This tour was created to give the opportunity to those who wanted to avoid high altitudes, to discover the mysteries and beauties of Peru.
Upon arrival in Lima you will be greeted by one of our representatives. Later transfer to hotel and overnight in Lima.
After breakfast, visit the radiant Peruvian capital: Lima. The first stop will be the famous district of Miraflores. Following view of the Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Hispanic archaeological site; in the past it was a sacred and burial place. Visit to the historic center, included in the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1991, where we will visit the Catacombs of San Francisco. At the end of the excursion continue in VIP autubus towards Paracas, along the legendary Panamericana Sud. Upon arrival accommodation in hotel and overnight in Paracas.
After breakfast, a tour of nature and landscapes of the Ballestas Islands and the Paracas National Reserve: once you arrive you will be struck by splendid views of dunes and desert that meet in the imposing ocean. You will get to know the great variety of animal species that inhabits this fantastic Reserve. At the end of the excursion departure for Nazca by VIP bus. Arrival in Nazca, transfer and hotel accommodation.
After breakfast we will discover the ancient and mysterious Nazca Lines. These can be admired flying over them with an airplane (optional, 30 minutes). Later visit to the Antonini Museum, where exhibits of Nazca culture and the part of the ancient still functioning aqueduct are exhibited. Departure for Arequipa by private transport. Arrival and accommodation at the hotel.
Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Below visit to the historic center of Arequipa, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. A walk to the city center, between the ancient buildings in sillar (white volcanic stone), will allow you to go back to the colonial era. The tour begins with a visit to the Plaza de Armas, the city's main square, followed by the Cathedral Museum, the Claustro de la Compañia de Jesus and Casa de Moral.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and flight to Arequipa-Cusco. Arrival, transfer to Urubamba and hotel accommodation with dinner included. With the arrival in Sacred Valley we will stay at an altitude of about 2800 meters. The rest of the day will be free.
After breakfast departure to Pisaq to visit its famous market. Afterwards, stop at the fascinating salt pans of Maras, formed by thousands of pools that in the past (already from the Inca culture) were used as quarries to extract salt. After lunch in Urubamba, we will visit the fortress of Ollantaytambo, built to protect the valley from the possible invasions of ethnic groups coming from the forests. From here departure to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, transfer and accommodation at the hotel.
Wake up at dawn for the visit of the long-awaited ancient city of Machu Picchu. During the morning, thanks to the explanations of the guide, you will discover all the secrets of the ancient city and the Inca people who once lived there. To enjoy a breathtaking view it is possible to book the excursion to the Huayna Picchu (optional not included). You will not regret your choice once you get to the top!
Train to Ollantaytambo, contact with our agent and transfer to Cusco.
Overnight at your hotel.
Breakfast. The tour begins with a visit to the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, an archaeological site that used to have ceremonial functions and where the Inti Raymi (festival of the sun) is celebrated on June 24th each year. Later we will discover the Inca Ruins of Puca Pucara, Tambomachay and Kenko. Finally at the San Pedro market and the San Blas neighborhood. Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and flight to Lima.