Lima by late afternoon. (B)
- Day 4: Lima–Cuzco, Peru. (Tue.) Fly to Cuzco, the impressive Andean city that was once the capital of the Inca Empire.
Spend the day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas with a visit to the Inca baths of TAMBOMACHAY and the semi-circular
Kenko Amphitheater with its stone altars and labyrinth of passages. See the ancient site of Puca Pucara before reaching the
TEMPLE OF SACSAYHUAMAN, perched on a hillside overlooking Cuzco. It remains unfathomable how and when this
fortress of gigantic stones—with some blocks weighing more than 350 tons—was built. Next, visit Pisac, an old mountain
village where you will have the opportunity to visit a home, meet some of the locals, and experience their way of life. Enjoy
free time here to shop for local wares such as alpaca sweaters and blankets, jewelry, or hand-painted ornamental dishes and
vases. Stay in the Sacred Valley tonight, with dinner at the hotel. (B,L,D)
- Day 5: Sacred Valley–Machu Picchu. (Wed.) Visit the Inca Fortress of OLLANTAYTAMBO this morning before boarding a
TRAIN for a short journey through the lush Urubamba Valley. Then transfer to a motorcoach for the ascent to legendary
MACHU PICCHU, “The Lost City of the Incas,” high above the steep valley overlaid with dense tropical jungle. Your Local
Guide will bring you closer to the lives and mysteries still hidden in these amazing structures, built by the pre-Columbian
masters of this sacred land. Tonight, stay at a nearby hotel. (B,L,D)
- Day 6: Machu Picchu–Cuzco. (Thu.) Enjoy the tranquility of the morning with free time to wander the ruins at your own
pace and experience the magic that is Machu Picchu. After lunch, return to the Sacred Valley by TRAIN and continue on to
Cuzco. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant accompanied by ANDEAN FOLKLORIC MUSIC. (B,L,D)
- Day 7: Cuzco–Juliaca–Puno (Lake Titicaca). (Fri.) This morning, learn more about the Incas and their struggle against
invading Spaniards on your Cuzco city tour with visits to the imposing CATHEDRAL and the SANTO DOMINGO
MONASTERY. Board an afternoon flight to Juliaca, where you will continue to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca. (B,D)
- Day 8: Puno. Excursion to Lake Titicaca and Bolivia. (Sat.) This morning, embark your sleek HYDROFOIL for a day
exploring LAKE TITICACA. Stop first at MOON ISLAND to see the Virgins of the Sun Temple and the Palace, which was
reconstructed in the 1960s and proves that this island was used by pre-Inca cultures. Also see SUN ISLAND, considered to be
the birthplace of the Incan Empire. Visit the Inca Stairway and the Sacred Fountain, believed to give eternal youth and
happiness. Enjoy lunch while taking in the breathtaking views of Sacred Lake Titicaca and the Royal Range of the Andes.
Your final stop today takes you to the Bolivian town of Copacabana to visit the CATHEDRAL and explore the local markets.
- Day 9: Puno–Juliaca–Lima. (Sun.) Visit the UROS FLOATING ISLANDS, home to the Uros Indians who were forced to
live on Lake Titicaca as the Incan Indians pushed further into their territory. The islands are made of reeds which are
continually added as they disintegrate to the bottom of the lake. Tonight back in Lima, join your Tour Director for a
memorable FAREWELL DINNER. (B,D)
- Day 10: Lima. (Mon.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
PAYMENT INFORMATION:
TOUR PRICE: $2897.00 per person, based on double occupancy
AIRFARE PRICE: $898.00 per person, priced is approximate until time of booking
DEPOSIT:
$200.00 per person to hold your space
FINAL PAYMENT DUE: November 1, 2008
OPTIONAL INSURANCE: Travel insurance is recommended and is available for purchase. Should you not wish to take
insurance, please check with CENTURY WORLDWIDE TRAVEL regarding cancellation penalties. Insurance payment is
due at time of deposit.
**Space is based on availability at time of booking and some restrictions may apply.
**Prices could change due to departure taxes and fees.
**Please refer to the "TERMS & CONDITIONS" in the back of the Globus brochure for additional information.
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
- Roundtrip transfers if air is purchased
- 9 nights hotel in quality Superior-first class, First-class or Moderate first-class accommodations
- All hotel taxes and service charges
- 9 American breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), and 7 dinners (D), including a Welcome Dinner in Lima, a dinner with Andean
music in Cuzco, and a Farewell dinner in Lima.
- Baggage handling for one bag per person
- All entrance fees for inside visits shown in UPPERCASE in the description
- Professional Globus Tour Director and local tour guides.
PRE PACKAGE - if purchased:
- Price: $424.00 per person
- Roundtrip transfers
- 2 nights hotel accommodations in Lima
- Worldview welcome dinner
- 1 day excursion to Caral - (Pre Inca Pyramids - believed to be the oldest city in the Americas)
IT'S TIME TO MAKE THOSE DREAMS OF SOUTH AMERICA A REALITY!
JOIN WORLDVIEW TRAVEL AS THEY DISCOVER "THE LEGACY OF THE INCAS"!
For Reservations or Information please
contact:
CENTURY WORLDVIEW TRAVEL
104 Century III Mall
West Mifflin, Pa 15123
Phone: 412- 653-7160
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