7 days

Peru Explorer

Memorable

Highlights

Lima Explore the “City

of the Kings” and see the

Cathedral, Government Palace,

Archbishop’s Palace, City Hall

and visit San Francisco Monastery,

famous for its catacombs

Sacred Valley Visit the famous Pisac

Market and stop at the Awanakancha

Living Museum where you may

see llamas, alpacas and vicuñas

Machu Picchu Journey to the marvellous

citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the

New Seven Wonders of the World

Cusco Discover Sacsayhuaman,

Coricancha and the famous San Pedro

market before enjoying a magical evening

featuring an entertaining folklore show

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SACRED VALLEY

CUSCO

Machu Picchu

LIMA

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PUNO AND LAKE TITICACA3 Day Optional Post Extension2

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CRUISE

PUNO

Juliaca Lake Titicaca

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Overnight stays

Sightseeing stops

 Optional

US$ 185 per day

All Internal Flights Included

Day 1 | Arrive Lima (2 Nights)

Welcome to Lima, the “City of the Kings.” Get settled in at your hotel before meeting your Travel Director this afternoon. Hotel: La Hacienda

Day 2 | Lima Sightseeing and Free Time

Today, discover the famous Plaza Mayor and Cathedral. See the Government Palace, Archbishop’s Palace and City Hall. Visit the San Francisco Monastery, an interesting museum featuring mysterious catacombs. Your afternoon is free. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a lively dinner at a local restaurant. (FB, D)

Day 3 | Lima – Cusco – Sacred

Valley (2 Nights)

Take a morning flight to Cusco where you visit Sacred Valley. Stop at Awanakancha, a living museum where you can see llamas, alpacas, vicuñas and guanucos. Learn about the traditional weaving techniques of the locals before strolling through the famous Pisac Market. After lunch, settle into your hotel. This evening, join your new friends for dinner at a local restaurant. (FB, L, D) Hotel: La Casona de Yucay

Day 4 | Machu Picchu Excursion

This morning, transfer to Ollantaytambo to board your train to Aguas Calientes, the village at the feet of Machu Picchu. As you make your way through Sacred Valley, the train passes little villages and rugged mountains. Transfer to the shuttle system that completes your journey to the marvellous citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Share your impressions of Machu Picchu with friends over dinner. (FB, D)

Day 5 | Sacred Valley – Cusco (2 Nights)

This morning, visit Pablo Seminario’s workshop. See beautiful pottery

incorporating the techniques and styles of the ancient cultures of Peru. On the way to Cusco, visit a local home in Ollantaytambo, sampling the millenary beverage of the Incas at a chicheria and view the fortress of Sacsayhuaman. Once at your hotel, the evening is free. (FB) Hotel: San Agustin Plaza

Day 6 | Cusco Sightseeing and Free Time

Today, view Coricancha, also known as the “Temple of the Sun.” Discover the Cathedral, considered the best repository of colonial art from Escuela Cuzquena, Cusco’s School of Art. Walk through the Inca Street of Loreto, with its remarkable Incan wall construction. Discover the San Pedro market, known for its local products. Later this evening, join your Travel Director and travelling companions for dinner at a local restaurant featuring a folkloric show of song and dance. (FB, D)

Day 7 | Depart Cusco

This morning, your Peruvian adventure comes to an end or extend your holiday in Puno and Lake Titicaca. (FB) * Visit www.costsaver.trafalgar.com for all Unbeatable Features, guest reviews, definite departures, up-to-date information on itineraries and our great range of Optional Experiences.

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1 Lunch

4 Dinners

PREFERRED INTERNAL AIR PARTNER

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Puno and Lake TiticacaOptional Extension

Day 7 | Cusco – Julica – Puno

and Lake Titicaca (2 Nights)

Continue your trip with an included flight from Cusco to Juliaca. Visit the Sillustani Burial Towers as you make your way to Puno and Lake Titicaca. Arrive in Puno, situated on the shores of the “Ocean of the Andes.” Spend the evening at your hotel and enjoy an included dinner. (FB, D) Hotel: Taypikala Lago

Day 8 | Lake Titicaca Sightseeing

This morning, travel by boat toward the Uros Islands. The inhabitants of the lake, the Uros, live just as their ancestors did—upon islands made of reeds. Continue to the Island of Taquile where you’ll experience a culture that thrives on stone and weaving. In the afternoon, enjoy lunch

at a local restaurant featuring foods from local growers and fish provided by the lake. Later this afternoon, return to the hotel for an evening of leisure. (FB, L)

Day 9 | Puno and Lake Titicaca

– Julica – Depart Lima

Travel back to Lima with an included flight. Say goodbye to your travelling companions as your adventures come to an end. (FB)

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Airport arrival on Day 9 will be at approximately 5 p.m., be aware when booking your fl ights.

NEW 2018

Peru Explorer 7 days – 1 Country

From: US$1295 (per person twin share)

TRIP CODE:

VPRU

TRIP NOTES

All prices are per person, twin share.

Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver, US$74 per person.

WiFi: See page 66 for details.

Land and Intra Air: Prices include economy air and air-related charges for the fl ights between Lima-Cusco . If fl ying with another airline between your gateway city and the itinerary’s start and end gateway cities, the above prices will be higher. For up-to-date information, visit www.costsaver.trafalgar.com.

Passport: Guest passport information for fl ights is required at time of fi nal payment.

Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this trip.

Please note: This trip experiences high elevations, we recommend guests with preexisting medical conditions talk with a doctor prior to travel.

SAVINGS

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SAVE US$58  p.p.

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US$115   US$50  p.p.

19 Jan Fri 25 Jan Thu 1295 350 29 Jun Fri 05 Jul Thu 1295 350

16 Feb Fri 22 Feb Thu 1295 350 13 Jul Fri 19 Jul Thu 1295 350

16 Mar Fri 22 Mar Thu 1295 350 10 Aug Fri 16 Aug Thu 1295 350

13 Apr Fri 19 Apr Thu 1295 350 21 Sep Fri 27 Sep Thu 1295 350

27 Apr Fri 03 May Thu 1295 350

12 Oct Fri 18 Oct Thu 1295 350

18 May Fri 24 May Thu 1295 350

16 Nov Fri 22 Nov Thu 1295 350

15 Jun Fri 21 Jun Thu 1295 350

US$575 per person twin share US$75 single supplement

Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel

Director and Driver, US$95 per person.