7-Day Lima and Cusco Tour with Sunrise at Machu Picchu
Discover the very best of both Lima and Cusco on a 7-day tour of Peru. Visit the famous landmarks and government buildings of Lima before heading south to Cusco and exploring ancient Inca ruins and the famous citadel of Machu Picchu. With enough free time to explore both cities on your own, this week-long itinerary in Peru fits the budget while satisfying your need to explore.
VIPAC Special Cancellation Policy: You will get a 90% refund, if you cancel this tour 15 days before the departure day.
ItineraryDay 1: Day 1: Welcome to LimaStop At: Miraflores District, Lima Peru
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.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 1 night of accommodation in Lima.
Hotel accommodation designating according to the category chosen by the passenger.
Day 2: Day 2: Lima, City of the Kings Stop At: Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor), Jr. Junin and Jr. Carabaya, Lima Peru
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cathedral of Lima, Jiron Carabaya, Lima 15001 Peru
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Miraflores District, Lima Peru
Leave the historical center to explore the modern districts of San Isidro and Miraflores. Two impressive archaeological gems are hidden here, in-between the tall buildings and residential houses: Huaca Huallamarca and Huaca Pucllana pyramids. A brief stop at the Love Park. thanks to the sculpture of a kissing couple made by Victor Delfin and the Gaudi-style benches surrounding the park. This is the perfect place to enjoy the panoramic view of the Lima Bay and Barranco and Chorrillos districts.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: 1 night of accommodation in Lima.
Hotel accommodation designating according to the category chosen by the passenger.
Day 3: Day 3: Lima - Cusco, Capital of the Inca´s EmpireStop At: Qorikancha, Avenida El Sol, 3rd block, Cusco Peru
Transfer to the airport and take the flight to Cusco (airfare is not included. We suggest to take a morning flight). Arrival and transfer to your hotel.
In the afternoon (13:30 hrs), enjoy an exclusive tour of the city of Cusco. Our tour starts at the St. Christopher's Square to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Continue to the St. Peter´s Market, where you will explore local flavors, smells and colors.
The Qorikancha Temple will then open its doors, inviting us to imagine how it once looked, all clad in gold. Qorikancha means golden enclosure in Quechua, and it still preserves much of its past magnificence. You will also see the St. Dominique Church.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: San Blas, Cusco Peru
Next, you will visit San Blas, district of the artisans. You will walk down the Hatun Rumiyoc Street, see the Inca Roca palace along the way (now home to the Archbishop´s palace) and will stop to admire the famous 12-angled stone.
Stop At: Plaza de Armas del Cusco, Cusco 08002 Peru
Continue to the Plaza de Armas and absorve the center of Cusco from here.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cusco Cathedral, Portal Belen Plaza de Armas, Cusco 08002 Peru
Visit the Cathedral and see the colonial masterpieces kept inside.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: 1 night of accommodation in Cusco.
Hotel accommodation designating according to the category chosen by the passenger.
Day 4: Day 4: Cusco, Archaeological Sacsayhuaman Park Stop At: Sacsayhuaman, Cusco 08000 Peru
In the morning, explore Sacsayhuaman, an impressive, yet harmonious site with colossal constructions, surrounded by beautiful scenery.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Q'enqo, Cusco Peru
Our next stop will be the Incan adoratory of Qenqo, a sacrificial altar carved inside a rock formation.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tambomachay, Cusco Peru
Next, enjoy a panoramic view of the Puca Pucara fortress and walk to Tambomachay, an architectural feat of the Incas and one of the pillars of the Andean cosmovision. Return to Cusco.
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: 1 night of accommodation in Cusco.
Hotel accommodation designating according to the category chosen by the passenger.
Day 5: Day 5: Premium Inca´s Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu Stop At: Chinchero, Chinchero, Cusco Region
Today you will explore some of the most interesting sites of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Chinchero, the most traditional and picturesque town in the Sacred Valley, is your first stop. You will visit its archaeological complex and see its beautiful colonial church. Chinchero is also known for its female weavers who use ancestral Inca techniques to dye and spin the alpaca wool.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Moray Valle Sagrado de los Incas, Maras 08655 Peru
Next, visit Moray, a unique and unusual Inca archaeological site made of colossal circular terraces. It was an agricultural laboratory where diverse microclimates were recreated. Lunch.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo 08676 Peru
Continue the tour at the living Inca town of Ollantaytambo. It was of great importance to the Incas and served as a military, religious and agricultural center. You will visit the Temple of the 10 windows, the ñusta (Inca princess) baths, the Sun temple, and other places of interest.
The views from the top of the archaeological site are a perfect ending to this magical day in the Sacred Valley. Then, train to Machu Picchu town.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: 1 night of accommodation in Aguas Calientes.
Day 6: Machu Picchu, Lost Citadel Stop At: Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Peru
In the morning, you will board on time one of the buses that take you up the mountain along a serpentine road with breathtaking views.
Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, will welcome you at the top of this mountain. You will see its incredible terraces, stone steps, ceremonial sites, urban areas, and temples.
The entrance to Machupucchu is at 6:00 am, the first time to enter the citadel.
Our guide will immerse you into ancient history and invite you to connect with the magical energy that is all around you.
After a 2.5-hour approx. guided tour, board the bus down to Machu Picchu Pueblo and enjoy lunch. When the time comes, board your train back to Cusco, a magical journey that follows the course of the magnificent Urubamba river, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, up to Cucso. Transfer to the hotel.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: 1 night of accommodation in Cusco.
Hotel accommodation designating according to the category chosen by the passenger.
Day 7: Cusco - Lima, Farewell DayPass By: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
Departure transfer to the airport to take your flight to Lima. (aire fare is not included. You can choose the best option to connect with your international flight. Be carefull with rainy season from January to March, some delays or cancelations happens). Our adventure ends, if you need support to add more nights in Lima or an extension to Titikaka Lake, please contact with our customer service. We can help you with all you need.
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants. Otherwise, your tour may not be confirmed."
"When booking your flight from Lima to Cusco, it must be in the morning. Arrival by noon is too late."
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Upon time of booking, please provide flight itinerary for international flights and domestic flights"
"Important: If you go suffer from altitude sickness, please bring medicine or ask your doctor for advice before you depart"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Important: The entrance time for Machupicchu is at 6:00 in the morning, if this time is not available due to high demand, the available times will be provided."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duração: 7 Days
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
Tour departs from the International Airport in Lima and coincides with your flight's arrival
Airports- J Chavez Intl Airport, Lima Peru
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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