Classic Peru: Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu

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Amazing Experience

Overview

  • Discover Lima’s rich heritage as you stroll through colonial plazas and seaside districts overlooking the Pacific.
  • Wander the colorful Pisac market and meet local artisans in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
  • Explore Moray’s ancient agricultural terraces and the gleaming salt pools of Maras.
  • Journey by train through the Andes to marvel at the mystical ruins of Machu Picchu.
  • Uncover Cusco’s Incan and colonial treasures, from lively markets to the mighty walls of Sacsayhuaman.

 

Trip Includes

  • Private arrival and departure airport transfers (international and domestic)
  • 2 nights in first-class accommodations in Lima
  • 2 nights in first-class accommodations in the Sacred Valley
  • 1 night in first-class accommodations in Aguas Calientes
  • 3 nights in first-class accommodations in Cusco
  • Small group tour of Colonial and Modern Lima (max 14 guests)
  • Private transfer from Cusco the Sacred Valley
  • Small group tour of the Sacred Valley (max 14 guests)
  • Private transfer from the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo Train Station
  • Expedition train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
  • Private-guided tour of Machu Picchu Classic Circuit 2B - Lower Terrace
  • Self-guided tour of Machu Picchu Royalty Circuit 3B – Designed Route
  • Vistadome train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
  • Private transfer from Cusco Train Station to Cusco hotel
  • Small group tour of Cusco with San Pedro Market and Sacsayhuaman (max 14 guests)
  • Round-trip transfers and dinner reservations in Cusco
  • Boleto Tourism Card
  • Breakfast daily (excluding Day 1), 1 lunch

 

Trip Excludes

  • Travel insurance
  • International, domestic airfare & airfare taxes
  • Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
  • Gratuities
  • Optional excursions
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Passport & Visa fees, if applicable

 

Summary

Terms and Conditions

Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire. Passport information is required at the time of booking to secure entrances to Machu Picchu and to book trains.

 

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Your Accommodation

Casa Andina Premium Miraflores

Casa Andina Premium Miraflores is strategically located in the heart of Miraflores, surrounded by excellent restaurants and boutiques in the city of Lima. Its unmistakable local touch showcases valuable colonial antiques and an exquisite collection of contemporary art decorating the rooms and common areas of the hotels. The hotel includes a breakfast buffet, a varied menu with gourmet dishes at Alma Restaurante & Bar, and healthy options at Sama Healthy Express. The hotel also offers room service and has a gym, sauna, spa and swimming pool.

Duration

2 Night Stay

 

Meal Plan

Buffet Breakfast

Casa Andina Premium Miraflores

Today you will learn about the two characters of Lima: the modern one, reflected in the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro, and the historic one, encapsulated in the city center, which was declared a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Along the tour through these different areas of the city you will see how the old and the modern coexist in buildings such as the Museum of Italian Art, the Palace of Justice, the Museum of Lima, and Plaza San Martín, among others. With your tour guide leading the way and like-minded travellers alongside, you'll explore the center of Lima on foot, with the Main Square as the focal point: a beautiful colonial square worthy of photographs, surrounded by emblematic buildings such as the Government Palace, the Cathedral and the Archbishop's Palace. You will also have the opportunity to enter one of the most iconic ecclesiastical spaces in Lima, the Convent of Santo Domingo, also declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and where the relics of three Peruvian saints are found: Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martín de Porres and San Juan Macías. Leaving the historic center, return to modern Lima, meeting the Pacific Ocean for a wonderful view best enjoyed from the iconic Park of Love and its famous sculpture created by national artist Víctor Delfín. After exploring modern and colonial Lima, you will be returned to your hotel.

The Boleto Tourism Card (BTC) allows you to access archeological and cultural sites in Cusco and the Sacred Valley. The BTC is a mandatory requirement for travellers visiting the area, and is included in your itinerary.

 

Boleto Tourism Card

 

Your Accommodation

Sonesta Posadas Del Inca Yucay

Located in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and surrounded by beautiful gardens, the Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay is a former 18th century colonial-style monastery. This charming 84-room posada is a one-hour drive from the ancient Inca capital of Cusco and close to Machu Picchu. The area's year-round warm weather is ideal for hiking, rafting, horseback riding and other outdoor activities.

