Lima • Cusco • Sacred Valley • Machu Picchu • Cusco
01
… / LIMA
Welcome to Peru!
Arrival to Lima´s airport, reception and transfer to the hotel in Miraflores district, check in (15:00 hours).
Overnight. ( – )
Lima: 154 masl
02
LIMA
Breakfast in the hotel.
In the morning departure to the Historical Center of Lima where we visit the Cathedral of Lima; also the Government Palace and the Municipal Palace are located in the same Main Square. The tour will continue to the famous Aliaga House, the oldest mansion in Lima, built by Don Jerónimo de Aliaga in 1535, one of the 13 on “Isla del Gallo” and the founder of the city. Today’s lunch will be offered at the Astrid & Gastón restaurant, owned by the famous Chef Gastón Acurio. This restaurant is located in the Casa Moreyra, the old house of the Hacienda San Isidro, more than 300 years old.
In the afternoon visit to the bohemian neighborhood of Barranco. Visit the Pedro de Osma Museum, renowned for its exceptional collection of Peruvian viceregal art. The museum opened its doors in 1988 and made available to the public the great legacy of Pedro de Osma Gildemeister who acquired numerous representative works of the viceregal art, mostly of Cusco origin, which are housed in a French-style building at the beginning of the twentieth century. Then we will appreciate the famous church of Ermita, the monuments of Chabuca Grande and the Peruvian Paso Horse, we will continue to the Mirador where we will enjoy the famous pisco sour and the traditional Peruvian picarones. Finally we will go through the famous Bridge of Sighs. Return to the hotel.
Overnight at hotel. (B, L)
Lima: 154 masl
03
LIMA – CUSCO
Breakfast in the hotel.
At the agreed time, transfer to the airport to board the flight to the city of Cusco. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Rest of the morning free to acclimatize to the altitude.
In the afternoon, visit to the imperial city of Cusco, Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha). Visit to San Blas, picturesque neighborhood of artisans, as it houses the most renowned artists of the city. Finally visit the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art, in this extraordinary historical monument the history of urban architecture in the imperial city is synthesized. The day will end with an exquisite dinner at the Map Café restaurant. The gastronomic offer delights the senses with an interesting reinvention of the traditional dishes of Peruvian food, inspired cuisine that seeks to convey the highest expression of national culinary art.
Return to the hotel.
Overnight (B, D).
Cusco: 3,395 masl
04
CUSCO
Breakfast in the hotel.
Departure to the ranch where we will find our horses and start the ride. On the way, you will enjoy incredible views of the high plateau that surrounds it. Moray is reached, where the ancient inhabitants of the region used four large natural depressions in the area to form different levels of agricultural terraces that served, for hundreds of years, as an experimental agricultural station for the development of different crops. Then continue the ride to Maras (3400 masl) for about an hour. Maras is a typical Andean village that boasts a wonderful colonial church of 400 years old. Includes lunch – picnic.
Return to the hotel and rest of the afternoon free.
Overnight. (B, L).
Cusco: 3,395 masl
05
CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY
Breakfast in the hotel.
Departure to visit the textile center Awanacancha, located in an archaeological area that was an Inca cultivation area, conditioned in the ancestral way and use, recovering and restoring the whole in its natural environment, using mainly mud and stones in a clear allusion to the symbiotic relationship between the culture and nature of the man of the Andes. The visit will continue towards the town of Pisac, we will visit the picturesque craft market where you can still appreciate the tradition of exchanging your things or food, as it was done in the past. Lunch will be offered at the emblematic Hacienda Huayoccari, famous property of the Lambarri Orihuela family. The pre-Columbian and viceregal pieces that decorate the place belong to the private collection of the old family.
After lunch our visit continues to the Ollantaytambo Fortress. Here you will visit the most important sectors of the place accompanied by the story told by our guide.
Overnight. (B, L)
Sacred Valley: 2,800 masl
06
SACRED VALLEY – MACHU PICCHU
Breakfast in the hotel.
This day will be the highlight of our trip, the visit to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Very early we will depart from the train station of Ollanta towards the majestic city of Aguas Calientes, the travel time is approximately 01 hour 30 minutes.
Arrival to the Aguas Calientes town station, from here we will board the buses to ascend to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, one of the 7 wonders of the world. The tour will be 02 hours and 30 minutes and the visit includes the Intihuatana (the Solar Clock), the Palace of the Incas, the Three Windows, etc. At the end of it we will descend to the town of Aguas Calientes to make purchases.
Lunch at the Café Inkaterra restaurant. Return to the hotel and dinner.
Overnight. (B, L, D)
Machu Picchu: 2,400 masl
07
MACHU PICCHU – SACRED VALLEY
Breakfast in the hotel.
Free morning and opportunity to visit the citadel again or climb the mountain of Machu Picchu (not included in the itinerary).
At the scheduled time, transfer to the station to board the return train to Ollantaytambo. Arrival and transfer to the hotel in Sacred Valley.
Overnight (B).
Note:
Consider that tickets for Huayna Picchu or a second visit to Machu Picchu are limited, so it is recommended to make the order with a minimum of anticipation or when confirming your reservation in order to avoid lack of availability.
Sacred Valley: 2,800 masl
08
SACRED VALLEY – CUSCO
Breakfast at the hotel.
At scheduled time, departure to the city of Cusco. On route we will visit the 4 ruins: Qenqo (ceremonial and ritual center where Inca sacrifices were made), Puca Pucara (old tambo and Inca lookout post), Tambomachay (ceremonial center of water worship) and the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman (place where the main Incas, Inti Raymi and Warachicuy fiestas are held). Lunch included.
Arrival to the city of Cusco and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight. (B, L)
Cusco: 3,395 masl
09
CUSCO – LIMA
Breakfast at the hotel.
At an appropriate time, transfer to the airport in Cusco to board your flight to Lima. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight (B)
Lima: 154 msnm
10
LIMA / …
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport to board your international flight. (D)
Lima: 154 msnm
Include
- Transfer in/out to and from Lima and Cusco.
- 09 nights of lodgements at selected hotels + breakfast.
- Transportation and guide in private service.
- HD City tour Lima + Cathedral + Aliaga House.
- Lunch at Astrid y Gastón restaurant.
- HD Pedro de Osma Museum + Historical Monuments of Lima + Barranco Tour.
- Visit to the city of Cusco + Museum of Pre-Columbian Art (MAP).
- Dinner à la carte at Map Café.
- Visit to the Sacred Valley: Awanacancha + Pisac Market + Ollantaytambo Fortress.
- Lunch at Hacienda Huayoccari.
- Visit the Salineras de Maras and Moray terraces on step horses.
- Picnic lunch included.
- FD Machu Picchu with private local guide.
- Train Vistadome or Hiram Bingham (Ollanta / Machu Picchu / Ollanta).
- Lunch menu at Café Inkaterra.
- HD 4 nearby ruins.
- Lunch at Sonesta Posada Yucay restaurant.
- All entries to the places mentioned in the itinerary.
- Meals mentioned or according to the itinerary.
- Personalized assistance.
- Local guide in Spanish or English.
Not Included
- Air tickets national and international.
- Travel insurance.
- Overweight in Luggage.
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks.
- Not specified meal.
- Personal charges.
- Other not specified.
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