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Sao Paulo, Iguazu, Lima, Cuzco, Rio de Janeiro
Arrival at Sao Paulo Airport. Transfer to hotel.
Get a feel of the city. Experience a bit of everything that makes São Paulo great: the historical buildings downtown, the stock exchange, the park of Ibirapuera, the glamorous shops and mansions of Jardins, the greatest symbol of the city (Avenida Paulista). Sample a local snack in a typical café or bakery.
Transfer to the Airport . Arrival to Iguazú. Transfer to hotel. Accommodation.
The Brazilian Park offers new facilities that complement their tour. On arriving at the Visitors center, we get on the panoramic buses that begin the tour of the park, then we descend to start walking the paths. From the first balcony we meet a panoramic view of the Argentinean falls. Then after 950 meters with stunning views over the Iguazu river we get to the falls on the Brazilian side. The walkway entering the river next to the Floriano fall gives the visitor a refreshing reception and a gorgeous panoramic view of the lower Iguazu river and the Devil's gorge Canyon. The elevator and the stairs lead to the shopping and restaurant area upstairs. Return to the portal on panoramic buses.
Transfer to airport. Departure to Lima. Arrival and transfer to hotel.
In the morning, visit the city of Lima. The tour begins with to the Historical Center declared world cultural heritage by UNESCO. The visit will include the Plaza Mayor or Plaza de Armas, main square which concentrates all the forces of the city: the Cathedral and Archbishop's Palace, the Town Hall and the Government Palace. The attractive bronze fountain in the center of the square is original from 1650. Some of the oldest Colonial buildings of the country can be seen, and are retained here, as this was the first sector occupied by the Spaniards. As a clear example, you will optionally visit San Francisco Convent, an amazing monument from XVII century, a restored jewel of Lima's old churches.
Transfer to airport. Daperture to Cuzco. Arrival and transfer to hotel.
Transfer to train station. Depart with train Vistadome. Arrive Aguas Calientes station and transfer to Machu Picchu by bus. Guided visit of the citadel which is totally built of stone blocks, fitted with masterful precision. This fabulous city has houses, temples, warehouses, a large central square, all connected by narrow roads and steps. Departure of Vistadome train. Arrival in Poroy train station and transfer by bus to Cuzco.
Explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas, dotted with villages, andean markets and archaeological sites; first, you will visit the famous and colorful markets of Pisaq, where you will see people with typical dresses selling the variety of products and souvenirs, practicing the Andean ancient system of business, the 'trueque' or interchange of products.
After lunch, visit to Ollantaytambo, a typical town of Inca origin. Its buildings date from the Inca era, when it was a strategic military, religious and agricultural center. Above it stands a fortress which guarded the entry to this part of the valley and protected it from possible invasion from the lower jungles.
In the afternoon, city tour of Cusco that includes the main square, the Cathedral, its extremely sober renaissance façade contrast with the baroque and plateresque style of its interior, and Koricancha, a famous temple dedicated to the sun. Then visit to the nearby remains: Kenko, ancient ceremonial center dedicated to the earth, Puca Pucara, administrative and military center, Tambomachay, important place of worship dedicated to the water, and Sacsayhuaman, a cyclopean fortress built for the defense of Cusco.
Transfer to airport. Departure to Lima. Transfer to hotel.
In the morning, visit to the city of Lima. The tour begins with to the Historical Center declared world cultural heritage by UNESCO. The visit will include the Plaza Mayor or Plaza de Armas, main square which concentrates all the forces of the city: the Cathedral and Archbishop's Palace, the Town Hall and the Government Palace. The attractive bronze fountain in the center of the square is original from 1650. Some of the oldest Colonial buildings of the country can be seen, and are retained here, as this was the first sector occupied by the Spaniards. As a clear example, you will optionally visit San Francisco Convent, an amazing monument from XVII century, a restored jewel of Lima's old churches.
Transfer to Lima Airport. Departure to Iguazu. Arrival to Iguazú. Accommodation.
On arriving at the Visitors center, we get on the panoramic buses that begin the tour of the park, then we descend to start walking the paths. From the first balcony we meet a panoramic view of the Argentinean falls. Then after 950 meters with stunning views over the Iguazu river we get to the falls on the Brazilian side. The walkway entering the river next to the Floriano fall gives the visitor a refreshing reception and a gorgeous panoramic view of the lower Iguazu river and the Devil's gorge Canyon. The elevator and the stairs lead to the shopping and restaurant area upstairs. Return to the portal on panoramic buses.
Transfer to airport. Departure to Rio de Janeiro. Transfer to hotel.
After picking you up from your hotel, we'll pass the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas (except on Sundays) on our way to reach the Cosme Velho Train cog station, which sits at the bottom of Corcovado Mountain. Here, we will take the ride up to the top, through the dense Tijuca rain forest to the 38m tall (125ft) Christ Redeemer Statue. With a panoramic view from the top, the guide will show you the spectacular sights of Rio and the surrounding countryside for approximately 40-60 minutes. After riding the train back down, passengers are returned to their hotels.
In the morning, after pick ups, you will do a Panoramic tour of downtown Rio passing by the Sambodrome and a stopping at the Metropolitan Cathedral which was built in a pyramidal form with an internal diameter of 96 meters and a height of 80 meters. Familiarize yourself with traditional Cinelândia Square with its historical buildings, the Municipal Theater, the National Library and the National Museum of Fine Arts. Via the Aterro do Flamengo, you will be taken to the neighborhood of Urca where one of the largest symbols of the city is located: Sugar Loaf. You'll travel all the way to the top in two steps by cable car. The first cable car takes us to Urca Hill, a vantage point 215 meters high for which already grants beautiful views of Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niterói Bridge and Corcovado Mountain. From this stage, a second cable car takes us up to the top. At 395 meters we'll enjoy splendid views of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress and several beaches of Niterói. After riding the Cable car back down, passengers are returned to their hotels.
Transfer to airport.