8 Days Lights of the Inca Empire

8 Days Lights of the Inca Empire

8 Days/7 Nights 

TOUR INCLUDES:

• 2 nights in Lima
• 2 nights in Urubamba
• 1 night in Machu Picchu
• 2 nights in Cusco
• Private transfer from Lima Airport to the hotel with a representative
• Shared half-day tour in Lima to Aliaga House, Cathedral, and Larco Museum
• Private transfer from the hotel to Lima Airport with an English-Speaking driver
• Private transfer from Cusco Airport to the hotel in Urubamba (Sacred Valley) with a representative
• Shared full-day tour to Chinchero, Living Museum of Yucay, and Ollantaytambo from Urubamba (Sacred Valley) to Cusco
• Cusco Full Tourist Ticket (Full BTC)
• Shared transfer from the hotel in Urubamba (Sacred Valley) to Ollantaytambo station
• Voyager (one way) and 360° (return) round-trip train tickets from/to Ollantaytambo station
• Shared tour for 2 days and 1 night to Machu Picchu with a site guide
• Day 1: Guided visit , Entrance to Machu Picchu, Up and down bus to Machu Picchu
• Lunch menu at Café Inkaterra
• Shared transfer from Ollantaytambo station to the hotel in Cusco
• Shared half-day tour in Cusco to Coricancha, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay
• Private transfer from the hotel to Cusco Airport with a representative

NOT INCLUDED:

• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals.
• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
• International and domestic air tickets.
• Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, travel insurance, etc.)
• Early check-in, late check-out.
• Travel Insurance.

8 Days Lights of the Inca Empire

8 Days/7 Nights 

DAY 1 | Arrival to Lima.

Upon your arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, our transportation service with a representative takes you to the selected hotel.

• One night’s accommodation in Lima at selected hotel.

DAY 2 | Lima | City tour and Larco Museum.

Our guide picks you up from your hotel to begin your Historic Center of Lima tour. Start by visiting the Aliaga House, a colonial mansion with over 5 centuries of history, considered the oldest house in the Americas. Then, explore the Plaza Mayor, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you visit the imposing Lima Cathedral. Finally, visit the Larco Museum, located in the traditional district of Pueblo Libre. The museum boasts a comprehensive collection of pre-Hispanic gold and silver objects and a selection of erotic art pieces. Here, immerse yourself in over 5,000 years of ancient Peruvian history. This tour is shared with other passengers.

*Please note that the pickup window for this shared service is 30 minutes from the start time.

• One night’s accommodation in Lima at selected hotel and breakfast included.

DAY 3 | Lima – Cusco – Sacred Valley.

Our transportation service with an English-speaking driver picks you up from your selected hotel and takes you to Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima.

Domestic flight from Lima to Cusco.

Upon your arrival at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco, our transportation service and a representative take you to the selected hotel in Urubamba (Sacred Valley).

• One night’s accommodation in Urubamba at selected hotel and breakfast included.

DAY 4 | Sacred Valley | Chinchero, Ollantaytambo & Living Museum of Yucay.

Start your tour today by heading from your hotel in Urubamba (Sacred Valley) to the picturesque village of Chinchero. You will begin by exploring the impressive agricultural terraces and the 17th-century church, built upon an ancient Inca palace and recognized as one of Peru’s earliest Catholic structures. Along the route, there will be a stop at a lookout point to enjoy the spectacular landscapes of the Sacred Valley. Next, you will visit the Living Museum of Yucay, where you can witness the creation of textiles, adobe crafts, ceramics, and silverware using ancient Inca techniques. You will savor a delightful typical lunch in the Sacred Valley.

After lunch, head to the impressive Ollantaytambo Fortress, an important ceremonial center renowned for its stunning agricultural terraces cascading down the surrounding mountainsides. Upon concluding this full-day tour, you will go to the hotel in Cusco to rest and soak in the renewed Incan spirit.

