DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN LIMA
- You will be welcomed at the airport and then transferid to the chosen hotel.
DAY 2: LIMA CITY TOUR AND GOLD MUSEUM
 
- The route begins in the historic center of Lima , including the Paseo de la República , Plaza San Martin and Plaza Mayor, with its distinctive buildings: the Government Palace , the Archbishop's Palace, the Cathedral and Palace. Enter the monumental Convento de San Francisco , which is the largest sample of colonial religious art in America . The Chamber Choir and the library of the monks will be appreciated, the Sacristy, The Grand Courtyard of the Main Board and the Underground Crypts, known as the catacombs, where you will feel the presence of the colonial past .
- After lunch we visit the Gold Museum . Our tour enables visitors to a dazzling collection of gold pieces from various pre-Columbian cultures, some with more than 3,000 years old.
- At night: A journey through the residential areas of Lima: San Isidro , Miraflores, Larcomar and Parque del Amor where you will enjoy a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean .
- Return to hotel and overnight there.
DAY 3: ARRIVAL IN AREQUIPA AND CITY TOUR 
- You will be taken to the airport for the flight to Arequipa . Upon arrival you will be transferred to the hotel to rest and to acclimatize.
- In the afternoon, tours will be led by a city of Arequipa , known as the " White City " for its beautiful white walls of ashlar (volcanic stone). The Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral Church of the Company, the oldest in the city, with its beautiful facade and mestizo Chapel of St. Ignatius, the most impressive multicolored murals of the region, and the famous Monastery of Santa Catalina, a city with narrow cobblestone streets and beautiful courtyards and plaza. Then journey through the picturesque surroundings of this city where you may see temples and colonial baroque style.
- For dinner you will be taken to enjoy the cuisine of Arequipa in a traditional picantería .
- Overnight at the hotel .
DAY 4: COLCA VALLEY
- Departure to the Colca Canyon, passing through the peaks of Chachani, Yura, small valley with thermal baths; you will see the national reserve of vicunas, alpacas and llamas in Pampa Cañahuas, some birds such as flamingos, ducks, andean eagle until you reach the Volcano Observatory and the snow of Patapampa (4, 800 meters above sea level (15, 000 ft )
- Visit the villages of Ampato, Sabancaya, Walca Walca among others.
- Lunch at a tourist restaurant in Chivay, in this town you will find hot springs (entrance not included).
- Overnight
DAY 5: RETURN TO AREQUIPA
- Morning excursion will be taken to complete the left bank of the valley and visit typical cities like Yanque and Macao , plus the colonial church. You may see in the journeys hundreds of pre Inca terraces that are now used by Andean farmers to plant corn, quinoa and kiwicha .
- Once at the observation post of the cross of the condor: you can appreciate the depth of the canyons and if you're lucky we can also see the magnificent flight of the condor.
- In the afternoon you will be taken back to Arequipa at around 6:00pm.
DAY 6: ARRIVAL IN CUSCO AND CITY TOUR
- Transfer to the airport to take a flight to Cusco , once you arrive in th “Archaeological Capital of America” you will be taken to the hotel.
- In the afternoon visit the ancient capital of Tahuantinsuyo with the Cathedral, the Plaza de Armas and Iglesia de Santo Domingo ; Koricancha or Temple of the Sun. Later, you will visit the surroundings, the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, important center of worship and offerings, Puka Pukara, former defense and guard post of worship surrounding the so-called "Baños del Inca" in Tambo Machay.
- Returning to Cusco , enjoy a specially prepared dinner show for your enjoyment.
DAY 7: SACRED VALLEY
- After breakfast start your excursion to the village of Pisac , located at 32km from Cusco .
- Lunch in Urubamba and visit the town and fortress of Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
- When finished, return to Cusco.
*Note: This tour is available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. DAY 8: OVERNIGHT AT MACHU PICCHU
- Scenic train ride through the Urubamba Valley followed by 30 minutes by bus to the stunning " Lost City of the Incas: Machu Picchu .
- Guided tour of the famous ruins where you will be explained the different theories of the use of the citadel, as well as their way of life.
- Free afternoon to enjoy the city
DAY 9: RETURN TO CUSCO
- Morning free to visit again the ruins, visit the Orchid Park or baths .
- After lunch we will undertake to return to the imperial city.
DAY 10: DEPARTURE CUSCO
- Transfer to the airport to take a flight to Lima.
-Remember, you can choose an extension to Puerto Maldonado and visit the wonders of nature, or continue your tour to the city of Puno and Lake Titicaca. |
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