6-Day Peru, Connect your Energies: Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Day 01: Welcome to Lima, City of Kings and the Larco Museum of Cultures⌄

   Embark on an exclusive and immersive tour of Lima's Historical Center, starting with the Convent of Santo Domingo, a cornerstone of the city's foundation. Visit the Universidad Mayor de San Marcos, the oldest university in the Americas, featuring the country's oldest choir stalls and a library with 25,000 books, including some from the 15th century. The remains of notable saints lie here as well. Continue through the Plaza Mayor, exploring the Government Palace, Municipality, and the Cathedral, a historical gem of colonial Lima. The tour concludes at the Larco Museum, showcasing ancient Peruvian cultures through gold artifacts, textiles, and ceramics, offering insight into Peru's historical worldview.

   Overnight: 1 night of accommodation in Lima

2. 2Day 2: Cusco, Capital of the Inca Empire⌄

   In the afternoon, exclusive stroll in the city that starts with a visit to the Plaza de San Cristóbal (San Cristobal Square) to enjoy a panoramic overview of the city. Afterwards, we will visit the San Pedro Market, where we will absorb the local flavors and learn more about the products of the area in this market that has it all and supplies the entire city. Later, the Qorikancha Temple will welcome us with all its splendor and magnificence, with walls that used to be covered in gold. From San Blas, the artisans’ neighborhood, we will walk down the street Hatun Rumiyoc finding in our way the palace Inca Roca, today´s Archbishops Palace, and we will have time to admire the world famous Twelve Angled Stone. We will continue to the Plaza de Armas to visit The Cathedral that houses colonial works of incredible value.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: 1 night of accommodation in Cusco.

3. 3Day 03: Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park⌄

   In the morning, we will get away from the crowds to visit Sacsayhuaman, an impressive citadel full of colossal constructions surrounded by beautiful landscapes in total communion with the environment. Then, we continue to the Inca shrine of Q'enqo, amazing will be the altar for sacrifices embedded in the inner part of its rock formation. Finally we arrive at the watchtower of Puca Pucara and Tambomachay, a monument of remarkable architectural excellence, considered one of the pillars of the Andean cosmovision. Free afternoon for additional activities, or to walk the streets of Cusco. The entrance passport, which is included in this tour, gives you access to other points of interest not visited.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: 1 night of accommodation in Cusco

4. 4Day 04: Inca Village of Chinchero, Moray Terraces and Inca Village of Ollantaytambo⌄

   This day we will visit the most outstanding sites of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will depart to the village of Chinchero, the most typical and picturesque of the Sacred Valley. This village is famous for its women weavers. Brief stop at a textile centre to appreciate the ancient Inca techniques for dyeing and spinning alpaca wool. We will visit the Inca square with its beautiful colonial church. Continue to Moray, a beautiful Inca archaeological site composed of concentric agricultural terraces that served as a laboratory to recreate microclimates. Lunch. We will continue to visit the last living village of the Incas, Ollantaytambo. We will visit the Temple of the ten windows, the baths of the ñusta, and the Temple of the Sun. The postcards from the heights of Ollantaytambo will close this magical day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Overnight in the area.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

5. 5Day 05: Machu Picchu, Lost Citadel⌄

   The long awaited day to visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Boarding at Ollantaytambo station. Departure by selected train. Arrival at Machu Picchu station. Assistance from our staff to board the bus that will ascend by a winding road, with a spectacular view of the Urubamba River and shape a deep canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will welcome us with its incredible terraces, staircases, ceremonial precincts and urban areas. Energy emanates from all over the place. Lunch. At the coordinated time, return by train and transfer to the hotel in Cusco.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

6. 6Day 6: Farewell⌄

   Departure transfer.

   Meals: Breakfast