Lima Peru: to the Sacred Valley of the Incas & Machu Picchu

Peru - Machu Picchu

Itinerary: 7 Days / 6 Nights

DAY 1: LIMA

Arrive at the airport and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Historical Centre which include the Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, the City Hall, the Cathedral and the archbishop's Palace. Drive through the vibrant districts of San Isidro and Miraflores overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Tour the Huaca Pucllana, a 2,000-year-old oracle pyramid. Accommodations in Lima.

DAY 2: LIMA / CUSCO

(Breakfast)
Transfer to Lima Airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco, transfer to hotel. Morning at leisure. In the afternoon, explore this most magical city, (capital of the Inca Empire), (15th century) on this tour you see the Plaza Regocijo, Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, Santo Domingo Monastery (the legendary Korikancha Temple) and the old town. Drive out of the city to visit the Inca sites of Tambomachay, Kenko, Puca-Pucara and impressive Fortress of Sacsayhuaman. Accommodations in Cusco.

DAY 3: CUSCO / SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS

(Breakfast - Lunch)
Drive through the Sacred Valley of the Incas and visit the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo, strolling through the town where time seems to have stopped 500 years ago. Lunch at a nearby inn. Shop in the lively and colorful Indian Pisac market where locals following ancient traditions, sell or exchange their products. Accommodations in Sacred Valley.

DAY 4: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS / MACHU PICCHU

(Breakfast - Lunch)
Transfer to the train station to take a train to Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. Guided tour of the marvelous citadel, visiting the main plaza, the royal quarters, the Temple of Three Windows, the circular tower and the sacred Sun Dial and burial grounds. Enjoy lunch. Accommodations in Machu Picchu.

DAY 5: MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO

(Breakfast)
Early rise is recommended to admire Machu Picchu at sunrise, a truly mystical experience. For the hiking enthusiasts, going up the Huayna Picchu peak overlooking the site or trekking the original Inca trail to the Intipunku or Sun Gate is suggested. In the afternoon, take the train to Cusco station and transfer to selected hotel. Accommodations in Cusco.

DAY 6: CUSCO

(Breakfast)
Day at leisure. Enjoy Cusco´s colonial churches and mansions built over original Inca constructions, admire its beautiful plazas or just stroll its picturesque cobblestoned streets. Visit San Blas quarter, or simply spend the day shopping. Accommodations in Cusco.

DAY 7: CUSCO / LIMA

(Breakfast)
At the agreed time, transfer to the airport in for your flight. Upon arrival in Lima, transfer to your hotel or assistance for international flight connection.

NOTES:

Season: All year
All meals and services as indicated, are included
Bilingual (Spanish - English) guide
Services: S.I.B. (Shared services)

Prices are per person, in US dollars:

(Expires: Dec 31, 2009)

(Deluxe: Vistadome Train): COUNTRY CLUB / MONASTERIO / SOL Y LUNA / INKATERRA MACHU PICCHU PUEBLO: $ 1852 (DOUBLE); $ 2970 (SINGLE)
(Superior: Orient Express - Backpackers Train): CROWNE PLAZA LIMA / ECO INN CUSCO / POSADA DEL INCA / SUMAQ MACHU PICCHU: $ 1144 (DOUBLE); $ 1605 (SINGLE)
(Superior: Orient Express - Backpackers Train): CASA ANDINA MIRAFLORES / CASA ANDINA KORICANCHA CUSCO / CASONA DE YUCAY / HATUCHAY TOWER: $ 989 (DOUBLE); $ 1314 (SINGLE)

Important:

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