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Machu Picchu & a South American Passage

Machu Picchu, Peru

Enjoy the trip of a lifetime to Machu Picchu, one of the most famous icons of the Inca world, followed by a fascinating cruise around the coast of South America.

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Your Itinerary

DAY 1: UK - Lima.

Fly overnight to Lima.

DAY 2: Lima.

Arrive in Lima and transfer to your hotel.

DAY 3: Lima - Cuzco.

Fly to Cuzco and transfer to your hotel before enjoying an included tour. (B)

DAY 4: Cuzco.

Visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Pisac Indian market and the Ollantaytambo ruins. (B, L)

DAY 5: Machu Picchu.

Enjoy a guided visit to the Machu Picchu Citadel, followed by lunch at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge. (B, L, D)

DAY 6: Machu Picchu - Cuzco.

Explore independently or take an optional excursion before being transferred back to Cuzco. (B)

DAY 7: Cuzco - Santiago.

Fly to Santiago and transfer to your hotel. (B)

DAY 8: Santiago.

Today's half day tour includes a visit to the History Museum. (B)

DAY 9: Santiago - Valparaiso.

Transfer to Valparaiso to embark your ship, MS Veendam. (B, D)

DAY 10: At sea.

(B, L, D)

DAY 11: Puerto Montt.

Puerto Montt is your gateway to the scenic Chilean Lake District, a landscape of fragrant eucalyptus and pine forests, icy lakes and Bavarian-style hamlets. (B, L, D)

DAY 12: Puerto Chacabuco.

Spend the day at leisure admiring the stunning scenery. (B, L, D)

DAY 13 to 14: At sea.

(B, L, D)

DAY 15: Punta Arenas.

Punta Arenas sits on rolling hills overlooking the Strait of Magellan and was once considered to be the world's southernmost city. Make the most of a full day to explore at your leisure. (B, L, D)

DAY 16: Ushuaia.

Perhaps take an optional excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park or visit the Beagle Channel. (B, L, D)

DAY 17: Cape Horn.

Today cruise past Cape Horn, located at the southern end of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago. (B, L, D)

DAY 18: Port Stanley.

Enjoy free time to explore the Falkland Islands' only city. (B, L, D)

DAY 19 to 20: At sea.

(B, L, D)

DAY 21: Montevideo.

Enjoy a full day to discover this colonial city at your leisure. (B, L, D)

DAY 22: Buenos Aires - UK.

After breakfast, disembark your ship and transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK. (B)

DAY 23: Home landing in the UK.

Accommodation on Tour

Lima: Jose Antonia; Cuzco: Sonesta Hotel Cusco; Machu Picchu: El Mapi by Inkaterra; Santiago: Hotel Torremayor.

MS Veendam

Elegant and refined, the well-proportioned MS Veendam is a stylish, comfortable and luxurious ship, equipped with ultra-modern technology and an excellent array of amenities. Designed with a tasteful floral theme throughout, the spacious public areas are adorned with artworks and antiques such as paintings by Irish artist Wout Muller, a rare tosei gusoku suit of samurai armour, and a stunning three-storey glass sculpture in the atrium. With an excellent selection of facilities and amenities on board, from wide teak decks for strolling to panoramic ocean views from the lavish Rubens Lounge balcony, MS Veendam easily accommodates 1,258 guests in comfortable, well-designed staterooms and provides the best in service, fine dining, and luxurious ocean cruising.

Public Rooms & Facilities

2 swimming pools (one with sliding glass roof); 2 whirlpools; two-tiered Rotterdam dining room; Lido Restaurant; Pinnacle Grill; Terrace Grill; 5 bars including Piano and Wine tasting; 3 lounges; internet cafe; Rubens show lounge; tennis and basketball courts; spa and beauty salon; thermal suite; fitness centre and aerobics; Wajang Theatre and Culinary Arts Centre; shops and boutiques; observation deck; casino; art and photo galleries; launderette; lifts; reception.

