LAND OF THE INCAS Lima, Cusco, Urubamba & Machu Picchu

ITINERARY:

Day 01 LIMA

Arrive in Lima. Meeting and transfer to the hotel. Guided visit to Colonial and Modern Lima. Drive through the historic center of the city. Admire the beauty of San Martin and Major squares, the Cathedral, the Government Palace and visit the Convent of San Francisco and its catacombs, religious building from the end of the XVI century. Continue through the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores.

Day 02 LIMA - CUSCO

Transfer to the airport in time for the flight to Cusco. Meeting and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the morning at leisure to adjust to the high altitude (11,000 feet). City tour including nearby ruins. Visit Main Square, the Cathedral and its religious Art Museum, the Church of Santo Domingo or Koricancha. Includes visits to the Sacsayhuaman and Puca Pucara fortresses, the temple and amphitheater of Kenko and the water shrine of Tambomachay.

Day 03 CUSCO - URUBAMBA (TUESDAY, THURSDAY OR SUNDAY)

Excursion to Urubamba Valley. Visit the village of Pisac and its authentic and traditional Indian Market, where Indians barter their products. Continue through the Urubamba Valley to Ollantaytambo, favorite residence of the Incas, with its terraces running up the steep slope to the top where a carved stone throne allowed the ruler a magnificent?view of his holdings. You will also see the fabulous Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo. Lunch included. Overnight at one of the nice countryside hotels in the area.

Day 04 URUBAMBA - MACHU PICCHU

Transfer to the Ollanta station for a morning train ride to the unparalleled, Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas". Machu Picchu was associated with the earth cult revolving around the Coca leaf, a privilege restricted to the Inca Royal family and priests. Guided visit. Overnight at one of the hotels in the area.

Day 05 MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO

Morning at leisure to explore the ruins on own or visit the hot springs in Aguas Calientes. Lunch at a local restaurant. Return to Cusco by train. Meeting and transfer to your hotel.

Day 06 CUSCO - LIMA

Transfer to the airport in time to take the flight to Lima. Meeting and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon guided shopping tour.

Day 07 LIMA

Transfer to the airport for your international departure flight or continue on the extension of your choice.