PERU 2019 luxury 18 day touradvance registrants Priority Booking Brochure

Furlongs Travel offers personally escorted tours for the discerningtraveller. You’ll stay in great locations, experience wonderfulhospitality, and enjoy a wide range of excursions and activities, allincluded in your holiday price. Proprietors, Richard and DawnFurlong personally escort each tour. Their meticulous planning andenduring sense of fun sets us apart. You’ll enjoy the relaxed,informal tour style, while benefitting from impeccable behind-the-scenes organisation.

Our standards are always high, but in our opinion, our Peru tourfeatures outstanding accommodations and exceptional dining,hence the special luxury classification!

For your financial security the air holidays and flights in thisbrochure are protected by the Civil Aviation Authority.

Our ATOL number is 3710. 3710

Peru 2019a luxury 18-day tour30th august to 16th September 2019

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there are so many reasons to visit Peru. In lima you willdiscover wonderful colonial architecture and thegastronomic capital of South america. In arequipa you’llvisit the incredible 16th century Santa CatalinaMonastery. on the border with Bolivia you will sail theworld’s highest navigable lake and visit the famousfloating islands of uros. In Cusco you’ll learn about theInca Empire, and in the Sacred Valley you should expectstunning scenery and several important historic sitesincluding Machu Picchu, which is truly remarkable.

If you fancy a spectacular Peru tour, in unashamedcomfort, this is the one for you.

Experience counts >>>

Richard and Dawn have arranged andescorted holidays since the 1980’s, withconsiderable experience in South America,including Peru, Argentina, Ecuador andGalápagos. Following our highly-acclaimedPeru tours in 2013 and 2014, and sold-out2018 tour, we are delighted to be headingback again in 2019. We know the countrywell, and we will help you get the mostfrom your holiday.

Fri 30 Aug UK to Peruour British airways scheduledservice departs from londonGatwick around lunchtime, and isdirect, non-stop to lima. on arrivalwe transfer to the 5-star limaCountry Club, a stately hotel in alisted historic building, and our homefor the next 2 nights. Expect elegantrooms, antiques and originalartwork!

Flights from other UK airports, andconnections may be available._____________________________

Sat 31 Aug Lima City Tourafter a sumptuous breakfast, joinour included lima City tour. We’llvisit the historic city centre, and seethe Presidential Palace, Plaza dearmas, and also the amazing viewout to sea.

lima is widely recognised as thegastronomic capital of Southamerica, so we’re heading out to afamous local restaurant this evening.

Sun 1 Sep Lima to Arequipaa short flight to arequipa, Peru’ssecond largest town. It’s known asthe white city due to the colour ofthe volcanic rock used in theconstruction of the city’s grandbuildings. We stay at the luxuriouslibertador Hotel for a 3-night stay._____________________________

Mon 2 Sep Santa Catalina ConventWe promise not to overdose you onchurches or colonial architecture,but the Monasterio de Santa Catalinashouldn’t be missed. It’s almost acitadel within a city, it covers inexcess of 20,000 square metres andis one of the most fascinatingreligious buildings in Peru. a tourwith a local guide is included, afterwhich you’ll have free time toexplore arequipa.

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18-day itinerary

Tue 3 Sep Mundo Alpacathis morning we visit a well-knownalpaca wool trader and garmentproducer. time to learn about thecollection, sorting, colouring andweaving processes and, if you areinterested, time to meet somellamas and alpacas too! _____________________________

Wed 4 Sep Sillustanithis morning we travel fromarequipa to Puno. our firstdestination is Sillustani, whereancient pre-Inca people built hugecylindrical tombs, called chullpas.Entire families were buried togetherin one tomb, and some chullpasreach 12m in height.

We continue to Puno, to stay at theluxury lake titicaca Hotel for threenights. this landmark property sitson its own private island, and allrooms have a lake view.

Thu 5 Sep Floating Islands of Uroslake titicaca is the highest navigablelake in the world, and thesurrounding scenery is simplymagical. this morning we’ll sail byprivate boat to visit a local familyliving on the famous floating islands,which are constructed from totorareeds. We’ll continue to llachon, aquiet village on the CapachicaPeninsula, for lunch at a farmstead._____________________________

Fri 6 Sep Puno / Yavari Steamshipa free day to take it easy and enjoythe stunning lake views. If you fancybeing more active, join our trip intotown. the city centre of Puno isworth a visit, and on route we’ll stopby the yavari Steamship, which wasbuilt in England in the 1860’s, andshipped to Peru in parts.

