Itinerary

Day 1:Lima

Hotel: Deluxe: Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores, Jose Antonio Lima, Hilton Garden Inn Miraflores or similar

Meals: Meal: Excluded

Upon arrival at Lima Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the city. In the afternoon, join your guide for a tour of Lima, the charming capital of Peru.

During the tour, you will explore Lima’s beautiful squares and historic streets. The visit begins at Love Park (Parque del Amor) in the Miraflores district, then, continue with an exterior visit to Huaca Pucllana Archaeological Site. Next, head to the historic center and visit Plaza de Armas, the city’s main square, where the Presidential Palace and City Hall are located. You will also visit Lima Cathedral, followed by a visit or exterior view of Santo Domingo Convent, known for its beautiful cloisters. This historic convent is associated with Saint Martin de Porres and Saint Rose of Lima, who walked through its elegant corridors in the 17th century.
Restrictions: Lima Cathedral is closed on Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings. If the cathedral is closed, the visit will be replaced with the Lima Art Museum (MALI).

Lima, Peru

Lima, the capital city of Peru, was founded by conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535. This city's historic places include the National University of San Marcos, which was established in 1551 and is the oldest university in the Americas.
Huaca Pucllana

A pre-Inca adobe pyramid in the Miraflores district of Lima, offering a glimpse into ancient Lima culture with an on-site museum and evening light shows.
Parque del Amor

Lima's Love Park has coastal views, flowerbeds, colorful mosaics, sculpture of El Beso (The Kiss). It was built to celebrate love in all its forms.
Plaza de Armas

Also Plaza Mayor, located in the Historic Centre of Lima, it is surrounded by the Government Palace, Cathedral of Lima, Archbishop's Palace of Lima, the Municipal Palace, and the Palace of the Union.

Day 2:Lima - Cusco(582 km)

Hotel: Deluxe: Xima Hotel Cusco, Jose Antonio Cusco or similar

Meals: Meal: Excluded

Take your own flight from Lima to Cusco. Please note that the flight is not included. If you wish to join the Cusco city tour in the afternoon, please arrange a flight that arrives in Cusco before 11:30 AM. Upon arrival at Cusco airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, join a guided city tour of Cusco. The tour includes an exterior view of the city from San Cristobal Plaza, a visit to San Pedro Market to sample local products, and visits to the Korikancha Temple (Temple of the Sun) and Santo Domingo Church. Walk through the San Blas artisan neighborhood and Hatun Rumiyoc Street, passing by the Inca Roca Palace (now the Archbishop's Palace) and the famous Twelve Angle Stone. Continue to the Main Square and visit the Cusco Cathedral, a masterpiece of colonial architecture. Overnight in Cusco.

Cusco, Peru

This city once served as the capital of the Inca Empire. Many of its most popular sights are the ruins of this once-great people, such as the famous "lost city" of Machu Picchu. Cuzo itself also has many sights.
Plaze de San Cristobal

Plaze de San Cristobal offers a panoramic viewpoint over Cusco and the Andes, perfect for photos and soaking in the city's historic atmosphere.
San Pedro Market

This large public market in Cuzco is a bustling bazaar where you can find all sorts of handmade crafts and locally grown foods. Wandering amongst the stalls, you will get a firm sense of the local culture.
Qurikancha

The site where these impressive ruins stand was once the most important temple in the entirety of the Incan Empire. Reports from Spanish explorers of the time describe the temple's ipulence in great detail.
Santo Domingo Church

Santo Domingo Church is built atop the Inca Korikancha Temple, showcasing a unique fusion of colonial architecture and Inca stone walls.
San Blas Artisan Neighborhood

San Blas is Cusco's artisan quarter, known for its narrow cobblestone streets, craft shops, and bohemian vibe.
Hatun Rumiyoc Street

Hatun Rumiyoc Street is famous for its Inca stone wall featuring the renowned twelve-angled stone, a marvel of precision masonry.
Inca Roca Palace

Inca Roca Palace is the former residence of Inca emperor Roca, known for its impressive polygonal stone walls and later colonial additions.
Twelve Angled Stone

Twelve Angled Stone is about halfway down the street Hatunrumivoc,which is famous for it's Inca walls where huge stones are precisely carved to fit together without mud or concrete.
Cusco Main Square

Cusco Main Square is the historic heart of the city, surrounded by the Cathedral and the Church of the Society of Jesus, bustling with activity.
Cuzco Cathedral

This cathedral, also called the Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin, was completed in 1654, and is located in the Plaza de Armas. It contains many historically significant objects and relics.

Day 3:Cusco - Machu Picchu - Cusco(149 km)

Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Included; Dinner: Excluded

Take the train to Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, a guide will assist you with the bus ride up to the Machu Picchu archaeological site. Enjoy a guided tour of the citadel, including the terraces, ceremonial areas, and residential sectors. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore on your own. Take the bus back down to the town for lunch. In the afternoon, return by train to Cusco and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cusco.

Machu Picchu, Peru

The famous citadel of the Inca sits atop a scraggy mountain peak overlooking the valley that was sacred to those people. These ruins feature many temples and the famous terraced-gardens the Inca developed for agriculture in the Andes.
Machu Picchu Guided Tour

A guided exploration of Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Day 4:Cusco

Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cusco airport for your departure flight. End of services.

Tour Code: 600-20689

4-Day Peru Cusco and Machu Picchu Tour from Lima

Itinerary

Day 1:Lima

Day 2:Lima - Cusco(582 km)

Day 3:Cusco - Machu Picchu - Cusco(149 km)

Day 4:Cusco

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