INTRODUCTION
Peru is a country in South America that encompasses a section of the Amazon forest and Machu Picchu, an ancient Inca city on the heights of the Andes. The region around Machu Picchu, including the Sacred Valley, the Inca Trail and the colonial city of Cuzco, is rich in archeological sites. Lima, the capital, with a preserved colonial center and important collections of pre-Columbian art is located on the arid Pacific coast of Peru.
ITINERARY
DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN LIMA
Arrival in Lima, reception and transfer to the chosen hotel, rest.
Accommodation in Lima.
DAY 02: LIMA / CUSCO - CITY TOUR + ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK (B)
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for our departure to Cusco.
Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the chosen hotel.
At 12:30 hrs we will begin our tour of the City of Cusco. We will visit the Plaza Mayor where most of the buildings preserve the colonial style. Then we will visit the Qoricancha Temple, the maximum expression of Inca architecture, currently the Convent of Santo Domingo. Next we will visit the Cathedral of Cusco, characterized by its Renaissance and colonial style. Finally we will visit the four archaeological centers surrounding Cusco: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. Return to your hotel.
Accommodation in Cusco.
DAY 03: MACHU PICCHU (B,L)
Breakfast. We will go to the Poroy or Ollantaytambo train station according to the season, where we will depart by train to visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World. We will arrive at the station in the town of Machu Picchu, where our staff will assist us to board the transport that will ascend through an intricate path, giving us a spectacular view of the Urubamba River that shapes the famous canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will welcome us with its incredible terraces, staircases, ceremonial enclosures and urban areas. The energy emanating from all over the place. After a guided tour, we will have lunch at one of the restaurants in the area. At the appropriate time, we will take the train to take us to Ollantaytambo and then move to the city of Cusco.
Accommodation in Cusco.
DAY 04: DEPARTURE FROM CUSCO (B)
Breakfast. Coordinated time, transfer to Cusco airport to board the flight back to the city of Lima or country of origin.
End of services.
SUGGESTED HOTELS
IN LIMA:
[L] ARAWI EXPRESS, IBIS BUDGET STEFANOS, FERRE DE VILLE
[T] BRITANIA, GIRASOLES, TAMBO I, II,III
[TS] LIBRE, BEST WESTER URBAN LARCO, ALLPA SUITES
[P] ARAWI PRIME* | JOSE ANTONIO, LA HACIENDA, SAN AGUSTIN EXC, ESTELAR BELLAVISTA
[PS] CASA ANDINA SELECT, SONESTA, EL OLIVARINNSIDE | COSTA DEL SOL, COURTYARD | ESTELAR |ALOF
[LUX] CASA ANDINA PREMIUM, CROWNE PLAZA, PULLMAN
[LUXS] IBEROSTAR, AC MIRAFLORES, EL PARDO DOUBLETREE
IN CUSCO:
[L] PRISMA, SAMAY, WARARI, MABEY
[T] INKARRI | SAN FRANCISCO*MAMASARA | MABEY
[TS] WAMAN* | SAN AGUSTIN INT.ROYAL INKA by XIMA*, SIETE VENTANAS
[P] SAN AGUSTIN DORADO, LOS PORTALES, SAN AGUSTIN PLAZA, ABITTARE, XIMA, JOSE ANTONIO
[PS] SONESTA, COSTA DEL SOL, HILTON GARDEN INN
[LUX] CASA ANDINA PREMIUM, NOVOTEL, ARANWA CLASSIC
[LUXS] CASA CARTAGENA LP SUITE, PALACIO DEL INCA CLASSIC
