This is one of the basic tours that includes a guided tour to the colonial and modern Lima City, Cusco city, kenko, Puca-Pucara, Tambomachay, Sacsayhuaman, Machupicchu, Uros Floating Islands and Chullpas of Sillustani in Puno city.
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Lima (City Tour) - Cusco (City Tour + Machu Picchu by Train) – Puno (Uros Floating Island + Sillustani Tombs) - Lima
Day 1 .../ Lima
Reception and transfer from the airport to your hotel.
Day 2 Lima
The morning starts with a city tour of Lima, visiting its colonial and modern sides. The tour includes LIMA’S COLONIAL CHURCHES AND PALACES, SAN MARTIN SQUARE, THE MAIN SQUARE, THE CATHEDRAL, THE GOVERNMENT PALACE, SAN FRANCISCO CHURCH, among others. we will also visit Lima’s residential areas, SAN ISIDRO whit its OLIVE GROVE, MIRAFLORES whit its CENTRAL PARK, as well as a pleasant ride along the COSTA VERDE, where you can enjoy the view of the coastline of Lima.
Day 3 Lima / Cusco
Early drop off at Jorge Chávez airport to board your flight from Lima to Cusco. Upon your arrival in Cusco you will be received and transported to your hotel. At 3pm you will begin an escorted city tour of Cusco and surrounding ruins: KENKO, PUCA-PUCARA and TAMBOMACHAY continuing on to the fortress of SACSAYHUAMAN. When finished you will be returned to your hotel.
Day 4 Cusco / Machupicchu / Cusco
Early departure from your hotel to the train station for a full day tour of the citadel of MACHUPICCHU, the "Lost City of the Incas", This is one of the most renowned examples of Inca architecture, Machupicchu truly lives up to its status as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The citadel is located on a mist-shrouded mountaintop surrounded by lush forest. Lunch is included in AGUAS CALIENTES. Return to Cusco by train in the afternoon. Arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Day 5 Cusco/Puno
Transfer to the bus station to take the bus to Puno, lunch en route. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Day 6 Puno
In the morning, you will set off on a half-day excursion to the UROS FLOATING ISLANDS, a group of 40 floating islands formed by totora reeds. The people here form one of oldest cultures in South America and you will witness their traditional way of life first hand. In the afternoon, there will be another half-day excursion to SILLUSTANI where you will see the famous Chullpas, ancient tombs built on the bank of UMAYO LAKE, facing "DEVILS ISLAND". Return to your hotel.
Day 7 Puno / Lima
Early transfer to the airport to take your flight back to Lima. Upon arrival reception and transfer to your hotel.
Day 8 Lima /…
Transfer to Jorge Chávez airport to board your international flight.
The program can be modified according to your requirements, for example: The duration of your tour, interests and activities, flight reservations, additional destinations and other contingencies.