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Peru Highlighted Sites

Durations

9 Days

Difficulty

Medium

Min Age

16

Description

Embark on a thrilling 9-day exploration of Peruā€™s most highlighted sites with our meticulously crafted tour. Immerse yourself in the dynamic cityscape of Lima, marvel at the ancient wonders of Cusco, and uncover the mysteries of Machu Picchu. Traverse the scenic Sacred Valley, sail on the pristine waters of Lake Titicaca.

Itinerary

Upon arrival in Lima, the tour group will meet you at your scheduled flight time and guide you to your hotel. The capital of Peru is a modern metropolis with a long history and is currently undergoing various cultural and economic changes.
In the afternoon, after checking into your hotel, you will take a brief tour of the city. Your journey begins with Lima’s Magic Water Circuit, a modern fountain system certified by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest modern fountain system in the world.
The Magic Water Circuit Tour is located in the exhibition park and attracts crowds throughout the year, it is one of the most popular new attractions for tourists in Lima.
After the tour, you will be sent back to your hotel for the night. Overnight in Lima.

In the morning, after breakfast, take a hike around the Palomino Islands to explore the richness of Limaā€™s coastline, which is only 9 kilometers offshore. These islands are home to hundreds of animal species, including several species of birds and sea lions. After the tour, disembark at the pier and visit Callao Monumental, an urban art project designed to encourage cultural development to bring the community together and improve the quality of life of area residents, while promoting the development of local artists.
As a result of this initiative, new life has been breathed into the region and the artists are helping to teach their techniques to children and young people from the surrounding neighborhoods, encouraging them to develop their talents and opening the door to future employment opportunities. After these two interesting visits, you will have free time to explore art galleries and bohemian restaurants that have become a new city attraction in the city. At the end of the day, a transfer will take you back to your hotel, where you can prepare for your flight to Cusco the following day. Overnight in Lima.

After breakfast at the hotel, the transfer will pick you up from the reception to take you to the airport, where you will take your flight to Cusco. The flight should land in Cusco. After landing in the imperial city, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cusco.
In the afternoon, you can enjoy a guided tour of this charming city, once the capital of the Inca Empire. The tour begins with a visit to the Convent of Santo Domingo, which was built over the remains of the Inca Temple of Qoricancha, one of the most important areas dedicated to the worship of the sun. Ancient chronicles say that its walls were covered and filled with gold leaf representations of nature. Later, visit the cathedral, the most impressive monument of the main site of the city. Then go to the hills of Cusco, where the fort of Sacsayhuaman is located; its impressive walls offer a breathtaking panoramic view of Cusco. Night in Cusco

After Breakfast we will go into the Sacred Valley, Our first stop will be in the Colonial City of Chincheros where we will visit a craft shop in the city center, the archaeological remains and the square for approximately 1.5 hours before heading towards our second archaeological zone located in the town of Maras, Moray and then Salineras (salt mine) for approximately 2 hours. Continuing with the tour we will go to Urubamba where you can enjoy an exquisite buffet lunch for approximately 30 minutes. After a short rest we will head towards the Ollantaytambo Fortress to discover its impressive Temple of the Sun. This tour will last approx. 1 hour. Finally board the train to Aguas Calientes where you will spend the night and prepare for your visit to Machu Picchu the next day.

We get ready around 4:30 am to climb Machu Picchu, we take the bus at 05:30 am, (it is recommended to be 30 minutes before) that will transfer you to the citadel of Machu Picchu where our guide will be waiting for you. Enter the citadel just in time to see the spectacular sunrise. After passing the control entrance around 6:00 am, our group will have a private guided tour for 2 hours in the Inca citadel, and then passengers will be able to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain according to their reservations. Enjoy Machu Picchu on your own. According to the scheduled departure time of your train, the group will descend to Aguas Calientes to take the train back to Ollantaytambo, where everyone will be picked up by our assistant at the Ollantaytambo train station, and transferred to our transportation to take them back to Cusco city (NOTE: The group must be at the Aguas Calientes train station at least 30 minutes before departure). This tour ends in your hotel.

Today, one of South Americaā€™s most extraordinary overland journeys takes you by bus from Cusco to Puno, passing through breathtaking highland landscapes and picturesque Andean villages.
On the way, you will stop in the village of Andahuaylillas, the church here was founded in 1580 and is a showcase of colonial art in Peru, sometimes called the ā€œSistine Chapel of the Americas because of its rich interior.
You will also stop at Raqchi to see the remains of the remarkable temple of Viracocha, considered by historians to be a particularly important Inca construction, and at La Raya, the highest pass on the route.
In addition to beautiful views of the surrounding countryside, you will see llamas, alpacas and vicuƱas roaming wild The last stop before Puno is PucarƔ, an ancient ceremonial site showing evidence of a pre-Inca civilization. You will arrive at your hotel in Puno later this afternoon/evening. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Puno.

Today you can enjoy an incredible boat excursion to the highest navigable lake in the world, Lake Titicaca, to see the floating islands of the Uros and Taquile. The floating islands of the Uros Indians are made by tying totora reeds together and are a must-see for any traveler. The Uros consider themselves Lords of the Lake; they hunt wild birds and maintain traditional fishing methods. Taquile is a very important site known for its archaeological remains, sacred and ceremonial sites and festivities, the island is characterized by its friendly inhabitants, who maintain the customs and traditional dress of their ancestors there are many fine handmade wool products for sale. here. You will return to Puno later today.
Overnight in Puno.

Today you will be transferred to Juliaca airport for your flight back to Lima (flight no included) . Upon arrival, our driver will be waiting for you with a sign then you will be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure or perhaps take an optional tour to explore Peruā€™s capital city.

Overnight in Lima

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Today, after breakfast, drive on your own (transfer not included) to Limaā€™s international airport for your flight back home.

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