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Included:
. Seat in bus services with local English/Spanish speaking guide in each city.
. Lodging, transfers, excursions with entrance tickets and meals according with itinerary.
. Cusco Tourist Tax (BTC) for the indicated trips.
Not included:
. Domestic and International air tickets.
. Early Check-in, late check-out, services and non-mentioned meals in the itinerary, drinks during meals, hotel extras and personal spending.
. Departure airport taxes.
Day 1 Arrival to Lima
 Upon arrival, reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Our representative will give you a documentation kit with detailed program explanation. Luggage and hotel registration assistance is offered.
In the afternoon, city tour of Lima “The City of Kings� including the most important architectural icons of the city, such as the Main Square, where you can find the Government Palace, the City Hall, the Cathedral and the Archbishop’s Palace. Then, we continue with a visit to the San Francisco Convent, an architectonic jewel dating back to the 16th century. On our way to the modern area of the city, we will cross the exclusive district of San Isidro, the new financial heart of the city, to take a look at pre-inca Huaca Huallamarca. Finally, we conclude our circuit in Miraflores, where we will visit the “Parque del Amor� (Love Park) an excellent spot to enjoy a great view of the Pacific Ocean.
Overnight in Lima.
Economy Class category: Best Western Embajadores or similar
Superior Class category: Sonesta Posada del Inka Miraflores or similar
Day 2 Lima
 During the morning, you will be taken 30 Km. south of Lima, along the Pan-American highway, to the Pilgrimage Center of Pachacamac, in the coast valley of Lurin. This is a citadel made of adobe from pre-Inca’s time where pilgrims went to consult the Pachacamac Oracle and later, during Inca’s domination time, it was a place to worship the Sun God.
In the afternoon, we will visit two of the main museums in Lima. We will start by visiting the Anthropology and Archaeology Museum, which offers one of the best art and archaeology exhibits in ancient Peru, presented in chronological order from the very early cultures to the Inca Room. Later, we will continue with the Larco Museum, which has a private collection of more than 45,000 pieces of craftmanship. Overnight in Lima.
Meal: B
Day 3 Lima > Chiclayo
 At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to take your flight to Chiclayo. Upon arrival, reception by our representatives and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, we will drive to Túcume, the famous Valley of Pyramids, impressive complex conformed by 26 adobe pyramids which were the political and religious center of the Lambayeque culture. To close the day with a treat, you will enjoy a visit to Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum, where you can see the pieces of the treasure that belonged to the Lord of Sipán.
Overnight in Chiclayo.
Economy Class category: Las Musas Hotel or similar
Superior Class category: Costa del Sol or similar
Meal: B
Day 4 Chiclayo > Trujillo
 At the scheduled time, departure to Trujillo by private transportation. Visit on way to the Archaeological Complex of “El Brujo�. In the afternoon, we will go to Chan Chan, the biggest and best preserved adobe city in the world. The old capital of the Chimú Kingdom, established in the Valley of Moche between the 12th and the 15th century, was the home of 60,000 people, expanding its area up to 20 square kilometers, from the port of Huanchaco all the way to Cerro Campana. Chan Chan is also called the City of the Moon or the City of the Long Walls.
Overnight in Trujillo.
Economy Class category: Los Conquistadores or similar
Superior Class category: El Gran Marques or similar
Meal: B
Day 5 Trujillo > Lima
 In the morning, we will visit Trujillo city, which displays beautiful houses from the Colonial and Republican times and the National University Museum, where you can see many interesting utensils from cultures of Northern Peru.
Later, we will visit the famous Huacas (Temples) of the Sun and the Moon, where we will stop for a visit and appreciate the grandeur of this ceremonial place, decorated with carvings and multicolor friezes, the restoration work archaeologists are making is supported by private companies. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to take your flight to Lima. Upon arrival, reception by our representatives and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Lima.
Economy Class category: Best Western Embajadores or similar
Superior Class category: Sonesta Posada del Inka Miraflores or similar
Meal: B
Day 6 Lima > Cusco
 At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to take your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, reception by our representatives and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the morning is free to rest and get acclimatized to the altitude.
In the afternoon, we will visit the Imperial City, living example of the mixture of the Andean and Spanish cultures. We start our trip visiting the Santo Domingo Convent, built over the Koricancha, and ancient Inca palace and main worship center of the Sun God. Later, we will stop at the Main Square, where you can find the Cathedral and the beautiful Church of La CompañÃa. Going on with the tour, we will visit the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, imposing sample of military Inca architecture which domains the city. Finally, we will take a look at the archaeological sites of Qenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay, located north east of the city.
Overnight in Cusco.
Economy Class category: San Agustin Internacional or similar
Superior Class category: San Agustin El Dorado or similar
Meal: B
Day 7 Sacred Valley of the Incas
 We will drive towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will stop on the way to have a classic view of the Urubamba valley, with crops dressing the mountains like carpets. We will arrive to the colorful market of Pisac, where we will have free time to interact with the local craftsmen, or to purchase their hand-made souvenirs.
We will continue to the town of Urubamba for a buffet lunch. Finally, we will visit Ollantaytambo, attractive town of Inca origin with remarkable channels and stone streets. In its high part one rises to an impressive ceremonial center of cult to the water and a fortress that guarded the access to the inferior part of the valley.
Overnight in the Sacred Valley.
Economy Class category: San AgustÃn Urubamba or similar
Superior Class category: Sonesta Posada del Inka Yucay or similar
Meal: B, L
Day 8 Machu Picchu
 You will visit one of the most important energetic centers of the world: Machu Picchu. The excursion will be by train and during the trip we will have an amazing view of the landscapes of the Sacred Valley of Urubamba. Upon arrival to Aguas Calientes, our representatives will assist you to board the bus which will take you to the citadel. It will be an unforgettable experience, where a professional tour guide will transmit us the history around this mysterious and charming place. After the guided tour, free time to explore the area. Buffet lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge. At the scheduled time, we will go down to the Aguas Calientes town.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
Economy Class category: El Santuario or similar
Superior Class category: Machu Picchu Inn or similar
Meal: B, L
Day 9 Machu Picchu > Cusco
 Morning at leisure. Optionally, you can make a second visit to Machu Picchu and have the chance to know hidden places, such as the Intipunku (Gate of the Sun). Those with a sense of adventure can enjoy a hike full of adrenaline to the top of Huayna Picchu (Young Mountain) to visit the Temple of the Moon and enjoy a spectacular view of the city. At the fixed time, return by train, descent at the appropriate station and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Cusco.
Economy Class category: San Agustin Internacional or similar
Superior Class category: San Agustin El Dorado or similar
Meal: B
Day 10 Departure Cusco
At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Meal: B
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