ENIGMATIC MACHU PICCHU AND LAKE TITICACA 7 Days / 6 Nights Itinerary

FULL ITINERARY

• 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.

• 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.

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.
• Once in Aguas Calientes, our staff will be there to escort you to your hotel.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch.

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 in not included in the recervation).
• 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 to 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.

• On the fifth day, our trip to Puno will start between 06:45hrs and 07:00hrs. We recommend you wake up ahead of time so you get to enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
• Our Authentic Peru Travel staff will pick you up to drive you to the bus station from where we will depart.
• On the way, we will stop at certain sites so we can admire the natural and historic attractions that this route has to offer. First, we will visit the town of Andahuaylillas and its beautiful chapel and then Raqchi or the Temple of Wiraqocha (Incan deity).
• Afterwards, we will enjoy a delightful lunch amidst the Andean plateau. Then, we will witness the amazing landscapes of La Raya, the highest point between Cusco and Puno.
• Before arriving to Puno, we will visit the Pucará Museum where you will have the chance to get a traditional ceramic bull.
• Upon arrival to Puno, Authentic Peru Travel staff will pick you up and transport you to your previously selected hotel.

Overnight in Puno.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.

• Welcome to Lake Titicaca! To get the most from this day, you should start it with a delicious breakfast early in the morning. Our staff will pick you up from your hotel at 06:40hrs to go on a tour of the lake by boat.
• We will visit Los Uros which are floating islands with very friendly locals. These artificial islands are handmade with only totora reeds. Then, we will visit Taquile Island, a place where time has stood still and whose residents still live by their ancestral customs and traditions.
• Here, we will enjoy a delightful traditional lunch while relaxing in this beautiful place. You will also have a great opportunity to explore the island and see the best views of the entire lake.

Overnight in Puno.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.

• Depending on the departure time of your flight, our staff will pick you up and escort you to Juliaca Airport by private transportation. Once you arrive to the airport, our program will conclude.

Meals included: Breakfast

Please note This program will allow you to visit: Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Puno, Lake Titicaca. 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.

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

Included:

• 06 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.
• First class bus trip from Cusco to Puno.
• A professional English-Speaking Tour Guide.
• Personal attention.

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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