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Peru Classic
Lima - Cusco - Puno
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Peru
Lima - Cusco - Puno
Customised Experiences Travel Boutique
9 days - 8 nights
Lima (2 nights) - Cusco (2 nights) - Sacred Valley (1 night) Machu Picchu (1 night) - Puno (2 nights)
Peru Journeys
Culture & Heritage – Archaeology – Scenic Views
Easy
Tourist - Tourist Superior - Superior - Deluxe
Hotels
Daily
All year
Included
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English
As required
Lima
Cusco
Puno
Lima
Cusco
Day 1:
Lima
Day 2:
Lima
An airport officer, properly identified, will
be waiting for you with your name on a
board. He will help you with everything
related to your luggage, follow the
previous flights and if at last minute you
have any reprogramming he will help
you. Later, he will take you to the hotel,
during the way to the city of Lima he will
tell you your itinerary and give you the
most important information of the city.
Once you are at the hotel, you will rest or
enjoy its facilities.
You will visit colonial Lima, the Cathedral,
located in the Main Square, it is in the
same place as the original building of
1555. After the earthquake in 1746,
the Cathedral was rebuilt on the same
site under the direction of Jesuit priest
Juan Rehr. Both its facade and interior
are austere with its remarkable wooden
choir stalls, altars and the tomb of
Francisco Pizarro, who died in 1541.
Later, you will visit the Church of San
Francisco, its convent, Art Museum,
cloisters and catacombs.
Accommodation
: Selected Hotel
Altitude
: 144 m.a.s.l. / 472 ft.
Average Temperature
: 22°C / 72°F
Afterwards, you will have a panoramic
view of the Main Square with the
Government Palace, the Municipal Hall,
the “Desamparados” Train Station, and
finally you will drive through the old
streets, where you will have a spectacular
view of traditional mansions and Moorish
style balconies. You will then continue
through classic and modern Lima. Finally,
you will enjoy an amazing view of the
Pacific Ocean.
Overnight.
Activity of the Day
: Colonial City Tour
(Regular/Private - 4 hours)
Level
: Easy
Accommodation
: Selected Hotel
Meals
: Breakfast
Altitude
: 144 m.a.s.l. / 472 ft.
Average Temperature
: 22°C / 72°F
Day 3:
Lima - Cusco
Flight Lima - Cusco| Morning| 1 hour 30 min
This morning, return to the airport for your
1 and a half hour flight, over the Andes
Mountains to Cusco, the heart of the Inca
Empire. You are met at the airport in Cusco and
transfer to your hotel.
In the afternoon, you will be picked up from
your hotel, and you will start the City Tour
visiting Cusco’s Historical Inca and Spanish
Colonial Monuments, such as the Main
Square, known in Inca times as Huacaypata
or the Warrior’s Square; it was the scene for
many key events in Cusco’s history.
The Cathedral, originally built on the site of
the old temple of Suntur Wasi (House of God),
now the church of El Triunfo, a particular
interest are the choir cloisters, the pulpit,
the engravings on the altar and furniture.
Continue onto the Church and Convent
of Santo Domingo, a Spanish construction
belonging to the Dominican Order built
upon the foundations of the Inca temple of
Koricancha or Temple of the Sun. Koricancha
(in quechua, site of gold) was the main religious
building of the Incas dedicated to the worship
of the Sun and whose walls, according to the
chroniclers, were plated with sheets of gold.
Magnificent blocks of finely carved stone were
used in its construction.
After, you will visit the surrounding ruins of the
city of Cusco: Sacsayhuamán, this huge Inca
fortress is built on three overlapping platforms,
each of them over 360 m long. Then, onto
Tambomachay, known as the Inca baths. It was
apparently a site dedicated to the worship of
water and a resting place for the Inca monarch.
Kenko, it is said to have been a worship site.
There is a huge 5, 9 m high stone block that
looks like a puma. There are also passages,
canals and stairways with stone engravings
representing animals. Finally, Puca Pucará,
which was an administrative and military
centre formed by terraces, stairways, passages,
turrets and vaulted niches. You will return to
your hotel.
Activity of the Day
: Tour of the City & Surrounding
Temples (Regular/Private - 4 hours)
Level
: Easy
Accommodation
: Selected Hotel
Meals
: Breakfast
Altitude
: 3,399 m.a.s.l. / 11,152 ft.
Average Temperature
: 16°C / 61°F
Day 4:
Cusco - Sacred Valley
In the morning, you will be picked up
from your hotel and will head east,
towards the archaeological complex
of Pisac, a journey which takes
approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes.
We will stop on route to take some
pictures, and admire the Pucara Bulls on
the roofs of Andean houses. These small
bulls are thought to be amulets that
bring wealth to each family who owns
them; they are usually given as gifts on
weddings. Once inside the archaeological
complex of Pisac, the guide will give a
brief explanation of the site, then you
will be able to appreciate the magnificent
Andean terraces, which were built to
expand agriculture land, containment
terraces and paths. Then you will
proceed to the artisan market of Pisac,
where you will have the opportunity to
interact with local people and appreciate
their craftsmanship.
Next on the itinerary is Urubamba, a 1
hour trip, in which you will be able to
enjoy the scenery of the Sacred Valley. You
will visit the local market where you can
see the different types of products and
fruit that are grown locally. Buffet lunch.