*Please note that due to the shared nature of this service, the pick-up window is 30 minutes from the scheduled start time. The Chinchero market is included in tourist visits planned for Sundays.

The Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC), included in the itinerary, is a personal and non-transferable document that provides access to 16 important attractions in Cusco and its surroundings, such as Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. It also allows entry to various sites in the Sacred Valley Circuit, including Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Moray, and Chinchero.

• One night’s accommodation in Urubamba at selected hotel, breakfast, lunch included.

DAY 5 | Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu.

Our transportation service picks you up from your hotel in Urubamba (Sacred Valley) and transfers you to the Ollantaytambo train station. This transfer is shared with other passengers.

*Please note that the pickup window is up to 30 minutes as a shared transfer.

You board the Voyager train by Inca Rail at the Ollantaytambo station heading to the Aguas Calientes station (Machu Picchu Pueblo). Upon arrival, you receive assistance. For your return to Ollantaytambo station, you board the 360° train. Each journey lasts approximately one and a half hours, and schedules are subject to availability.

*Voyager Service: Ambient music on board, magic on board: Ollantay (available only on the way to Aguas Calientes).

*360° Service: Live music, USB port to charge mobile devices, magic on board: Ollantay (available only on the way to Aguas Calientes).

Aguas Calientes, located on the slopes of Machu Picchu, offers a vibrant craft market, a variety of restaurants, and lodging options. Just 25 minutes by bus, you will find Machu Picchu, an impressive feat of engineering and architecture believed to have served as a sanctuary and retreat for the Inca Pachacútec. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the Modern World, Machu Picchu, which means “Old Mountain,” captivates with its historical splendor and natural majesty. After the visit, return by bus to Aguas Calientes. This tour is shared with other passengers.

*Remember to confirm your reservation as soon as possible to proceed with the purchase of tickets in advance due to the limited capacity of the citadel. The specific circuit to visit Machu Picchu and schedule will be selected according to availability at the time of reservation confirmation. You can check the circuits by visiting this link: https://acortar.link/TQYAEj

Enjoy a delicious set lunch menu at Café Inkaterra while taking in the breathtaking view of the Vilcanota River. The restaurant is known for its unique blend of Andean cuisine and contemporary trends, resulting in a fusion-style meal with a distinctive flavor.

• One night’s accommodation in Machu picchu at selected hotel, breakfast, lunch included.

DAY 6 | Machu Picchu – Cusco.

Enjoy a peaceful free morning in Aguas Calientes. If you prefer, you have the option to return to Machu Picchu to explore additional attractions offered by the citadel. We recommend waking up early to witness the sunrise over the mountain, a truly unforgettable experience. In the afternoon, begin your return to Cusco.

*Note: If you prefer, you have the option to return to Machu Picchu to explore additional attractions offered by the citadel (second entry ticket not included, please ask for the additional cost).

After your train journey from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, a transfer will be waiting for you at the train station to take you to the selected hotel in Cusco. This transfer will be shared with other passengers.

*Please note that as it is a shared transfer, the waiting time from the train arrival is up to 30 minutes before departing to Cusco.

• One night’s accommodation in Cusco at selected hotel and breakfast included.

DAY 7 | Cusco | City tour and nearby archaeological sites.

Enjoy a guided tour of the charming and magical city of Cusco, the capital of the Inca empire. Start visiting the Santo Domingo Convent in the Coricancha temple. Then, visit the main temple of the city of Cusco, known as the Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of the Assumption. Later, tour the Cusco hills of the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, visit the Qenqo archaeological complex, and walk through the Puca Pucara military architectural complex and the ruins of Tambomachay, also known as the Inca spa. Finally, return to the selected hotel. This tour is shared with other passengers.

*Please note that the pickup window for this shared service is 30 minutes from the start time.

• One night’s accommodation in Cusco at selected hotel and breakfast included.

DAY 8 | Cusco | Departure.

Our transportation service and a representative pick you up to take you from your selected hotel to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco.

Domestic flight from Cusco to Lima.

Domestic flight from Lima.

• Breakfast included.