Welcome to Peru! Once you arrive at the international Lima’s airport, look for your Machu Travel Peru representative, who will be waiting for you. We know that you may feel a bit tired after a long flight, so we will transfer you directly to your hotel located in Miraflores touristic district. Then, we will help you to check-in and to settle down at your hotel.
Spend a peaceful time exploring the surrounding areas at your own peace! We highly recommend you to walk around the “Miraflores Boardwalk” to get the most beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean or just to stretch out your legs!.
In the evening, we recommend you to enjoy a delicious diner at one of the world-renowned restaurants in Lima “The Capital of the Peruvian Gastronomy”.
Finally, spend a peaceful night rest at your hotel. Tomorrow will be a big day!
Overnight in Lima.
Meals: None.
This morning delight yourself with a delicious breakfast at your hotel.
This afternoon, your private guide will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel to transfer you to the heart of the “City of the Kings”, where you will enjoy exploring the Plaza San Martin and Jiron de la Union which is a fascinating boulevard that leads to Plaza de Armas, the main square. Following this, we will visit the Monastery of San Francisco, where you can see the enigmatic catacombs! A World Heritage listed site. This monastery is renowned for its Spanish baroque architecture. The first cemetery of Lima, the catacombs, is hidden underneath this monastery’s floors.
Then, we will go to a gorgeous seaside restaurant where we will taste the best of Peruvian cuisine. After finishing lunch, our driver will take you to your hotel where you will have the rest of the day to spend at your leisure.
Spend a beautiful afternoon at your own peace enjoying of your hotel or exploring around the Miraflores Touristic district. This evening for dining we recommend you consider the restaurants Central or Maido, both of them are considered as the best one in the country and currently holding positions #6 and #7 respectively in the world’s 50 Best Restaurants for 2018. Please remember that it is necessary to secure reservations in advance!.
Overnight in Lima.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
At a previously arranged time, our staff will pick you up and escort you to Lima International Airport where you will take an hour and ten minute flight to Cusco. Upon your arrival to Cusco, known as “The Archaeological Capital of America", you will be greeted and welcomed by a Machu Travel Peru representative.
Then, we will start our tour through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. First, we will visit the exceptional project of Awanakancha where locals use their ancestor’s techniques to transform the fur of the South American camelids into clothes through traditional weaving. We will witness people weave beautiful textiles such as multi-colored belts and exquisitely embroidered blankets and see the complete procedure of this art.
Then, we will continue through the valley until we reach the town of Pisaq which boasts a great Incan archaeological site with magnificent terraced fields on the mountains. Once back in town, we will visit the traditional market, famous for its beautiful handicrafts made by local people.
Finally, you will be escorted to your hotel for the night which is surrounded by the spectacular scenery of the Sacred Valley.
Overnight in the Sacred Valley.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
First of all, we will have a delicious breakfast at the hotel.
Then, our tour guide and private transportation will pick us up to start our private tour to Ollantaytambo.
This was the Last Incan refuge during Spanish colonization and is a place which will make you feel like you have stepped back in time due to the style of the buildings.
After, we will have a delicious lunch in the Niños del Arco Iris social project.
Then, we will visit the salt mines located northwest of the town of Maras. Here, we will where find around 2000 small wells that are still used by local people today to provide themselves with salt.
Next, we will go to the incredible circular terraces of Moray which were used as a kind of Incan laboratory to acclimatize crops.
Finally, you will be escorted to your hotel which is surrounded by the spectacular scenery of the Sacred Valley.
Overnight in the Sacred Valley.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
In the morning, you will board a panoramic train from Ollantaytambo Train Station. This spectacular train ride will be a one and a half hour, scenic journey to Aguas Calientes.
Once you arrive to Aguas Calientes, we will take a bus to Machu Picchu. The bus journey only takes 25 minutes and follows a winding road up a slope with beautiful views.
Once we are in Machu Picchu, we will take a private guided tour around the city for around two hours. On this tour, we will explore the mysteries and magic of the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu.
To conclude the tour, we will have an exquisite lunch in the famous Tinkuy by Sanctuary Lodge restaurant.
After lunch, you will take a train back to Ollantaytambo or Poroy where our staff will be waiting to escort you to your hotel in the city of Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
Leaving early by private transportation, we will visit Sacsaywaman, a vast fortress built on three platforms overlooking the city of Cusco.
From here we continue to Qenqo, a site of worship with a high rock carved into the shape of a puma. This feature dominates a series of canals and passageways also painted with animals.
The road then continues uphill to Pukapukara and Tambomachay, the latter an interesting site containing Incan baths.
We will then return to Cusco and visit the main attractions around the Plaza de Armas such as the Cathedral of Cusco and the Sun Temple of Qorikancha inside the Temple of Santo Domingo.
After this, we will take you back through the city to your hotel.
Overnight in Cusco.
Meals: Breakfast
Depending on the departure time of your flight from Cusco, our staff will pick you up and escort you to the airport in a private vehicle. Once you arrive to the airport, that concludes our program.
Meals: Breakfast
This program will allow you to visit: Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Moray, Salineras and Machu Picchu. Additionally, you can add more exciting day tours in Cusco or another destination in Peru. Please see our package list for more options.
The price is fully customizable and can be tailored and flexible to your personal preferences and style, the price is basically based on final accommodation, travel dates and other custom preferences during the tour.
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The list below shows our recommended hotels that our travel experts have selected for each destination to make your vacation the best experience featuring superior service, good location, and all facilities necessary for a comfortable stay.
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The list below shows our recommended hotels that our travel experts have selected for each destination to make your vacation the best experience featuring superior service, good location, and all facilities necessary for a comfortable stay.
We can book any Peru hotel for you, even if it is not on our list. Please just contact to our travel experts for more information.
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Adeline Magnea, Romania
Enigmatic Machu Picchu And Lake Titicaca
, August 2021
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Jeanne Cashman, USA
, August 2021
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, July 2021
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, July 2021
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