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Peru Empire of the Senses 8-Day Tour: Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu
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Peru Empire of the Senses 8-Day Tour: Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu

by Vipac Travel

8 days
Lima
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Overview

This 8-day tour in Peru includes visits to Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu, highlighting the sensory and historical aspects of the Inca Empire. The itinerary begins in Lima, where travelers stay in accommodations according to the selected hotel category and enjoy daily breakfast. A bilingual guide provides commentary in Spanish and English throughout the tour. After Lima, the tour continues to Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire, with time to explore its main attractions. Two days are set aside for optional free activities, which are not included in the package and must be arranged separately; options include visiting the ancient site of Caral, exploring Paracas, or kayaking in Piuray. The package includes shared transfers to the train station and round-trip train tickets to Machu Picchu, where visitors follow one of three designated visitor circuits designed to manage site preservation, with priority given to circuit 2; if unavailable, alternatives will be offered before ticket issuance. Lunch is provided on some days. Domestic flights between Lima and Cusco are not included and must be purchased independently. Drinks and gratuities are also excluded. Admission tickets to Machu Picchu are non-refundable and date changes are not permitted; a new ticket must be purchased if the visit date changes.

Highlights

8-day cultural tour covering Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu
Daily breakfast included
Shared transfer to train station
Round-trip train tickets based on hotel category
Bilingual Spanish-English guide provided
Two free days for optional activities

What's included

Accommodations for the full 8 days
Shared transfer to the train station
Round-trip railway ticket to Machu Picchu according to selected hotel category
Lunch served on selected days
Live bilingual guide service in Spanish and English
Daily breakfast each morning

What's not included

Domestic flights between Lima and Cusco are not included and must be paid separately
Drinks during meals or tours
Gratuities for guides and drivers
Excursions available on free days are not included

Itinerary

1

Arrival and Lima Historical Center Tour

Upon arrival in Lima, assistance is provided for transfer to the hotel. At 14:00 hrs, the tour of Lima's Historical Center begins, focusing on architectonic relics designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The visit starts at the Convent of Santo Domingo, constructed during Lima's foundation. The University of San Marcos, the oldest in the Americas, is included, featuring the country's oldest choir stalls and a library holding 25,000 books, some dating back to the 15th century. The route continues through Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, and Municipality, and inside the Cathedral, which holds artworks and the remains of Santa Rosa de Lima, San Juan Masías, and San Martín de Porres.

120 min

2

Larco Museum Visit

Departing from downtown Lima to the Larco Museum to gain insight into ancient Peruvian cultures. The visit includes viewing gold pieces, textiles, and erotic ceramics that illustrate the cosmovision of ancient Peru. The museum's warehouse will be open to observe artistic expressions reflected in ceramics.

120 min

3

Optional Day Tours from Lima

A free day is available to select and book one of several activities: Visit the 5,000-year-old city of Caral and enjoy a local lunch; take a trip to the Ballestas Islands, ride dune buggies in Huacachina, taste pisco, and have lunch; explore the marine ecosystems and historic sites of Lima’s coastal islands, such as San Lorenzo Island and the Real Felipe fortress; or visit Ballestas Islands and, on certain days, fly over the Nasca Lines with a marine lunch. None of these tours are included in the package.

420 min

4

Cusco Afternoon City Walk

In the afternoon, a city walk starts at Plaza de San Cristóbal for a panoramic view. Then visit San Pedro Market to learn about local products. Next is the Qorikancha Temple, formerly covered in gold. From the artisans’ neighborhood San Blas, walk down Hatun Rumiyoc street passing the Inca Roca palace, now the Archbishop's Palace, and see the Twelve Angled Stone. The walk ends at Plaza de Armas with a visit to the Cathedral housing colonial artworks.

240 min

5

Morning Tour of Sacsayhuaman and Surroundings

In the morning, visit Sacsayhuaman, a citadel with large constructions integrated with the landscape. Then proceed to Q’enqo, an Inca site with a sacrificial altar inside a rock formation. Finally, visit Puca Pucará lookout and Tambomachay, a monument noted for its architecture and significance in Andean cosmovision. The afternoon is free.

180 min

6

Sacred Valley: Chinchero Visit

Visit the Sacred Valley’s village of Chinchero, known for its colorful and typical character. Observe weaving women and stop at a textile center to see traditional Inca dyeing and spinning techniques using alpaca wool. The visit includes the Inca plaza and its colonial church.

120 min

7

Visit to Moray Archaeological Site

Continue to Moray, an Inca site consisting of concentric agricultural terraces used as a laboratory to recreate microclimates.

60 min

8

Ollantaytambo and Inca Temples

The visit includes Ollantaytambo, the last Inca village still inhabited, with stops at the Sun Temple, the Bath of the Princess, and the Temple of the Ten Windows. The day concludes with views from the elevated areas of Ollantaytambo.

120 min

9

Machu Picchu Visit

Depart from Ollantaytambo station on the chosen train to Machu Picchu station. Staff assist with boarding a bus that climbs a winding route offering views of the Urubamba river canyon. Explore Machu Picchu’s terraces, stairways, ceremonial zones, and urban sectors. Lunch is provided. Afterwards, travel back by train and proceed to the hotel in Cusco for overnight accommodation.

480 min

10

Free Day in Cusco

Free day with options for cultural, archaeological, or adventure activities in Cusco. Advance reservations are recommended. Suggested activities include Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) or kayaking in Huaypo Lake.

11

Transfer to Airport and Departure

Transfer to the airport for departure to Lima to connect with the return flight home.

Languages

Portuguese (guide)English (guide)Spanish (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

Up to 9 travelers
Mobile ticket
Suitable for all fitness levels
The guide will provide bilingual service in Spanish and English throughout the tour
Machu Picchu has three visitor circuits to distribute passengers; priority is given to circuit 2, with circuits 3B or 1B offered if 2 is unavailable, allowing you to confirm before ticket issuance
Machu Picchu admission tickets are non-refundable and cannot be changed; if you need a different date, a new ticket must be purchased
Total
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