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archaeologists with one of the<br />
last surviving examples of Inca<br />
city planning. A fortress temple<br />
is at the top of the magnificent<br />
terracing. Transporting the rocks<br />
for the building from 6kms away<br />
was a stupendous feat, involving<br />
the labour of thousands of Indians.<br />
Before travelling back in to Cusco,<br />
we visit a local Peruvian weaving<br />
village for a private demonstration<br />
of the weaving techniques<br />
used in the Andean highlands<br />
for centuries. The evening is at<br />
leisure in Cusco, one of the most<br />
colourful and interesting cities in<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>America</strong>, and the hub of<br />
Inca civilisation. Our tour escort<br />
will invite you on an orientation<br />
walk and introduce you to her<br />
favourite cafes.<br />
Accommodation: Aranwa Cusco<br />
Meals: Breakfast / Train snack<br />
Day 10 – Thur 3 May<br />
Sacsayhuaman / Cusco<br />
Recently there has been a<br />
resurgence in Quechua pride,<br />
and as a result many streets<br />
have changed from Spanish<br />
to Quechua spelling. Avenida<br />
Sol is the main business street<br />
of Cusco. The narrow streets<br />
around the Plaza de Armas<br />
have changed little in centuries,<br />
many are now for pedestrians<br />
only. The picturesque Plaza has<br />
colonial arcades on all sides. A<br />
magnificently ornate Cathedral<br />
and the Church of La Compania<br />
dominate two sides of the Plaza,<br />
which proudly displays both the<br />
Peruvian and Inca flags. We<br />
visit Sacsayhuaman, a hilltop<br />
fortress that overlooks the city of<br />
Cusco. The largest stones used<br />
in its construction are nearly<br />
8.5 m high and weigh 360tons,<br />
fitting so perfectly together that<br />
a single piece of paper would<br />
not fit between two stones. The<br />
afternoon will be free to explore<br />
and enjoy the cultural and historic<br />
wonders around the heart of the<br />
city. Perhaps visit the art deco<br />
area of San Blas and wander<br />
through quaint art alleys. This<br />
evening, we have a fabulous<br />
folklore show with dinner at a<br />
local restaurant. The show offers<br />
an insight into peruvian dance &<br />
Folk Lore<br />
Accommodation: Aranwa Cusco<br />
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner & Show<br />
Day 11 – Fri 4 May<br />
Cusco / Lake Titicaca<br />
Our spectacular rail journey today<br />
begins in historic Cusco and<br />
travels south to the city of Puno,<br />
on the shores of the beautiful Lake<br />
Titicaca. This Train journey cuts<br />
across the formidable Peruvian<br />
Altiplano. The first half of the<br />
full day journey is dominated<br />
by the magnificent Andean<br />
mountains which towers over the<br />
deep valleys of the meandering<br />
Huatanay River. It then reaches<br />
the gentler, rolling Andean Plains,<br />
where vicuna and alpaca can<br />
be seen. The observation car<br />
with bar will provide the perfect<br />
opportunity to view the beautiful<br />
scenery. A gourmet lunch will<br />
be served on board at one of<br />
the four dining cars. Traditional
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