Dining

Your cruise includes full board. There is a choice of dining venues on board: the main Rotterdam dining area has set dining for new 'dine as you wish' arrangements and a good selection of different menus. Casual dining is available in the Lido Restaurant most evenings with three courses of fresh, cooked-to-order specialities, or guests may enjoy elegant, sophisticated dining in the reservations-only Pinnacle Grill (additional cover charge per person applied to ship board account). Between meals there's the complimentary ice cream bar and after dinner there is the famous late night snack. Vegetarian or kosher meals and any special dietary requirements should be requested at the time of booking. Please note, we will automatically book early dining unless otherwise requested.

Cabins

All cabins have twin or queen size beds (or one sofa bed and one Pullman bed); air-conditioning/climate control; flat-panel TV; DVD player; telephone; music system; and 24-hour room service. Inside cabins have a shower only while outside cabins have a shower and bathtub. Your holiday price is based on a category K inside cabin or you may choose to upgrade.

Options/Upgrades

Cabin Categories & Descriptions:

K Large inside lower deck cabin

EE Large outside lower deck cabin with picture window

E Large outside lower deck cabin with picture window

DD Large outside middle deck cabin with obstructed view

DA Large outside lower deck cabin with picture window

D Large outside lower/middle deck cabin with picture window

C Large outside lower/middle deck cabin with picture window

B Verandah Suite with whirlpool bath; sitting area; private verandah; minibar; fridge; floor-to-ceiling windows

Tipping

A gratuity of $11 per person per day for dining and cabin services will be automatically added to your shipboard account on a daily basis. A 15% service charge will be automatically added to your bar charges and dining room wine account.

MS Veendam

Elegant and refined, the well-proportioned MS Veendam is a stylish, comfortable and luxurious ship, equipped with ultra-modern technology and an excellent array of amenities. Designed with a tasteful floral theme throughout, the spacious public areas are adorned with artworks and antiques such as paintings by Irish artist Wout Muller, a rare tosei gusoku suit of samurai armour, and a stunning three-storey glass sculpture in the atrium. With an excellent selection of facilities and amenities on board, from wide teak decks for strolling to panoramic ocean views from the lavish Rubens Lounge balcony, MS Veendam easily accommodates 1,258 guests in comfortable, well-designed staterooms and provides the best in service, fine dining, and luxurious ocean cruising.

Public Rooms & Facilities

2 swimming pools (one with sliding glass roof); 2 whirlpools; two-tiered Rotterdam dining room; Lido Restaurant; Pinnacle Grill; Terrace Grill; 5 bars including Piano and Wine tasting; 3 lounges; internet cafe; Rubens show lounge; tennis and basketball courts; spa and beauty salon; thermal suite; fitness centre and aerobics; Wajang Theatre and Culinary Arts Centre; shops and boutiques; observation deck; casino; art and photo galleries; launderette; lifts; reception.

Dining

Your cruise includes full board. There is a choice of dining venues on board: the main Rotterdam dining area has set dining for new 'dine as you wish' arrangements and a good selection of different menus. Casual dining is available in the Lido Restaurant most evenings with three courses of fresh, cooked-to-order specialities, or guests may enjoy elegant, sophisticated dining in the reservations-only Pinnacle Grill (additional cover charge per person applied to ship board account). Between meals there's the complimentary ice cream bar and after dinner there is the famous late night snack. Vegetarian or kosher meals and any special dietary requirements should be requested at the time of booking. Please note, we will automatically book early dining unless otherwise requested.

Cabins

All cabins have twin or queen size beds (or one sofa bed and one Pullman bed); air-conditioning/climate control; flat-panel TV; DVD player; telephone; music system; and 24-hour room service. Inside cabins have a shower only while outside cabins have a shower and bathtub. Your holiday price is based on a category K inside cabin or you may choose to upgrade.

