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MOCHE KINGDOM: Surrounded by mystery

Day 1: USA - LIMA
• Arrival to Lima
• Greet upon arrival and transfer to hotel • Overnight in Lima

Day 2: LIMA
• Buffet breakfast ah hotel • AM to rest
• PM Lima City Tour: Lima was founded in 1535 and shortly became the most important city in the Americas. Its historic center in on UNESCO´s World Cultural Heritage List
1. Lima Cathedral: It is placed where the first Church of Lima was. The interior is austere, although it shelters real historic jewels like the finely carved wooden pews of the Baltasar Noguera choir, different side altars, and the remains of Francisco Pizarro. In addition, you can visit the Museum of Religious Art that possesses an important collection of canvases, sculptures, chalices, and chasubles
2. Convento de San Francisco : is the Spanish name for Saint Francis Monastery located in Lima, Peru. The building is noted for its 17th century architecture, a high example of Spanish Neoclassicism. Catacombs are built under the monastery, and are said to connect to other catacombs beneath the cathedral and other churches.
3. PM Larco Herrera Museum : Founded in 1926, the museum provides an excellent overview on 3,000 years of Peruvian history. Located in a unique vice-royal mansion of the 18th century built over a 7th century pre-Columbian pyramid, it features a famous erotic archaeological colletion. For an unforgettable experience, Larco Herrera os one of the few museums in the world where visitors can enter the storage area with its 45,000 classified archaeological objects.
• Lunch at the Café del Museo.
• Overnight in Lima
• B, D

Day 3: LIMA – TRUJILLO
• Buffet breakfast at hotel • Transfer to airport and assistance • Flight to Trujillo • Greet upon arrival and transfer to hotel.
1. City Tour: Main square (Plaza de Armas), Cathedral church, Casa de la Emancipación featuring the traditional Marinera dance, Iglesia de la Merced.
2. Visit to Chan Chan: Named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Chan Chan was the capital of the Chimu Empire, which inhabited this region after the fall of the Moche. It is the first and by far the largest non-pyramidal adobe construction site in northern Peru. In fact, at over 500 acres, it is the largest known adobe complex in the world, and is divided into 9 separate smaller cities
• Overnight in Trujillo
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Day 4: TRUJILLO
• Buffet breakfast at hotel • Transfer to the Huaca de la Luna and the Moche countryside
One of the most interesting characteristics of the Moche culture were their artists, who obtained the highest level of mastery in the creation of pottery and decorative iconography of their monuments.
1. The first stop is the “Moche Hands” crafts factory, where leather crafts featuring Moche iconography are made using the “pirograbado,” or “fire-branding” technique. The craftsmen here produce various types of purses, bags and wallets, in addition to incredible basketry and wood carvings. The route continues on foot for a walk of about 10 minutes to experience a small section of the Moche countryside. This short walk allows visitors to appreciate the traditional Moche lifestyle, including its family-based culture and kitchen gardens, and in addition observe a few representative plant species like mango, lúcuma, guava and papaya trees, and local versions of red pepper, cabbage and squash among others. The walk finishes in the “Inconceivable Face” workshop, where it's possible to participate in the production of modern Moche ceramics. These craftsmen have rescued the age-old techniques of their renowned Moche ancestors in the manufacture of ceramics using fine mud molds.
2. Typical lunch at Casa de Sol & Barro, where The Caymans (a traditional music band from the “Inconceivable Face” workshop, will present a sample of Moche music using traditional instruments like the pututo, and a type of ceramic trumpet.
3. The final stop and principal attraction of the Moche countryside route is the Huacas del Sol y de la Luna (Temples of the Sun and Moon) archaeological complex. The Temple of the Moon is an exquisitely decorated temple that represents the spiritual center of the Moche culture. The monument consists of a series of temples built one on top of the other for many years. Within the site archaeologists have found, among a wealth of
ceremonial objects, about 40 skeletons of sacrificed soldiers. In the upper reaches of the adobe ramparts one can view the remains of enormous walls decorated with figures of multi-colored divinities, the most of important of which being the Moche God Ai-Aipek.
• Overnight in Trujillo
• B, L

