Peru Express, Italian-speaking Guide

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 9 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 10-99 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Partially guided
  • Tour Code BM-33203
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in Italian
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  • Starts Lima, Peru
  • Ends Lima, Peru
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Arequipa: The jewel of the colonial era and Peru’s gastronomic capital par excellence, the city of Arequipa is surrounded by three dramatic volcanoes, which give it the most stunning cityscape.
Start and end in Lima, the "Peru Express, Italian-speaking Guide" tour is a self-guided art and architecture trip that takes 9 days. You will travel through Aguas Calientes, Cusco and Arequipa in Peru. "Peru Express, Italian-speaking Guide" is a small group tour which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Experience the very best of Peru with this 9-day tour that covers some of Peru’s most celebrated archaeological, cultural and natural treasures. Observe stunning landscapes as you cross some of Peru’s highest mountains and plateaus and then set foot on the floating islands of the world’s highest navigable lake. Visit the historical centres of the cities of Lima, Arequipa, Puno and Cusco, as well as visiting small, traditional villages. Delight your palate with the bold flavours of Peruvian cuisine and allow yourself to be captivated by the awe-inspiring Inca citadel Machu Picchu.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Arrival Lima
  • Day 2: Lima - Arequipa (90 Min By Flight)
  • Day 3: Arequipa - Puno (300 Km - 6 Hrs)
  • Day 4: Puno - Lake Titicaca: Uros And Taquile Islands - Puno (1 Hr By Boat)
  • Day 5: Puno - Cusco (360 Km - 8 Hrs)
  • Day 6: Cusco - Chinchero- Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes (80 Km - 2 Hrs / 2 Hrs By Train)
  • Day 7: Machu Picchu - Cusco (2 Hrs By Train / 75 Km - 2 Hrs)
  • Day 8: Cusco
  • Day 9: Cusco - Lima (90 Min By Flight)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 8 nights' accommodation
  • Superior Hotel Category = Jose Antonio Deluxe or similar 4*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Casa Andina Select or similar 4*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Jose Antonio Puno or similar 4*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Sonesta Cusco or similar 4*
  • Superior Hotel Category = El Mapi or similar 4*
Meals
  • 8 breakfasts
  • 4 lunches on days 4, 5, 6 and 7
  • 1 dinner on day 8
Transport
  • Private Transfers from/to airport
  • Private transfer from Arequipa to Puno with Italian-speaking guide (Day 3)
  • Private transfer from Puno to Cusco with Italian-speaking guide (Day 5)
  • Transfers from/to train stations in shared vehicle
  • Train to Machu Picchu round trip (Days 6 and 7)
  • Shared bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back (Day 7)
Guide
  • Operated with a local Italian-speaking guide
Others
  • Admission to all major monuments and sightseeing attractions mentioned in the itinerary: visit to Arequipa (Day 2), Convent of Santa Catalina (Day 2), Cloister of the Company of Jesus (Day 2), Santuarios Andinos Museum (Day 2), full-day excursion by boat on the Titicaca Lake with visits to the Uros & Taquile Islands (Day 4), Pucara, the temple of Raqchi and the 'Sistine Chapel of America' (Day 5), visit to Chinchero and Onllantaytambo (Day 6), guided tour of Machu Picchu (Day 7), city tour of Cusco: the Cathedral, Korikancha Temple and the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, Kenko and Puka Pukara, (Day 8), Folklore show on Day 8, guided tour of Lima (Day 9), cathedral and the Casa Aliaga, the Larco Museum (Day 9)
  • Meet & Greet on Day 1
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Domestic and international flights
  • Airport fees
  • Personal expenses such as drinks, telephone, laundry, etc.
  • Anything not expressly indicated in the 'Inclusions' section
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Peru Express, Italian-speaking Guide tour. You can cancel the tour up to 34 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 33 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 01 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 01 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 33 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Peru Express, Italian-speaking Guide tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Peru Express, Italian-speaking Guide tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Know Before You Go

● Rates do not apply to Peruvians or residents with more than 60 days of stay. If passengers are Peruvians or exceed 60 days of stay, a sales tax (18%) will be collected by our local operator ● We recommend booking the Lima – Arequipa flight LA 2125 at 8:20 in the morning (or similar) on Day 2 ● Please note that check-in in most hotels begins at 13:00. Clients will be subject to the availability of the room if they arrive before, waiting in the hotel lobby. ● If your trip includes the visit to high-altitude cities such as Cusco and Puno located at more than 3,400 metres, do not forget to take precautions in order to avoid altitude sickness. Passengers who have heart problems or high blood pressure should check with their doctor before travelling. ● Upon arrival it is recommended you rest for a few hours, drink coca tea and eat lightly. As a reference, Machu Picchu is located at 2,400 metres. ● Important note: The Juanita mummy will not be exhibited during January, February, March and April. During these months, a replica or a different mummy from the area will be displayed in the same place. ● On Day 4, the excursion is carried out with a motor-powered boat shared with other international passengers, but customers will have a private guide in Italian. ● On Day 6, for the overnight stay in Aguas Calientes, only hand luggage must be carried with the minimum necessary for the night (maximum 5 kg per person). The main baggage can be left on deposit in the hotel in Cusco. ● Operative note: The guide will leave customers at the Ollantaytambo station and the train journey is scheduled to be unaccompanied. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, customers will be greeted by a chosen hotel representative who will accompany them on foot to the accommodation. Once at the hotel, customers will be contacted personally or by telephone by the Italian-speaking guide who will provide all the indications for the Machu Picchu visit the following day. If needed, you can contact our LimaTours assistance on site at any time. ● Important: During the rainy season (December-March) it will not be possible to carry out Maras visit. Depending on the weather, it will be replaced with a visit to the archaeological site of Moray or another excursion to be decided at the time. ● During the trip from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, on Day 7, the guide will not be on board. ● On Day 9: In order to guarantee the visit of Lima, it is essential to book the Cusco – Lima flight LA2012 at 9:24 in the morning or similar, as the tour starts at 11:30. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW ENTRANCE REGULATIONS TO MACHU PICCHU ● The current restrictions on visits to Machu Picchu allow a maximum stay of 4 hours in the citadel accompanied by a guide during the first entry. If the visitor tours an alternate route (Mountain Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu) he/she will have 3 hours for this in addition to the 4 hours in the citadel. If the passenger wishes to enter the citadel again during the afternoon shift or the next day, he must previously acquire an additional ticket to enter during the new shift. There is no ticket sale point in the archaeological zone. ● The following objects are forbidden within the premises: professional cameras that require lights and tripods, or are equipped with telephoto lenses weighing more than 2 kilos (in order to use them, special authorisation and an additional fee is required), drones, selfie sticks, sprays, high heels, walking sticks without rubber tips, banners and posters, sharp objects and backpacks that surpass the following measurements: 40cm x 35 cm x 20 cm.  INSTRUCTIONS ● Carry the same document that you presented to the agency ● In all train services to Machu Picchu, passengers can carry only one piece of hand luggage (backpack, bag or briefcase) weighing no more than 5kg. You will find your luggage at the chosen hotel. Allowed size: 157cm (height + length + width)

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has implemented smaller group sizes than normal, allowing for more personal space on the vehicles, sights visited, hotels and restaurants.
  • Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this trip. Wearing a mask, hand washing and general sanitizing has been implemented on this tour. Frequently touched surfaces are furthermore regularly disinfected.
  • Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.
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