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Small Group Tour
3 Lima, 2 Sacred Valley, 2 Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu), 3 Cuzco

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate

What's this trip about?

    3 Lima, 2 Sacred Valley, 2 Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu), 3 Cuzco

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range12 years and up
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End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • South America

Attractions

  • Aguas Calientes
  • Lima
  • Machu Picchu
  • Ollantaytambo
  • Sacred Valley
  • Urubamba

Itinerary

Travel Map
All of your needs are met on this luxury tour of Peru. Enjoying the company of no more than twenty-six passengers per group, tour participants travel in comfort and style. Travelers are accompanied by a professional tour manager who will introduce you to mythical Peru with its Inca ruins, pre-Columbian art, colorful markets and mist-cloaked peaks. You’ll participate in a spiritual ceremony and learn about the country’s cultural roots. At the end of each day, you’ll retire to hotels chosen for their comfort, as well as location. Welcome to Peru with Signature Collection.

DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for Peru, Arrive in Lima
Depart for Lima, Peru’s vivacious and sophisticated capital. You’ll be warmly greeted upon arrival by our representatives and whisked to your deluxe hotel, in the city’s upscale San Isidro neighborhood Overnight: Lima

DAY 2, Friday - Colonial Lima, Larco Herrera Museum, Welcome Reception
The discovery of the ancient colonial center of Lima begins at the splendid Plaza Mayor, the birthplace of the city, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. View the impressive Archbishop’s Palace with its fine carved balconies, the opulent Government Palace and the stunning...
DAY 3, Saturday - Cuzco, Sacred Valley
Depart by flight to Cuzco in the Peruvian Andes, once the capital of the Inca Empire, now known for its archaeological remains and Spanish colonial architecture. At an altitude of 11,000 feet above sea level, Cuzco is the gateway to the major Inca sites in the Sacred Val...
DAY 4, Sunday - Terraces of Moray, Saltpans of Maras, Wayra Ranch Barbecue and Show
At the unique archaeological site of Moray, in the southern highlands, view one of the most extraordinary examples of Inca landscaping. Intriguing agricultural terraces were built here that gradually reduce in size as they descend into a natural depression formed by the ...
DAY 5, Monday - Pisac, Andean Market, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes
This morning, we drive to the vast Pisac complex, where our walking tour reveals a moon temple similar to the one found at Machu Picchu. Descending to the rustic Andean village of Pisac, we follow the crowds to the traditional Andean market where stalls extend from the m...
DAY 6, Tuesday - Explore Machu Picchu, Private Spiritual Ceremony
An unforgettable and exciting day exploring the crowning achievement of Inca ingenuity – the mystical ancient citadel of Machu Picchu! Declared by UNESCO as one of the "New Seven Wonders of the World," Machu Picchu was virtually unknown to the western world until Hiram B...
DAY 7, Wednesday - Machu Picchu to Cuzco
A morning walk in the small town of Aguas Calientes (also called Machu Picchu Pueblo) takes you to the hot springs for which the town was originally named. Continue your walk (about one mile) to the Machu Picchu Museum, offering a deeper understanding of what is currentl...
DAY 8, Thursday - Puka Pukara, Qenqo, Sacsayhuaman, Choir Performance
On this day of discovery, we visit the ruins of Puka Pukara, a red Incan fortress that stands on a hill with views over the surrounding countryside and the Sacsayhuaman fortress, a superb example of Inca construction techniques. Here, using massive boulders, the walls we...
DAY 9, Friday - "The Royal City" of Cuzco, Temple of the Sun
In Cuzco, often called "The Royal City," a walking tour to the top of San Blas Hill, the Bohemian district of the city where many artists live, alive with galleries and studios, accented by flower-laden balconies. On to the colonial section of the city, a UNESCO declared...
DAY 10, Saturday - Cuzco to Lima
Return to Lima by flight. The rest of the day is yours to re-discover some of Lima's fabulous treasures, or shop for handmade silver jewelry, knits and other local crafts. On the last evening in Peru, a glamorous Farewell Reception and Dinner at the world-famous La Rosa ...
DAY 11, Sunday - Depart Peru
Transfer from the hotel to the airport for your departure flight* *Some flights depart shortly after midnight in the very early morning of Day 11 and will require a transfer on Day 10. Transfers depart the hotel approximately 4 hours prior to flight time. Meals: Breakf...

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Last Updated: 4/26/2019

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