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6 days/5 nights
Visit Lima with it's historical centre, then up to the Andes to Cusco the ancient capital of the Incas, and stay near the fabled Machu Picchu ruins.
Day 1: UK/Lima
Arrival into Lima, reception at the airport and transfer to your chosen hotel. Overnight.
Day 2: Lima
Buffet breakfast. Morning or afternoon guided visit to the Cathedral, Main Square, San Francisco Convent and its Catacombs. You will also visit the residential areas of San Isidro and Miraflores - the new commercial area South of Lima to enjoy a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean. Return to your hotel. Overnight.
Day 3: Lima/Cusco
Buffet breakfast. Transfer to the airport and depart by plane to Cusco. Arrivel in Cusco and transfer to lyour chosen hotel. Rest of the morning at leisure. A 2:30 p.m visit to the nearby ruins including the Sacsahuaman Fortress overlooking the city of Cusco, a pre-Inca architectural masterpiece; Quenquo, a rock sanctuary whose main attraction is a monolithic altar representing a puma; the red fortress of Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay, a beautiful fountain fed by a spring forming a series of basins. Continue the tour to the city of Cusco: the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Santo Domingo Church or Temple of the Sun (Koricancha). (Excursion for approx 4 hours). Late afternoon return to your hotel. Overnight.
Day 4: Cusco/Machu-Picchu
Buffet breakfast at your hotel. Early transfer to the train station and depart for a tour to Machu-Picchu. Arrive in Aguas Calientes and take a bus ride up to the ruins (approx. 3 ½ hrs in total). Guided visit of Machu Picchu which is totally built of stone blocks, fitted with masterful precision. This fabulous city has houses, temples, warehouses, a large central square all connected by narrow roads and steps, and is surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side. Lunch incl. Accommodation at your chosen hotel.
Day 5: Machu Picchu - Cusco
Buffet breakfast at your hotel. Morning at leisure- second bus and second entrance to the ruins not included. Afternoon return to Cusco and transfer to selected hotel. Overnight.
Day 6: Cusco/Lima/Quito
Buffet breakfast. Transfer to the airport and depart on an early flight for Lima. Arrival and assistance in connecting with your international flight to Quito or home.
Please enquire for prices.
Domestic airfares: Lima-Cusco-Lima £240 per person approximately
Hotels
3 
hotels
Lima: Casa Andina
Cusco: San Agustin Intern
Machu Picchu: Machu Picchu Inn
4 hotels
Lima: El Olivar Hotel
Cusco: Novotel Hotel*
Aguas Calientes: Machu Picchu Pueblo
Machu Picchu: Hatuchay Tower
5B hotels
Lima: Libertador
Cusco: Libertador Hotel*
Machu Picchu: Pueblo Hotel*
5A hotels
Lima: Marriot
Cusco: Monasterio Hotel*
Machu Picchu: Sanctuary Lodge
Please note: The above are examples of the hotel accommodation normally included, although individual hotels may vary from those shown, depending on availability.
* Prices based on Standard Rooms - Deluxe/Superior Rooms available on request.
Novotel - based on a Standard Room
Libertador Hotel - based on a Deluxe Room
Pueblo Hotel - based on a Superior Room with half board
Monasterio Hotel - based on a Standard Room
Sanctuary Lodge - based on a Standard Room with full board
Prices include:
Prices do not include:
Air fares, airport taxes at US$6.05 for each domestic flights and US$30.25 for the international departure, optional tours, travel insurance, gratuities, personal expenses and extras, meals not shown and beverages.
Note: Prices are subject to change. All rates are based on two people travelling. Rates based on shared services. Rates for private services also available, and rates for triples and bigger groups.