Highlights of Peru - 10 Days
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Overview
Highlights
- Lima - Explore the capital of Peru with its vibrant plazas, Spanish colonial architecture and world class museums
- Machu Picchu – Take a scenic train ride to explore the spectacular Inca citadel, which is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World
- Cusco – Take in the highlights of the captivating capital of the Inca Empire on a walking tour including the Sacsayhuaman Fortress
- Sacred Valley of the Incas – Roam around the Pisac ruins, the temple of Ollantaytambo and local markets
- Lake Titicaca – Cruise out to the floating reed Uros islands on South America's largest lake
- Puno - Visit the chullpas at Sillustani, towering stone tombs said to be the burial site of the ancient Hatun Colla chiefs
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- 9 nights 3-4 star hotels
- 9 breakfasts and 1 lunch
- Lima airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 10
- 2 economy flights: Lima - Cusco and Cusco - Lima
- Transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles and by train
- Guided tour of Cusco including Sacsayhuaman, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Sillustani in Puno
- Lake Titicaca Uros Islands boat trip
- Escorted by an experienced English-speaking tour leader
- Services of local English-speaking specialist guides
- Entrance fees for included excursions
Itinerary
Welcome to Peru. Upon arrival at Lima Airport, you’ll be met and transferred to our hotel in Miraflores, a modern middle-class suburb on the coast. The remaining time today is free to spend at leisure exploring the capital.
Lima – Cusco. We take a short flight to Cusco, which will be our home for the next two days. Once the centre of the Inca Empire, Cusco is now a vibrant city, home to extraordinary craftmanship, with old Inca walls and bustling squares filled with ornate baroque coloni...
This morning we explore Cusco on a guided walking tour. We visit Q’oricancha, also known as the Sun Temple, this was the most significant temple in the Inca empire, a sacred ground dedicated to the Sun God. Following this, we explore the colossal zigzag walls of Sacsa...
Cusco - Sacred Valley. Today we leave Cusco and drive over the high plains and down into the fertile Sacred Valley of the Incas. The valley was densely populated in imperial times and the well-preserved ruins bear witness to the highly developed society that the Incas...
Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu. Our day begins with an incredibly scenic 2-hour train journey from Ollantaytambo to the iconic lost city of Machu Picchu. Situated on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba River and surrounded by tropical forest, the Inca city enjoys a tru...
Machu Picchu - Cusco. There is the optoin to revisit the ancient citadel to walk one of the many trails around the site. Hike up the steep path to Huayna Picchu for incredible views over Machu Picchu or trek to the Inca Bridge, carved into the steep cliff face. Altern...
Cusco - Puno. After an early breakfast, we travel by private bus to Puno on the shore of Lake Titcaca. The journey is incredibly scenic and takes approximately 8 hours, climbing over 4,300m. The road is flanked by majestic snow-capped peaks, and we witness men and oxe...
Sitting on the Peruvian-Bolivian border beautiful Lake Titicaca is vast, almost like an inland sea. Today's adventure begins with a motorboat journey across the lake to visit the fascinating Uros Islands. These unique floating islands are constructed entirely from the...
Puno - Lima. This morning we take a flight back to Lima, a short 1 hour and 40 minutes journey. Upon arrival spend the rest of the day at leisure. There's time for an optional tour of the capital's historic centre, alternatively consider visiting one or two of the wor...
After breakfast, our tour of Peru comes to an end. Transfer to the airport included.
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