HIGHLIGHTS v2 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS

Arrival and transfer to your hotel. 

Overnight at the selected Hotel.

This morning, you will embark on a guided city tour of Lima’s historic downtown, beginning with a visit to the Main Plaza and the surrounding monuments: the Cathedral, built in 1534 and an architectural masterpiece; the Presidential Palace, where the soldiers guarding the palace offer an excellent photo opportunity; the Archbishop’s Palace, City Hall, the Desamparados train station, and the Moorish-style houses and balconies along Lima’s old streets.

Casa Aliaga Visit is included on this day 

Casa Aliaga House, is a  beautiful colonial house built in 1535 for Jerónimo de Aliaga, one of Pizarro’s followers, and which has been occupied by 16 generations of his descendants.

After this visit, you will continue to the Rafael Larco Herrera Archaeological Museum (Museo Arqueolegico Rafael Larco Herrera), founded in 1926, is the world's largest private collection of pre-Columbian art; with an astonishing array of gold, silver, semi-precious stones and textiles. The collection's predominant strength is in Mochica ceramics, from the north coast of Peru, of which the erotic ones are the most famous. Their notoriety ought not to obscure the fact that the museum presents a complete view of the cultural development of ancient Peru through a selection of its 45,000 pieces, housed in a colonial building of the 18th century.

Lunch is included at Cafe del Museo 

Overnight at the selected Hotel.

Transfer to the airport. Flight to Cusco.

Arrival and transfer to the Sacred Valley. En route, visit to Awanacancha, which is a weaving center with the goal to keep alive the traditional textile arts. Here you can see four members of the cameloid family - llama, alpacas, vicunas and guanacos; learn about the harvesting of the different wools and the natural dying techniques and have a chance to see native weavers from different areas showing their different weaving styles and dresses.

Then, you will be driven to Pisac, a Peruvian village full of color and tradition in the Sacred Valley on the Urubamba River. The village is well-known for its market, an event which attracts travelers from all over the world.

Lunch at Huayoccari Hacienda.

Overnight at the selected Hotel.

Morning departure from your hotel with a scenic drive to the agricultural terrace of Moray. You will explore the experimental Inca terraces and then will be driven to the salt panes of Maras.

Lunch at Wayra restaurant.

In the afternoon, visit to the massive fortress of Ollantaytambo, a formidable stone structure that climbs massive terraces to the top of a peak, was the valley’s main defense against the Antis and was the site of the Incas’ greatest victory against the Spanish during the wars of conquest.

Overnight at the selected Hotel.

Transfer to the train station to take the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes. Arrival and transfer to bus station.

Visit to Machu Picchu, the impressive Inca citadel located 113 Km. from Cusco at 2400 meters above sea level. This complex has several stone constructions that leave the tourist breathless because of the amazing design. Accompanied by your guide, explore the city's ruins, and feel its pulse as you visualize the lives of the priests, craftsmen, and servants who inhabited this seemingly uninhabitable citadel. Excavations at the site have revealed skeletons, artifacts and woolen clothing, but no gold. The same precision of assembled stones exists here as in other Incan sites. Overlooking the raging Urubamba River and discovered in a hidden tangle of vines and trees atop the mountain, the city of Machu Picchu will forever hold the secret of its destruction - the Incas left no written record.

Lunch at Sanctuary Lodge restaurant.

In the afternoon, return to Aguas Calientes.

Dinner at Hotel Restaurant 

*Guide returns to Cusco in the afternoon. 

Overnight at the selected Hotel.

This morning, you will have a second visit to the Machu Picchu complex (No guide included).

Lunch on your account.

Return to Aguas Calientes for your Vistadome train to return to Cusco.

Overnight at the selected Hotel.

This morning, you will embark on a guided city tour of Cusco, visit the most important places of the Archaeological Capital of America which was the capital of the Inca's Empire. Observe the mixture of the 3 cultures: the native quechuas Indians, the Spanish conquerors and the actual people. We include the visit of the Main Square, the Cathedral, the church of "La Compañía", the attractive neighbourhood of San Blas and the Santo Domingo Church former Koricancha Temple.

After seeing the sights of the ancient city, your visit will take you to the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, a true testimonial to Incan architectural skills.  Compiled of massive stones (one weighs 125 tons!) you are challenged to try to slip a piece of paper through the cracks inbetween these blocks, cut and fitted together with incredible precision without a single drop of mortar to hold them in place. This ancient fortress (where the greatest battle between the Spanish and Incas took place) overlooks the red-tiled roofs of Cusco and the breathtaking countryside surrounding the city. 

Afternoon at your leisure.

Farewell dinner at Map Café restaurant.

Overnight at the selected Hotel.

Transfer from the hotel to the train station to take your train to Puno.

Titicaca Train Cuzco/Puno

The PeruRail Titicaca train offers an unforgettable journey linking the magical cities of Cusco and Puno. Ride this exclusive train through the gorgeous landscapes between the cities of Cusco and Puno  and Travel alongside the peaceful waters and dazzling peaks of Peru’s altiplano region.

Lunch included on board

Upon your arrival , transfer to the hotel

Overnight at the selected Hotel.

Full Day Tour to Uros, Taquile Islands & Luquina
Today we embark for a boat excursion on Lake Titicaca.

We visit the Uros Indians, who build their homes on “floating islands” of totora reeds and are known for their boats made of the same material. Continue as far as the Island of Taquile. Members of this self-supporting Aymara community receive visitors to show them their costumes and show them around the island. Taquile is known for its fine decorative weavings.

Lunch included at Luquina.

In the afternoon, return to the hotel. 

Overnight at the selected Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel

At proper time, transfer to airport. Flight to Lima .

Upon arrival, assistance at the airport for your International flight.