Inca Heritage
Peru: Lima & Cusco
Overview
Immerse yourself in the cultural and ancestral richness of Peru with this fascinating tour of Lima and Cusco. Begin in Lima, the vibrant capital that fuses colonial history with modernity, then travel to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, to walk streets full of history and admire the majestic vestiges of Inca civilization.
Trip Highlights
- Lima city tour — Plaza de Armas and the San Francisco Monastery catacombs
- Cusco half-day tour — Sacsayhuamán fortress and San Pedro Market
- Full-day Sacred Valley tour — Chinchero, Moray & Ollantaytambo
- Guided Machu Picchu tour by train via Ollantaytambo & Aguas Calientes
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Peru
Welcome to Peru! It ranks among the great centers of ancient civilization and is one of the most iconic destinations in the world. Arrival at the airport in Lima, where you will be welcomed and transferred to the hotel. Overnight in Lima.
Day 2
Lima City Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. A sightseeing tour through Lima’s Plaza de Armas, with the Government Palace, town hall, the Archbishop’s Palace and the cathedral, followed by the San Francisco Monastery, which displays the largest collection of religious art in the Americas — the highlight being the underground vaults known as “catacumbas,” or catacombs.
Day 3
Fly to Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel. An early transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco. After settling in at your hotel, depart on a half-day city tour with an English-speaking guide, visiting the Fortress of Sacsayhuamán, one of the most important military and ceremonial centres of Incan times, the Plaza de Armas and its cathedral, and the Monastery of Saint Catherine of Siena. The day ends at San Pedro Market, famous for its fruit juices, home-style meals and herb stalls.
Day 4
Sacred Valley Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the most outstanding sites of the Sacred Valley of the Incas: Chinchero, famous for its women weavers and ancient Inca dyeing techniques, its Inca archaeological complex and colonial church; Moray, the curious complex of colossal concentric terraces once used as an agricultural laboratory; and the fortress complex of Ollantaytambo, with its Temple of the Ten Windows, the Baths of the Ñusta and the Temple of the Sun.
Day 5
Machu Picchu Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by bus to the Ollantaytambo train station, then by train through the fertile Urubamba valley to Aguas Calientes, from where small buses climb to the ruin town. This 15th-century Inca citadel, at 7,970ft (2,430m), served as a sanctuary and retreat for the Incan Emperor Pachacutec and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Return by bus to Aguas Calientes and by train to Ollantaytambo, where your driver transfers you back to Cusco.
Day 06
Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Today is your last day in Peru — you will be met at your hotel for a transfer to the airport for your international departure.
Hotels Included
- LimaModerate: Dazzler by Wyndham Lima Miraflores or similar, Std double room · Deluxe: Meliá Lima or similar, Std double room
- CuscoModerate: Terra Andina Colonial Mansión or similar, Std double room · Deluxe: JW Marriott El Convento or similar, Std double room
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Private airport transfers throughout the trip
- Seat-In-Coach (SIC) tours with professional, bilingual guides
- Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned in the itinerary
- Accommodation at selected hotels with daily breakfast
- Touristic train to Machu Picchu: Expedition service
Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Bank transfer or credit card fees
- Meals, beverages, tours, and transfers not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities, and laundry services
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- City taxes
Optional Add-Ons
- Full-day Huacachina & Ballestas Islands — $145 USD pp
- Magic Water Circuit of the Reserve Park — $35 USD pp
- Larco Museum — $30 USD pp
- Full-day Rainbow Mountain — $65 USD pp
- Full-day Humantay Lake — $60 USD pp
Important Notes
- Check-in 3:00–4:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM; breakfast served 7:00–9:30 AM (may vary by hotel).
- Children aged 1–10 are considered children; guests over 10 are counted as adults.
- Rates are based on a minimum of 2 passengers travelling together and are subject to availability; some events and attractions are seasonal.
- Package validity: until December 31, 2026. Not available during Carnival, December holidays, or public holidays in South America.
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