Machu Puicchu Explorer Cruisetour #1SAB

This itinerary starts BEFORE the accompanying cruise itinerary.

Upon your arrival in Lima, you will be transferred to your hotel where you will meet your tour director. The remainder of the day is free for sightseeing, shopping and dining before turning in for a relaxing evening. Overnight in Lima.

After fuelling up with breakfast you will take off on a flight to Cusco followed by a motorcoach journey to Rurbamba, just one step closer to Machu Picchu. As your motorcoach departs from Cusco you will visit the impressive Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman, and enjoy panoramic views of the city of Cusco. You will continue on to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and have the opportunity to bargain with vendors at the market in Pisac. Continuing on you'll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and in the afternoon, you'll visit Ollantaytambo, a famed Inca archaeological site. Before turning in for the evening you'll have some free time to explore the quaint streets of the nearby country town. Overnight in Urubamba. Breakfast and lunch included.

The day begins with an early morning breakfast before you transfer to the train station and board the Vistadome for your travels to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival into Aguas Calientes, you will be taken to The Lost City of the Incas, discovered by American explorer Hiram Bingham in 1911. From here you will have a guided tour of the marvellous citadel, a truly awe-inspiring experience. An inclusive lunch will be served at the Sanctuary Lodge. Free time is available for you to stroll around the archaeological site before traveling to the Ollanta train station for your return trip to Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco, you will be transferred to your hotel to relax and reflect on the day's adventures. Overnight in Cusco. Breakfast and lunch included.

Your day begins in Cusco with breakfast in your hotel followed by a city tour starting at the impressive colonial cathedral which contains over 400 paintings of the colonial art influence from the Cusquena School as well as a number of ancient altars. Continue on to visit the Temple of the Sun, the main religious center of the Incas and dedicated to the Sun Cult. Upon conclusion of the city tour you will travel to the airport for your flight to Lima. After lunch on your own you will have the remainder of the afternoon and evening free for sightseeing, shopping and dining. Be sure to consult your tour director for local suggestions. Overnight in Lima. Breakfast included.

Following breakfast in your hotel you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Santiago. Upon arrival in Santiago travel to your hotel for check in and the remainder of the afternoon is free for sightseeing and shopping before stepping out with your tour director to a local restaurant for a farewell group dinner. Overnight in Santiago.Breakfast and dinner included.

On your final morning enjoy breakfast in your hotel before traveling by motor coach to the pier in Valparaiso to embark upon your South American cruise journey.