Peru's Inca Empire Lights: An 8-Day Discovery Tour
Why choose this itinerary?
- Pilgrimage to the world wonder, Machu Picchu
- Explore Cusco, capital of the Inca Empire
- Deep dive into the Sacred Valley's culture
- Visit Lima's UNESCO World Heritage historic center
- Savor unique Andean cuisine
Visual Itinerary
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- Route Overview
- Day 1: Arrival in Lima: First Impressions of the City of Kings
- Day 2: Lima City Tour & Larco Museum
- Day 3: Flight to Cusco, Gateway to the Sacred Valley
- Day 4: Sacred Valley Tour: Chinchero, Yucay & Ollantaytambo
- Day 5: Pilgrimage to Machu Picchu: The Lost City of the Incas
- Day 6: Machu Picchu Morning & Return to Cusco
- Day 7: Cusco City Tour: A Fusion of Inca and Colonial Culture
- Day 8: Farewell to Cusco, Departure with Memories
Daily Discovery Log
Our itinerary is moderately paced, ensuring you can deeply experience the charm of each location.
Insights From Our Expert
Why Choose This Trip?
- Pilgrimage to the world wonder, Machu Picchu
- Explore Cusco, capital of the Inca Empire
- Deep dive into the Sacred Valley's culture
- Visit Lima's UNESCO World Heritage historic center
- Savor unique Andean cuisine
Who is This Trip For?
- Culture
- Adventure
- Classic
- First-Timers
Real Traveler Reviews
See what other travelers have to say!
Emily Carter
An absolutely perfect trip! Everything was so well-organized, from the Larco Museum in Lima to exploring the ancient streets in Cusco. The highlight, of course, was the sunrise at Machu Picchu – simply breathtaking. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and brought the history of the Incas to life. Highly recommend!
佐藤 健一 (Kenichi Sato)
A fantastic itinerary that covers all the must-see sights. The accommodations were comfortable and the transfers were smooth. The only minor issue was some of the shared transfers had a bit of a wait time, but for the price, it was perfectly acceptable. The Sacred Valley tour and the lunch at Café Inkaterra were excellent. A great experience overall.
What's Included
- 2 nights in Lima
- 2 nights in Urubamba
- 1 night in Machu Picchu
- 2 nights in Cusco
- Private transfer from Lima Airport to the hotel with a representative
- Shared half-day tour in Lima to Aliaga House, Cathedral, and Larco Museum
- Private transfer from the hotel to Lima Airport with an English-Speaking driver
- Private transfer from Cusco Airport to the hotel in Urubamba (Sacred Valley) with a representative
- Shared full-day tour to Chinchero, Living Museum of Yucay, and Ollantaytambo from Urubamba to Cusco
- Cusco Full Tourist Ticket (Full BTC)
- Shared transfer from the hotel in Urubamba to Ollantaytambo station
- Voyager (one way) and 360° (return) round-trip train tickets from/to Ollantaytambo station
- Shared tour for 2 days and 1 night to Machu Picchu with a site guide
- Lunch menu at Café Inkaterra
- Shared transfer from Ollantaytambo station to the hotel in Cusco
- Shared half-day tour in Cusco to Coricancha, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay
- Private transfer from the hotel to Cusco Airport with a representative
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- International and domestic air tickets
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, travel insurance, etc.)
- Early check-in, late check-out
- Tips
- Travel Insurance