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Accommodations
HOTEL JOSÉ ANTONIO EXECUTIIVE
Lima
Relax in the tranquility of this hotel’s seaside location in fashionable Miraflores. Each of the hotel’s spacious guest rooms features individual climate controls, minibar, direct-dial telephone, radio, cable television, a personal safe and private bathroom with hair dryer.
HOTEL JOSÉ ANTONIO
Cuzco
This modern hotel is located in the heart of an ancient city and just minutes from Cuzco’s main square. Each large guest room features cable television, direct-dial telephone, Internet access, radio, individual climate controls, a personal safe, minibar and private bathroom with hair dryer.
INKATERRA MACHU PIICCHU
Aguas Calientes
Built to look like an Andean village, the Inkaterra sits at the foot of Machu Picchu. The hotel offers a unique experience for its guests. The grounds feature more than three miles of nature paths and the hotel also offers tours of its tea plantation. Stay in well-appointed casitas and enjoy a comfortable room with a sitting area and a spacious bathroom.
HOTEL JOSÉ ANTONIO
Puno
Take in a scenic view of Lake Titicaca from this hotel, located on the lakeshore. Inca influenced and contemporary Peruvian art accent the hotel’s modern architecture. Guest rooms have every modern comfort, including cable television, wireless Internet, direct-dial telephone, minibar and private bathroom.
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Peru, Featuring Machu Picchu
January 10 - 20, 2010
Nestled in the Andes Mountains, Peru is a storied land where vast Incan civilizations once flourished and Spanish conquistadors ruled. Enjoy cosmopolitan and colonial Lima, with its historic Plaza Mayor, landmark Cathedral, and prestigious Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History. From Cuzco, the former capital and holy city of the Incan empire, visit the Saycsahuaman temple and Puka Pukara fortress. Marvel at the ruins in mesmerizing Machu Picchu. Journey to Ollantaytambo fortress, where giant monoliths crown a grand staircase, and the Andean village of Chinchero, with its colorful local market. Enjoy a spectacular rail journey from Cuzco to the beautiful city of Puno on the shore of Lake Titicaca. Cruise to the Floating Island of Los Uros and Isla Taquile for a truly unique experience. Join us for a travel adventure you will never forget.
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
INCLUDED FEATURES
EXCLUSIVE AHI EXTRAS
Explore the beautiful capital city of Lima.
See Peru’s largest collection of pre-Columbian artifacts with an expert guide.
Meet the archaeologist who discovered the Inca mummies to discuss his finds.
Immerse yourself in the culture and history of Cuzco, the ancient Inca capital.
Stay overnight at Machu Picchu at a boutique hotel in the cloud forest.
Take your time exploring this ancient complex of palaces and temples.
Journey to the Andean village and colorful Peruvian market of Chinchero,with its magnificent views overlooking the Sacred Valley of the Inca.
Take a scenic train ride to Puno, Peru’s folkloric capital.
Discover the fascinating reed islands of Lake Titicaca.
Cost Special Tulane pricing is from approximately $3495 per person, plus airfare and V.A.T., based on double occupancy. An Air Program will be offered.
Booking For booking information please contact Alumni Holidays International at 800-323-7373, or Tulane Alumni Travel at 877-488-5263.
Specific trip details (itinerary, meals, sightseeing & accommodations) will be published in the brochure.
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DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
DAY 1 ~ IN TRANSIT
Depart your gateway city for Limaaboard scheduled jet service.* Upon arrival, transfer* to the Hotel José Antonio Executive Lima.
DAY 2 ~ LIMA
Educational Focus: The History of Peru.Excursion: Lima. The Plaza
Mayor was the stage for Peru’s 1821 declaration of independence. Admire its bronze fountain, unveiled in 1651. See the President’s Palace and City Hall and visit the Cathedral.Excursion: National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History. Explore one of the largest museums in South America. Tonight, attend a Welcome Reception.
DAY 3 ~ LIMA/CUZCO
Educational Focus: Andean Civilization. Fly from Lima to Cuzco. Upon arrival, transfer to the Hotel José Antonio Cuzco. Educational Focus: Meet the People.
