Classic Machu Picchu Tour, Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Peru Trip

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Classic Machu Picchu

Day 1	Lima
Day 2	Lima/City Tour
Day 3	Lima/Cusco/City Tour
Day 4	Cusco/Sacred Valley of the Incas/Pisac Market/Ollantaytambo
Day 5	Cusco/Machu Picchu
Day 6	Machu Picchu/Cusco
Day 7	Cusco/Lima/Larco Herrera Museum/Folkloric Dinner Show
Day 8	Lima

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This tour includes accommodations for 7 nights (3 nights in Lima, 3 nights in Cusco, and 1 night in Machu Picchu); 10 meals (7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner) and domestic airfare in Peru.

Elevations: Cusco is 10,912 feet (above sea level), the Sacred Valley of the Incas is 8,944 feet, and Machu Picchu is 7,900 feet.

Classic Machu Picchu

Classic Machu Picchu, our Featured Peru Tour, is a great way to experience the most interesting destinations of the country. It includes Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and an overnight stay in Machu Picchu. In Lima, you will have a city tour, visit the Larco Herrera Museum, and enjoy a folkloric dinner show. You will have a city tour of Cusco, including the four ruins that surround the city, and a Sacred Valley excursion that features the Indian artisan market in Pisac and the fortress of Ollantaytambo. You will also have a free day in Machu Picchu to revisit the site or enjoy the surrounding area.

Customization: This tour can be customized to suit your requirements.

Activities: Cultural/historical sightseeing and hiking.

Day 1: Lima

Depart to Lima. After passing through immigration and customs, proceed to the reception area, where our inbound services representative will be holding a sign with your name on it. You will be greeted and then transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Lima.

Day 2: Lima/City Tour

In the afternoon, you will have a city tour of Lima. You will visit downtown Lima and see several examples of the Spanish architecture of the colonial period including the Plaza de Armas, the Presidential Palace, the Cathedral, and the Church of San Francisco and Catacombs. After that, you will see Huaca Huallamarca, a restored adobe pyramid dating from the pre-Inca period located in San Isidro. You will tour the upscale residential and commercial district of Miraflores and see the Parque del Amor, a seaside park with a huge statue of a kissing couple, before returning to your hotel. Overnight in Lima. (B)

Day 3: Lima/Cusco/City Tour

Early morning transfer to the airport for the flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Because of the high altitude (10,912 feet above sea level), we recommend that you rest for a short period. In the afternoon, you will have a city tour that includes a walk through of the Cathedral, the Koricancha ('site of gold'), typical streets, and the four ruins that surround the city: the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Kenko, Puca Pucara, and Tampumachay. Overnight in Cusco. (B)

Day 4: Cusco/Sacred Valley of the Incas/Pisac Market/Ollantaytambo

Full-day private excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, including the Indian artisan market in Pisac and the fortress of Ollantaytambo. Lunch at a restaurant in the Sacred Valley. Overnight in Cusco. (B,L)

Note: The Indian market is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from October to March, and daily from April to September. On the days of the week that the market is not open, you will be taken to the Inca ruins above the village.

Day 5: Cusco/Machu Picchu

Early morning transfer to the train station for the ride to Machu Picchu, 'the Lost City of the Incas' (7,900 ft.). This mountaintop citadel, which served as both a center of worship and an astronomic observatory, is located in the middle of the cloud forest overlooking the Urubamba River. There are both agricultural and urban areas constructed with the precision stonework that the Incas are known for. The agricultural area consists of terraces and food storehouses, and the urban area contains temples, squares, and royal tombs. Guided tour followed by lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Aguas Calientes. (B,L)

Day 6: Machu Picchu/Cusco

This is a free day to explore Machu Picchu on your own. You may want to hike Huayna Picchu, visit the nearby hot springs of Aguas Calientes, or enjoy another activity. Mid-afternoon, you will depart from Machu Picchu by train to Poroy Station in the Sacred Valley, and then be taken to Cusco by private transportation. Overnight in Cusco. (B)

Day 7: Cusco/Lima/Larco Herrera Museum/Folkloric Dinner Show

Morning transfer to the airport for your flight back to Lima. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. After noon, you will visit the Larco Herrera Museum. In the evening, you will enjoy a Folkloric Dinner Show at Junius Restaurant. Overnight in Lima. (B,D)

Day 8: Lima

Check out at noon. Transfer to the airport for your return flight to your final destination. (B)

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Classic Machu Picchu

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	Single	Double	Triple
Economy	$1,839	$1,459	$1,419
3 Star	$2,269	$1,659	$1,619
4 Star	$2,809	$1,919	$1,889
Superior First	$3,029	$2,079	$2,009
5 Star	$3,889	$2,509	$2,399
Deluxe	$5,349	$3,249	n/a

All prices are in U.S. Dollars. Click here to see our prices in your currency.

The above prices are valid until December 31, 2010.

Notes:

Machu Picchu Pueblo, Hatuchay Tower, and Sanctuary Lodge accommodations include breakfast and dinner.
Room upgrades and additional nights in each destination are available upon request.
Upgrade to the Hiram Bingham train, which operates every day except Sunday, is available for $450 per person.
Oxygenated rooms are available at the Monasterio for an additional $50 per room per day.
Christmas Season and High Season (from June to August) surcharges may apply.

Classic Machu Picchu

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