Peru Express
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Day 1: Arrival in Lima
Pass By: Lima, Lima, Lima Region
Arrival in Lima, the "City of Kings" famous for its Spanish Colonial architecture, extraordinary museums and cuisine. Lima is internationally recognized as the "Gastronomic Capital of the Americas", and its cuisine is considered among the most diverse and exquisite in the world on par with French cuisine. Upon arrival a host will meet and assist you in transferring to the hotel and in registering.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at tourist class hotel
Day 2: Lima / Cusco
Pass By: Lima, Lima, Lima Region
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco.
Air tickets are not included.
Pass By: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
Arrival to the oldest inhabited city in the hemisphere, Cusco, at an elevation of 11,440 feet.
Upon arrival a host will meet and assist you in transferring to the hotel and in registering.
Stop At: Centro Historico De Cusco, Cusco 08002 Peru
Visitors are caught up in the excitement of touring the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, a delightful combination of Inca and colonial architecture. The tour visits important landmarks such us Cusco's Cathedral, Santo Domingo Church, Plaza de Armas and Koricancha “The Temple of the Sun”. This tour of the oldest continuously inhabited city in the western hemisphere also includes the nearby ruins of Kenko, Puca-Pucara, Tambomachay as well as the Sacsayhuaman fortress, an imposing example of Inca military architecture.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at tourist class hotel
Day 3: Cusco / Sacred Valley / Cusco
Stop At: Sacred Valley, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
Morning departure for a drive through the fertile countryside of the Urubamba Valley to the colonial village of Pisac where a unique Indian Market takes place daily. The variety of products offered is overwhelming, from pottery with reproductions of archaeological pieces, to all kinds of textiles, jewelry and Peruvian handicrafts. During your visit to this bustling marketplace you will have the opportunity to bargain with the artisans and indigenous traders.
Grab the items you like, you will hardly see the same one again.
Continue to the Ollantaytambo archaeological complex, the Incas built it as a fort that included a temple, agricultural terraces, and an urban area. There are two distinct sectors: The religious and worship zone, and the residential area. Ollantaytambo was an important administrative center with probable military functions if one considers the walls and towers. There are also traces of ancient roads and aqueducts. The town of Ollantaytambo is called a "Living Inca Town" since the inhabitants maintain very old practices and customs.
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at tourist class hotel
Day 4: Cusco / Machu Picchu / Cusco
Stop At: Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
Morning train ride through the sacred valley of Urubamba to the "Lost City of the Incas," Machu Picchu. Perched 8,200 feet above the valley, it was hidden by mountains and semi-tropical jungles for 400 years until discovered by Hiram Bingham of Yale University in 1911. Archaeologists believe that the Inca "Virgins of the Sun" took refuge from the Spanish Conquistadors here. Guided tour of the ruins upon arrival.
Afternoon train ride back to Cusco and transfer to hotel.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at tourist class hotel
Day 5: Departure from Cusco
Pass By: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
Transfer to the airport for your departure to Lima and your connecting international flight.
Arrive home full of great memories of the rich tradition of Colonial Lima, the snowcapped roaring Andean mountains and lush valleys, and the zig-zag road to the overwhelming sight of Machu Picchu, the amazing legacy the Incas.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Arrival in Lima
Pass By: Lima, Lima, Lima Region
Arrival in Lima, the "City of Kings" famous for its Spanish Colonial architecture, extraordinary museums and cuisine. Lima is internationally recognized as the "Gastronomic Capital of the Americas", and its cuisine is considered among the most diverse and exquisite in the world on par with French cuisine. Upon arrival a host will meet and assist you in transferring to the hotel and in registering.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at tourist class hotel
Day 2: Lima / Cusco
Pass By: Lima, Lima, Lima Region
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco.
Air tickets are not included.
Pass By: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
Arrival to the oldest inhabited city in the hemisphere, Cusco, at an elevation of 11,440 feet.
Upon arrival a host will meet and assist you in transferring to the hotel and in registering.
Stop At: Centro Historico De Cusco, Cusco 08002 Peru
Visitors are caught up in the excitement of touring the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, a delightful combination of Inca and colonial architecture. The tour visits important landmarks such us Cusco's Cathedral, Santo Domingo Church, Plaza de Armas and Koricancha “The Temple of the Sun”. This tour of the oldest continuously inhabited city in the western hemisphere also includes the nearby ruins of Kenko, Puca-Pucara, Tambomachay as well as the Sacsayhuaman fortress, an imposing example of Inca military architecture.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at tourist class hotel
Day 3: Cusco / Sacred Valley / Cusco
Stop At: Sacred Valley, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
Morning departure for a drive through the fertile countryside of the Urubamba Valley to the colonial village of Pisac where a unique Indian Market takes place daily. The variety of products offered is overwhelming, from pottery with reproductions of archaeological pieces, to all kinds of textiles, jewelry and Peruvian handicrafts. During your visit to this bustling marketplace you will have the opportunity to bargain with the artisans and indigenous traders.
Grab the items you like, you will hardly see the same one again.
Continue to the Ollantaytambo archaeological complex, the Incas built it as a fort that included a temple, agricultural terraces, and an urban area. There are two distinct sectors: The religious and worship zone, and the residential area. Ollantaytambo was an important administrative center with probable military functions if one considers the walls and towers. There are also traces of ancient roads and aqueducts. The town of Ollantaytambo is called a "Living Inca Town" since the inhabitants maintain very old practices and customs.
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at tourist class hotel
Day 4: Cusco / Machu Picchu / Cusco
Stop At: Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
Morning train ride through the sacred valley of Urubamba to the "Lost City of the Incas," Machu Picchu. Perched 8,200 feet above the valley, it was hidden by mountains and semi-tropical jungles for 400 years until discovered by Hiram Bingham of Yale University in 1911. Archaeologists believe that the Inca "Virgins of the Sun" took refuge from the Spanish Conquistadors here. Guided tour of the ruins upon arrival.
Afternoon train ride back to Cusco and transfer to hotel.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at tourist class hotel
Day 5: Departure from Cusco
Pass By: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
Transfer to the airport for your departure to Lima and your connecting international flight.
Arrive home full of great memories of the rich tradition of Colonial Lima, the snowcapped roaring Andean mountains and lush valleys, and the zig-zag road to the overwhelming sight of Machu Picchu, the amazing legacy the Incas.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 4x Breakfast
- 1x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 4 nights
- 4 nights accommodation
- All transfers to/from airports
- Transfer to/from hotels needed for the operation of the itinerary
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Professional guide
- Entry/Admission - Centro Historico De Cusco
Not included
- Gratuities
- International or domestic air tickets
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Prices are not valid for Peruvian citizens
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
Features
Cultural
45%
Tourism
40%
Original
25%
Sport
20%
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