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DAY 1 | LIMA

Begin your incredible adventure at the international airport in the city of Lima, Perú. On your arrival, our team will be waiting to take you to your hotel in the Miraflores district of the city, which is without doubt one of the most attractive neighbourhoods, found in the Southern sector of Lima City. You can enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure to rest up or explore this first-class neighbourhood, with its friendly vibe, modern infrastructure and touristic and cultural attractions. Miraflores is found right on the ocean front, overlooking the Pacific, with tree-lined, pedestrian walkways and sophisticated restaurants. 

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DAY 2 | LIMA TO CUSCO AND CITY TOUR 

After breakfast in the hotel, we will collect you from your hotel at the pre-arranged time to take you to the Lima airport for your flight to Cusco. On arrival, our team will be waiting for you at the Cusco airport to help you and take you to your Cusco hotel, after which, you will enjoy a tour of this charming city that was once the capital of the Inca Empire. The tour will begin at The Santo Domingo Convent constructed on the Inca foundations of the Coricancha, one of the most important Inca temples, dedicated to sun worship. The ancient Spanish Chronicles states that the walls of this temple were plated in gold, covered with golden images of people and animals. We will then head to the Cathedral, the most imposing building found on the Plaza de Armas. Afterwards, we will visit the Cusco hills where we can find the Sacsayhuamán fortress, who´s imposing walls offer an impressive panoramic view over Cusco. We will then visit the Qenqo archaeological site, which was used for religious purposes and where it was though that the Incas performed sacrificial offerings for a prosperous agricultural year ahead. Our final visit will be to Puca Pucará, which translates to “strong red”, an archaeological complex used for military purposes, with different areas, plazas, baths, aqueducts and towers. Archaeologists believe the site was used for The Inca´s entourage, while the Inca himself, rested in Tambomachay. After the visit to these magnificent Inca sites, we will take you back to the historic center.

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DAY 3 | CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY

After breakfast in your hotel, we will collect you at the pre-arranged time as the Sacred Valley awaits you today. We will head to continue to Inca and Colonial Pisac, found on top of the mountain to discover one of the most stunning Inca archaeological sites in The Sacred Valley. We will then take a walk through the colonial town, which is home to one of the best Artisan markets in the area. We will enjoy a lunch in a traditional restaurant in Urubamba, before we head of to the town Ollantaytambo, which was an important Inca military, agricultural and religious site. We will visit the Temple of the Ten windows and The Baños de la Ñusta, amongst other important sites. Postcards from the high elevations will close this magical day in The Sacred Valley of the Incas. 

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DAY 4 | MARAS, MORAY & CORCCOR COMMUNITY – MACHU PICCHU

After breakfast, at the pre-arranged time, we will head out on a guided tour to one of the lesser- visited treasures in The Sacred Valley of The Incas. We will begin our visit in Maras, where the magnificent salt pans create a spectacular scene, with the contrasting white salt pools and verdant green landscapes of the valley create an imposing and unforgettable image of the stunning Sacred Valley of The Incas. We will then continue to Moray, where we can witness these colossal, circular terraces, reminiscent of a Roman Amphitheatre, whose principal purpose was to recreate 20 different controlled micro-climates to ensure the agricultural production of the empire. We will then head to the traditional community of Corccor, where will marvel at the magical experience of sharing with the families of the local community, some of their daily activities such as farming, weaving etc. before you enjoy a traditional lunch, typical of the region. After this immersive experience, we will take you to Ollantaytambo train station in the town to take our train to Aguas calientes. Our team will be waiting to collect you in Aguas Calientes to the to your hotel for the evening. 

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DAY 5| MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

The most important day has arrived, when we will visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World. You will have to get up early to enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time and our team will pick you up from the hotel to take the bus to the top of the mountain. Along the way we will have privileged views of the Urubamba River, which is part of this famous canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will await us, with its magnificent terraces, Inca staircases and ceremonial sites. Embrace the energy that emanates from this magical citadel. After our guided tour of Machu Picchu, we will enjoy lunch at one of the best restaurants in Aguas Calientes. At the indicated time we will return by train to the Poroy or Ollantaytambo train station, where our transportation will be waiting for us to take us to our Hotel in the historic center of Cusco.

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DAY 6 | CUSCO – PUNO

At the pre-arranged time, our team will pass by your hotel to take you to the bus station. From here, we will take a bus to Puno, that stops at a number of interesting and historical archaeological sites along this scenic route. Our 1st stop will be Andahuaylillas, where we will visit the villages stunning chapel. We will then continue to Racchi, the temple of the “Wiracocha” deity, with its gigantic walls and surrounding scenic countryside. We will then reach the highest point between the Cusco and Puno regions called La Raya with its impressive views over the altiplano. We can then enjoy a lunch, before we continue along our way to Puno. Our final stop will be at Pucará where we can take the opportunity to buy the classic ceramic bulls which are typical of the region. We will finally arrive in Puno in in the afternoon. 

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DAY 7 | PUNO – LAKE TITICACA – UROS AND TAQUILE ISLANDS

After breakfast, our team will pass by your hotel at the pre-arranged time to take you to the port on Lake Titicaca. We will take the fast boat to the magnificent floating islands of Uros, for a tour of these unique floating islands made from the local totora reeds. We will enjoy the spectacular scenery of the highest navigable lake in the world as we sail to the remote Taquile Island. On arrival, we will have a guided tour of this stunning island, heading to the best viewpoints, where you can take the postcard-perfect photos of this magnificent lake. We will have lunch in a local restaurant on the island, where the delicious trout from the lake itself is the speciality of the day. We will then return to our boat to sail back to Puno, where we will have some free time to wander the small city and have dinner in one of the many restaurants in the city. 

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DAY 8 | JULIACA – LIMA 

After breakfast at the coordinated time, our team will pass by the hotel to take us to the Juliaca Airport to take our flight to the City of Lima. On arrival, you will be taken to the Lima hotel by our team. In the afternoon, at the pr- arranged time, we will take a walk through the principal streets, plazas and Avenues. We will begin with the Parque del Amor in Miraflores, which offers fantastic views over the Pacific Ocean. We will then have a panoramic view of the Huaca Pucllana, a ceremonial site from the Lima Culture and in San Isidro, the financial Centre of the city, we can appreciate The Huaca Huallamarca, an ancient pre-Inca site of worship. We will then head to the Plaza de Armas, where we will find the Government Municipal Palace Municipal, The Cathedral. We will then walk to the Santo Domingo Convent, who´s passageways were walked along by San Martín de Porras and Santa Rosa de Lima during the 17th Century and where their remains are to this day. 

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DAY 9 | LIMA 

Today, we will say goodbye to Peru and we will have breakfast and check-out, before we head out to the airport. Our team will be waiting to take you for your onward flight back home. We sincerely hope that you have passed some incredible days, full of adventure, new experiences and unforgettable times in Peru and that you return home with Peruvian souvenirs, a lot of photos and incredible anecdotes to tell on this journey to magical Peru.