Day 5: TRUJILLO - CHICLAYO
• Buffet breakfast at hotel • Early transfer to the city of Chiclayo
1. On the road visit to the archeological complex of El Brujo (The shaman) and the onsite museum. At the El Brujo archaeological site there are three huacas: Huaca Cao Viejo, Huaca El Brujo, and Huaca Prieta. These structures were built by the Moche people, who lived there between the years A.D. 100 and 700. The Huaca Cao Viejo was most likely used for religious rituals. Within this temple, archaeologists have found the ruins of an important ceremonial precinct. Its two walls decorated with small highrelief iconographic designs. The narrative scenes that decorate both walls each
contain approximately 50 iconographic figures showing scenes of fishing and navigation, human figures related to the cosmic world, mythical animals, shamans, warriors, and human sacrifice. At Huaca El Brujo the archaeologists found the famous mummy of the Lady of Cao, the only Moche shaman woman known to these days. Nearby the archaeological site there is a special place where the local shamans use to
perform their rituals of healing. The shamans will be pleased to show and explain to us some of the details of their rituals.
2. Continuation of the trip to Chiclayo.
3. Stop in Pacasmayo for lunch at restaurant La Estación.
4. Arrival to the hotel in Chiclayo.
• B, L

Day 6: CHICLAYO - LIMA
• Buffet breakfast • Full-day Tucume & the Valley of the Pyramids and Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum.
1. Túcume: was the last capital of the Lambayeque kingdom. The Túcume pyramids are among the principal monuments of the region. Their 26 enormous structures are made entirely of adobe, and were designed for diverse ritualistic, commercial, residential and other functions. The construction of these pyramids was begun in the 10th century. Huaca Larga is the largest structure, with an impressive 2300 feet in length, 920 feet in width and 100 feet in height. It's the single largest adobe structure in South America. Recent discoveries at the site include painted murals in its interior squares, surrounded by walkways and roofed in galleries. Transfer to the town of Lambayeque.
2. Typical lunch at restaurant El Cántaro.
3. Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum: A modern museum that holds the magnificence of the archeological find at the Sipán site: ceramics, textiles, jewelry in gold and silver, and an enormous quantity of ceremonial utensils
• Transfer to the airport. Arrive to Lima.
• Overnight in Lima
• B, L

Day 07: LIMA - USA
• Buffet breakfast at hotel • Half-day Barranco City and Dedalus Gallery
1. Barranco City: is considered to be the city's most important romantic and bohemian district. Barranco is known for a thriving arts and music scene, bars and nightclubs. There is a beautiful walkway to the sea that runs through Barranco, called the Bajada de los Baños. Crossing over this walkway is the Puente de los Suspiros, or Bridge of Sighs. The walkway is bordered on both sides by grand houses, restaurants and pubs. On the far side of the bridge is a park with a statue of Barranco's famous singer and composer, Chabuca Granda. Barranco has houses in the style of the Republican era, flower-filled parks and streets, and appealing beachfront areas. This district includes numerous restaurants. Many nightclubs are also located in Barranco, including discos, bars and peñas, where one can appreciate Peruvian music shows.
2. Dedalo Gallery: It’s a gallery of art and craft pieces that shows the most exquisite handmade country. Located in a former mansion in Lima's Barranco district, just one block from the sea, offers visitors Dedalo contemporary fabrics, glassware, jewelry..
• Transfer to Lima and onto the airport
• Assistance with check-in
• Flight to USA
• B
 

2010 PRICES FOR LAND SERVICES IN US$( Based on 2 passengers)

INCLUDED
• Private transfers and guides
• Entrance fees to sites
• Mentioned meals
• Tips for luggage porters at airports and hotels

NOT INCLUDED
• Tips for bus drivers, guides and waiters
• Domestic airfare: current LAN Peru group prices for Lima-Trujillo //Chilclayo -Lima US$350 (per person)
• Domestic (Lima US$ 6.85 and Chilcayo US$ 6.00) and international (US$ 31.00) airport taxes
• Meals and services not mentioned

PROPOSED HOTELS
Lima Casa Andina PC 5** www.casa-andina.com
Trujillo Libertador Trujillo 5** www.libertador.com.pe
Chiclayo Gran Hotel Chiclayo 4**