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This tour combines perfectly the arrival in Peru, with the traditional visit to the capital of the Inca empire.
In Lima we will do a City Tour to learn about the history of the city of kings.
The activities are a City Tour in Cusco, visiting the Cathedral, Koricancha and 4 sites around the imperial city.
Second day an amazing round trip into the Sacred Valley of the Incas...Visiting Pisac, Pisac Market, Ollantaytambo & Chinchero.
The third day the magical train trip to Machu Picchu.
Then a day at leisure in Cusco to explore on your own or do some shopping.
Then we head to Puno in a spectacular ride by Bus
Once in Puno, visit the amazing islands of Uros and Taquile.
Finally we return to Lima and also has a day off to relax. |
| Type of Tour : History & Culture |
| Difficulty : Medium |
| Places to Visit : Cusco - Sacred Valley of the Inkas - Machu Picchu - Puno - Lake Titicaca |
| Target Public : All |
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Day 1 : Arrive to Lima – City Tour in the Afternoon
Lima - Jorge Chávez International Airport, reception and transfer to hotel.
City Tour in the afternoon.
At 2:00 pm the tour begins in Lima, better known as "City of Kings "
Begin the tour in the Historic Center of Lima, panoramic view of the Plaza San Martin, Plaza Mayor, Government Palace, Cathedral, Archbishop's Palace, Municipal Palace, Church of Santo Domingo, where the tombs of Santa Rosa and San Martin de Porres are located.
Then visit the Convent and Church of San Francisco, home to the greatest monumental complex of Colonial Art in America and Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Visit to the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, passing by the Huaca Pucllana, ceremonial and administrative center of the Lima Culture built in the second century AD and considered by the Incas as Ñaupallaqta, "Holy People".
Finally, the Central Park of Miraflores and Larco Mar, a tourist and entertainment center, a symbol of modern Lima and a favorite spot for a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean.
Overnight Lima.
Meals: Breakfast |
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Day 2 : Arrive to Cusco – City Tour in the Afternoon
Transfer to the Jorge Chavez Airport (Lima) for flight to Cusco
Reception at the Velasco Astete Airport in Cusco, and transfer to hotel where they are waiting with an aromatic coca tea to help you avoid altitude sickness.
Once in the hotel, take the rest of the morning free.
Between 1:45 and 2:00 pm beginning on guided city tour, which will have the opportunity to visit 6 places, the first "Qoricancha (near Golden), now the Convent of Santo Domingo, a place that houses Inside one of the most important religious centers of the Inca period. Then the Cathedral, a religious site which has paintings of the Cusco School being in number about 300, among other expressions of art.
Then head to the outskirts of the city to visit 4 major places that have remained intact over the years and have been used by the Incas for different activities; Sacsayhuaman (head of the puma) majestic place, with stonework impressive, being heavier than 120 tons, carried by Inka workers from remote sites, where they performed the famous Inti Raymi or Festival of the Sun, Qenqo (maze), and finally Pucapucara Tambomachay, a place devoted to the worship of water.
End of tour and return to hotel
Overnight Cusco
Meals: Breakfast |
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Day 3 : Sacred Valley of the Inkas Tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Between 8:45 and 9:00 am. we will pick you up from your hotel to begin our journey to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Visiting, first of all, the colorful Indian market in Pisac and then continue our journey to the Pisac Archaeological Site.
Then continue to the
fortress of Ollantaytambo, Inca city that had a religious, political and agricultural.
Finally, we return to Cusco via Chinchero, a town dedicated to the cultivation of potatoes and enjoy a wonderful view of the Cordillera de los Andes.
End of tour
Return to the City of Cusco.
Overnight Cusco
Meals: Breakfast |
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Day 4 : Machupicchu by Train
Breakfast at the hotel, then pick up to go to the train station Poroy or Ollantaytambo to board the train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town).
On arrival you have to walk to the bus station (5 minutes), the bus will take you to the top of the mountain on a journey that will last 25 minutes, then take the guided tour of the historic sanctuary.
Once the tour finishes, you will have time for lunch (not included) and explore the area on your own.
End of tour
Return to the City of Cusco by train.
Transfer to the Hotel
Overnight Cusco
Meals: Breakfast
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Day 5 : Day at Leisure in Cusco
After breakfast you have the option of walking on your own or make visits to museumsin the Imperial City of Cusco.
- Koricancha Site Museum
- Garcilaso Museum
- Contemporary Art Museum of the City of Cusco
- Popular Art Museum
- Inka Pachacutec Monument
- Qosqo Native Art Center (Folk Dancing)
Overnight Cusco.
Meals: Breakfast
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Day 6 : Transfer to Bus Station – Trip to Puno
In the morning we pick you up from hotel at 6.30 am. Transfer to the bus station for the trip to Puno.
Finally visit Andahuaylillas, considered the Sistine Chapel of America (because of the quality of works of art found inside) Andahuaylillas Church, located in the town of the same name, located about 40 km (25 miles) east of the City of Cusco at an altitude of 3100 mts. (10,170 feet).
The next stop is the archaeological site of Raqchi.
This archaeological complex is located in the district of San Pedro of Cacha Canchis province and department of Cusco to 3460 meters above sea level on the slopes of the volcano Quimsachata.
Archaeologists have divided it into 5 main areas: Temple of Viracocha, Plazas, Colcas, Sector E Mesapata and also an artificial water reservoir in front of the temple and a wall surrounding the complex.
After this visit, we will stop for lunch in Sicuani area
Then continue the journey and stop at La Raya to do a photo shoot.
Arrival in Puno.
Reception at the bus station and transfer to Hotel.
Overnight Puno.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
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Day 7 : Tour Uros & Taquile Islands
Breakfast, early morning, embark on an unforgettable motorboat excursion on Lake Titicaca to visit the floating islands of Uros, ancient inhabitants of the lake, known as the Water Tribe.
These natives have built their own islands by periodically adding new layers of reeds, also use this material for building houses and boats.
We continue sailing to Taquile Island, inhabited by Quechua-speaking natives who have developed from generation to generation an efficient and original social system and a superb technique of tissue (Taquile Textiles)
Upon our arrival we have lunch (included).
Then we will walk through the various hills and archaeological sites.
Return to Puno at approximately 5pm.
Transfer to Hotel.
Overnight Puno.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch |
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Day 8 : Flight to Lima - Day at Leisure
In the morning we will pick you up from hotel and transfer to Manco Capac International Airport in Juliaca.
Arrival in Lima, reception and transfer to hotel
Free day to relax, shop or do some other activity.
Overnight Lima.
Meals: Breakfast |
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Day 9 : Transfer to Lima Airport (Jorge Chavez)
According to the time of your flight, pick up at the hotel and transfer to Jorge Chavez airport in Lima.
End of our Services |
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Transfer in/ out Airport/ Hotel/ Airport |
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Hotel according with your preference |
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City tour in Lima |
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Meals included in the itinerary |
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All tickets entrance for places included in the itinerary |
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Train ticket to Machu Picchu round trip |
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Bus ticket (round trip) Aguas - Calientes-Machu Picchu-Aguas Calientes |
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Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu |
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Bus Cusco - Puno |
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Tour Uros & Taquile Island |
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Guide |
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Customized Service |
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Lunch in Machu Picchu |
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Lunch in Sacred Valley Tour |
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Overweight Fees |
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Local or international calls |
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Personal services such as laundry. |
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| (*)INC, Cathedral, Koricancha, Cosituc & Consettur prices are subject to changes |
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