Escorted Tours 2022-23 Brochure - Mercury Holidays

reed islands to visit a local family home. Spend the night in Puno. Day 8: Puno to Cusco B/L This morning you will be able to appreciate the wonderful landscape of the surrounding valleys en route to Cusco. The journey includes a stop at La Raya pass, 4,300 metres above sea level, from where you will be able to take in some amazing vistas of the Andean snow-capped mountains. You will also stop at the Raqchi ruins and Andahuaylillas village where there is a beautiful church from the 17th century. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before arriving in Cusco. Day 9: Cusco to Sacred Valley B/L Today the tour heads for Urubamba, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where one of the highlights is a visit to the imposing Inca fortress at Ollantaytambo. En route, you will visit a camelid compound to see these unique animals at close quarters then the colourful Pisac market where local Indians display and sell their handmade artefacts. Lunch is in a comfortable restaurant then the journey continues to your hotel for an overnight stay in the valley. Day 10: Sacred Valley to Cusco B/L Machu Picchu is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and this morning you will be taken to the station to board the train to start your adventure to this incredible site. The train will take you to the city of Aguas Calientes where you disembark and board a bus to the archaeological site. After a guided tour of this 550 year old citadel, there is some free time for you to explore and absorb the awe-inspiring atmosphere. You will then descend back to Aguas Calientes for lunch, then catch the train back to Ollantaytambo and return to Cusco by coach. Day 11: Cusco to Lima B This morning’s tour of Cusco will introduce you to this amazing colonial city built on the foundation of Inca palaces. Visit the ‘Temple of the Sun’ where you can appreciate the incredible masonry of the Incas, the Plaza de Armas and the cathedral with its carved woodwork and paintings. Later, you will drive to the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman, then to the underground cave and temple of Kenko - one of the largest wak’as (holy places) in the region. Experience a panoramic view of Puca Pucara and, finally, stop at the living art workshop to admire how the local artisans create wonderful silver pieces, paintings and wood carvings. This evening transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. Day 12: Lima to the UK B After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your overnight flight back to the UK via Bogotá, or continue on to your chosen extension. Extend your tour Lima city stay, 2 nights, 3 H B&B from £189 Tumbes beach stay*, 3 nights, B&B 3 H from £619 or 4 H from £739 Amazon Adventure*, 3 nights, B&B from £199 *Due to flight schedules an extra night in Lima is required, extending your tour by an extra night. Tour includes • 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 2 dinners • 3 H accommodation: Lima-Casa Andina Miraflores Centro, Arequipa-Casa Andina, Colca Canyon- Hotel Casa Andina Classic Colca, Puno-La Hacienda Puno, Cusco-Casa Andina Cathedral, Sacred Valley-La Hacienda Valley • Flights from London Heathrow with Avianca (via Bogotá) Tour pace: Challenging Uros floating islands, Lake Titicaca Arequipa Lima Colca Canyon No Single Supplement Rooms available with no single supplement. Once sold, single supplement starts from £419 Amazon Departures & from prices 23 Jun 22 £2,789 4 May 23 £2,749 7 Jul 22 £3,029 25 May 23 £2,649 15 Sep 22 £2,549 22 Jun 23 £2,799 29 Sep 22 £2,599 6 Jul 23 £3,099 13 Oct 22 £2,549 24 Aug 23 £3,399 27 Oct 22 £2,489 31 Aug 23 £2,829 17 Nov 22 £2,549 14 Sep 23 £2,599 26 Jan 23 £2,639 28 Sep 23 £2,599 23 Feb 23 £2,639 12 Oct 23 £2,599 23 Mar 23 £2,649 26 Oct 23 £2,499 27 Apr 23 £2,749 16 Nov 23 £2,599 • Upgrade to a Private Tour from £549 • Solo Group departures from £2,799 South America 129 Hundreds more escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk