Lima, Cuzco

Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, departure taxes, optional tours and tips to guides & drivers (see Terms & Conditions).

Also, not included: film, processing, digital media and/or image transfer, cameras, or any other photographic equipment or services.

Note:
* When flying with any other airline than Lan Peru or Lan Chile, the tour price does NOT include flights Lima-Cuzco-Lima. These flights may be purchased for an additional $150 per person.

Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers, nor does it include flights Lima-Cuzco-Lima.

Hotels: Due to limited capacity, you will be advised the names of your hotels following final payment.

DAY 2, Wed Arrive in Lima and transfer to your hotel. This afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the National Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology and visit the Larco Herrera Museum. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy a tour of Lima by night. Drive into Lima's historical center to Plaza Mayor and view the illuminated Cathedral, Government Palace, City Hall and the Archbishop's Palace as well as the Justice Palace and Civic Center. Walk through Barranco, the bohemian district of Lima.

DAY 3, Thurs This morning, enjoy a tour of Lima, the "City of the Kings." Visit the archeological center at Huaca Pucllana. Continue to Plaza Mayor, Lima's Main Square, and site of the Presidential Palace, City Hall, the Cathedral, and the Archbishop's Palace with its ornate carved balconies. Visit the San Francisco Monastery, then drive through the residential districts of Miraflores and San Isidro to enjoy a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean.  Balance of the day at leisure.

DAY 4, Fri  Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cuzco. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, there will be a tour of Cuzco by night. Drive through city and view its mix of colonial and Inca architecture. Pass through narrow streets and view Spanish palaces built over Inca walls. Continue to the "Cristo Blanco" for a magnificent view of the illuminated city. The tour ends at the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art housed in a beautiful colonial manor.

DAY 5, Sat  Today, we embark upon a full day tour to Machu Picchu, lost city of the Incas. Transfer to Ollanta train station for the Orient Express' Backpacker train service to Machu Picchu, where you will begin your guided tour of the marvelous citadel. Visit the main plaza, the royal quarters, the Temple of Three Windows, the circular tower, the sacred Sun Dial and burial grounds. Return to Cuzco in the evening.

DAY 6, Sun Half day at leisure in Cuzco, and enjoy a half day tour to the Sacred Valley. Drive through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to visit the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. Stroll through the Inca living town where time seems to have stopped 500 years ago. Lunch at a nearby inn, and visit the lively and colorful Indian Pisac market where locals, following ancient traditions, sell or exchange their products.

DAY 7, Mon  Tour the city of Cuzco. Visit the Cathedral and view its collection of Colonial art. Continue to Santo Domingo Convent which was built on top of the main temple of the Incas, the Koricancha or "Temple of the Sun." Drive to Sacasyhuaman, believed to have been an Inca fortress then visit the archaeological site of Qenko. Balance of the day at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a dinner and a Peruvian folklore show.

DAY 8, Tues Transfer to Cuzco Airport for your return flight to Lima. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Lima. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner (B, D): LIMA

DAY 9, Wed Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. For late afternoon or evening flights, passengers may reserve a day room ( $49 double room).