Four express days for the must-sees: arrival in Lima, flight to Cusco with its historic centre and the Sacsayhuamán archaeological park, and Machu Picchu by train. Accommodation in 3-, 4- and 5-star categories.
Highlights
Imperial Cusco and the Sacsayhuamán fortress
Machu Picchu by train, one of the New Wonders of the World
Day-by-day itinerary
Day1
Day 1: Arrival in Lima
Arrival in the city of Lima. You are met and transferred to the hotel. Accommodation in Lima.
Day2
Day 2: Lima – Cusco and archaeological park
Flight to Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire. In the afternoon, a visit to the Koricancha, the ancient Temple of the Sun, the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral, and the archaeological park with the Sacsayhuamán fortress, the Kenko shrine, Puka Pukará and Tambomachay. Accommodation in Cusco.
Day3
Day 3: Cusco – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Transfer to the station and train through the Andean landscapes to Aguas Calientes; a bus to the citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the New Wonders of the World. Guided tour of the Inca citadel and lunch in Aguas Calientes. Return train to Cusco. Accommodation in Cusco.
Day4
Day 4: Cusco – Lima
At the agreed time, transfer to the airport for the return flight to Lima.
Suggested hotels
Britania Miraflores
Standard
Miraflores
3-star option in Lima.
Free Wi-Fi
Television in lobby
Restaurant
Bar
Room service
Breakfast in the room
Galería de artes visuales Ccoriwasi · 320 m
Centro Cultural CCORI WASI · 330 m
Playa Waikiki
José Antonio Deluxe
Superior
Miraflores
4-star option in Lima.
Free Wi-Fi
Telephone
Cable TV
Television in lobby
Restaurant
Bar
Parque 7 de Junio · 280 m
Parque John F. Kennedy · 280 m
Playa Waikiki
José Antonio Cusco
Superior
Cusco
4-star option in Cusco.
Free Wi-Fi
Telephone
Cable TV
Television in lobby
Restaurant
Bar
Wanchaq · 260 m
Qorikancha · 590 m
Plazoleta de Santo Domingo · 650 m
Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega · 760 m
Sonesta Cusco
Superior
Cusco
4-star option in Cusco.
Free Wi-Fi
Telephone
Cable TV
Television in lobby
Restaurant
Bar
Wanchaq · 220 m
Centro Cusco de Arte Nativo · 410 m
Qorikancha · 530 m
Plazoleta de Santo Domingo · 590 m
Aranwa Cusco
Luxury
Centro Histórico
5-star option in Cusco.
Free Wi-Fi
Telephone
Cable TV
Television in lobby
Restaurant (buffet style)
Bar
Plaza Regocijo · 120 m
Museo Histórico Regional · 130 m
Plaza de Armas · 280 m
Museo Inka · 380 m
Palacio del Inka
Luxury
Centro Histórico
5-star option in Cusco.
Free Wi-Fi
Telephone
Cable TV
Television in lobby
Restaurant (buffet style)
Bar
Museo Quechua · 40 m
Plazoleta de Santo Domingo · 60 m
Qorikancha · 60 m
Plazoleta Santa Catalina · 330 m
Standard, Superior and Luxury categories available. Final accommodation is confirmed by date and availability.
What's included
Included: Accommodation in Lima: 1 night(s) with breakfast
Included: Accommodation in Cusco: 2 night(s) with breakfast
Included: Airport / hotel / airport transfers (private)
Included: Transfers to bus and train stations (private)
Included: Half-day tour of Cusco and the Sacsayhuamán archaeological park
Included: Machu Picchu by Expedition or Voyager train (lunch included)
Included: Excursions, entrance fees and guiding in regular (shared) service
What's not included
Not included: National and international airfare
Not included: National and international airport taxes and visa fees
Not included: Early check-in and late check-out
Not included: Meals not mentioned in the programme
Not included: Drinks not included with meals
Not included: Expenses not specified in the programme
Not included: Optional excursions and services
Not included: Tips and gratuities
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Travel insurance
Not included: Anything not expressly mentioned as included