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Day 13 Cusco: Downtown and Inka Ruins B-L
Short drive to the archeological siteseeing places in the hills of Cusco: we visit
Sacsaywaman and Kenqo
Citytour:
- Korikancha (Gold Temple)/Santo Domingo Convent
- Twelve-cornered Stone in San Blas
- San Pedro Market Place
- Main Square
Overnight in Cusco
Day 14 Free day in Cusco B
What you can do today – some tips:
With the Cusco tourist ticket (Boleto Turistico) which we have given you
yesterday you can visit other sites in the city (museums, places of interest)
Cusco is the center of alpacawool textiles and gold and silver artwork. You
will be able to buy lots of gifts for family members and friends, and of course
also some souvenirs for yourself.
Or you may enjoy a good coffee in one of the little restaurants close to the
main square where the fresh smell of roasted beans welcomes you
In the evening you can have an alpaca steak or the famous Cuy al Horno
(oven baked guinea pig) in one of the many restaurants. Vegetarians and
vegans don't have to worry. Cusco as the center of Peruvian tourism has
something for everyone.
◦ Overnight in Cusco
Day 15 Cusco – Puno, 3.810m B- L
Pickup from your hotel
Visit of the church of Andahuaylillas, famous for its unique Andean Baroque
style from the 17th century, 40 km south of Cusco
Visit of Raqchi, old temples and workshops from the Inca time
Stop for an early lunch
Stop at La Raya, today‘s highest sightseeing point (4.338 metres)
Visit of the Andean town Pukara where the ceramic roof bulls are made,
shopping oportunity for the world‘s best coffee Tunki.
Stop at Lampa, the pink Andean Town.
We arrive at Puno in the evening where you may enjoy a delicious dinner in
one of the restaurants close to the main square.
Overnight in Puno
Day 16 Puno: Titicaca Lake and islands B - L
With the Cusco tourist ticket (Boleto Turistico) which we have given you
yesterday you can visit other sites in the city (museums, places of interest)
Transfer to the port of Puno
To the floating Uro Islands by boat, 30 minutes
Visit of two Uro islands
we continue to Taquile Island by boat, 1.5 hrs
Visit of the island with its beautiful main square, community house and the
many small farm houses. Beautiful view from the top of the island to the
lake.
Lunch at a community house
Back to Puno by boat in the afternoon, 1.5 hrs