DAY 1 | ARRIVAL IN LIMA
Upon arrival at the Lima airport, a shuttle will take you to your hotel. You will have the rest of the day free to get to know the city. The Peruvian capital is a modern metropolis steeped in history, with some 10 million inhabitants, which is currently undergoing an exciting process of cultural and economic change.
Night in selected hotel in Lima.
DAY 2 | LIMA – LARCO MUSEUM AND CITY TOUR
Get ready to explore the old town of Lima, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, which is full of fascinating historical buildings. The route begins with the Larco Museum, located in the traditional district of Pueblo Libre and housed in a beautifully restored viceroyalty mansion, which in turn is built on a pre-Columbian pyramid from the 7th century. Then, head to Casa Aliaga, a colonial mansion granted in 1535 by the conquistador Francisco Pizarro to one of his captains, Jerónimo de Aliaga. Visit the Plaza de Armas, where you can appreciate the great architecture of the Spanish Empire. There is its magnificent Cathedral, built in the 16th century. Finish the tour returning to your hotel.
Night at selected hotel in Lima on a bed and breakfast basis.
DAY 3 | LIMA – CUSCO: CITY TOUR AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES
Enjoy a comfortable transfer from your hotel to the Lima airport to take a flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the selected hotel in the city. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of this charming city, which was the capital of the Inca Empire. The tour begins with a visit to the Santo Domingo Convent, a large Renaissance-Baroque complex, which was built on top of the Inca Coricancha temple. After visiting the Cathedral in the Plaza de Armas, head to the hills that preside over Cusco to visit the remains of the Sacsayhuamán fortress, whose imposing walls offer an impressive panoramic view of Cusco. Visit the ruins of the temple and amphitheater of Qenqo, where it is believed that the Incas practiced rituals related to agriculture. Finally, visit Puca Pucará (Quechua for red fortress), an Inca military complex located on a prominent hill. You can still see their houses, squares, baths, aqueducts, walls and towers.
DAY 4 | CUSCO – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco and taken to the Ollantaytambo train station to begin your adventure to Machu Picchu Pueblo on a route of approximately two and a half hours. Once on the train, you will travel while enjoying the Andean landscapes during a one-and-a-half-hour journey. After arriving at the Aguas Calientes station, our guide will be waiting for you and will accompany you to the bus departure point. Then, you'll take a bus for a 25-minute uphill journey to Machu Picchu, known as the "lost city of the Incas." This archaeological site is believed to have been built in 1450 by Inca Pachacutec as his vacation home. However, a century later, the city was abandoned after the Spanish conquest, escaping the destruction that befell other Inca settlements. Throughout the guided tour, you will have the opportunity to learn about the origins of this impressive citadel and explore its most prominent monuments. After completing the tour, you'll take the bus to Aguas Calientes, where you'll enjoy lunch at the restaurant of your choice. After lunch, you can explore the charming town and, at the appropriate time, board the return train. The train journey will take an hour and a half, bringing you back to Ollantaytambo, where our transportation will accompany you back to your hotel in Cusco. *Lunchtime may vary depending on the entrance to the citadel. **Please remember to confirm your reservation as soon as possible to proceed with the purchase of tickets in advance due to the limited capacity of the citadel. Tickets are subject to availability.
DAY 5 | CUSCO
Free day to enjoy the city of Cusco.
DAY 6 | CUSCO – HUMANTAY – CUSCO
Depart from the city of Cusco for one of the most spectacular excursions that exist through the Andes Mountains, and immerse yourself in the impressive landscape, rich culture and vast history of this area of the world. Pass through the archaeological site of Tarawasi, near the city of Limatambo (1.5 hours from Cusco), before continuing to the mountain town of Mollepata, tasting the delicious coffee grown in the area, and continuing to Soraypampa (3,850 masl). . From this point the two-hour ascent to the Humantay lagoon (above 4200 masl) begins. Enjoy one of the most impressive panoramas of the trip, where photography enthusiasts will have the opportunity to get wonderful shots. Finally, begin the descent to Soraypampa for approximately 1.15 hours, where you can enjoy a picnic lunch. Finally, start the return to your hotel in Cusco.
DAY 7 | DEPARTURE FROM CUSCO
A mobility will take you to the Cusco airport to board your flight out of the city. Breakfast included.