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Highlights
Cusco – Discover the ancient Inca capital with its enduring stone architecture and rich blend of Andean and Spanish heritage
Sacred Valley – Explore fertile Andean landscapes dotted with traditional villages and impressive Inca remains
Pisac – Browse the colourful Pisac Market, showcasing Andean textiles, crafts, and local produce
Ollantaytambo – Ascend the Inca Fortress to view finely crafted terraces and commanding valley panoramas
Machu Picchu – Experience the legendary Inca citadel, featuring remarkable terraces, temples, and dramatic mountain scenery
Puno – Encounter highland life on the shores of Lake Titicaca, framed by wide-open altiplano vistas
Uros Islands – Visit floating reed islands ingeniously built and maintained by the Uros community
Taquile Island – Observe age-old weaving traditions and preserved Inca customs within a close-knit island society
Lima – Tour the capital’s colonial landmarks, historic squares, and coastal outlooks over the Pacific Ocean
Puno – Encounter highland life on the shores of Lake Titicaca, framed by wide-open altiplano vistas
Uros Islands – Visit floating reed islands ingeniously built and maintained by the Uros community
Taquile Island – Observe age-old weaving traditions and preserved Inca customs within a close-knit island society
Lima – Tour the capital’s colonial landmarks, historic squares, and coastal outlooks over the Pacific Ocean
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What's Included
Accommodation
8 nights accomodation in 4-5 star hotels
Meals
8 breakfasts and 1 lunch
Transport
2 Economy Flights Lima - Cusco, Puno - Lima
Others
Service of English-speaking guidesExcursion to Machu Picchu by deluxe Vistadome train
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Entrance fees
Itinerary
Spend nine memorable days exploring Peru on a round trip from Lima, taking in ancient wonders, highland landscapes and vibrant Andean culture. You’ll journey through the Sacred Valley to wander the Inca streets of Ollantaytambo and uncover the mysteries of Machu Picchu before soaking up Cusco’s mix of Inca and colonial heritage. Travel across dramatic altiplano scenery to Puno for a full-day adventure on Lake Titicaca, visiting the Uros and Taquile Islands. Returning to Lima, expect a blend of history, architecture and coastal views. This itinerary offers a varied snapshot of Peru’s past and present.
day 1Into the Sacred Valley
Lima - Cusco - Sacred Valley. After arriving at Lima International Airport, board a domestic flight to Cusco, flying over the snow-capped Andes. At 11,440 feet, Cusco is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the Western Hemisphere. On arrival, we travel to Urubamba in the Sacred Valley, stopping to explore the colourful Pisac Market and the Manos de la Comunidad. We continue to the village of Ollantaytambo, where the original Inca street grid remains intact. Towering above the cobbled lanes is the impressive Inca Fortress and the Temple of the Sun, built during the reign of Pachacuti in the 15th century. We climb more than 200 steps to reach the upper terraces, where expertly carved monoliths and ceremonial fountains offer insight into the site’s ritual significance.
OverNight
Sacred Valley
day 2Journey to Machu Picchu
day 3Return to Cusco
day 4Exploring Historic Cusco
day 5Across the Andes to Puno
day 6Lake Titicaca and Island Traditions
day 7Discovering Lima
day 8Leisure in the City of Kings
day 9Lima
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