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Peru: Land of the Inca
Tour length: 9 - 11 days
Discover the cultural and scientific achievements of Peru’s lost Incan civilization. Begin in Lima, home to notable museums and landmarks, including the Plaza Mayor. Then explore Cuzco’s awe-inspiring Sacsayhuaman Fortress and Pisac’s Sacred Valley of the Incas before arriving in the “lost city” of Machu Picchu, filled with mysterious architectural wonders.
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You are viewing the 2011 itinerary, which is valid from 10/1/2010 to 9/30/2011
The starting price for this tour is: $1,830

Day 1 Fly to Peru

Arrive in Lima

Day 2 Lima

Take a guided tour of Lima:
  • Government Palace
  • Archbishop’s Palace
  • City Hall
  • Cathedral of Lima

Visit San Francisco Monastery
Visit the National Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Take a walking tour of Miraflores district

Day 3 Lima • Cuzco

Fly to Cuzco
Take a guided tour of Cuzco:
  • Korikancha Temple
  • Cuzco Cathedral

Visit the Sacsayhuaman Fortress
Take a guided tour of Inca sites:
  • Tambomachay
  • Kenko

Day 4 Pisac • Ollantaytambo • Cuzco

Visit the Indian market in Pisac
Visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas
Visit Ollantaytambo

Day 5 Machu Picchu

Travel by train to Machu Picchu
Visit Machu Picchu

Day 6 Machu Picchu • Cuzco

Take a morning walk in Machu Picchu
Return by train to Cuzco

Day 7 Cuzco

Enjoy a free day in Cuzco
Visit an orphanage

Days 8-9 Cuzco • Lima • Depart for home

Fly to Lima
Board overnight flight for home

2-DAY TOUR EXTENSION:

Day 8 Puerto Maldonado • Amazon Lodge

Fly to Puerto Maldonado
Travel by boat to an area lodge

Day 9 Amazon Lodge

Experiential learning: Participate in cultural and nature activities*

Days 10-11 Lima • Depart for home

Travel to Puerto Maldonado
Fly to Lima
Board overnight flight for home