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Discover the wonders of Peru on this week-long vacation featuring the must-see highlights of the Land of the Incas at a price that tells you now is the time! Your Lima sightseeing features the San Francisco Monastery along with the Plaza de Armas to see the Government Palace and the Cathedral. Fly to Cusco where you will be whisked into the Sacred Valley of the Incas where you will learn about the importance of the camelids in this area and see the ancient weaving techniques still in use today at Awanakancha. After time to explore the famous Indian market of Pisac, settle into your lush mountain-side hotel. Take the train through Urubamba Valley and spend a day at the impressive Machu Picchu ruins. Your tour of this ancient site reveals the many mysteries shrouded high in the clouds and rainforest. On your return to Cusco, your sightseeing tour includes visits to Sacsayhuaman, built in the early 12th century, and the Kenko Temple. These are just some of the many highlights you’ll see on this wonderful Peru vacation designed for savvy, value-minded travelers. All this is now within reach!
Highlights
Visit Awanakancha to learn about various camelids and visit the famous market in Pisac
MACHU PICCHUTake the train through the Urubamba Valley; Machu Picchu sightseeing with a Local Guide
CUSCOSightseeing with a Local Guide of Sacsayhuaman and Kenko; farewell dinner
LIMASightseeing with a Local Guide; visit San Francisco Monastery
2020 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
ARRIVE IN LIMA PERU
Day1
Arrive in Lima where you will be met by your Tour Director.
LIMA–CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY
Day2
Fly to Cusco, the impressive Andean city that was once the capital of the Inca Empire. Head into the Sacred Valley of the Incas, stopping at AWANAKANCHA to meet local families who preserve the ancient technique of Pre-Columbian weaving using South American camelid fibers. Here is your chance to get up close to the various camelids indigenous to the region, including alpaca, llama, guanaco, and vicuña. Next, continue to PISAC, an old mountain village where you will have free time to shop for local wares such as alpaca sweaters and blankets, jewelry, or hand-painted ornamental dishes and vases. Enjoy lunch today at a local restaurant and stay overnight in the Sacred Valley.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU–CUSCO.
Day3
Transfer to the Ollanta station and board the Expedition TRAIN for a short journey through the lush Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of the mountain where Machu Picchu is located. Then, transfer to a motorcoach for the ascent to legendary MACHU PICCHU, the “Lost City of the Incas,” high above the steep valley overlaid with dense tropical jungle. Your Local Guide will bring you closer to the lives and mysteries still hidden in these amazing structures built by the Pre-Columbian masters of this sacred land. Later this afternoon, return by train to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incas. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your hotel.
NOTE:7-8 hours is spent in Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes region
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
CUSCO.
Day4
Spend the day discovering some of the most famous ancient, Inca sites including semi-circular KENKO Temple with its stone altars and labyrinth of passages, the red fortress of Puca Pucara and the TEMPLE OF SACSAYHUAMAN, perched on a hillside overlooking Cusco. It remains unfathomable how and when this fortress of gigantic stones—with some blocks weighing more than 350 tons—was built.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
CUSCO
Day5
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the city of Cusco. Perhaps take an optional walking tour to learn more about the Incas and their struggle against invading Spaniards. Visits include the imposing Cathedral and the Inca Temple of the Sun, Koricancha, which became the Spaniards’ Santo Domingo Monastery. Tonight, gather with your fellow travelers for a special farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Director.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
CUSCO–LIMA
Day6
Board your return flight to Lima. On arrival, your Local Guide focuses on the city’s colonial heritage during a walking TOUR. Start at the Plaza de Armas to see the Government Palace and the Cathedral. From here, stroll to the venerable SAN FRANCISCO MONASTERY with its splendid 17th-century cloister murals and underground network of catacombs. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Tonight you may want to join our optional excursion to visit the Larco Museum with time to explore and have dinner at its restaurant.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LIMA
Day7
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- Participation in this tour requires the guest's name exactly as it appears on his/her passport, D.O.B., gender, and nationality at the time of booking.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Pullman Lima San Isidro
Superior First-Class
The Pullman Lima San Isidro features a modern, minimalist design and comfortable facilities including an on-site restaurant and bar, swimming pool, gym, and business center.
Location
Av. Jorge Basadre 595,, San Isidro, Peru
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Beauty Salon
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- ATM
- Business Center
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Climate Control
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Wake-Up Calls
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Internet Access
Sonesta Posadas del Inca - Sacred Valley - Yucay
First-Class
Bursting with character, the Sonesta Posadas del Inca hotel is the leader in boutique hotels in the Sacred Valley. Featuring a rustic ambiance with modern comforts, dynamite local cuisine, and friendly service, it makes for a memorable stay in one of the most remarkable places in the world. The colonial-style former monastery is surrounded by views of the Andes and beautiful gardens - a leisurely and soothing escape.
Location
Plaza Manco 11 De Yucay 123, Sacred Valley, Peru
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Currency Exchange
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
Room Facilities
- Cable/Satellite
- Desk
- Television
- Alarm Clock
- Voicemail
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
- Room Service
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Superior First-Class
The Sonesta Hotel Cusco features a modern contemporary décor and a fine dining restaurant serving classic Peruvian cuisine. It is within blocks of a handicraft market, Plaza de Armas, shops, and restaurants.
Location
Av. El Sol 954, Cusco, Peru
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Climate Control
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Alarm Clock
- Voicemail
- Television
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Daily Housekeeping
- Smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
