
Lima Cusco & Machupicchu |
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Exploring Cusco's winding streets and markets, exploring the City of the Kings, discovering mountain wilderness, colonial cities and historic cultures in Peru |
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Through this Peru Travel Guide you will acess to a brief about the most important Peru travel destinations you may visit in a future. History, attractions, what to visit, climate, lodging, arrival and departures, photos, etc., will give you an overall idea of any destination you may want to choose. The best travel and vacation tips on Lima City of The King, Cusco Machupicchu The Lost City of The Incas |
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| Detailed Itinerary : | |||||||||||
| Day 1 : International arrival in Lima
Assistance on your arrival in Lima and transfer to your selected hotel. Free time to rest and prepare for starting your trip around this unusual city and magical country
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Day 2: Sightseeing Tour |
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After breakfast, guided sightseeing tour to the most attractive and important sites in Lima, the " City of Kings ". The tour includes Lima's Historical Centre, passing by Plaza San Martin, The Main Plaza, the Government Palace, the City Hall, the Cathedral and its Religious Art Museum, the Church of Santo Domingo, with the tombs of Santa Rosa and San Martin de Porras, and Lima's Colonial Balconies. We will visit the Convent and Church of San Francisco, the greatest monumental complex of Colonial Art in America and Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The tour includes a visit to the Basilica of 21 altars, Convent of Cloisters, Capitulary and Clementine Rooms, Chorus and Library of the Monks, a Museum showing 11 paintings of the Rubens School, the Sacristy with paintings of Surbaran and Ribera, its great patio decorated with Seville tiles of XVIth Century, Moorish arches and underground Catacombs. We will also visit El Olivar Park with olive trees brought from Spain in the XVth Century, the Central Park of Miraflores and Larcomar, a symbol of modern Lima and a tourist and entertainment centre as well as a privileged site to enjoy an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean |
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Day 3: Lima / Cusco |
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After breakfast transfer to Lima Airport for your flight to Cusco, Meet upon arrival and transfer to your selected hotel. Balance of the day free for aclimate in order to avoid altitude sickness. |
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| Day 4: Cusco City + 4 ruins | |||||||||||
we will visit the City of Cusco on a guided sightseeing tour visiting the Main Square. the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha Then, we drive out of the City to visit the Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the impressive Fortress of Sacsayhuaman strategically built on a hill overlooking Cusco, famous for its enormous carved stones, some of them standing over 9 m / 30 ft high and weighing over 350 tons. |
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Day 5: Cusco: Sacred Valley of the Incas / Aguas Calientes ( Machupicchu ) |
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| Early morning excursion to the Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit to the picturesque indian Pisac Market held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, the shopping paradise of the Andes where barter is still practiced. Enjoy the unique atmosphere during a typical lunch. In the afternoon, passing through the Towns of Calca and Urubamba, we visit the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, built to guard the entrance to this part of the Valley, and protect it from possible invasion from the tribes in the Lower jungle. You can walk through the quaint streets of the nearby Town, and get a good idea of what this strategic Mlitary, Religious, and Agricultural Centre was like during the era of the Inca Empire. Late afternoon ride by train to Aguas Calientes 2 hrs ( Hot Spring Machupicchu ) Evening free. We suggest strolling around the Main Square and enjoy the night atmosphere trying a delicious Pisco Sour in some of the many pubs around the Square of Hot Spring Aguas Calientes |
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Day 6 : Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes |
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| The day starts with an early morning rise to Bus Station for a 20’ journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, also known as " The Lost City of the Incas ". bus drive, climbing 6km of winding road, to the incredible site of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, we'll participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, The Sacred Sun Dial the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds. After the tour you will have free time to stroll around the Archaeological Site on your own. Lunch at a local restaurant. Evening free. Return to the hotel and get ready to enjoy a dinner with a folklore show in a typical restaurant where the musicians play their melodies with Andean instruments of beautiful sounds, while typically dressed dancers will show you different ancient Peruvian dances. |
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| Day 7: Aguas Calientes / Ollantaytambo / Cusco | |||||||||||
Rest of the day free, Excellent opportunity to enjoy a beautiful around the Town of Aguas Calientes and visit its Hot Springs Thermal waters. Then, you will have time to perform some of the following activities: ( Not included in the overall price): 1. MANDOR WATERFALLS. Visiting Mandor Waterfall is an unforgettable adventure. It is an area of lush forest surrounding the town of Machu Picchu. You just have to follow the railway line from Machu Picchu Pueblo for a 45 minute-hike. You will reach a railway crossing, from which you will see a small group of houses whose dwellers will tell you how to reach Mandor Waterfall 2. For active or more adventurous people, we suggest to climb up the Huayna Picchu or Putukusi ( Depending on weather conditions ) from where you can appreciate the immensity of Machu Picchu, even more amazing being so high and distant. Arriving at the top takes about two hours and a half and it is recommendable before 13:00 hours. It is necessary to register at the checking point at the beginning of the trail. An exciting adventure for the travellers who want to see from the top, the nature and the carved rock emerging from the ground as if by a geological miracle. In the afternoon, back to Cusco by train, first train leave at 14.45 p.m last one 19.00 p.m 4 hrs trip upon arrivel transfer to your selected hotel for overnight. |
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Day 8: Cusco / Lima / Home |
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transfer to Cusco airport for your fly to Lima & Home |
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| We make this tours on your request |
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What is included |
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* All Transfer Apto / Htl / Apto |
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* Daily Tours per Itinerary + All entrance fee |
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* English Guiide Spoken |
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* All the nights Hotel selected + Breakfast |
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* Airfare Lima / Cusco / Lima |
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* Train ticket to Machupicchu around trip |
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* Bus ticket Aguas Calientes / Machupicchu / Aguas Calientes valid firts day |
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* Lunch & Dinner with Show Folklor Music |
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* Personal Assistance |
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* Service charge |
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What is not Included |
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| * Optional Overnight hotel | |||||||||||
| * Phone Calls | |||||||||||
| * Personal Spences | |||||||||||
| * Meals | |||||||||||
| * Bevarage | |||||||||||
Headquarters South American Tour Operador Guzman Barron St. # 3816- Condevilla SMP Lima city, Peru 51.1.6587384 / 5650016 / 5680834 / 971232417 / 945525004 Skype. Machupicchu10 |
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