Highlights

• Explore Lima’s UNESCO-listed Plaza Mayor and historic Aliaga House
• Discover pre-Hispanic artifacts at Larco Museum
• Tour Cusco’s Coricancha temple and Cathedral Basilica
• Visit Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay with the Cusco Tourist Ticket
• Marvel at Moray’s terraces and Maras’ salt mines
• See Chinchero’s Inca ruins and Ollantaytambo’s fortress
• Experience traditional Inca crafts at the Living Museum of Yucay
• Visit Machu Picchu, a UNESCO site and New Seven Wonder
• Enjoy Andean cuisine at Café Inkaterra by the Vilcanota River

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Lima – Arrive in Lima.  Transfer to selected hotel.  Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 2 Lima – Your guide will meet you at your hotel to start a shared tour of Lima’s Historic Center. Begin at the historic Aliaga House, a colonial gem with over 500 years of history, known as the oldest residence in the Americas. Next, visit Plaza Mayor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore the grand Lima Cathedral. Conclude your day at the Larco Museum in Pueblo Libre, home to an extensive collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts, including gold, silver, and unique erotic art, offering a glimpse into over 5,000 years of Peruvian heritage. Breakfast included.

Day 3 Lima – Cusco – Our transportation service, accompanied by an English-speaking driver, will take you from your Lima hotel to Jorge Chávez International Airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, a representative and transfer service will bring you to your chosen hotel in Cusco. Embark on a shared guided tour of Cusco, the historic heart of the Inca Empire. Visit the Coricancha temple, now part of the Santo Domingo Convent, followed by the majestic Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of the Assumption. Continue to the surrounding hills to explore the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, the Qenqo archaeological site, the Puca Pucara military complex, and Tambomachay, often called the Inca spa. Return to your hotel afterward. Breakfast included.

Day 4 Cusco – Sacred Valley – Your guide will collect you for a shared tour of the Sacred Valley, starting with the intriguing Moray archaeological site, famous for its concentric terraces that form unique microclimates. Next, head to Maras, where ancient pre-Inca salt mines, still active today, create a striking landscape of shimmering salt pools. Return to your hotel in Urubamba afterward. Breakfast included.

Day 5 Sacred Valley – Begin your shared tour from your Urubamba hotel with a visit to Chinchero, a charming village featuring Inca terraces and a 17th-century church built on an Inca palace. Stop at a scenic viewpoint to admire the Sacred Valley’s stunning landscapes. Next, explore the Living Museum of Yucay, where artisans demonstrate traditional Inca techniques for textiles, ceramics, adobe, and silverwork. Enjoy a delicious local lunch before heading to the Ollantaytambo Fortress, a significant ceremonial site with dramatic terraced slopes. Return to your hotel to relax. Breakfast and Lunch  included.

Day 6 Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Cusco – A shared transfer will take you from your Urubamba hotel to Ollantaytambo station, where you’ll board the Voyager train by Inca Rail to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo). Upon arrival, receive assistance before taking a 25-minute bus ride to Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. This architectural masterpiece, thought to be a sanctuary for Inca ruler Pachacutec, captivates with its historical and natural splendor. After your visit, return by bus to Aguas Calientes and enjoy a set lunch at Café Inkaterra, blending Andean and modern flavors with views of the Vilcanota River. Board the 360° train back to Ollantaytambo (each train journey is about 1.5 hours, subject to availability), followed by a shared transfer to your Cusco hotel. Breakfast and Lunch  included.

Day 7 Departure from Cusco – A representative and our transportation service will transfer you from your Cusco hotel to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport for your flight back to Lima. Breakfast included.

Included

• Private transfer from Lima Airport to the hotel with a representative
• Shared half-day tour in Lima to Aliaga House, Cathedral, and Larco Museum
• Private transfer from the hotel to Lima Airport with an English-Speaking driver
• Private transfer from Cusco Airport to the hotel with a representative
• Shared half-day tour in Cusco to Coricancha, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay
• Cusco Full Tourist Ticket (Full BTC)
• Shared half-day tour to Maras and Moray from/to Cusco
• Shared transfer from the hotel in Urubamba (Sacred Valley) to the meeting point to start the full-day tour in the Sacred Valley, with a Spanish-speaking driver
• Shared full-day tour to Chinchero, Living Museum of Yucay, and Ollantaytambo from/to Urubamba (Sacred Valley)
• Shared transfer from the hotel in Urubamba (Sacred Valley) to Ollantaytambo station
• Voyager (one way) and 360° (return) round-trip train tickets from/to Ollantaytambo station
• Shared tour to Machu Picchu with a site guide
• Lunch menu at Café Inkaterra
• Shared transfer from Ollantaytambo station to the hotel in Cusco
• Private transfer from the hotel to Cusco Airport with a representative

Not Included

• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals
• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
• International and domestic air tickets
• Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, travel insurance, etc.)
• Early check in, late check out
• Tips
• Travel Insurance

2025 Dates & Rates

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