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Peru express

6 Days / 5 Nights PROGRAM

Express Peru

This itinerary will transport you back in time and will allow you to visit
Lima, the current capital of Peru, which is a mixture of colonial architecture, a historic city, and cosmopolitan modernity and Cusco, the capital of the Inca empire, with the ancient Inca vestiges and beautiful high Andean landscapes.

 

The Strong points of the  program  :
* Colonial Lima, capital of the viceroyalty known as the City of Kings and the Larco Herrera Museum.
*City of Cusco, and its Inca and Spanish constructions.

* The impressive Machu Picchu and the archaeological sites of the Sacred Valley

Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

Free dinner. 

Overnight at the hotel.

*Duration of the transfert : Airport/Hotel 1h15 approx.

Breakfast at the hotel.

At the appropriate time transfer to the airport to take the flight to the city of Cusco. Arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel.

Free lunch.

In the afternoon, tour the Historic Center of Cusco (UNESCO – World Cultural Heritage). Visit the Cathedral of Gothic-Renaissance style (XVI century) which has a large collection of religious artworks; a walk through the typical streets of the city and a visit to the Koricancha Inca temple on which the Convent of Santo Domingo was built.

Finally, a visit of the surrounding archaeological sites, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca – Pucara and Tambomachay.

Free dinner.

Overnight at the hotel.

*Duration of Visits: City Tour + Surrounding Sites 4h30 approx.

Breakfast at the hotel.

In the morning, departure to the Sacred Valley a 30 Km drive from Cusco to visit the Archaeological Complex of Pisac with its agricultural terraces that also served as a religious and military centre; then a visit to the colourful market of Pisac that offers a great variety of products made by the artisans of Pisac as well as by nearby communities.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon a visit to Ollantaytambo, a beautiful Inca archaeological complex that served agricultural, religious and military functions.

Arrive at the hotel in the Sacred Valley and installation.

Free dinner.

Overnight at the hotel.

*Duration of visits: FD Sacred Valley 8h (including travel time).

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer from the hotel to Ollantaytambo station to board the train (1h45 min ride) to Aguas Calientes station.

The tour begins with the ascent by a non-private bus (25 min ride) to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu (UNESCO – World Cultural and Natural Heritage).

A visit to the citadel of Machu Picchu considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. During the walk, you will make several stops where you can appreciate the perfect harmony between the natural environment and the majestic Inca construction.

After the visit a descent by non-private bus (25 min ride) to the town of Aguas Calientes,

Lunch at a local restaurant.

At the appropriate time, transfer to the train station and departure to Ollantaytambo (1h45 ride). From Ollantaytambo transfer by private vehicle to the city of Cusco (2h ride).

Arrival and installation at the hotel.

Free dinner. 

Overnight at the hotel.

*Duration of visits: Machu Picchu Full Day 9h (including travel time).*On the train, it’s only allowed to board with small hand luggage. Bulky luggage must be left in custody at Ollantaytambo station

Breakfast at the hotel.

At the appropriate time a transfer to the airport to take the flight to Lima city.

Free lunch.

On the afternoon, visit the Historic Center of Lima (UNESCO – World Cultural Heritage). Tour of the Plaza de Armas (Main Square) and its main attractions, then a visit of the Santo Domingo Convent built in the 16th century.

Continuation to the modern part of the city: San Isidro district, Lima’s financial centre and Miraflores, tourist district overlooking the sea.

Visit the Larco Museum, which is located in a beautiful colonial mansion of Lima surrounded by gardens; you can appreciate a careful collection of ceramics, textiles and goldsmith pieces of the most representative cultures of Peru. The tour ends with a visit to one of the most complete collections of pre-Columbian erotic art.

Free dinner. 

Overnight at hotel.

*Duration of visits: City tour + Larco Museum 4h30.

Breakfast at the hotel.

At the appropriate time transfer to the airport to take the international flight

General recommendations:
*Bring a cap or hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, windbreaker and warm jacket, rain poncho, hiking shoes and water bottle.

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