b"YOUR ITINERARY 15 DAYSFROM SOUTH AMERICADays 1-2 - To Lima3,695 PPWe fly to Lima, the capital city of Peru, for two nights. On Day 2 a guided tourintroduces us to the city starting at the Basilica and Convent of San FranciscoFor details of what's included where we explore the courtyards and catacombs. Later, we see Huaca Pucllanago to greatrail.com/PUJbefore continuing to the upmarket district of Miraflores. We also admire Casa de Aliaga, the best-preserved colonial mansion in the Americas.2023 Departures:Day 3 - ArequipaSEP from 3,795 OCT from 3,695We board our flight to the White City of Arequipa. We enjoy a guided tour beginning at the Carmen Alto viewpoint where we take in impressive views2024 Departures:across the city, the volcanic mountains, and the surrounding rural countryside.MAY from 3,895 OCT from 3,895In the heart of Arequipa, we visit the cathedral and the enormous complex ofJUN from 3,695monastic buildings that make up the Santa Catalina Convent, founded in 1580. Days 4-5Arequipa & The Colca Valley Your holiday includes:Youre free to explore Arequipa at your own pace today. On Day 5 we travel to the Colca Valley. We stop along the way at the National Reserve of PampaReturn flights from London Caahuas, where alpacas and llamas roam the volcanic grasslands, and theHeathrow to Lima, via Amsterdamquaint village of Chivay, which continues to embrace its past with delightfullyAll internal flights, rail and coach traditional stone buildings and nearby Inca bridge. We also visit the town oftransfersYanque to see its museum dedicated to the region and its people.13 nights 3 and 4-Star hotel Days 6-7Condors of Colca Canyon & Puno accommodationToday we visit Mirador Cruz del Condor. This observation deck is ideal for25 meals including 13 breakfasts, spotting the magnificent condors that Colca Canyon is famous for. On Day 78 lunches and 4 dinnerswe drive to Puno. During the journey, we reach heights of up to 14,700 feet allowing us to enjoy fabulous views across the Andes. We check into our hotel on arrival.Days 8-9 - Lake Titicaca & to CuscoWe journey by speedboat to Lake Titicaca where we cruise to the Uros floating islands. We then continue to Taquile, a beautiful island home to the Aymara, a Spanish-speaking people who live in an almost economically-autonomous community. We return to the hotel for a relaxed afternoon. On Day 9 we board2 Ollantaytambothe PeruRail Titicaca Train to Cusco, soaking up striking Andean landscapes asLima Machu Picchu 2we journey in restored 1920s carriages through the Peruvian Highlands.2+1 CuscoPERUDay 10 - CuscoOur day includes a sightseeing tour of the ancient capital, Cusco. We visit theColca Valley 2 PunoPlaza de Armas in the historic centre and San Pedro market before visiting the2Temple of Koricancha. 2 ArequipaJust Some of Your Holiday Highlights Day 11 - Machu PicchuWe enjoy the scenic rail route to Aguas Calientes where we visit the Lost City of the Incas - Machu Picchu. A winding bus ride takes us up to Machu Picchu itself where were greeted by an ancient Incan citadel built amid the clouds, mountains, and forested peaks of Peru. Our local guide explains theTour Code: PUJ| per person based on 2 fascinating history of this awe-inspiring landmark and, after time to soak upsharing. Deposit from 600 per person. the ancient atmosphere, we join the train to Ollantaytambo, transferring to ourSupplement for solo travellers from 995.hotel.Please note the itinerary for 2023 departures may differ, please call for more details.Days 12-13Ollantaytambo & PisacTouring Ollantaytambo with a local guide, we admire the citys ancient fortress and Old Town. Next, we drive to Chinchero to experience the impressiveTo book and for Sunday market, visit the church, and witness some traditional weavinginformation go totechniques. On Day 13 we drive to Pisac, where we walk around the Inty Huatana fortress. Returning to Cusco, we stop at the Awanachancha Textilegreatrail.com/PUJ Centre en route. Here, we meet the llamas, vicunas, guanacos, and alpacas. or call 01904 527168Days 14-15Lima & London & speak to our We join our internal flight to Lima, continuing to the UK and landing in LondonUK team.on Day 15.125"