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Lima · Peru
7 Days - Inca Treasures
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Experience the top sights of Lima on a guided city tour. We'll visit the Larco Museum and Magic Water Circuit, before moving on to discover the magic of Cusco. From Cusco, we'll enjoy an excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, including visits to Awanacancha, Colonial and Inca Pisac, the Inkariy Museum, Maras, Moray, and Ollantaytambo Fortress. Last but not least, at the end of your tour, you'll get to see the great wonder of the world, Machu Picchu.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Explore Lima and Cusco with an expert guide
- Visit the Larco Museum and Magic Water Circuit
- Venture into the Sacred Valley and visit Awanacancha, Pisac, and the Inkariy Museum
- See Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo fortress
- Feel the power of the ancient Incas at Machu Picchu
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 3
Lima
City/Town Tour. In the afternoon our exclusive city tour starts with a visit to the San Cristobal Plaza to enjoy its panoramic view of the city. Then, we will visit the San Pedro Market to soak in its local flavors and to learn about more of the products grown in the area which supply the whole city.
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Lima
Sightseeing at Coricancha. After this, the Korikancha temple will welcome us in all his magnificence; this temple, whose Quechua name means “Gold Enclosure” still bedazzles us with the thought of its gold covered walls.
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Lima
Local Flavor. Then it is the turn to visit the Santo Domingo Church. We will walk from San Blas, the artisans’ neighborhood, to the Hatun Rumiyoc street, stopping at the Inca Roca Palace, nowadays home to the Archbishop’s Palace and also at the famous Twelve Angle Stone. We will continue our walk to the Main Square to visit the Cathedral and its valuable and beautiful colonial masterpieces.
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Lima
Overnight in Cusco.
Day 4
Lima
Local Flavor. The Sacred Valley of the Incas will welcome us today. We will visit Awanacancha, a tourist complex where we will see and feed the Andean camelids such as the llamas and alpacas, and where the locals will show us the weaving and dyeing techniques of their traditional textiles. We will then continue to Inca and Colonial Pisac.
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Cusco
Sightseeing at Sacred Valley. Discover one of the most beautiful archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley at the top of the mountain where you can have a view of the colonial town of Pisac.
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Lima
Local Flavor. Walking tour to the Colonial town. Time to do some shopping at the handicraft market. Then, we will head to the impressive Inkariy Museum.
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Lima
Here we will enjoy a delicious lunch.
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Lima
Local Flavor. We will take a guided tour of the museum to learn more about the numerous rooms where cultural representations of pre-Hispanic civilizations of ancient Peru are exhibited.
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Lima
Overnight in the Sacred Valley.
Day 5
Cusco
Archaeological Exploration at Moray. Our adventure journey takes us now to less explored treasures of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. First stop: Moray, a place with breathtaking views thanks to its colossal concentric terraces resembling a coliseum. What did they use it for? The terraces recreated 20 different types of micro climates, and they were studied to ensure the agricultural production of the empire.
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Cusco
Archaeological Exploration at Maras, Peru. We will continue our journey to Maras, the millenary colonial salt mines. The contrast of the white pools against the green valley is so impressive that it resembles a postcard.
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Lima
Buffet lunch.
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Cusco
Archaeological Exploration at Ollantaytambo. In the afternoon, we will head towards the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo, where you can see the technique with which the Incas work the stone. It is now time to catch the train at the Ollantaytambo station.
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Lima
We will arrive in Aguas Calientes where our trained staff will welcome and assist us on getting settled in one of the hotels in Aguas Calientes (now, Machu Picchu town).
Day 6
Cusco
Archaeological Exploration at Machu Picchu. We will board the bus to go up the winding road to Machu Picchu, amid a spectacular view of the Urubamba River and its canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will astonish us with its terraces, ceremonial shrines, steps and urban areas. Energy is all around us.
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Lima
After a guided visit, we will have lunch at one of the restaurants in the area.
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Lima
At the arranged time, we will return to Cusco and will be transferred to the hotel. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 7
Lima
Departure transfer. End of our services.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Guide Entrance fees Round-trip transportation from Lima and Cusco hotels
Not Included
Personal expenses Gratuities
Meeting & Pickup
All of your tours include round-trip transfers to your Lima and Cusco hotels. One day prior your service, you will receive an e-mail indicating your pick-up time.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
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