After traveling for 25 minutes, you will
reach the town of Ollantaytambo, which
has a distinct Inca urban planning. You
will then visit the religious, astronomical
and military complex with the same
name. Ancient Peruvians moved boulders
of nearly 60 metric tons from one
mountain to another across the river and
valley. Finally, you will be transferred to
your hotel in the Sacred Valley
Overnight.
Activity of the Day
: Visit the archaeological
complex of Pisac & The
Pisac Market (Regular/
Private - 8 hours)
Level
: Easy
Accommodation
: Selected Hotel
Meals
: Breakfast
Altitude
: 2,800 m.a.s.l. / 9,187 ft.
Average Temperature
: 16°C / 61°F
Day 5:
Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu
Train Ollanta - Machu - Tourist Class|AM |2 hours
After breakfast, you will be transferred
to the train station to board the Tourist
Class Train to Machu Picchu, a great
World Heritage Site. This archaeological
site was hidden for centuries, until it
came to light during the early 1900s, by
the famous discoverer Hiram Bingham.
It is impossible to describe in words,
how you will feel when faced with the
citadel, a huge complex located between
the mountains and the jungle and a
wonderful challenge to your imagination.
Upon arrival at Aguas Calientes,
reception at the train station and transfer
uphill to Machu Picchu (approximately 20
minutes). On arrival to Machu Picchu you
will begin your tour of the Citadel where
you will appreciate the history of this
enigmatic and impressive place.
The citadel was built on a very special
spot covered in vegetation between
two mountains: the Machu Picchu
(old mountain) and Huayna Picchu
(young mountain), at the foot of which
meanders the Urubamba or Vilcanota
River (lower Jungle featuring abundant
flora and fauna).
In the afternoon, you will return to Aguas
Calientes to explore by your own the
village or rest in your hotel where you
will spend the night.
Activity of the Day
: Tour of Machu Picchu
(Regular/Private - 3 hours)
Level
: Easy to moderate
Meals
: Breakfast - Dinner
Accommodation
: Selected Hotel
Altitude
: 2,400 m.a.s.l. / 7,874 ft.
Average Temperature
: 18°C / 64°F
Day 6:
Machu Picchu - Cusco
Train Machu Picchu - Poroy Station| Tourist
Class|Afternoon|3 hours
Morning at leisure.
(Optional: 2nd Entrances and return
Shuttle Bus: US$ 99 per person - Guide not
included)
Cusco
Puno
In the afternoon, you will be transferred
to the train station to board your return
train to Cusco. Upon arrival, reception and
transfer to your hotel.
Day 7:
Cusco - Puno
Day 8:
Puno
In the morning, you will be transferred
to the local bus station, to board the 1st
class bus to the city of Puno. It is an all day
trip starting at 7:00 hrs. crossing the great
anti plano with the ever presence snowcapped Andean Mountains. On route, you
will visit Andahuaylillas and the villages of
Pucará, Raqchi. Upon arrival, you will be
transferred to your hotel, where you will
spend the night.
In the morning you will begin your full
day visit to the floating island, known
as “Uros” in Lake Titicaca. Located 4
km / 2.5 miles from Puno, the original
inhabitants of these floating islands are
said to descend from one of the most
ancient peoples of the Americas, and
still to this day practise their ancient
traditions. Their dwellings made of totora
reed, are built on the surface of Lake
Titicaca.
Activity of the Day
: Journey to Puno
(Regular - 10 hours)
Meals
: Breakfast
Accommodation
: Selected Hotel
Accommodation
: Selected Hotel
Meals
: Breakfast - Lunch
Altitude
: 3,399 m.a.s.l. / 11,152 ft.
Altitude
: 3,811 m.a.s.l. / 12,504 ft.
Average Temperature
: 16°C / 61°F
Average Temperature
: 12°C / 54°F
Afterwards, you will make your way
to the unique Island of Taquile, where
time appears to have stopped. The
Mediterranean atmosphere of this place
is striking, with its steps of stone and
its houses centred around the square.
Its indigenous community that lives
here has around 350 families that are
descendants of the Incas and wellknown for their textile activities, such as
their beautifully woven chumpis (belts),
chullos (caps), and ojotas (and sandals).
According to the custom, officials are
distinguished by black or brown caps.
Lima
Puno
Taquile also offers a magnificent lake
landscape from where the impressive
snowfalls of the Cordillera Real (Real
mountain chain) can be seen. In the
afternoon you will return to the hotel,
where you will spend the night.
Activity of the Day
: Full Day at Uros &
Taquile Islands
(Regular/Private - 8 hours)
Level
: Easy
Accommodation
: Selected Hotel
Meals
: Breakfast - Lunch
Altitude
: 3,811 m.a.s.l. / 12,504 ft.
Average Temperature
: 12°C / 54°F
Day 9:
Puno - Lima - Home
Flight Puno - Lima |1 hour 30 min
At the coordinated time, transfer to
Juliaca’s Airport to board your flight to
Lima. Upon arrival reception and connect
with your International Flight.
Meals
: Breakfast
Note: All itineraries are subject to change,
due to weather and other conditions
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