Escorted Tours 2023-2024

board a boat for a brief visit to one of the floating 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 Your morning will be at leisure. This afternoon transfer for your overnight flight back to the UK via Paris Charles de Gaulle or continue with your chosen extension. Uros floating Islands, Lake Titicaca Machu Picchu Lima Tumbes Meal plan: 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 2 dinners Accommodation: Lima, 3 H Casa Andina Standard Benavides Arequipa, 3 H Casa Andina Standard Colca Canyon, 3 H Hotel Casa Andina Classic Colca Puno, 3 H La Hacienda Plaza de Armas Cusco, 3 H Casa Andina Catedral Sacred Valley, 3 H Life Hotel Valle Sagrado Flights: London Heathrow to Peru with Air France (via Paris Charles de Gaulle) Tour pace: Challenging Extend your tour Lima city stay, 2 nights, 3 H B&B from £189 Tumbes beach stay*, 3 nights, B&B 3 H from £799 or 4 H from £749 Amazon Adventure*, 3 nights, from £1,199 *Due to flight schedules an extra night in Lima is required, extending your tour by an extra night. No Single Supplement Rooms available with no single supplement. Once sold, single supplement starts from £539 Departures & from prices 27 Apr 23 £3,499 21 Mar 24 £3,399 4 May 23 £3,399 25 Apr 24 £3,299 25 May 23 £3,599 2 May 24 £3,199 22 Jun 23 £3,899 23 May 24 £3,099 6 Jul 23 £3,499 20 Jun 24 £3,999 24 Aug 23 £3,399 4 Jul 24 £3,999 31 Aug 23 £2,899 22 Aug 24 £3,999 14 Sep 23 £3,999 29 Aug 24 £3,999 28 Sep 23 £3,999 12 Sep 24 £3,499 12 Oct 23 £3,999 26 Sep 24 £3,599 26 Oct 23 £3,999 10 Oct 24 £3,699 16 Nov 23 £3,399 24 Oct 24 £3,699 25 Jan 24 £3,699 14 Nov 24 £3,699 22 Feb 24 £3,699 • Tipping paid locally $62-$84 • Upgrade to a Private Tour from £759 South America 103 Hundreds more escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk