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.
Day 1: Welcome to Lima
Miraflores - Arrival in Lima, welcome and transfer to your hotel. Our staff will assist you with all necessary health authorities requirements. Rest of the day free. Lodging at hotel selected.
Day 2: Lima, City of the Kings
Plaza 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.
Cathedral of Lima - Our tour goes inside the Chatedral to see the Tomb of the Spanish conqueror of Peru.
Our next stop will be the St. Dominic convent, place of rest for the remains of the famous Peruvian saints.
Miraflores - We will have a panoramic view of the main streets, squares and avenues of the city. We will start with a panoramic view of the Miraflores district. We will start in the Parque del Amor, where we will observe the famous sculpture “The Kiss”, by the Peruvian artist Victor Delfin. Then, we will observe the impressive Huaca Pucllana, ceremonial center of the Lima culture. We will continue to the Plaza de Armas, where we will find the Government Palace and the Municipal Palace. We will visit the Cathedral and walk to the Convent of Santo Domingo, whose corridors were walked by San Martín de Porres and Santa Rosa de Lima in the 17th century and where their remains currently lie there.
Day 3: Lima - Cusco, Capital of the Inca´s Empire
Qorikancha - 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.
In 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.
The 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.
San 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.
Plaza de Armas - Continue to the Plaza de Armas and absorve the center of Cusco from here.
Cusco Cathedral - Visit the Cathedral and see the colonial masterpieces kept inside.
Day 4: Cusco, Archaeological Sacsayhuaman Park
Sacsayhuaman - In the morning, explore Sacsayhuaman, an impressive, yet harmonious site with colossal constructions, surrounded by beautiful scenery.
Q’enqo - Our next stop will be the Incan adoratory of Qenqo, a sacrificial altar carved inside a rock formation.
Tambomachay - 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.
Day 5: Premium Inca´s Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu
Chinchero - 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.
Moray - 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.
Archaeological 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 ñusta (Inca princess) baths, the Sun temple, and other places of interest. The 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.
Machu Picchu, Lost Citadel
Santuario 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.
Machu 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.
The entrance to Machupucchu is at 6:00 am, the first time to enter the citadel. Our guide will immerse you into ancient history and invite you to connect with the magical energy that is all around you.
After 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.
Cusco - Lima, Farewell Day
Cusco - 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.
- 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
- International & domestic air fare Lima-Cusco-Lima.
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
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.
- Guided in Bilingual service (guidance will be provided in Spanish and English)
- Machu Picchu has implemented new visitor circuits, with three main routes with specific differences to distribute passengers in various areas. These changes are intended to improve the visitor experience and preserve the integrity of the archaeological site. The circuit with route 2 will be given as priority and if it is not available, the options of taking circuit 3B or circuit 1B will be informed so that you can confirm your decision before the tickets are issued.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
