Ancient Cultures

Lima – Cusco – Machu Picchu – Cusco – Lima – Paracas – Nazca – Lima
08D / 07N
Travel back to Peru's ancient past among temples, geoglyphs, marine wildlife, and sacred cities like Cusco and Machu Picchu. A journey of pure culture, history, and wonder.

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What Included

*Transfers upon arrival and departure in Lima, Cusco, Paracas, and Nazca.
*7 nights of accommodation + breakfast.
*Half-day Cusco City Tour and 4 nearby ruins – Shared service.
*Full-day Machu Picchu Excursion: Expedition or Voyager Class train from Ollanta + Lunch – Shared service.
*Regular bus tickets: Lima – Paracas / Paracas – Nazca / Nazca – Lima.
*Excursion to the Ballestas Islands – Shared service.
*Nazca Lines flight – Shared service.
*Meals mentioned in the itinerary.
*Personalized assistance.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Lima

Welcome to Peru!

Upon arrival at Lima airport, you will be met by one of our representatives. You will then be transferred to your hotel, located in the residential district of Miraflores. After checking in, you’ll have time to rest overnight.

Day 2 – Lima – Cusco

Breakfast at the hotel.

At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the morning is free to acclimate to the altitude.

In the afternoon, we will visit the imperial city of Cusco, starting with the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha). We will continue with a visit to the archaeological sites outside the city, such as Sacsayhuaman, a megalithic construction; Qenqo, a ceremonial and ritual center where Inca sacrifices were performed; Puca Pucara; and Tambomachay, which are important religious archaeological centers of the Inca culture overnight.

Day 3 – Cusco – Sacred Valley – Cusco

Breakfast at the hotel.

In the morning, we will depart for our visit to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will visit the Awanacancha Textile Center, where you can see South American camelids and a live weaving demonstration by people from the Andes. Then, we will head to the town of Pisac, where we’ll explore a picturesque artisan market and see how locals still maintain the tradition of bartering for goods and food. We’ll have a buffet lunch at a local restaurant.

Later, we will go to the town of Ollantaytambo to visit the fortress of the same name. We will tour the most important sections of the site, and our guide will provide an explanation of its history. To conclude the tour on the way back to Cusco, we will visit the town of Chinchero, where you can admire the well-preserved Inca Wall in the main square and visit the beautiful colonial temple. You will then be transferred back to your hotel in Cusco overnight.

Day 4 – Cusco – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Breakfast at the hotel.

This day will be the highlight of our trip: the visit to the citadel of Machu Picchu. You will be picked up from your hotel very early and taken to the Ollantaytambo train station, about a 90-minute journey. From there, you will board a train that will take you to the majestic town of Aguas Calientes, a ride of about 90 minutes. Upon arrival at the Aguas Calientes station, your guide will be waiting for you to take you to the bus station to ascend to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, one of the 7 wonders of the world. The excursion will last 2 hours and 30 minutes and includes a visit to the Intihuatana (the Sundial), the Palace of the Incas, the Three Windows, and other key sites. Afterward, we will descend to the town of Aguas Calientes for shopping and lunch at a local restaurant.

At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to the station to board the return train to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cusco overnight.

Day 5 – Cusco – Lima – Paracas

Breakfast at the hotel.

You will be transferred to the airport to board your return flight to Lima. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to the bus station to take a regular service bus to Paracas. After a 4-hour journey, you will arrive and be transferred to your hotel overnight.

Day 6 – Paracas – Nazca

Breakfast at the hotel.

Early in the morning, we’ll take an excursion to the Ballestas Islands, located off the coast of Pisco. They are the habitat of a wide variety of marine fauna, such as the Humboldt penguin, pelicans, boobies, flamingos, dolphins, and sea lions, which can be easily observed from a motorboat. After 2 hours, we’ll return to the hotel. You’ll then be transferred to the bus station for a regular service bus to Nazca (approx. 4 hours). Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel overnight.

Day 7 – Nazca – Lima

Early breakfast at the hotel.

You’ll be transferred to the airfield to fly over the enigmatic Nazca Lines. This enormous group of geoglyphs features a network of lines and drawings of animal and plant figures attributed to the Nazca culture, covering an area of approximately 350 km². Among the main figures, you’ll be able to see the Hummingbird, the Dog, the Monkey, the Astronaut, and more. The German researcher María Reiche dedicated 50 years of her life to studying the site, concluding that it was an astronomical calendar.

In the afternoon, you’ll be transferred to the station to board a regular service bus for your return to Lima. After a journey of about 7 hours and 50 minutes, you will arrive and be transferred to your hotel overnight.

Day 8 – Lima

Breakfast at the hotel.

You’ll be transferred to the airport to board your flight for your international connection.