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ENJOY LIMA AND MACHU PICCHU 5 Days/4 Nigths Itinerary

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DESTINATIONS VISITED: Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu

FULL ITINERARY
  • DAY 1: PERU - LIMAWELCOME TO PERU! RCEIVE ASSISTANCE AT YOUR ARRIVAL AND ENJOY THE TRADITIONAL LIMA CITY TOUR.
  • Welcome to Peru! Upon your arrival, our representative will be waiting for you at the arrival gate of Jorge Chavez International Airport to lead you to your hotel.
  • Once in your hotel you will be provided with check-in assistance and an explanation of the program.
  • A couple of hours later, we will start a city tour of colonial and modern Lima. The places that we will visit include Huaca Pucllana, which was a ceremonial and administrative Pre-Incan building, the Cathedral of Lima, Francisco Pizarro’s Tomb, the catacombs of the San Francisco Monastery, the National Congress, and the Palace of Torre Tagle.
  • Then, we will take you downtown. Here, we will get to see the modern neighborhoods of San Isidro and Miraflores where we will enjoy great views of the Pacific Ocean.
  • The tour will finish at a popular park in the commercial area of the city where you may enjoy a delicious Peruvian dinner in one of Lima’s renowned restaurants.

Overnight in Lima.
Meals included: none.

  • DAY 2: LIMA - CUSCOENJOY THE TRADITIONAL CUSCO CITY TOUR AND EXPLORE THE MOST IMPRESSIVE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES.
  • In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to Lima International Airport where you will take a flight to Cusco.
  • After one hour and ten minutes, you will arrive at the land of the Incas, in the ancient capital of the Inca Empire.
  • Authentic Peru Travel staff will meet you at the arrival gate of the airport. You will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel.
  • Spend the day acclimating to the high altitude by taking it easy and exploring the city at a leisurely pace. Our tour of the city of Cusco will start between 13:00hrs and 13:20hrs. First, we will visit the Cathedral of Cusco located on the Plaza de Armas. It is dominated by Renaissance style architecture and contains an important collection of paintings.
  • We will then go to Qorikancha, “The Temple of the Sun”, one of Incan Cusco’s most impressive constructions. Later, fabulous archeological Inca complexes such as Sacsayhuaman, Q’enko, PukaPukara, and Tambomachay will be visited.
  • Finally, our tour will end on the main square. You might like to enjoy a pleasant dinner in one of the many nearby restaurants, or we can arrange to drop you off at your hotel. Just tell your guide what you would like to do.

Overnight in Cusco.
Meals included: Breakfast.

  • DAY 3: SACRED VALLEY - MACHU PICCHU TRADITIONAL SACRED VALLEY TOUR AND A STROLL THROUGH THE TYPICAL PISAQ MARKET.

Embark on a full-day tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

  • You will begin the day by having a delicious breakfast at your hotel.
  • Between 08:00hrs and 08:20hrs, your transportation will pick you up to start a day tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
  • Our first stop will be the town of Pisaq, an amazing Incan archaeological site which boasts magnificent terraced fields. Among its crops are a wide variety of corn, kiwicha and hundreds of kinds of potatoes
  • We will also get to visit the town’s traditional market, famous for its beautiful handicrafts. Local people and their customs have not changed much in this place over the last 300 years.
  • Then, we will travel to Urubamba, one of the major agricultural locations for the Incas due to its special climate and geographic qualities.
  • Here, we will enjoy an exquisite buffet lunch while surrounded by the Andes Mountains.
  • After lunch, we will go to the Incan village and archeological site of Ollantaytambo. Incredibly, most of its buildings, which were built by different Incan rulers, still remain today.
  • Finally, we will take you to the train station where you will take a train to the town of Aguas Calientes.
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Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.

  • DAY 4: MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO PRIVATE TOUR IN MACHU PICCHU AND TRAIN BACK TO CUSCO.

Today is the day! Explore the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu with your  English-speaking guide.

  • In the early hours of the morning, we will start our tour to the sacred Incan citadel of Machu Picchu.
  • Our private tour of one of the Seven Wonders of the World will last for 2 hours. We will explore the mysteries and magic of the sacred Incan citadel of Machu Picchu by visiting the many different zones of the city and its main attractions such as the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sundial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of Three Windows and various cemeteries. Wayna Picchu Mountain, overlooking the city, can also be climbed if you have purchased an entrance ticket in advance (If you want to climb this mountain, let us know in advance as there are just 400 spots per day. The Wayna Picchu entrance ticket is not included in the reservation).
  • We will have lunch at the restaurant located at the entrance to Machu Picchu or in any of the other restaurants in Aguas Calientes when we return there after our tour of Machu Picchu.
  • Later, you will go to the train station from where you will start your return to Cusco by train. Upon arrival to the relevant train station, a member of our staff will escort you to your hotel in the city of Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.

  • DAY 5: CUSCO - LIMAFAREWELL AND DEPARTURE FLIGHT FROM CUSCO BACK TO LIMA.
  • Today you will leave Cusco, so depending on your departure time, plan to do any last-minute souvenir shopping or explore Cusco a bit more, before our representatives take you to the airport. Once you arrive to the airport, our program will conclude.

Overnight in Cusco.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.

Please note. this program will allow you to visit: Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Additionally, you can add more exciting day tours in Cusco or another destination in Peru. this is just a suggested itinerary and can be customized based on your preferences, interests, and time constraints. Please see our package list for more options.

ENJOY LIMA AND MACHU PICCHU

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PRICE

The price is fully customizable and can be tailored and flexible to your personal preferences and style, The price is basically based on final accommodation, travel dates and other custom preferences during the tour.

INCLUSIONS

Included:

  • 04 nights lodging at the hotel mentioned in the program, based on double occupancy.
  • Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
  • All excursions and tours.
  • All transfers and transportation. Small group tour ensures personalized service.
  • Entrance tickets to all the places mentioned in the program.
  • Round-trip train tickets to Machu Picchu.
  • Round-trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
  • A professional English-Speaking Tour Guide.
  • Personal attention.

 

Not Included:

  • Domestic flights from: Lima to Cusco & Cusco to Lima.
  • Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machupicchu Mountain ; extra charge of US$ 20.00 p/p.
  • Travel insurance.

 

RECOMMENDED HOTELS

The list below shows our recommended hotels that our travel experts have selected for each destination to make your vacation the best experience featuring superior service, good location, and all facilities necessary for a comfortable stay. We can book any Peru hotel for you, even if it is not on our list. Please just contact us for more information.

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