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Welcome upon arrival and transfer to the hotel, your room will be available on arrival (early check-in), visit of the city, The highlights of the visit are the Plaza Mayor with the Baroque Cathedral; the Arzobispado; the Presidential Palace; the Convent of St. Francis; and the Casa de Aliaga, probably the oldest colonial mansion in South America. The most memorable attraction, however, is the Museo Larco: an 18th-century palace built on the remains of an Inca pyramid, housing the largest collection of Pre-Columbian artefacts in the world., free lunch, Dinner at leisure, free evening and night. Accommodation Posada Club Hotel,

Breakfast, transfer to the airport, flight to Arequipa (not included), welcome upon arrival and transfer to the hotel, Arequipa, rising between the imposing volcanoes El Misti (5,821 m) and Ampato (6,288), is Peru’s second city, and a major business and cultural centre. It owes its long-standing fame to its stunning, high-rise location (2,335 m a.s.l.), to its mild weather, and to its beautiful colonial buildings made of lava stone. Its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site., try to relax as much as you can in order to get used to the altitude: don’t strain yourself; don’t eat or drink excessively. Afternoon panoramic tour of the city, The highlights of the visit are the Plaza de Armas and its Cathedral, completely restored after the 2001 earthquake; the cloister of the Compañía – a stunning 17th-century Jesuit church, featuring one of Peru's finest portals; and above all, the beautiful Monasterio de Santa Catalina (1579), whose thick walls encompass a maze of cobblestone alleys and courts, as well as several fountains, chapels and cloisters. Enjoy a great view of the volcanoes Misti and Chacani from the lovely town of Yanahuara., Visit the Museo Santuarios Andinos. Here, you will have the chance to see the Mummy Juanita, the well-preserved frozen body of an Inca 12-year-old girl who was killed as an offering to the Inca gods sometime in the 15th century. She was discovered on Mount Ampato in 1995, and is on display in a specially acclimatized case. Juanita Mummy is not on display from January to April, when she is replaced by a duplicate or by a different mummy., free lunch, Dinner at leisure, free evening and night. Accommodation Shuttle transfer from Venice Beach to Los Angeles Airport,

Breakfast, departure to Colca Canyon, The canyon, set between the volcanoes Coropuna (6,245 m) and Ampato (6,318 m), is one of the most impressive in the world, with a stunning depth of 3,270 m., the journey from Arequipa to the Colca Valley is nothing short of breathtaking. You will drive by the volcanoes Chachani and Pichu Pichu; cross the Cañahuas Vicuna Reserve and see the vicuñas as they graze; admire the mighty, Pre-Inca terraces, trod by shepherds in their traditional clothes driving their herds of llamas. Finally, the road climbs up the Patapampa pass, at a whopping 4,910 m a.s.l. The climb is extremely steep, and the lack of oxygen makes it even more challenging. However, the exhilarating descent down the canyon to the village of Chivay (1,300 m lower) makes it absolutely worth it., lunch at a restaurant, accommodation, the rest of the afternoon is free, Overnight stay in Chivay (3,635 m a.s.l.), Dinner at leisure. Accommodation Princesse Tsiribihina hotel

Breakfast, departure to Puno, The journey (about 6 hours) carries on from the Colca Valley to Puna, across a tundra-like landscape, where you will see the occasional lake, village and grazing llama and alpaca., stop off at La Cruz del Condor (3,287 m), an observation deck offering a grand view of the canyon. If you are lucky enough, you will see soaring above you the condors, symbol of the Andes, box lunch, arrival in the afternoon, Puno, rising on the border with Bolivia at a height of 3,810 m, overlooks Lake Titicaca. Though not exceptionally interesting in itself, the town makes for the perfect base to visit the rest of the region., Dinner at leisure. Accommodation Departure Transfer Santa Monica

Breakfast, full day tour of Lago Titicaca, Located at 3,830 m asl and surrounded by snow-capped mountains, Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world. The surrounding area is the heartland of the Aymara, whose language and culture have survived centuries of domination., Visit the floating island of the Uros. This indigenous people built a fleet of totora reed floating islands, that could be moved if a threat from the Inca arose. Continue to the island of Taquile, where the weaver tribe of the Quechua lives. Go for a walk along the island’s path (the climb to the village takes 30 minutes) and enjoy a beautiful view of the lake. Lunch at a small local restaurant., lunch at a restaurant, return to Puno, Dinner at leisure. Accommodation Departure Transfer Santa Monica

