7-Day Lima, Cusco & Sunrise at Machu Picchu

Cusco, Peru
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Discover the very best of both Lima and Cusco on a 7-day tour of Peru. Visit the famous landmarks and government buildings of Lima before heading south to Cusco and exploring ancient Inca ruins and the famous citadel of Machu Picchu. With enough free time to explore both cities on your own, this week-long itinerary in Peru fits the budget while satisfying your need to explore.

If you have limited time in Peru, ensure that you make the most of it on a 7 day tour that covers Peru’s highlights. In order to save you hours of advance planning, a guide takes care of planning accommodation, admission tickets, and transfers, and provides insider knowledge that you’re unlikely to get from a guidebook.

This Peru trip is designed for travelers, who want to see the wonder of the world.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Lima, Lima, Lima Region

Lima the Capital of Peru
Arrival in Lima, welcome and transfer to your hotel. Our staff will assist you with all necessary health authorities requirements. Rest of the day free. Lodging at hotel selected.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Lima, Lima, Lima Region

Today, we invite you to explore the City of Kings, an UNESCO heritage of humanity. The Main Square (Plaza Mayor) is surrounded by the Chatedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Government Palace, and Municipality. Our tour goes inside the Chatedral to see the Tomb of the Spanish conqueror of Peru. Our next stop will be the St. Dominic convent, place of rest for the remains of the famous Peruvian saints. Leave the historical center to explore the modern districts of San Isidro and Miraflores. Two impressive archaeological gems are hidden here, in-between the tall buildings and residential houses: Huaca Huallamarca and Huaca Pucllana pyramids. A brief stop at the Love Park. thanks to the sculpture of a kissing couple made by Victor Delfin and the Gaudi-style benches surrounding the park. This is the perfect place to enjoy the panoramic view of the Lima Bay and Barranco and Chorrillos districts.

Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region

Transfer to the airport and onward to Cusco. (airfare is not included. We suggest to take a morning flight). Arrival and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon (13:30 hrs), enjoy an exclusive tour of the city of Cusco. Our tour starts at the St. Christopher's Square to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Continue to the St. Peter´s Market, where you will explore local flavors, smells and colors. The Qorikancha Temple will then open its doors, inviting us to imagine how it once looked, all clad in gold. Qoricancha means golden enclosure in Quechua, and it still preserves much of its past magnificence. You will also see the St. Dominique Church. Next, you will visit San Blas, district of the artisans. You will walk down the Hatun Rumiyoc Street, see the Inca Roca palace along the way (now home to the Archbishop´s palace) and will stop to admire the famous 12-angled stone. Continue to the Plaza de Armas to visit the Cathedral and see the colonial masterpieces kept inside.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Sacsayhuaman, Cusco 08000 Peru

We will reIn the morning, explore Sacsayhuaman, an impressive, yet harmonious site with colossal constructions, surrounded by beautiful scenery. Our next stop will be the Incan adoratory of Qenqo, a sacrificial altar carved inside a rock formation. Next, enjoy a panoramic view of the Puca Pucara fortress and walk to Tambomachay, an architectural feat of the Incas and one of the pillars of the Andean cosmovision. Return to Cusco.turn to cusco and leave you at the center

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Sacred Valley, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region

Today you will explore some of the most interesting sites of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Chinchero, the most traditional and picturesque town in the Sacred Valley, is your first stop. You will visit its archaeological complex and see its beautiful colonial church. Chinchero is also known for its female weavers who use ancestral Inca techniques to dye and spin the alpaca wool. Next, visit Moray, a unique and unusual Inca archaeological site made of colossal circular terraces. It was an agricultural laboratory where diverse microclimates were recreated. Lunch. Continue the tour at the living Inca town of Ollantaytambo. It was of great importance to the Incas and served as a military, religious and agricultural center. You will visit the Temple of the 10 windows, the ñusta (Inca princess) baths, the Sun temple, and other places of interest. The views from the top of the archaeological site are a perfect ending to this magical day in the Sacred Valley. Then, train to Machu Picchu town.

Duration: 7 hours

Stop At: Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Peru

In the morning, you will board on time one of the buses that take you up the mountain along a serpentine road with breathtaking views. Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, will welcome you at the top of this mountain. You will see its incredible terraces, stone steps, ceremonial sites, urban areas, and temples. Our guide will immerse you into ancient history and invite you to connect with the magical energy that is all around you. After the guided tour, board the bus down to Machu Picchu Pueblo and enjoy lunch. When the time comes, board your train back to Cusco, a magical journey that follows the course of the magnificent Urubamba river, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, up to Cucso. Transfer to the hotel.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Lima, Lima, Lima Region

Departure transfer to the airport to take your flight to Lima. (aire fare is not included. You can choose the best option to connect with your international flight. Be carefull with rainy season from January to March, some delays or cancelations happens). Our adventure ends, if you need support to add more nights in Lima or an extension to Titikaka Lake, please contact with our customer service. We can help you with all you need.

Duration: 3 hours

Inclusions

  • All transfers from/to airports, hotels, railway and bus station
  • Tours and Excursions according to the tour itinerary
  • Admission ticket to Machu Picchu and attractions included in your tours
  • Live professional guides
  • 6 nights accommodation according hotel class: Economy, Tourist, First or Deluxe
  • 6 breakfast and 3 lunches
  • Entry/Admission - Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu

Exclusions

  • International and domestic air fare Lima - Cusco - Lima
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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