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Westmont, IL 60559[/vc_column_text][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Itinerary” tab_id=”1447265267791-3-10″][vc_column_text]Saturday September 29: Arrive Lima, Peru (Activity Level 1)
Discover the wealth of historic and modern attractions found in the Peruvian city of Lima during this 4-hour sightseeing tour. Feel like a real ‘Limeño’ (a Lima local) as you explore the town’s colonial and Incan architecture, visit its charming residential neighborhoods, visit the scenic cliff-strewn coast and admire its many religious shrines and churches.
Overnight in Lima
Sunday September 30: Lima – Cusco (Activity Level 2; High altitude)
Cusco – The “Navel of the Earth” is another name for Cusco, since during the height of the Inca civilization nearly all pathways led to this capital of the empire. Today, almost every visitor to Peru eventually comes to this city located 11,150 feet above sea level (3,400 meters) and one of the best places to experience the remainders of different ages. You will not only find Incan walls and temples, but also colonial mansions and catholic churches. In combination with the flair of modern Cusco, it is one of the most fascinating cities in the country.
Today, you will go on a city tour of Cusco which consists of a visit to its most important landmarks of both the Inca and the Colonial times. During your tour you will visit Koricancha, also known as the temple of the sun. A catholic monastery, Santo Domingo, was built on the site, partly including the Incan Walls of the Sun Temple. Continue to the Cathedral, considered the best repository of colonial art from the Cusco school. It was built over the palace of the Inca Wiracocha and considered the religious and political center of Cusco during the Inca era. You will also walk through the Inca Street of Loreto, a fine sample of the old town and its remarkable Inca walls.
Afterwards, you will leave the city to visit the outer parts of Cusco were you can find important ruins of the Inca Empire. Between them the most important is the archaeological park of the fortress-temple Saqsaywaman which shows precise zigzags of massive stone to which centuries could not do any harm.
You participate in a traditional “Pasacalle” accompanied by musicians making your way to a unique picnic setting in the mystical surroundings of Sachsayhuaman to enjoy a deluxe picnic lunch.
Here, you will take part in a mystical Andean ritual, the shaman ceremony “pago a la tierra”. For centuries, the ancient Peruvians who inhabited the upper Andean areas of the country venerated to Pachamama or Mother Earth as a sacred goddess and giver of life. In thanksgiving for the abundance of food, they held mystical ceremonies in which they made offering of native foods and animals, while invoking the Apu (Spirit of the mountain) and the Wilko (God of the fire). Despite this being an ancient ritual, it is still part of current Peruvian culture.
Overnight in Cusco
Meals: Breakfast; Dinner
Monday October 01: Machu Pichu (Activity Level 4)
Take the train with destination Aguas Calientes, the village at the feet of Machu Picchu; the train passing little villages, in the background snow-capped mountains. Vegetation suddenly changes; you reach Aguas Calientes and board the shuttle bus to the Machu Picchu ruins. Here, you learn more about its discovery and the different theories on how and why it was built, visiting the main plaza, the Temple of Three Windows, the circular tower, the sacred sun dial and the burial grounds.
Lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge right outside the citadel is included.
Machu Picchu – The “Lost city of the Incas” is not only one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, but also the biggest treasure of Perus past and the empire of the Incas. Undiscovered by the Spaniards and forgotten over centuries, it was 1911 that the US-American scientist Hiram Bingham came upon it accidentally. Until today, the ruins leave scientists with numerous questions and riddles on how it was built and for which purpose. Theories vary but one thing is for sure: Machu Picchu is one of the most impressive and exciting places in the world, sublime and majestic on top of the mountain and surrounded by impenetrable rainforest.
Overnight in Cusco
Meals: Breakfast; Lunch
Tuesday October 02: Sacred Valley (Activity Level 2)
Uncover the fascinating architecture and culture of the ancient Incas during this 8- to 10-hour day trip covering the highlights of Peru’s Sacred Valley from Cusco. Check out the market in Pisac, stopping on Sundays to observe its famous mass. You’ll also visit the Inca settlement at Ollantaytambo and explore the ruins of its fortress and the Temple of the Sun, a mysterious structure composed of giant 12-foot (3.5-m) stones.
Overnight in Cusco
Meals: Breakfast
Wednesday October 03: Cusco – Santiago, Chile
Transfer to Hotel; Hotel Check-in
Evening Free
Welcome Dinner at hotel
Overnight in Santiago
Meals: Breakfast; Dinner
Thursday October 04: Santiago (Activity Level 1)
Day tour of Santiago
Experience the spectacular sights and colorful culture of Chile’s capital city. See all of the city’s legendary landmarks as you stroll through Santiago’s streets, visiting the picturesque Moneda Palace, the verdant Parque Forestal and the colossal Cathedral.
Overnight in Santiago
Meals: Breakfast
Friday October 05: Valparaiso – Vina Del Mar (Activity Level 1)
Revel in the vibrant color and culture of Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar on a full-day tour of the coastal cities from Santiago. Travel through Chile’s spectacular countryside, stopping in the picturesque Casablanca Valley and then arrive in the verdant city of Viña del Mar. Admire the gorgeous beach and revitalize with a delicious seaside lunch, and then take a tour of Valparaiso’s kaleidoscopic sprawl of houses and hills.
Overnight in Santiago
Meals: Breakfast
Saturday October 06: Cajon Del Majpo (Activity Level 3)
Cajón del Maipo is a gorge in central Chile, southeast of Santiago. It’s home to El Morado Natural Monument, a mountain reserve with trails to the San Francisco Glacier and Laguna Morales. The reserve’s rich birdlife includes the Andean condor. The Baños Morales thermal springs are nearby. To the north is the vast El Yeso Reservoir. The gorge is dotted with towns, including San José de Maipo with its adobe houses.
Overnight in Santiago
Meals: Breakfast; Dinner
Farewell Dinner & APPNA Talent Night
Sunday October 07: Santiago – USA
Transfer to airport for flights to USA[/vc_column_text][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”CME” tab_id=”1493322804954-6-5″][vc_column_text]TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018 PERU
| Mohsin Qazi, MD | How to Improve Patient Satisfaction |
| Hameed Jahangiri, MD | How to Figure – A Working Psychiatric Diagnosis |
| Syed Raza, MD | Cardiovascular Pearls for other Specialists |
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2018 CHILE
| Mohammad Saeed, MD | How to market your practice and survive in this competitive environment |
| Wajid Baig, MD | Management of Atrial Fibrillation, for the Non-Cardiologist |
| Ehtsham Haq, MD | Improving and Sustaining Employee Morale |
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the providership of the Association of Physicians of Pakistani-descent of North America (APPNA). APPNA is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
APPNA designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tab][/vc_tour][/vc_column][/vc_row]