IMPORTANT:
shared excursion on Lake Titicaca, but with your private guide

Breakfast, departure to Cuzco, We cross the Andes, passing a stunning variety of landscapes. Stop at Raqchi, known for the massive walls of an Inca temple built to appease the wrath of the god Viracocha; at the provincial Andahuaylillas, featuring a beautiful 17th-century colonial church; and at the village of Pucarà, famous for its colourful ceramics. The top altitude reached during the journey is 4,335 m, at the La Raya pass., lunch at a restaurant, an Italia speaking assistant will meet you upon arrival; transfer to your hotel, Dinner at leisure, Rising at an height of 3,400 m, Cuczo, once the capital of the Inca empire, was rebuilt by the Spaniards on the vestiges of its ancient palaces, using the remains of the Inca temples and edifices. Today, Cuzco is a lively, fascinating town. Even in the busy summer months, when the Sacred Valley literally swarms with tourists, it preserves its charm.. Accommodation Aparthotel Adagio Paris Opera

Breakfast, the journey carries on across the Sacred Valley and along the riverbank of the Urubamba. The road to Machu Picchu – the most famous archaeological area in South America – offers a variety of quaint landscapes. The vestiges of the Inca citadels of Pisac and Ollantaytambo tower above the valley at both ends. Stop off at, Rising at a stunning altitude of 3,800 m a.s.l., the town offers a grand view of the surrounding volcanoes. It boasts a fine colonial church and a massive Inca wall – the remain of an ancient Imperial palace. Chinchero, however, owes it fame to its thriving, traditional Sunday market – arguably the best in the area for buying woollen artefacts ., Enjoy a stunning view of the salt ponds of Maras. The ponds, dug by the Incas on the steep mountainside, have been in use since their times. During the rain season (December-March) the area is not accessible. In that case, you will visit an archaeological site – either in Moray itself or in a different area of the Sacred Valley., At the northern point of the valley is Ollantaytambo (2,795 m). Built by the Incas, it is overlooked by the majestic Temple Hill, rising on the steep mountain side. Past Ollantaytambo, the valley grows more and more narrow: it’s hardly large enough for the railroad leading to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu, lunch at a restaurant, Your guide will accompany you to the station of Ollantaytambo. Travel by train amidst the terraced fields, with a short stop off 24 km into the journey at the beginning of the Inca Trail. After that, the journey carries on along the Urubamba river, across a valley more and more narrow, and mountains more and more steep. It takes 2 hours to cover the 44-km distance. You will travel in comfortable dome railcars, to relax and enjoy the view. Reach the end of the line in the village of Aguas Calients (2,040 m), where an operator will assist you during the transfer to the hotel (on foot). Once at the hotel, your Italian-speaking guide will contact you to give you all the information needed for the visit to Machu Pichu, that wil take place the following day., free evening and night, Dinner at leisure. Accommodation ***OBXHotel Parco Torre Chia

IMPORTANT:
leave your main baggage at the hotel in Aguas Calientes; bring along a carry-on baggage with any personal belonging you might need (including toiletries for the night) in Aguas Calientes
- maximum weight kg 5,

Breakfast, early morning appointment with your Italian-speaking guide. Transfer to Machu Picchu by bus. The journey lasts about 30 minutes, along a winding mountain road offering several panoramic views. Visit of the ruins., Machu Picchu is one of the major tourist attractions in South America: an astonishing, mysterious archaeological site, rising between tall mountains covered in tropical lush. Perched as it is on the steep mountainside overlooking the Urumbamba river, Machu Picchu might seem to rise at a considerable height: in fact, it is located about 1,000 m lower than Cuzco. Its several temples, edifices and storehouses are connected by hundreds of steps; and the site is interspersed with colossal, abrupt terraces., lunch at a restaurant, travel by train to Ollantaytambo, continue towards Cuzco by private transfer, Dinner at leisure. Accommodation Aparthotel Adagio Paris Opera

Breakfast, morning visit of the historic centre, The highlights of the visit are the old town and the Plaza de Armas; the Cathedral, built on the basement of an ancient Inca Imperial palace; the exquisite Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesus; the Plaza del Regocijo; and the Abbey of Santo Domingo de Silos, built on the remains of the Qurikancha – the most opulent temple of the Inca empire, with pure gold-tiled walls., visit the most important Inca archaeological sites in the neighbourhoods: the holy monolith of Qenko; the hunting lodge of Puca Pucara; and the huge fortress of Sacsayhuaman (though just a minor part of the original edifice still stands). The view of the red roofs of Cuzco is outstanding., free afternoon, dinner at a restaurant with a folk dance show. Accommodation,

Breakfast, transfer to the airport, flight to (not included), end of the tour,