Options/Upgrades

Cabin Categories & Descriptions:

K Large inside lower deck cabin

EE Large outside lower deck cabin with picture window

E Large outside lower deck cabin with picture window

DD Large outside middle deck cabin with obstructed view

DA Large outside lower deck cabin with picture window

D Large outside lower/middle deck cabin with picture window

C Large outside lower/middle deck cabin with picture window

B Verandah Suite with whirlpool bath; sitting area; private verandah; minibar; fridge; floor-to-ceiling windows

Tipping

A gratuity of $11 per person per day for dining and cabin services will be automatically added to your shipboard account on a daily basis. A 15% service charge will be automatically added to your bar charges and dining room wine account.

MS Veendam

MS Veendam (Alaska) - side view
  • MS Veendam (Alaska) - Sky & Sports Decks Tennis Court Basketball Court Sliding Dome Cover Crow's Nest Lounge

    MS Veendam Sky & Sports Decks

  • MS Veendam (Alaska) - Lido Deck Lido Terrace Lido Restaurant Dolphin Bar Lido Pool Jacuzzis Terrace Grill Greenhouse Spa & Salon Massage Rooms Beauty Salon Aerobics area Fitness Centre Thermal Suite

    MS Veendam Lido Deck

  • MS Veendam (Alaska) - Navigation Deck Sea View Pool Neptune Lounge Bridge

    MS Veendam Navigation Deck

  • MS Veendam (Alaska) - Verandah Deck

    MS Veendam Verandah Deck

  • MS Veendam (Alaska) - Upper Promenade Deck Upper Rotterdam Dining Room Queen's Room Pinnacle grill Explorations Cafe Explorer's Lounge Figurehead Gallery Piano Bar Casino Casino Bar Shopping Arcade Boutique Atrium Kiosk Ocean Bar Rubens Show Lounge Balcony

    MS Veendam Upper Promenade Deck

  • MS Veendam (Alaska) - Promenade Deck Lower Rotterdam Dining Room Hudson Room Half Moon Wine Tasting Bar Wajang Theatre & Culinary Arts Centre Art Gallery Atrium Photo Gallery Rubens Show Lounge

    MS Veendam Promenade Deck

  • MS Veendam (Alaska) - Lower Promenade Deck Atrium

    MS Veendam Lower Promenade Deck

  • MS Veendam (Alaska) - Main Deck

    MS Veendam Main Deck

  • MS Veendam (Alaska) - A Deck

    MS Veendam A Deck

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  Category K Main Deck inside stateroom with 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed

  Category EE A Deck large outside stateroom with 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, and picture window

  Category E Main or A Deck large outside stateroom with 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, and picture window

  Category DD Lower Promenade Deck large outside stateroom with 2 lower bedsconvertible to 1 queen-size bed, and picture window with partial sea views

  Category DA Main Deck large outside stateroom with 2 lower bedsconvertible to 1 queen-size bed, and picture window

  Category D Main Deck large outside stateroom with 2 lower bedsconvertible to 1 queen-size bed, and picture window

  Category C Lower Promenade Deck large outside stateroom with 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, and picture window

  Category B Verandah Deck Verandah Suite with 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath, sitting area, minibar, fridge, private verandah, and floor to ceiling windows

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What's Included

  • Flights UK - Lima; Lima - Cuzco; Cuzco - Santiago; Buenos Aires - UK
  • Accommodation in a twin room with private facilities in hotels and as per cruise ship details
  • Meals as shown in itinerary
  • Local guide will accompany the tours in each centre
  • Porterage at hotels and on cruise ship (for one suitcase per person)
  • Transfers between the overseas airports, hotels and cruise ship
  • All local, port and airport taxes

Holiday highlights

  • Lima
  • Cuzco City tour, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Ollantaytambo
  • Machu Picchu Excursion
  • Santiago Half day city tour
  • Puerto Montt
  • Puerto Chacabuco
  • Punta Arenas
  • Ushuaia
  • Cape Horn
  • Port Stanley
  • Montevideo

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