Fred. Holidays has launched a new and exclusive Rail & Sail itinerary featuring AmaWaterways’ new Colombia river cruise on the Magdalena river and a luxury rail journey to Machu Picchu.
The 16-night ‘Columbia By River & Luxury Machu Picchu Rail & Sail’ trip starts with an overnight in Cartagena followed by a seven-night river cruise on the magnificent Magdalena river onboard the newly-launched AmaMagdalena. Step through the streets of Palenque, the first free city in Colombia, moving to the rhythms of cumbia and vallenato, world-renown musical styles. Delight in the colourful neighbourhood of Getsemaní in Cartagena, drinking in the vivid colours and culture displayed so artfully on the walls of homes, cafes and family-owned shops. Discover how Spanish and pre-colonial cultures combined to bring us the music, minds and culture that exist in the country today.
Upon disembarking in Barranquilla, fly to Lima (via Bogota) for a two-night stay at the five-star Belmond hotel including a guided tour of the city.
Next a short flight to Cusco, deep in the heart of the Andes, transfer through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to a five-star Belmond property for a two-night stay before boarding the Hiram Bingham, A Belmond Train for a luxury rail journey from Rio Sagrado station up to Machu Picchu. Stay overnight at the five-star Belmond Sanctuary Lodge with time to explore before boarding the Hiram Bingham, A Belmond Train back down to Cusco for an overnight at a five-star Belmond property. Following a half-day tour of Cusco, transfer to the airport for the flight back to the UK.
There are two departures on 20th June 2024 and 4th July 2024. Price includes return flights from London (regional flights available on request); overseas transfers; all hotel accommodation listed in the itinerary; the seven-night full-board cruise on AmaMagdalena; flight from Barranquilla to Lima; guided tour of Lima; flight from Lima to Cusco; excursions to Machu Picchu, Awanakancha Centre and Pisac, Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo, Moray, Maras, Lima, Cusco, Cartagena, Palenque, Calamar, Santa Barbara de Pinto, Mompox, El Banco, Nueva Venecia and Baranquilla; birdwatching tour of Magangue; exclusive Colombian Carnaval celebration; return travel on the Hiram Bingham, A Belmond Train with lunch one way and dinner on the return; guided tour of Machu Picchu; entrance fees to monuments; and porterage during time in Peru.
For further information and reservations, call Fred. Holidays on 0800 021 3172 or visit www.fredholidays.co.uk
