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PERU & IT'S CULTURES
10D/9N
Explore Arequipa city, visit main square and the imposing monastery of "Santa Catalina". Discover Colca Canyon and wonder the majestic flight of the Condors. Travel by bus to Lake Titicaca, take the boat and see the amazing floating islands Uros, enjoy great views of the lake from Taquile island. Take the tourist bus to Cusco and explore the route of the sun visiting different attractions on the way. Have a nice city tour in Cusco city and surroundings. Visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the towns of Ollantaytambo, Pisaq and Chinchero. Take the train to Aguas Calientes and end the journey with a fantastic tour in Machu Picchu.
DAY 1
WELCOME TO PERU
Upon arrival at Lima’s International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel.
Guests in first-class accommodations will enjoy a complimentary Pisco Sour, Peru’s national cocktail.
Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to rest or begin with an optional guided city tour of Lima.
DAY 2
LIMA CITY DAY
After breakfast, begin your exploration of Lima’s historic center:
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Stop at Love Park (Parque del Amor) in Miraflores, with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean
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See the ancient ruins of Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Inca ceremonial center
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Continue to the Plaza Mayor, where you’ll see the Presidential Palace, Municipal Palace, and Lima Cathedral, which houses the tomb of Francisco Pizarro
Return to your hotel in the afternoon.
DAY 3
AREQUIPA CITY DAY
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Arequipa. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy some leisure time.
Around 1 PM, begin a guided walking tour of Arequipa’s historic center, including:
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The stunning Plaza de Armas
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The Cathedral, City Hall, and Iglesia de la Compañía
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A visit to the iconic Santa Catalina Monastery, a 16th-century convent that feels like a city within a city
Enjoy the evening at leisure to explore Arequipa on your own.
DAY 4
COLCA VALLEY DAY
Begin your journey early with a scenic drive to the Colca Canyon, one of the world’s deepest canyons.
Spend the day:
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Watching the majestic condors soar above the canyon from La Cruz del Cóndor lookout
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Enjoying panoramic views and traditional Andean villages
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Optionally soaking in the relaxing La Calera hot springs
Overnight stay in the town of Chivay.
DAY 5
COLCA CANYON DAY
Visit the Mirador Cruz del Cóndor again for early morning condor sightings. The canyon depth here reaches over 1,200 meters (3,900 ft).
After exploring, depart Chivay by tourist coach bound for Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca.
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Enjoy views of the high Andes and scenic stops en route, reaching altitudes of up to 4,850 meters (15,912 ft)
Arrive in Puno and check in to your hotel for the night.
DAY 6
UROS AND TAQUILE DAY
After breakfast, take a full-day boat tour of Lake Titicaca:
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Visit the floating Uros Islands, made entirely of reeds and home to Indigenous Uros families
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Continue to Taquile Island, known for its rich textile tradition and dramatic lake views
Return to your hotel in Puno and enjoy the evening at leisure.
DAY 7
CUSCO CITY DAY
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco.
Upon arrival, enjoy some free time to relax and acclimate. In the afternoon, join a guided city tour:
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Explore the San Blas neighborhood and its artisan shops
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Visit the Church of San Blas with its famous hand-carved wooden pulpit
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Tour the Plaza de Armas, Cusco Cathedral, and the ancient ceremonial site of Sacsayhuamán
Evening at Hotel
DAY 8
SACRED VALLEY DAY
After breakfast, set off for a full-day tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas:
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Visit the town and market of Pisac, ideal for local crafts and souvenirs
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Continue to Urubamba, then on to Ollantaytambo, a living Inca town with impressive ruins
After the tour, return to Cusco for an overnight stay.
DAY 9
MACHU PICHU DAY
After an early breakfast, take the train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town).
From there, board a bus to Machu Picchu for a guided two-hour tour of the 15th-century Inca citadel, including:
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The Main Plaza
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The Circular Tower
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The Sacred Solar Clock (Intihuatana)
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The Royal Quarters
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The Temple of the Three Windows
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Ancient ceremonial and burial sites
In the afternoon, return by train to Ollantaytambo, where your driver will transfer you back to Cusco.
DAY 10
LAST DAY
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airport where you will head back to Lima or to your next destination.
End of tour Tour
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