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8 Days - Inca Empire
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The Experience
What your day looks like
The Inca Empire lies right at your feet. Visit the most representative and astonishing sites in Peru. This memorable selection includes the main attractions of Cusco and Lima, as well as top archaeological sites of the Sacred Valley.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Visit Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu
- Tour the cities of Lima and Cusco with an expert guide
- Visit the pre Inca Temple of Pachacamac, the Larco Museum, and the Magic Water Circuit
- Explore Sacsayhuaman archaeological park
- Venture into the Sacred Valley with visits to Pisac Market and Ollantaytambo Fortress
- Feel the power of the Incas at Machu Picchu
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Lima
Arrival in Lima, meet and greet at the airport, transfer to your hotel.
Day 2
Lima
Sightseeing at Magic Water Circuit. Then, we will take a break to enjoy a drink made of Pisco, our flagship liquor, in a traditional tavern in Pueblo Libre to later head to the Park of the Reserve to enter the Magic Water Tour, the newest entertainment icon in the city, comprised of 13 water fountains that provide a mixture of color, illusion and fantasy.
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Lima
Overnight in Lima.
Day 3
Lima
Transfer to the airport and flight to Cusco. Arrival in Lima, meet and greet, transfer to your hotel.
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Lima
Local Flavor. 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
Archaeological Exploration 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
Accommodation provided.
Day 4
Cusco
Archaeological Exploration at Saksaywaman, Sacsayhuaman. In the morning we will distance from the crowds and visit Sacsayhuaman, a huge and impressive fortress of colossal constructions and surrounded by beautiful views blending together perfectly. Our adventure continues at the Inca Shrine Qenqo, to see the sacrificial altar embedded inside a rock cave.
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Cusco
Sightseeing at Puka Pukara. Finally we will arrive to the Puca Pucara viewpoint and Tambomachay, monument of impressive architectonic knowledge considered as one of the pillars of Andean Cosmo vision.
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Lima
Stay in Cusco.
Day 5
Cusco
Local Flavor at Pisac. The Sacred Valley of the Incas is waiting for you. On the way we will stop at Awanacancha, small complex to admire Andean camelids such as alpacas and llamas and learn from local inhabitants about traditional dyeing and knitting techniques. Later we will explore the Pisac Market with enough free time to go around and buy handcrafts and if you feel like tasting something traditional, stop by the wood ovens for a delicious empanada or a piece of bread.
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Lima
Lunch at a local restaurant.
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Lima
Local Flavor. n the afternoon, our tour continues to Ollantaytambo, a small town full of local color and inhabited since Inca times in which we will visit the main temple used as a fortress during the Inca resistance. Breathtaking views for amazing pictures.
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Lima
Stay at the Sacred Valley.
Day 6
Lima
Trains. A train trip away to see one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
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Cusco
Sightseeing at Machu Picchu. We arrive at the Aguas Calientes station where our staff will assist us on boarding 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
Overnight stay at one of the hotels in Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu.
Day 7
Cusco
Archaeological Exploration at Machu Picchu. Morning off. Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu are limited. We suggest applying for the entrance tickets for later dates at the moment you book the whole tour program so as to avoid any complications due to congestion or lack of local availability. In additional, visit to Machu Picchu we will be able to see the areas of the Intipunku or Door of the Sun, the Inca Trail entrance to the citadel.
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Cusco
Sightseeing at Inti Punku.
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Cusco
Hiking at Huayna Picchu. For those looking for a more intense adventure and wish to visit Huayna Picchu, it is important to have in mind that there are only 400 daily spots to climb the mountain, all of which have to be reserved in advance. At the arranged time, we will return to Cusco and will be transferred to the hotel.
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Lima
Overnight stay in Cusco.
Day 8
Lima
Departure transfer. End of our services.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Round-trip transportation from Lima and Cusco hotels Guide Entrance fees
Not Included
Personal expenses Gratuities
Meeting & Pickup
All of your tours include round-trip transfers from your 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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