Sat 7 Sep Andean Plateaua wonderful drive today, from thehigh plateau to the beautiful valleysof Cusco. after a brief stop at laraya for the incredible mountainviews, we continue to the Inca ruinsat raqchi, and to St Peter’s Church inandahuaylillas, which boastsmagnificent frescoes and has beenundergoing restoration work forover 10 years. from here we followthe urubamba river to Cusco, whereour home for 4-nights is themagnificent Palacio del Inka._____________________________

Sun 8 Sep Heart of the Inca EmpireCusco is the capital of the formerInca Empire. our city walking tourvisits the picturesque main square,the cathedral, and Koricancha, theInca temple of the Sun. this eveningwe dine at a highly regardedrestaurant in the centre of Cusco.

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Top: Santa Catalina MonasteryMiddle: Peruvian AltiplanoBottom: Santo Domingo, Lima

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Thu 12 Sep Machu Picchuall aboard an early train for aspectacular 90-minute ride to MachuPicchu. on arrival we enjoy a guidedtour of the citadel, including a visit tothe temple of the Sun, the SacredPlaza and the residential andindustrial quarters. _______________________________

Fri 13 Sep Paso Horse Showthe Sacred Valley is a simplystunning location to relax for acouple of days. you will be able totake things easy and enjoy walks inthe beautiful countryside.

alternatively you are welcome to joinour private excursion to the circularterracing at Moray, and the saltevaporation ponds at Maras. andwe’ll all convene for a fabulousandean lunch meal with a PasoHorse Show.

Sat 14 Sep Ollantaytamboan optional, but complimentary,excursion this morning to see a vastterraced Inca temple atollantaytambo. the tour will alsoinclude free time in the village, forlunch and shopping. alternatively,why not chill out at our luxurioushotel? the swimming pool complexand terrace is certainly appealing.

this evening, a tour finale dinner.______________________________

Sun 15 Sep Cusco / LimaMid-morning, we leave the SacredValley and drive back to Cusco tocatch an internal flight to lima, toconnect with our direct, non-stopflight home to london._______________________________

Mon 16 Sep Arrive UKour British airways flight lands atlondon Gatwick early afternoon,local uK time.

Mon 9 Sep Cusco Free Daya free day in Cusco. Why not tastesome empanadas at San PedroMarket? or visit the artisan district ofSan Blas for a more authentic gift orsouvenir? there are numerousgalleries and museums too, includinga hands-on chocolate experience.this evening, we’ll enjoy a localfolklore theatre show._______________________________

Tue 10 Sep Sacsayhuamantoday we view beautiful Cusco fromthe hillside location of a fortifiedcomplex called Sacsayhuaman. It’sconstructed from huge boulders, cutand tightly placed together, withoutusing mortar. the original site wasexpanded by the Incas from the 13thcentury._______________________________

Wed 11 Sep Pisacaround 30kms northeast of Cusco,we make a stop in the town of Pisac.We’ll visit the hilltop Inca site with itsimpressive agricultural terracing, andalso have time at the famous Pisaccraft market. from here we continuealong the beautiful Sacred Valley toour deluxe accommodation, tambodel Inka, for our 4-night stay.

Top: Terraces at Moray.Middle: Playing the pinkullo.

Bottom: Salt mines at Maras.

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Country Club, Limanestled in lima’s prestigious SanIsidro district and surrounded byelegant embassies, the CountryClub is a 5-star landmark hotel andone of the few propertiesrecognised as a Peruvian nationalMonument. the designers hadluxury in mind: ornate chandelierscompliment lofty, wood-beamceilings, and 300 pieces of originalartwork adorn the walls. Each ofthe luxury rooms are opulent andwelcoming, with many featuringexquisite marble bathrooms anddeep-soaking Jacuzzi. there is apool, gym and an award-winningrestaurant._____________________________

Libertador Hotel, Arequipathe city’s top hotel, with wellappointed bedrooms, plus a comfortable lounge, a restaurantand bar, gym, sauna, jacuzzi andlarge swimming pool. the hotel issurrounded by large gardens and isideally located in a quiet area oftown, only 10 minutes from themain square.

Lake Titicaca Hotellocated atop it’s own privateisland, lake titicaca Hotel is theonly 5-star property in the area.Each bedroom commands a lakeview, so you will be able to marvelat the outstanding sunrises andsunsets. the hotel has its own private dock for boat trips on thelake. _____________________________

Palacio Del Inka, Cuscoa stunning hotel in the style of acolonial convent and built on anancient palace of the Inca Empire.It is ideally located, right in thehistoric centre of Cusco. theproperty features picturesque courtyards, a restaurant, coffeeshop and spa. from Palacio delInka you are just minutes awayfrom many of the city’s major attractions including the mainplaza, cathedral, and artisans’district of San Blas.

