Lima, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu
Lima, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu offer a unique travel experience that combines the mysticism of the ancient Inca civilization with the vibrant culture of today. From the mysterious ruins of Machu Picchu to the delicious cuisine of the Sacred Valley, you will be immersed in a world filled with amazing history, archaeology, delicious food, and an incredible culture. Prepare to be inspired and amazed at every turn
LIMA
The capital’s great architectural ensemble has earned the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, with attractions such as the Casa Aliaga, the Cathedral and the Main Square.
CUSCO
The former capital of the Inca Empire, where the ruins of the former civilization and the Spanish colonial legacy provide attractions such as the baroque Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, and Puka Pukara archaeological sites.
MACHU PICCHU
The lost city of the Incas which is hidden on the top of an Andean peak, offering views not only of the mountains, but also of the Inca past.
Day 1
LIMA: Arrival in Lima. Guests will receive assistance at the airport and be transferred to the hotel. Accommodation.
Day 2
LIMA: City Tour of Lima. Explore Lima's old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site packed with fascinating historic buildings. Accommodation..
Day 3
LIMA, CUSCO, SACRED VALLEY: Transfer to Lima Airport after breakfast. Flight to Cusco. A meet and greet service on arrival is followed by transfer to your selected hotel in the Sacred Valley. Accommodation.
Day 5
SACRED VALLEY, MACHU PICCHU: Enjoy breakfast before heading to Ollantaytambo Station to board the train to Aguas Calientes, the nearest town to Machu Picchu. Following a scenic three-and-a-half-hour journey through dramatic Andean landscapes, arrive at the station in Aguas Calientes. Here you'll board a coach for a 25-minute ride to Machu Picchu itself. The ‘Lost City of the Incas’ had been abandoned in the heavens for four centuries until American explorer Hiram Bingham happened upon it in 1911. Machu Picchu is believed to have been built in the 1450s by Inca emperor Pachacuti as a holiday retreat yet within a century the city would be abandoned following the Spanish conquest. Accommodation.
Day 4
SACRED VALLEY, PISAC, OLLANTAYTAMBO, SACRED VALLEY: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing for the Urubamba River valley, which is popularly known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The first stop is Pisac, a historic town on the valley floor. Break for lunch is at a local diner before continuing to the late Inca period Ollantaytambo fortress. The site is a huge archaeological complex that is actually a tambo: a leisure city used to accommodate delegations that traveled long distances. Accommodation.
Day 6
MACHU PICCHU, CUSCO: Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a free morning. We strongly recommend that you wake up early today and make your way to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Accommodation.
Day 7
CUSCO: Breakfast and morning at leisure. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of this charming city, which was the capital of the Inca Empire. Accommodation.