7-Day Lima and Cusco Tour with Sunrise at Machu Picchu
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Embark on a 7-day adventure through Lima and Cusco, exploring ancient ruins and experiencing the breathtaking sunrise at Machu Picchu. Discover the best of Peru on this budget-friendly tour.
Duration: 7 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Day 1: Welcome to Lima\n\nMiraflores - Arrival in Lima, welcome and transfer to your hotel.\nOur staff will assist you with all necessary health authorities requirements. Rest of the day free. Lodging at hotel selected.\n\n### Day 2: Lima, City of the Kings \n\nPlaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor) - Today, we invite you to explore the City of Kings, an UNESCO heritage of humanity. The Main Square (Plaza Mayor) is surrounded by the Chatedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Government Palace, and Municipality.\n\nCathedral of Lima - Our tour goes inside the Chatedral to see the Tomb of the Spanish conqueror of Peru. \n\nOur next stop will be the St. Dominic convent, place of rest for the remains of the famous Peruvian saints. \n\nMiraflores - Leave the historical center to explore the modern districts of San Isidro and Miraflores. Two impressive archaeological gems are hidden here, in-between the tall buildings and residential houses: Huaca Huallamarca and Huaca Pucllana pyramids. A brief stop at the Love Park. thanks to the sculpture of a kissing couple made by Victor Delfin and the Gaudi-style benches surrounding the park. This is the perfect place to enjoy the panoramic view of the Lima Bay and Barranco and Chorrillos districts. \n\n### Day 3: Lima - Cusco, Capital of the Inca’s Empire\n\nQorikancha - Transfer to the airport and take the flight to Cusco (airfare is not included. We suggest to take a morning flight). Arrival and transfer to your hotel. \n\nIn the afternoon (13:30 hrs), enjoy an exclusive tour of the city of Cusco. Our tour starts at the St. Christopher’s Square to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Continue to the St. Peter’s Market, where you will explore local flavors, smells and colors. \n\nThe Qorikancha Temple will then open its doors, inviting us to imagine how it once looked, all clad in gold. Qorikancha means golden enclosure in Quechua, and it still preserves much of its past magnificence. You will also see the St. Dominique Church. \n\nSan Blas - Next, you will visit San Blas, district of the artisans. You will walk down the Hatun Rumiyoc Street, see the Inca Roca palace along the way (now home to the Archbishop’s palace) and will stop to admire the famous 12-angled stone.\n\nPlaza de Armas - Continue to the Plaza de Armas and absorve the center of Cusco from here.\n\nCusco Cathedral - Visit the Cathedral and see the colonial masterpieces kept inside.\n\n### Day 4: Cusco, Archaeological Sacsayhuaman Park \n\nSacsayhuaman - In the morning, explore Sacsayhuaman, an impressive, yet harmonious site with colossal constructions, surrounded by beautiful scenery. \n\nQ’enqo - Our next stop will be the Incan adoratory of Qenqo, a sacrificial altar carved inside a rock formation.\n\nTambomachay - Next, enjoy a panoramic view of the Puca Pucara fortress and walk to Tambomachay, an architectural feat of the Incas and one of the pillars of the Andean cosmovision. Return to Cusco.\n\n### Day 5: Premium Inca’s Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu \n\nChinchero - Today you will explore some of the most interesting sites of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Chinchero, the most traditional and picturesque town in the Sacred Valley, is your first stop. You will visit its archaeological complex and see its beautiful colonial church. Chinchero is also known for its female weavers who use ancestral Inca techniques to dye and spin the alpaca wool. \n\nMoray - Next, visit Moray, a unique and unusual Inca archaeological site made of colossal circular terraces. It was an agricultural laboratory where diverse microclimates were recreated. Lunch. \n\nArchaeological Park Ollantaytambo - Continue the tour at the living Inca town of Ollantaytambo. It was of great importance to the Incas and served as a military, religious and agricultural center. You will visit the Temple of the 10 windows, the \’nusta (Inca princess) baths, the Sun temple, and other places of interest. \nThe views from the top of the archaeological site are a perfect ending to this magical day in the Sacred Valley. Then, train to Machu Picchu town.\n\n### Machu Picchu, Lost Citadel \n\nSantuario Historico de Machu Picchu - In the morning, you will board on time one of the buses that take you up the mountain along a serpentine road with breathtaking views. \n\nMachu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, will welcome you at the top of this mountain. You will see its incredible terraces, stone steps, ceremonial sites, urban areas, and temples. \n\nThe entrance to Machupucchu is at 6:00 am, the first time to enter the citadel.\nOur guide will immerse you into ancient history and invite you to connect with the magical energy that is all around you. \n\nAfter a 2.5-hour approx. guided tour, board the bus down to Machu Picchu Pueblo and enjoy lunch. When the time comes, board your train back to Cusco, a magical journey that follows the course of the magnificent Urubamba river, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, up to Cucso. Transfer to the hotel.\n\n### Cusco - Lima, Farewell Day\n\nCusco - Departure transfer to the airport to take your flight to Lima. (aire fare is not included. You can choose the best option to connect with your international flight. Be carefull with rainy season from January to March, some delays or cancelations happens). Our adventure ends, if you need support to add more nights in Lima or an extension to Titikaka Lake, please contact with our customer service. We can help you with all you need.

