Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll arrive in Lima and get settled at your hotel, then head out in the afternoon for a guided tour of the Historic Center. The tour takes you through the Convent of Santo Domingo, stops at the Cathedral, and includes time at the Larco Museum where you can see artifacts from Peru's ancient cultures.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Historical Center of Lima
- Visit Convent of Santo Domingo
- Visit University of San Marcos site
- Visit Lima Cathedral
- Visit Larco Museum with warehouse collection
Landmarks/POIs Convent of Santo Domingo Universidad Mayor de San Marcos Plaza Mayor Government Palace Lima Cathedral Larco Museum - Day 2
Lima
Today's completely open for optional activities depending on what interests you. You can head to the ancient city of Caral, or go south to Paracas and Huacachina for dune buggy rides. Another option takes you out to Lima's islands and the Callao fortress, or you might prefer flying over Paracas and the Nazca Lines to see the famous geoglyphs from above.
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Caral ancient city with lunch
- Paracas, Huacachina Oasis, Dune Buggies and Pisco tour with lunch
- Islands of Lima and Monumental Callao tour
- Paracas and Nazca Lines flight tour with lunch
Landmarks/POIs Caral Valley of Supe Ballestas Islands Paracas Huacachina Oasis San Lorenzo Island Real Felipe Fortress Nazca Lines - Day 3
Lima to Cusco
You'll fly from Lima to Cusco in the morning, then transfer to your hotel to get acclimated. The afternoon includes a city tour starting at Plaza San Cristóbal for views across Cusco, then you'll walk through San Pedro Market, visit the Qorikancha Temple, and see the Cathedral before heading back to rest.
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Cusco
- Visit Plaza de San Cristóbal
- Visit San Pedro Market
- Visit Qorikancha Temple
- Walk through San Blas artisans' neighborhood
- View Twelve Angled Stone at Inca Roca palace
- Visit Plaza de Armas and Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Plaza de San Cristóbal San Pedro Market Qorikancha Temple San Blas Inca Roca Palace Twelve Angled Stone Plaza de Armas Cusco Cathedral - Day 4
Cusco
The morning focuses on Inca ruins surrounding Cusco. You'll see the Sacsayhuamán citadel with its massive stone walls, check out Q'enqo and its ritual altar, stop at the Puca Pucará lookout, and visit Tambomachay monument. Your afternoon is free to either explore more of Cusco or use your admission passport to visit other archaeological sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sacsayhuamán
- Visit Q'enqo
- Visit Puca Pucará
- Visit Tambomachay
Optional Activities
- Additional site visits with included admission passport
Landmarks/POIs Sacsayhuamán Q'enqo Puca Pucará Tambomachay - Day 5
Sacred Valley
You'll spend a full day in the Sacred Valley seeing several important sites. Start in Chinchero village where local women demonstrate traditional weaving, visit a textiles center, then head to Moray to see its incredible agricultural terraces. Afterward, you'll reach Ollantaytambo to explore temples and bath structures, then stay overnight in the Sacred Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Chinchero village
- Stop at textiles center for traditional dyeing and spinning demonstration
- Visit Inca plaza with colonial church
- Visit Moray archaeological site
- Visit Ollantaytambo
- Visit Temple of the Ten Windows
- Visit Bath of the Princess
- Visit Sun Temple
- Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Chinchero Moray Ollantaytambo Temple of the Ten Windows Bath of the Princess Sun Temple - Day 6
Machu Picchu
You'll take the train to Machu Picchu station, then travel the winding mountain road with views down into the Urubamba canyon. Once you arrive at the Lost City, you'll have time to walk through the terraces and ceremonial sites. Lunch happens at the site, and then you'll take the train back to Cusco by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Train journey Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu
- Bus transfer from station to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Lunch
- Train return to Cusco
Landmarks/POIs Ollantaytambo Station Machu Picchu Urubamba River - Day 7
Cusco
Another free day in Cusco with optional activities to pick from. You can hike Rainbow Mountain at high elevation for colored rock formations, or go kayaking on Huaypo Lake surrounded by mountain views with lunch included. Other cultural and adventure activities are also available if you prefer something different.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) hike at 5000 m.a.s.l.
- Kayaking on Huaypo Lake with lunch
Landmarks/POIs Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) Ausangate Snowcapped Mountain Huaypo Lake - Day 8
Cusco to Lima
You'll transfer to Cusco airport for your flight back to Lima to catch your international connection. The tour operator can help arrange flights, set up additional hotel nights if needed, or book any extra tours you want before leaving Peru.
- Meals
- Breakfast
