The site of Machu Picchu is considered one of the best preserved examples of a major Inca site. However, basic questions like why it was built in such a difficult location and what does it mean had remain unanswered. It is demonstrated that the site is situated in the centre of the sacred mountains and next to a sacred river which turn is linked with the sunís passage, thereby forming a cosmological and sacred geographical centre. (Johan Reinhard / Machu Picchu The Sacred Centre).
Day 01
- Lima
Upon arrival to Lima Airport Jorge Chavez met and transfer to the Hotel. Honeymoon amenities at hotel.
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Day 02 - Lima
In the afternoon, city tour of Colonial Lima visiting the Cathedral, located in the Main Square. Built on the same site as the original 1555 building, and rebuilt under the direction of Jesuit priest Juan Rehr after the 1746 earthquake. Both its faÁade and interior are austere; its remarkable wooden choir stalls, altars and the tomb of Francisco Pizarro, who died in 1541, are to be noted.
The San Francisco Church, with its convent, museum of colonial art, cloisters and catacombs. Afterwards, panoramic tour, view from outside, to the City Centre with its impressive colonial architecture; the Main Square, the Government Palace, the Municipal Hall, the ìDesamparadosî Train Station, and finally, drive through the old streets with their vice royal mansions and Moorish style balconies. You will continue through the most traditional residential and commercial areas of contemporary Lima, passing by sites of pre-Columbian Civilisations dating back to the beginning of the Christian era.
Visit "El Parque del Amor", appreciate the great sculpture belonging to the well known sculptor VÌctor DelfÌn, representing love. All around this monument, beautifully decorated mosaics, with phrases from poets and writers
Then you will be transferred to Lima downtown to enjoy the show of the The Magic Circuit of Water is a wonderful spectacle of Cybernetic and Interactive Ornamental Fountains achieving a perfect conjunction and harmony of water, light, music and pictures, with a Magic Fountain of more than 80m high and 12 spectacular Cybernetic Fountains multifunctional facilities, becoming a major tourist destination of international significance.
The technology applied on these fountains corresponds to the most modern in the field of cyber fountains, also allowing the implementation of varied choreographies, including laser and the potential effects of variation in its programming.
As Historical Park, Monumental Urban Environment and Heritage of the Nation, the ìParque de la Reservaî, becomes the gateway to the Historic Center of Lima
(The Magic Circuit of Water is open from Wednesday to Sundays)
In the evening, a romantic Welcome dinner at the well known La Rosa Nautica Restaurant by the Pacific Ocean. Overnight in Hotel (B, D)
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Day 03 - Lima - Cusco
Transfer from the hotel to the airport.
Arrival to Cusco Hotel.
Afternoon free to relax and acclimatize to the high altitude. Dinner in a typical restaurant with folkloric show
Honey moon amenities at hotel. Overnight (B, D)
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Day 04 - Cusco
In the morning, one hour relaxing Massage session in prestigious Spa in Cusco.
In the afternoon, visit Cuscoís Historical Inca and Spanish Colonial Monuments, such as the Main Square, known in Inca times as Huacaypata or the Warriorís Square, it was the scene for many key events in Cuscoís history. The Cathedral, originally built on the site of the old temple of Suntur Wasi (House of God), now the church of El Triunfo, a particular interest are the choir cloisters, the pulpit, the engravings on the altar and furniture.
Continue onto the Church and Convent of Santo Domingo, a Spanish construction belonging to the Dominican Order built upon the foundations of the Inca temple of Koricancha or Temple of the Sun. Koricancha (in quechua, site of gold) was the main religious building of the Incas dedicated to the worship of the Sun and whose walls, according to the chroniclers, were plated with sheets of gold. Magnificent blocks of finely carved stone were used in its construction.
After, visit the surrounding ruins of the city of Cusco: Sacsayhuam·n, this huge Inca fortress is built on three overlapping platforms, each of them over 360 m long. Then, onto Tambomachay, known as the Inca baths. It was apparently a site dedicated to the worship of water and a resting place for the Inca monarch.
Kenko, it is said to have been a worship site. There is a huge 5,9 m high stone block that looks like a puma. There are also passages, canals and stairways with stone engravings representing animals. Finally, Puca Pucar·, which was an administrative and military centre formed by terraces, stairways, passages, turrets and vaulted niches.
Dinner in one of Cusco ís beautiful and colloquial restaurants
Overnight in Hotel (B, D)
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Day 05 - Cusco - Sacred Valley of the Incas
Full day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, in the Urubamba Valley
Visit the famous Pisac Market, attracting thousands of visitors and people from remote communities, dressed in colourful, traditional attire. Typical lunch
In the marketplace are exhibited all types of colourful products and handicrafts.
Continue onto the ancient village of Ollantaytambo, with its Inca Streets and Squares and houses built on the top of Inca Ruins. Ollantaytambo Sanctuary is one of the most important archaeological complexes of Peru, containing religious, astronomic, administrative, urban, farming and agriculture complexes.
Return to the Hotel.
Massage session at hotel
Overnight in Hotel (B, L).
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Day 06 - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu
Full day guided tour to Machu Picchu departing in the first class train (Vistadome).
Spectacular train journey crossing valleys, mountains and typical communities. The altitude will descend from 3,500 to 1,500 m.a.s.l. Crossing two different regions from the sierra to the rainforests. Snow peaks, eucalyptus, deep canyons and orchids are also part of the sceneries.
This stone citadel, located 112 km from Cusco, was discovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911.The citadel was built on a very special spot covered in vegetation between two mountains: the Machu Picchu (old mountain) and Huayna Picchu (young mountain), at the foot of which meanders the Urubamba or Vilcanota River (lower Jungle featuring abundant flora and fauna).
Its location is definitely strategic, and tells you more about the Incaís civilisation, and the degree of harmonic blending of its architectural expression with the surrounding countryside.
Honey Moon amenities at hotel
Overnight in Machu Picchu (B, L)
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Day 07 - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Morning free. Optional second visit to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. In the afternoon, return to Cusco by train
Arrival to Cusco and overnight in Hotel (B)
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Day 08 - Cusco - Lima
Transfer to take flight to Lima.
Arrival to Lima and transfer to the Hotel
Hidro-therapy massage session in a prestigious Spa of Lima
(Spa available on Saturday)
Overnight. (B).
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Day 09 - Lima
Last day in Lima. At a coordinated time, transfer from hotel to airport for flight back home. (B).
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