Peru and Machu Picchu 6 days / 5 nights

Peru Machupicchu

PROGRAM DETAILS

Starting point : Lima and Cusco.
Type : Archeological, Cultural and Ecological.
Airfares : Domestic flights included
Feel free to ask for extra services, this tour is customizable.

ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

Day 1: Arrival LIMA

Assistance on your arrival in Lima and transfer to your selected hotel. Free time to rest and prepare for starting your trip around this magical country. Overnight.

Day 2: LIMA (B)

In the morning, city tour of the "City of Kings" including the Historical Center of Lima, visiting Main Square, Government Palace, City Hall, the Cathedral (where the tomb of Francisco Pizarro, conqueror of Peru, is located), Cathedral´s Museum, Temple of Santo Domingo (tombs of Santa Rosa and San Martin), Temple of San Pedro, Lima Colonial Balconies, Torre Tagle Palace, Paseo de Aguas and Convent de Los Descalzos. Then, drive through the residential district of San Isidro, visiting El Olivar Park; Miraflores, visiting the Kennedy Park, Love Park and Larcomar Mall.

Free for lunch.

Early in the afternoon, for an excellent overview of Peru's past, visit the Larco Herrera Museum holding the best private collection of pre-Columbian art in Peru. Here are shown many fine examples of textile works, one of which has a world-record 398 threads per inch; the materials and tools that ancient Peruvians used to produce their work in ceramics and metal; Peruvian pottery, gold and silver pieces with semiprecious stones from Pre-inka and inka cultures. Return to your selected hotel for overnight.

Day 3: LIMA / CUSCO (B)

Early in the morning, transfer to airport to take a flight to Cusco.
Assistance on arrival in Cusco and transfer to your selected hotel. Free time to take a short rest to be acclimatized to the altitude.
In the afternoon, city tour of Cusco visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha.

Then, drive out of the city to visit the inka sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman, built strategically on a hill overlooking Cusco; famous for its enormous carved stones joined with astounding precision to form the outer walls. Some of these stones stand over 9m / 30ft tall and weight over 350 tons.

Day 4: CUSCO - Machu Picchu (B) (L)

The day starts with an early morning rise to transfer to Cusco train station for a three hour train journey to the famous inka Citadel of Machu Picchu, also known as "The Lost City of the inkas". Arrive at Aguas Calientes station followed by a 30-minute bus drive, climbing 6km of winding road, to the incredible Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, we´ll participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial(Intiwatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds.
After the tour you will have time to stroll around the archeological site at your leisure. Lunch in a restaurant at Aguas Calientes town.
Late afternoon return to Cusco. Overnight at selected hotel in Cusco.

Día 5: CUSCO - Sacred Valley of the inkas (B) (L)

Excursion to the "Sacred Valley of the inkas", a succession of picturesque towns, agricultural terraces and archaeological sites. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, we´ll have the opportunity to bargain with vendors or stroll at the Pisac's typical Indian market, with a catholic mass service on Sunday (celebrated in Quechua, the native language).
Lunch at a local restaurant in the Sacred Valley.
In the afternoon pass through Calca and Urubamba towns to arrive to the inka Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, which was built to guard the entry of this part of the valley and protect it from enemies of the lower jungles; consisting in a series of superimposed terraces of carved stones accessed by long staircases. We will have the opportunity to walk through the quaint streets of the nearby town, religious and agricultural centre during the inka Empire, and get a clear idea of the military strategy against possible invasions.
On our way back to Cusco we will visit the picturesque Andean village of Chinchero where the remains of what was the royal hacienda of Tupac inka Yupanqui lies. Admire its well preserved inka Wall at the Main Square, visit the beautiful colonial temple built on inka foundations, with interesting frescoes on the portico.
Back to Cusco in the afternoon.

Día 6: CUSCO / LIMA End of Services (B)

Early in the morning, transfer to airport to take a flight to Lima.

TOUR INCLUSIONS

Lima:
- In / Out transfers in Lima
- 02 night accomodation at selected hotel
- City Tour
- Applicable Taxes

Cusco:
- In / Out transfers in Cusco
- 03 night accomodation at selected hotel
- City Tour + 4 ruins, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu
- Applicable Taxes