Highlights of Brazil and Peru

9 Days / 8 Nights Lima / cusco / Foz do iguaçu / Rio de Janeiro

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WHat’s incLuded • Needed transfers • Accommodation: 8 nights

Lima (1) - Cusco (2) - Foz do Iguaçu (2) - Río de Janeiro (3) • Tours:

Lima: City tour

Cusco: City tour - Machu Picchu Ruins

Foz do Iguaçu: Brazilian falls

Río: Corcovado - Pão de Açúcar • Meals: 8 breakfasts - 2 lunches • Needed tickets and fees

Day 1 Lima. arrival and reception at the airport. transfer to the hotel. today we visit Lima, city that was declared cultural Heritage site by unescO. We walk through del amor Park in Miraflores, the Government Palace, the town Hall, the cathedral and san Francisco covent, all of them located at the main square. at the end, return to the hotel. Day 2 Lima / Cusco. B transfer to the airport and flight to cusco. arrival and accommodation. in the afternoon, we visit the archeological Park of sacsayhuaman, del Puma sanctuary, Korikancha temple, del dios sol temple, santo domingo church and the main square, where the cathedral is located. Day 3 Cusco. B L today we arrive at aguas calientes by train, then ascend the winding road to Machu Picchu, one of the seven Wonders of the World and declared a cultural and natural Heritage site by unescO; as it is considered an important religious, political and administrative center of the inca period. Built in the fifteenth century, Machu Picchu is divided into two large sectors: the agricultural comprising a vast network of artificial terraces, and the urban area, consisting of various buildings and squares, including the temple of the sun, the temple of three Windows, the Main temple and the temple of the condor. We have spare time and lunch. in the afternoon, return to cusco. Day 4 Cusco/ Foz do Iguaçu. B transfer to the airport to take the flight to Lima, and then connect to Foz do iguaçu. arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel. Day 5 Foz do Iguaçu. B in the morning, we visit the falls on the Brazilian side. We enter the national Park and cross the only path that takes us to the viewpoint of Garganta del diablo. as we walk, we appreciate a view of almost all the falls. Day 6 Foz do Iguaçu/ Rio de Janeiro. Btransfer to the airport of Foz. arrival and reception in Rio. transfer to the hotel. time at leisure. in the evening, we suggest a spectacular samba show with the characteristic rhythm of carnival. Day 7 Rio de Janeiro. B L departure from the hotel to visit one of the most famous sites in

Local artisans, Peru

the city: the statue of christ the Redeemer, recently chosen as one of the seven Wonders of the Modern World. From its summit, we enjoy a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro and discover why it is known as the “Marvelous city”. after lunch, we visit the famous Pão do açúcar (sugar Loaf) located at 395 MasL (1.296 ft.) that has become an icon of the city. From its summit, we are able to glimpse some of the historical sites of the city, such as the cathedral and the municipal theater. Day 8 Rio de Janeiro. B day at leisure to get to know Rio de Janeiro through its culture and nature. Day 9 Rio de Janeiro. B in due time, transfer to board the scheduled flight. To keep in mind: • the access to the Garganta del diablo Balcony could be interrupted by a rise of the river flow