Tambo Del Inka, Sacred ValleySituated between the Vilcanotariver and the andes mountains ofCuzco’s wonderful Sacred Valley,tambo del Inka is a LuxuryCollection Resort & Spa. Bedroomsare beautifully appointed, with aview of the river or the valley.tambo del Inka is a spacious property with a spa and two heated swimming pools. thehotel’s Hawa restaurant offers21st-century andean fine dining,using organic ingredients grown onsite or by neighbouring farmers.

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Top: Lima Country Club.Middle: View over Lake Titicaca. Bottom: Palacio Del Inka, Cusco.

>> Guided tour of Sillustani pre-Incan towers at lake umayo>> Private boat trip to the floating Islands of uros>> Visit to llachon on the Capachica Peninsula>> Excursion to Puno and yavari Steamship>> Excursion from Puno, via raqchi and andahuaylillas to Cusco>> Cusco Walking tour including Koricancha, temple of the Sun>> tourist ticket granting access to museums and visitor sites >> Cusco folklore theatre Show >> Entry to Sacsayhuaman archaeological site>> Entry to Pisac Citadel and visit to the town market>> round-trip train tickets to Machu Picchu>> Entry and guided tour of Machu Picchu Citadel >> Excursion to Moray terraces and Maras salt mines>> Paso Horse Show>> Excursion to ollantaytambo>> domestic scheduled flight from Cusco to lima>> Current air taxes and port charges>> all tips including hotels, guides and drivers>> Comprehensive ticket pack>> Personally escorted by richard and dawn furlong

PERU 2019 TOUR PRICES PER PERSOn

Sharing twin or double £6,250 Early booking price £5,750 *Registrant price £5,250

Single occupancy £7,495 Early booking price £6,995 *Registrant price £6,495

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>> Economy class flights, direct non-stop between london Gatwick and lima with British airways

>> In-flight meals and refreshments>> airport and hotel transfers>> 2-nights at the Country Club Hotel, lima>> 3-nights at the libertador Hotel, arequipa>> 3-nights at the lake titicaca Hotel, Puno>> 4-nights at the Palacio del Inka, Cusco>> 4-nights at the tambo del Inka, Sacred Valley>> 16 breakfasts and 15 dinners on tour>> 3 lunches on tour>> Private transport for sightseeing and excursions>> lima Guided City tour>> domestic scheduled flight from lima to arequipa>> arequipa City tour including entry to Santa Catalina Convent>> Visit to Mundo alpaca wool trader

WHAT’S InCLUDED?

Limited Time Offer: Advance Registrantspay the 2018 tour price and save £1,000per person!

* Advance Registrants Offer Saving £1,000 per person expires on 24th August 2018.Thereafter an early booking saving of £500 per person is offered subject toavailability. Our airlines and hotel partners adopt flexible pricing policies, so tourcosts are subject to change depending upon supplier availability. Please check thetour price when you enquire, and book early to secure the best value. Flight upgrades: British Airways offer an enhanced economy, and a business classservice, at extra cost and subject to availability. Please enquire for further details.Domestic flights within Peru are economy class only.Terms: Full tour details and our terms and conditions of booking are online.

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Shutterstock photo credits © Front cover,Plaza de Armas Cusco / Sharptoyou. Pg 2,Dancers / Marie-Jeanne Sol. Pg 3, MachuPicchu / Saiko. Pg 4, Uros / Jess Kraft. Pg 6,Santa Catalina / Vadim Nefedoff, PeruvianAltiplano / Cristina Stoian, Santo DomingoMonastery Lima / Christian Vinces. Pg 7, Moray / Tetyana Dotsenko, Quechuan Pinkulloplayer / AllenG, Maras Salt Mines / FilipeFrazao. Pg 8, View over Lake Titicaca / NealeCousland. Pg 10, San Blas Cusco / ChristianVinces. Back cover, Quechua ladies on a wall /SL-Photography. Pg 8 hotel photos © LimaCountry Club and Palacio Del Inka.

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Bookings are subject to the terms and conditions shown on the separate leaflet and available to view at www.furlongs.co.uk. advance registrants may confirm a booking with a reduced first deposit of £500 per person. a second deposit of £1,500 per person is payable by 18th January 2019. the balance is due 90 days before departure. all guests must have their own comprehensive travel insurance.

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