7-Day Peru, Inca Land wih Sunrise at Machu Picchu: Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley

Arrival in Lima, welcome and transfer to your hotel. Our staff will assist you with all necessary health authorities requirements. Rest of the day free. Lodging at hotel selected.Arrival in Lima and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon will have a panoramic view of the main streets, squares and avenues of the city. We will start with a panoramic view of the Miraflores district. We will start in the Parque del Amor, where we will observe the famous sculpture “The Kiss”, by the Peruvian artist Victor Delfin. Then, we will observe the impressive Huaca Pucllana, ceremonial center of the Lima culture. We will continue to the Plaza de Armas, where we will find the Government Palace and the Municipal Palace. We will visit the Cathedral and walk to the Convent of Santo Domingo, along which corridors San Martin de Porras and San Rosa de Lima used to walk around in the 17th century, and where their remains rest today. Stay in Lima.

Today, we invite you to explore the City of Kings, an UNESCO heritage of humanity. The Main Square (Plaza Mayor) is surrounded by the Chatedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Government Palace, and Municipality.Breakfast. Free day to explore the city. Our tour goes inside the Chatedral to see the Tomb of the Spanish conqueror of Peru. Our next stop will be the St. Dominic convent, place of rest for the remains of the famous Peruvian saints. We will have a panoramic view of the main streets, squares and avenues of the city. We will start with a panoramic view of the Miraflores district. We will start in the Parque del Amor, where we will observe the famous sculpture “The Kiss”, by the Peruvian artist Victor Delfin. Then, we will observe the impressive Huaca Pucllana, ceremonial center of the Lima culture. We will continue to the Plaza de Armas, where we will find the Government Palace and the Municipal Palace. We will visit the Cathedral and walk to the Convent of Santo Domingo, whose corridors were walked by San Martín de Porres and Santa Rosa de Lima in the 17th century and where their remains currently lie there.

Transfer to the airport and flight to Cusco. (air fare not included. Book a morning flight until 11 am) On arrival transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon (1:30 pm) an exclusive tour of the city that begins by visiting the most outstanding points of the magnificent and artistic district of San Blas, a mixture of Inca and Spanish culture. Along the way, we will appreciate the Plazoleta Nazarenas, surrounded by colonial buildings such as the old headquarters of the San Antonio Abad University and next to it the church of the same name. Then, we will continue to the Plaza de Armas to visit the Cathedral that houses colonial works of incredible value. We will continue towards the Koricancha, whose Quechua name is Quri Kancha (Golden Temple) that receives us with all its lavishness. Overnight stay in Cusco.

In the morning we will get away from the crowds to visit Sacsayhuamán, an impressive ceremonial fortress full of colossal constructions surrounded by beautiful landscapes in full communion with the surroundings. Then, we will have a panoramic view of the Inca shrine of Qenqo, an ancient temple of the Puma that houses an altar for sacrifices. Finally we arrive at the Puca Pucará watchtower and Tambomachay, a monument of notable architectural excellence, considered one of the pillars of the Andean worldview. Afternoon free for optional activities. Overnight stay in Cusco.

Let’s visit the most outstanding sites of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our first stop will be in the town of Chinchero, the most typical and picturesque of the Sacred Valley where we will appreciate its Inca archaeological complex and its beautiful colonial Church. Chinchero is also famous for its women weavers, who may teach us the ancient Inca techniques for dyeing and spinning with Alpaca wool. We will continue to Moray, beautiful and curious Inca archaeological complex composed of colossal concentric terraces simulating a large amphitheater. In Incas times, it served as an agricultural laboratory where diverse microclimates were recreated. Lunch at one of the restaurants in the area. Finally, we end our tour visiting the fabulous archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo important for the Incas as a military, religious and agricultural center. We will visit the Temple of the ten windows, the bathrooms of the ñusta, the Temple of the Sun among other places of interest. The postcards from the heights of Ollantaytambo will close this magical day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It´s time to catch the train at Ollantaytambo railway station. You will arrive to Machu Picchu town where our staff will meet and assist you on getting settled in one of the hotels of the area.

Breakfast. This day, you will enjoy a wonderful day in connection with the energies of one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu. Our staff will assist you on boarding the bus to go up the winding road to Machu Picchu, amid a spectacular view of the Urubamba River and its canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will astonish your feelings with its terraces, ceremonial shrines, steps and urban areas. Energy is all around us. After a guided visit, we will have lunch at one of the restaurants in the area. On time, return to Cusco. Overnight stay in Cusco.

Departure transfer to the airport. (air fare not included).

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