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Machu Picchu
- Lima-Cusco-Machu Picchu
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Minimum number of travelers is 4. This is a 13-day tour to the ancient
capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco, and the fabulous ruins of Machu
Picchu. Included are two different visits to the Sacred Valley of
the Incas to see the ruins of Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Also a visit
to the great market towns of Pisac and Chinchero. Other highlights
include a walking tour of Lima’s downtown to view colonial
architecture, as well as a stroll through the Miraflores district
to enjoy its European style outdoor cafes, restaurants and other
metropolitan attractions.
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Itinerary
| Day 1 - Thursday |
Depart for Lima, capital of Peru.
Arrive early morning on Friday. |
| Day 2 - Friday |
Tour central Lima by
foot. Visit National Museum, Plaza de Armas, Plaza San Martín,
La Catedral, San Francisco church and catacombs, Plaza Bolivar,
and La Merced church. |
| Day 3 - Saturday |
Take early morning flight to Cusco (elevation
11,000 feet). Acclimate to altitude. Free afternoon. Attend folklore
dance show at Qosqo Center of Native Dance. |
| Day 4 - Sunday |
Travel
by bus to Pisac in the Sacred Valley. Visit the Pisac ruins and
Sunday market. |
| Day 5 - Monday |
Take train to Aguas Calientes. Free afternoon.
Options include hikes or climbs to Huayna Picchu, Sun Gate via the
Inca Trail, Machu Picchu Mountain, Inca Bridge, or Temple of the
Moon. Other options are to visit the hot springs or just relax in
town. |
| Day 6 - Tuesday |
Get up early and take the bus to Machu Picchu.
Take a two-hour guided tour of the ruins while there are very few
people in the ruins. Other options as above. |
| Day 7 - Wednesday |
Free day in town or in the ruins. Board afternoon
train to Ollantaytambo. |
| Day 8 - Thursday |
Visit Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo, agricultural
terraces of Moray, and market town of Chinchero. Return to Cusco. |
| Day 9 - Friday |
Free morning in Cusco. Take city tour and visit
the colonial cathedral and the Inca ruins of Coricancha, Sacsayhuaman,
Quenqo, and Tambo Machay. |
| Day 10 - Saturday |
Free day in Cusco. Shop until you drop. |
| Day 11 - Sunday |
Return to Lima by air in the morning. Visit
the Gold Museum in the afternoon. |
| Day 12 - Monday |
Visit the Pre-Inca and Inca ruins of Pachacamac
near Lima. Free afternoon. Depart for the U.S. in the evening. |
| Day 13 - Tuesday |
Arrive U.S. |
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