What's Included
  • Live professional guides
  • 90% refund for cancellations 15 days before departure
  • Meals including breakfast and lunch
  • All transfers from/to airports, hotels, and railway stations
  • Admission tickets to attractions
  • Early Admission to Machu Picchu with private guide
  • Tours and excursions as per itinerary
  • 7 nights’ accommodation in selected hotel class
What's Not Included
  • International & domestic air fare Lima-Cusco-Lima.
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience the highlights of Lima and Cusco during a 7-day exploration of Peru. Tour the renowned landmarks and state buildings in Lima before journeying southward to Cusco, where you’ll discover ancient Incan ruins and the iconic Machu Picchu fortress. With ample free time to independently discover both cities, this one-week itinerary in Peru is budget-friendly and satisfies your wanderlust.

VIPAC Special Cancellation Policy: A 90% refund is granted if you choose to cancel this tour 15 days prior to departure.

  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants. Otherwise, your tour may not be confirmed.
  • When booking your flight from Lima to Cusco, it must be in the morning. Arrival by noon is too late.
  • Upon time of booking, please provide flight itinerary for international flights and domestic flights
  • Important: If you go suffer from altitude sickness, please bring medicine or ask your doctor for advice before you depart
  • Important: The entrance time for Machupicchu is at 6:00 in the morning, if this time is not available due to high demand, the available times will be provided.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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U2821spcarmenf
Apr 17, 2024
Impressive, a country with hospitable and polite people! - Lima, fantastic, with its cliffs and the Pacific! Cusco, sensational, with Inca history, very well preserved. Machu Picchu, with its splendid nature, the majestic mountain range, dominating everything!!
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Professorairenep
Apr 1, 2024
My birthday in Peru - Machu Picchu is really what I expected. An incredible energy and a very special place. The receptionist and guides who accompanied us were very efficient and courteous.
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Luisth9735fd
Apr 1, 2024
Dream trip. Better as a couple - The guide of the original people of Cuzco, very prepared, and taking advantage of all his knowledge and kindness. The tourist service in hotels and Peruvian guides is excellent. we would return
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Rdiazureta
Apr 1, 2024
I would happily return with you - Excellent treatment, impressive punctuality and above all the guides!! Very cultured and entertaining, we made a cordial relationship with everyone in a very short time.
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X884vajuancarlosa
Mar 26, 2024
Excelent service and polite people - All travel was amazing was beatiful All de cities are beatiful and the People so polite and good whit us so its a travel that I whant to repeat
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Caroanselmi2016
Mar 15, 2024
Surprising and unmissable Peru. - Excellent organization, communication and knowledge of the guides. Punctuality in transfers. Always with great kindness and predisposition. Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu must-see destinations. Very good selection of hotels, with excellent locations in the cities to walk to the main attractions and restaurants.
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Jorgeeduardoc731
Feb 29, 2024
Tour to beautiful places polite and kind people.. - History of the Incas and beautiful landscapes photos. Machu Picchu and Cuzco are really very interesting. It's no wonder that Machu Picchu was elected one of the seven wonders. Very good!!!!
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Cleoniaparecidac
Jan 30, 2024
Gorgeous - Charming cities, with great reception everywhere, hotel. Agency, guides, all punctual and confident in the information provided. My husband and I enjoyed culture and history. Thanks. I highly recommend it.
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686soniaj
Dec 19, 2023
Excellent tour with very good guides and hotels - The tour was called "Peru Magico". Everything was excellent, especially the attention and explanations of all the guides. The hotels are very good and centrally located to be able to walk around in your free time. A 10!
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2lenitap
Apr 17, 2024
Wonderful days!🌷 - Beautiful landscapes; Fantastic cuisine; Good hotels; Beautiful walks and train journey with views of the mountains were fascinating!!✌️🙌
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