Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll spend the afternoon in Lima starting in Miraflores, where Parque del Beso gives you views over the bay. From there, head into UNESCO-listed downtown Lima and walk past the pre-Incan Huaca Pucllana pyramid. Stop by the Cathedral of Lima at Plaza Mayor, then continue to the Convent of Santo Domingo to see the 15th-century library. Wrap up your day at the Larco Museum, checking out ancient Peruvian gold, textiles, and pottery.
Included Activities
- Visit Parque del Beso (Park of the Kiss)
- Explore Downtown Lima UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Pass by Huaca Pucllana pre-Incan pyramid
- Visit Cathedral of Lima at Plaza Mayor
- Enter Convent of Santo Domingo
- Visit Larco Museum - gold pieces, textiles, and erotic pottery collection
- Access to Larco Museum warehouse
Landmarks/POIs Parque del Beso Huaca Pucllana Plaza Mayor of Lima Cathedral of Lima Convent of Santo Domingo Larco Museum - Day 2
Lima to Cusco
After arriving in Cusco, you'll get assistance with your transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, take a walk through the city starting at Plaza de San Cristóbal for panoramic views of everything. Stop by San Pedro Market to browse local products and food. Then visit Qorikancha Temple with its gold-covered walls, and wander through the artisans' neighborhood of San Blas. You'll see the famous Twelve Angled Stone before finishing at the Cathedral in Plaza de Armas.
Included Activities
- Visit Plaza de San Cristóbal for panoramic city overview
- Explore San Pedro Market
- Visit Qorikancha Temple
- Walk through San Blas artisans' neighborhood
- View Twelve Angled Stone at palace Inca Roca
- Visit Cathedral at Plaza de Armas
Landmarks/POIs Plaza de San Cristóbal San Pedro Market Qorikancha Temple San Blas Palace Inca Roca Twelve Angled Stone Cathedral of Cusco - Day 3
Cusco
Start your morning at Sacsayhuamán, an impressive citadel with massive stone constructions set in beautiful landscape. Next, head to Q'enqo, an Inca temple site with a surprising internal altar. From there, stop at Puca Pucará lookout and Tambomachay, both notable monuments. Your afternoon is free to either walk around the city streets or use your included admission passport to check out other nearby sites.
Included Activities
- Visit Sacsayhuamán citadel
- Visit Q'enqo Inca adoratory
- Visit Puca Pucará lookout
- Visit Tambomachay monument
- Access to additional points of interest via included admission passport
Optional Activities
- Additional activities during free afternoon
Landmarks/POIs Sacsayhuamán Q'enqo Puca Pucará Tambomachay - Day 4
Cusco to Sacred Valley
Travel to the Sacred Valley to see the colorful village of Chinchero, which is known for its weaving women. Stop at a textiles center to watch traditional Inca dyeing and spinning with alpaca wool. Visit the Inca plaza and colonial church, then head to Moray to see its beautiful concentric agricultural terraces. After lunch, explore Ollantaytambo, the last living Inca village, visiting the Temple of the Ten Windows, the Princess's Bath, and the Sun Temple. You'll stay overnight in the area.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Village of Chinchero
- Stop at textiles center to see traditional Inca dyeing and spinning techniques
- Visit Inca plaza and colonial church in Chinchero
- Visit Moray archaeological site
- Visit Ollantaytambo - last living village of the Incas
- Visit Temple of the Ten Windows
- Visit the Bath of the Princess
- Visit the Sun Temple
Landmarks/POIs Chinchero Moray Ollantaytambo Temple of the Ten Windows Sun Temple - Day 5
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Today you're heading to Machu Picchu, one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Board your train at Ollantaytambo station and travel in the class you selected. After reaching Machu Picchu station, take a bus that winds uphill with views of the Urubamba River and surrounding canyons. Once there, you'll walk through the Lost City exploring terraces, staircases, ceremonial sites, and urban areas. Have lunch, then return by train back to your hotel in Cusco.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Board and travel by train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu
- Travel by shuttle bus from Machu Picchu station to Citadel
- Visit Machu Picchu - Lost City of the Incas with terraces, staircases, ceremonial sites, and urban areas
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu Urubamba River - Day 6
Cusco
After breakfast, your transfer will depart for Cusco airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
