The "Inti Raymi" or "Sun Festivity" was the biggest, most important, spectacular and magnificent festivity carried out in pre-Hispanic times. Nowadays, the Inti Raymi is staged annually in Sacsayhuaman (Cusco) on June 24th with the participation of hundreds of actors wearing typical outfits.
In the Andean Mythology it was considered that the Inkas were descendants of the Sun, therefore, they had to worship it annually with a sumptuous celebration. Besides, it is during the solstices when the Sun is located in the farthest point from the earth, on this date the Quechuas had to perform various rituals in order to ask the Sun not to abandon its children. Be a part of this unforgettable experience in 2006.
PROGRAM
Thu 22 LIMA
Arrive in Lima. Meeting and transfer to the hotel. Guided visit to the National Archaeological Museum. Visit this impressive museum featuring the different areas of the Peruvian culture. Visit the Archaeological and Anthropological area, founded by Julio C. Tello, presenting the history and development of Peruvian pre-Hispanic cultures through an abundant collection of ceramics, metals, textiles, organic material and physical anthropology.
Overnight at the CASA ANDINA MIRAFLORES HOTEL in Lima
Fri 23 LIMA - CUSCO
Transfer to the airport in time for the flight to Cusco. Meeting and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the morning at leisure to adjust to the high altitude (11,000 feet). City tour including nearby ruins. Visit Main Square, the Cathedral and its religious Art Museum, the Church of Santo Domingo or Koricancha. Includes visits to the Sacsayhuaman and Puca Pucara fortresses, the temple and amphitheater of Kenko and the water shrine of Tambomachay.
Overnight in Cusco
Sat 24 CUSCO - THE INTI RAYMI FESTIVITY
Breakfast - lunch
Assistance to the Inti Raymi Festivity.
Overnight in Cusco
Sun 25 CUSCO - URUBAMBA VALLEY – CUSCO
Breakfast - lunch
Excursion to Urubamba Valley. Visit the village of Pisac and its authentic and traditional Indian Market, where Indians barter their products. Continue through the Urubamba Valley to Ollantaytambo, favorite residence of the Incas, with its terraces running up the steep slope to the top where a carved stone throne allowed the ruler a magnificent view of his holdings. You will also see the fabulous Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo. Lunch included.
Overnight in Cusco
Mon 26 CUSCO - MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
Breakfast - lunch
Transfer to the station for a morning train ride to the unparalleled, Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas". Machu Picchu was associated with the earth cult revolving around the Coca leaf, a privilege restricted to the Inca Royal family and priests. Guided visit to the Sanctuary. Lunch at a local restaurant. Return to Cusco by train. Meeting and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Cusco
Tue 27 CUSCO – LIMA
Breakfast
Transfer to the airport in time to take the flight to Lima. Meeting and transfer to your hotel. Guided visit to Colonial and Modern Lima. Drive through the historic center of the city. Admire the beauty of San Martin and Major squares, the Cathedral, the Government Palace and visit the Convent of San Francisco and its catacombs, religious building from the end of the XVI century. Continue through the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores. Farewell dinner with folklore show at the Junius Restaurant.
Overnight in Lima
Wed 28 LIMA – HOME
Buffet breakfast
Transfer to the airport for your international departure flight
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