DAY 4 ~ CUZCO
Educational Focus: Machu Picchu. Excursion: Cuzco. See the city’sworld-renowned Cathedral, built on the remains of an Inca palace. Thehilltop temple of Sacsayhuamánoffers a look at Inca military architecture. The nearby Sacred Valley features the pink-stone fortress Puka Pukara and Qenko, an amphitheater where mummies were
worshiped under the sun.
DAY 5 ~ MACHU PICCHU
Take a train ride through the Sacred Valley of the Inca toAguas Calientes and theInkaterra Machu Picchu. Excursion: Machu Picchu.Explore the Temple of the Three Windows, the Sacristy, the famous Hitching Post of the Sun, the Temple of the Sun and other highlights.
DAY 6 ~ MACHU PICCHU/CUZCO
Return by train to Cuzco and the Hotel José Antonio Cuzco.
DAY 7 ~ THE SACRED VALLEY
Excursion: Chinchero and the Temple of Ollantaytambo. In Chinchero, locals speak Quechua and wear traditional dress. At the village market, you’ll find ceramics, silver jewelry and Andean musical instruments. Ollantaytambo, built on top of an Inca settlement, is the one surviving example of Inca town planning. Excursion: Awana Cancha. Learn about the llama, alpaca, vicuña and guanaco. See how the fleece of these animals is used to weave colorful clothing.
DAY 8 ~ PUNO
Climb aboard the Andean Explorer for a scenic rail journey to Punoand the Hotel José Antonio Executive Puno. The train will make stops, including one at La Raya, the highest point along the route, so that you may appreciate the views of Lake Titicaca.
DAY 9 ~ PUNO/LAKE TITICACA
Excursion: Lake Titicaca. Spend the day discovering this storied lake. It is home to 33 islands, including Taquile, where its Quechua residents are known for their highquality textiles. See the floating islands of the Uros people, who liveon islands made of totora reeds.
DAY 10 ~ Puno/LIMA
Fly from Puno to Lima. Upon arrival, transfer to the Hotel José Antonio Executive Lima. Tonight, attend a Farewell Reception, Graduation Ceremony and a Farewell Dinner at one of Lima’s stately colonial mansions, Casa García Alvarado.
DAY 11 ~ IN TRANSIT
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the return flight to your gateway city.*
NOTE: Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events may change. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking.
* Provided for Air Program participants.
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INCLUDED FEATURES
Accommodations
- Three nights in Lima, Peru, at the first-class Hotel José Antonio Executive Lima.
- Four nights in Cuzco at the firstclass Hotel José Antonio Cuzco.
- One night in Aguas Calientes at the deluxe Inkaterra Machu Picchu.
- Two nights in Puno at the firstclass Hotel José Antonio Puno.
Transfers and Porterage
- All flights and train transfers within Peru, including baggage handling at the hotels.
Activities and Events
- Informative educational programs, presented by local experts, will enhance your insight into the region.
- All excursions as outlined in your program itinerary.
- Attend a Welcome Reception and Dinner.
- Gather for a Farewell Reception and Graduation Ceremony followed by a Farewell Dinner.
Extensive Meal Program
- Enjoy 10 breakfasts, six lunches and six dinners; tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine with dinner.
- Sample authentic regional specialties during select meals at featured local restaurants.
- Take advantage of leisure time to try the local cuisine independently.
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OPTIONAL INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY
T'ang Dynasty Dinner Show Xi'an, cosmopolitan capital of the T'ang Dynasty (618-907), was an important city on the Silk Road. Standing on the crossroad of commerce and culture, the city's affluence grew and the arts flourished as rulers of this dynasty embraced the many cultures introduced to the city. So admired was Xi'an that the ancient Japanese capitals of Nara and Kyoto were modeled after it. Join this excursion to an entertaining T'ang Dynasty Dinner Show that highlights the culture of this Chinese Golden Age. Enjoy the music, dancing and singing of this glorious period in Chinese history.
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