Duration

2 Night Stay

 

Meal Plan

Buffet Breakfast

Sonesta Posadas Del Inca Yucay

In the Sacred Valley you will find ancient history and living culture. Your first stop of the day is Chinchero, a place where many communities are still organized under the Inca system of ayllus and proudly wear their historic garb. Here you will visit the Parwa cultural center and learn about the textile processes, the products from which the vibrant natural dyes are obtained, and the traditional weaving techniques used to manufacture them. In addition, you will be able to see the work of the artisans live and, if you want to take a souvenir home, purchase some of their pieces (additional cost). Following a short walk, you and your group guide will pass in front of the church of Nuestra Señora de Monserrat to reach the archaeological complex, which during the Tahuantinsuyo was an agricultural and livestock center, with terraces and aqueducts. Soon after, you arrive at the archaeological site of Moray, which during the Tahuantinsuyo functioned as an agricultural research center, something like a laboratory. Its enormous concentric terraces and the variety of microclimates they created allowed the growth of a wide variety of crops. In the valley, enjoy a typical lunch and visit Ollantaytambo, an ancient military, religious and agricultural center of the Incas. Strategically located on a mountain, it offers an unbeatable view of the town, the only one that maintains the original Inca urban design. Following your exploration, you will be returned to your hotel in the Sacred Valley.

At the scheduled time, board the Expedition Train with service to Aguas Calientes, the penultimate stop on your way to Machu Picchu. The train cars of the Expedition Train are steeped in the designs of Incan culture, and along the winding route to Aguas Calientes, you will take in spectacular scenery; be sure to have your camera ready as there are seemingly endless opportunities for gorgeous panoramic pictures. As you travel to Aguas Calientes, you are able to purchase a range of food and beverages from the on-board service (additional cost).

 

Expedition Train - Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes

 

Classic Circuit - 2B - Designed Complete

 

Luggage Transfer Service

 

Your Accommodation

Casa del Sol Boutique Hotel

Casa del Sol Boutique Hotel is located in the village of Aguas Calientes, very close to the imposing buildings of Machu Picchu, where the fascinating Inca citadel was erected. The hotel is just a 5 minute walk from the train station and across the street from the bus station that takes passengers to the ruins of Machu Picchu. The 30 unique guestrooms each combine materials and art crafted by artisans from different Peruvian communities.

Duration

1 Night Stay

 

Meal Plan

Half Board (Breakfast + Dinner)

Casa del Sol Boutique Hotel

This circuit focuses on the royal buildings in the lower part of Machu Picchu, starting with an impressive view from the agricultural sector. After snapping a few photos, you will carry on exploring the religious sector, host to the Temple of the Sun, the Inca's House, the Sacred Rock and the Temple of the Condor. Alongside an expert local guide who will provide you with insights into each site, you will examine the ruins for 2 hours and 30 minutes before completing the route. Widely considered to be among the most comprehensive circuits in Machu Picchu, it is an outstanding exam of the complex's lower sector.

 

Royalty Circuit - 3B - Designed Route

 

Vistadome Train - Aguas Calientes to Cusco

 

Your Accommodation

Terra Andina Colonial Mansion

Terra Andina is a colonial mansion in the historic district of the former capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco, Peru. The hotel is located half a block from the charming Plaza San Pedro, Eiffel's designed San Pedro Market, San Pedro Church, and the train station to Machu Picchu and only four blocks from the Main Square. It is a 31-room full-service hotel offering comfortable accommodation.

Duration

3 Night Stay

 

Meal Plan

Buffet Breakfast

Terra Andina Colonial Mansion

This charming half-day tour of Cusco offers history, living culture and art. You will be able to appreciate how the Andean and Spanish cultures, as well as the past and the present, coexist in harmony in the Imperial City. Begin the day exploring the halls of the San Pedro Market, the oldest in the city. Designed in 1925 by Gustave Eiffel, today it brings together hundreds of merchants selling local products. You will also visit the Koricancha Temple, which during the Inca empire was a center of worship of the Sun, and upon which the Santo Domingo Convent was later built as part of the evangelization process. Its baroque style façade built on solid Inca walls perfectly summarizes the syncretism of cultures in the city of Cusco. To appreciate the greatness of the Incas, ascend to the monumental fortress of Sacsayhuaman, which - with its enormous carved stone walls - constitutes one of the best examples of Inca military architecture. Later, you will tour the archaeological center of Kenko, a ceremonial place where the sun, the moon and the stars were worshiped. The final stop of the day is one of the most impressive; the Cathedral, widely considered the most important temple in the city. It was built by the Spanish on top of the palace of the Inca Huiracoha. Its interior houses a wonderful collection of colonial art composed of goldsmith pieces and representative canvases of the Cusco School of Art.

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