A classic journey to one of wonders of the world, Machu Picchu, full of unique experiences where you can learn the history and see the beauty of Lima, the historic streets of Cusco and the traditional neighborhood of San Blas where you will visit the workshops of the most recognized artists from Cusco . Then you will enjoy learning with your family or friends preparing your own chocolates and preparing hot chocolate
Welcome to Lima, the ‘City of Kings’. Upon arrival you will be met at the airport and privately escorted to your hotel.
Overnight at the selected hotel in Lima.
CITY OF KINGS (HD)
After breakfast you will be taken to a fascinating tour of the historic center of Lima, along with our guide you will made a different and unique visit in which you will meet the Government Palace, Basilica Cathedral, parque de la muralla (the park wall), Jirón de Unión, Palacio de desamparados (the palace of homeless) and walk throughout the Monastery of San Francisco and its impressive Catacombs! Also, visit one of the oldest bars in Lima the “Cordano Bar”, and try one of the best cocktails made by Pisco in Lima and if you want try their delicious Butifarras. This traditional bar has been visited by important persons such as politicians, artists and writers.
Our historic center is considered protected World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
WALKING PANORAMIC TOUR (HD)
After a fun walk in the city center you will take a short trip to the summit of Cerro San Cristobal for incredible panoramic views of Lima. Try to detect the largest suburb (with more than 1 million people), and of course beautiful yellow palaces of the historic center. Then take a walk around the city, including the city of China, the central market, the Palace of Congress and hear the fascinating stories of the area.
Overnight at the selected hotel in Lima.
Included: Breakfast & Lunch
An early morning transfer to Lima’s airport to board your flight to Cusco.
Upon your arrival at the airport you will be transferred to your hotel. The remaining of the morning is free to relax and slowly acclimatize.
SAN BLAS AND CHOCOLATE MAKING CLASS
You will start the visit with the famous Twelve Angles Stone and then you will head to the San Blas Church, famous for its beautiful carved pulpit. There, you will contemplate the workshops of the recognized artists of Cusco. You will have the chance to acquire pieces with excellent finishes and see how they are elaborated. Also, you will have time for shopping and to take some pictures at the paca or waterfall. Then you will learn all the steps from harvest of the cacao in a plantation to the production of a chocolate bar. You will roast the cacao beans, peel them and grind them to produce a paste. This cacao paste was used to prepare the first known cacao drink the traditional chocolate (invented by the Mayas). You will be able to take your own chocolate home.
Overnight at the selected hotel in Cusco.
Included: Breakfast
PISAC MARKET & OLLANTAYTAMBO (FD)
Full day excursion through the scenic landscape of Urubamba Valley; known as the “Incas Sacred Valley”. You will arrive to the Pisac town and you will see the colorful Pisac Market, where the local Indians meet to sell their merchandise, keeping the tradition as they have done it for centuries. The tour continues to the Ollantaytambo town where you will climb up to the imposing Inca fortress at the top of the mountain. Lunch will be provided at a local restaurant.
Overnight at the selected hotel in Sacred Valley.
Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Early in the morning you will take the train to Aguas Calientes. On arrival a small coach takes you up the steep roads to the entrance of the citadel. Your guide will take about 2 hours through the vast ruins. Machu Picchu is the best known of the Inca ruins, is believed to have been built around the mid-15th century and was “rediscovered” by the American historian Hiram Bingham in 1911. The guided tour of this fascinating place is an awesome experience. Visit the Main Square, the Royal Quarters, and the Temple of the Three Windows, the Circular Towers, the Sacred Sun Dial and burial. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
At the appointed time, you will return to the station to take your train ride to train.
Overnight at the selected hotel in Cusco.
Included: Breakfast & Lunch
After the breakfast you will be taken to the airport to take your flight to Lima.
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be taken to your hotel.
Overnight at the selected hotel in Lima.
Included: Breakfast
At the scheduled time, you will be taken to the airport to take your international flight.
Included: Breakfast.
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