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Lima & Cusco – Classical Peru – 6 Days

Highlights

  • Historical center of Lima, Temple of the Sun, Archaeological sites: Sacsayhuaman, Q'engo & Tambomacha, Machu Picchu
  • Tour Code: LCCPPP18

Itinerary

Day 1 LimaArrival in Lima, meet & greet  transfer to  hotel and overnight.

Day 2 LimaTour Lima.  Begin with the historical centre of Lima:  Government Palace, The  Cathedral, the  Archbishop’s  Palace and  the Municipal Palace.  Visit the Church of San Francisco and Monastery, the largest monumental complex of Colonial Art in the Américas. You will notice  the  stone facades and wooden balconies of the Colonial  houses. Passing by “Huaca Pucllana”; a Preinka building, most likely used as an important ceremonial and  administrative center belonging to the  Lima Culture.   Visit  the modern suburbs of San Isidro, and Miraflores.  Miraflores with its Central Park and Larcomar Shopping Center overlooks the Pacific Ocean.

Day 3 Lima/CuscoAfter an early breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Cusco.  Arrival in Cusco, meet & greet  transfer to hotel. At the scheduled time, guided city tour:  visit the Cathedral,  known for its architecture and collection of canvases from the “Escuela Cusqueña”  (Academy of Cusco);  the Temple of the Sun or “Koricancha”,  foundation for Santo Domingo Monastery, the classical example of Inca and western cultures and the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, and Tambomacha.  Return to hotel.

Day 4 Cusco / Machu Picchu / CuscoFull day excursion to visit Machu Pichu.   The citadel is located   113 Km  (70 miles northwest of Cusco.) The tour starts with an early transfer to the railway station for the morning train ride to Aguas Calientes that takes about three-and-a-half hours. Continue with bus ride up to the archaeological site for a guided tour.  After the visit, return to the village of Aguas Calientes for lunch. Return to Cusco, transfer to hotel.

Day 5 Cusco/LimaAfter an early breakfast, transfer from hotel to the airport  for flight to Lima. Arrival in Lima, meet & greet  transfer to hotel.   The afternoon is free for personal activities. Optional tours:  Museums such as the Gold Museum, the Archaeological and Anthropological Museum. Evening enjoy a delicious dinner with a show.

Day 6 LimaDeparture hotel to airport transfer.

Dates & Rates

Oct 1, 2017 to Sep 30, 2017Expedition Train Single Double p.p.Vista Dome TrainSingle Double p.p.
3* Sup. Hotels$1645$1160$1665$1170
4* Hotels$1655$1220$1730$1240

Included

LIMCUSCO
4 Transfers in/out, city tour2 Transfers in/out, city tour & surrounding ruins
3 Nights hotel with breakfastExcursion to Machu Picchu with lunch
2 Nights hotels with breakfast

Not Included

  • Flights
  • Items not mentioned

Price per person in US  Dollars, Minimum 2 passengers
All rates and hotel availability subject to change
High season surcharges may apply
Note:  Rates not valid at Christmas, New Year , Easter, Carnival or long weekends, and  Dakar
In Cusco check prices for Inti Raymi.


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