Peru
Cusco History & Machu Picchu, Citadel of the Incas
Machu Picchu Tour - 6 Night Itinerary
Our short tour of Peru focuses on Cusco, capital of the Inca Empire, and their lost citadel and ancient stronghold that is Machu Picchu
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Travel Highlights
- This short tour focuses on the centre of the Inca Empire in the Peruvian Andes
- Travel to the Sacred Valley and Cusco with several days of excursions to the nearby ruined fortresses and archaeological sites of the Incas
- Spectacular train journey to Machu Picchu, high on the mountainside, surrounded by jungle and the deep canyon of the Urubamba River
- We see the life of today's descendants of the Incas, while our expert guides take you "behind the scenes" to learn their rich ancestry
Tour Route
- Lima - 2 Nights
- Cusco - 4 Nights
- Lima & Fly Home
This itinerary can be tailored to your preferences by our specialist advisors, who can provide a guaranteed price based on your choice of departure date, route, duration, flights, cabin, hotels, transport and excursions.
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Lima
2 NightsDay 1 - Fly to Lima
Day 2 - Arrive in Lima
Day 3 - Guided tour of Lima
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- Accommodation
Fly to Lima
Depart the UK on an overnight flight to Lima.
Saturday, 14 June 2025
Arrive in Lima
Arrive in Lima in the morning. Your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer to your chosen hotel for a 2 night stay including breakfast. Your guide will also provide a short orientation tour to help familiarise you with your local area.
Sunday, 15 June 2025
Optional tours and excursions
Today, enjoy a choice of optional guided tours, including: a city tour of Lima; a tour to the Pachacamac ruins, a sacred and ceremonial site dating back to the beginnings of Christianity; a culinary tour of Lima by night; a full day visit and flight over the Nazca Lines - incredible geoglyph figures of animals, birds and geometric figures etched in the desert; a visit to the Paracas Islands; or a walking tour discovering Lima's wonderful array of street food.
Marvin Abato
Allpa
This small contemporary hotel is located in the heart of Miraflores, with plenty of access to local conveniences such as restaurants and shops. The rooms are comfortable, spacious and modern although simple in character, and all with modern amenities such as WiFi, air conditioning and private facilities. The hotel has a bar and restaurant serving…
Casa Andina Select Miraflores
The 4* Casa Andina Select Miraflores Hotel is located near the Kennedy Park and a few minutes away from the main shopping centres and restaurants of Miraflores. It’s a hotel that combines a contemporary Andean design.
The air-conditioned superior rooms are well-appointed with private bathroom, hair dryer, coffee making facilities, safe, iron and other facilities.…
Hotel "B"
A superbly renovated family house in the bohemian area Barranco, Arts Hotel "B" is a fusion of high-ceiling historical elegance and modern cultural sophistication. The rooms are spacious and elegant with modern amenties, some with balconies overlooking the boulevard or the square. The restaurant offers excellent modern Peruvian cuisine, providing the highest levels of service.
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Cusco
4 NightsDay 4 - Cusco and guided tour
Day 5 - Sacred Valley Tour
Day 6 - At leisure
Day 7 - Tour to Machu Picchu
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Cusco and guided tour
Transfer to Lima airport and fly to Cusco. On arrival, our guide will meet you and transfer you to your chosen hotel for a 4-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis. Enjoy an afternoon guided tour of Cusco with your expert Veloso Tours guide, visiting the ornate colonial-era cathedral, the main square, Santa Domingo Church and the archeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay.
Tuesday, 17 June 2025
Sacred Valley Tour
Today, enjoy a full day guided tour of the Sacred Valley. We begin with a visit to the market at Chinchero, where locals come to barter and sell local produce and handicrafts. We also visit a local weaving collective, to learn the traditions of weaving by hand on a back-strap loom. Next you will proceed to Moray, thought to have been an open-air crop laboratory of the Incas, followed by the pre-Inca salt pans of Maras. After lunch, visit the stunning fortress town and ruins of Ollantaytambo. This large archaeological complex is believed to have been a significant agricultural, administrative, social, religious and military centre. After an included lunch, we travel to the colonial town of Pisac, built on the ruins of an Inca citadel and located at the entrance to the immensely fertile Urubamba "Sacred" Valley. Here you can see the bustling market and admire the sunset over the mountains from the ruins.
Wednesday, 18 June 2025
At leisure
A day free to relax in the delightful, colonial city of Cusco.
Thursday, 19 June 2025
Tour to Machu Picchu
Take the scenic Vistadome train today from Cusco to Machu Picchu. On arrival, enjoy a guided tour of the archaeological site providing an insight into the history of Machu Picchu and its discovery by Hiram Bingham in 1911. Lunch is included today as well as free time to explore and absorb the atmosphere. Return to Cusco in the evening.
Fernando Chara
Maytaq Wasin
Situated in the heart of the Incan empire, only a few steps away from the main plaza, the Maytaq Wasin Hotel is contemporary in design, boasts high ceiling and plenty of natural light. There is a shaded terrace with views of the hills and chic common areas with modern decor. The hotel is only 150…
Casa Andina Premium
This beautifully renovated 18th-century manor house, just 4 blocks from Cusco’s main square – Plaza de Armas, is complete with authentic colonial character. It offers the intimacy of a boutique hotel but the comforts and services of a much larger property.
The hotel has 93 air-conditioned rooms offering private bathroom, safe, minibar, safe, TV, kettle and…
Belmond Monasterio de Cusco
Built 300 years ago atop Inca foundations, the building was originally the Seminary of San Antonio Abad. In 1995, the seminary was tastefully converted into a luxury hotel while still preserving its original architecture of arched galleries surrounding two elegant colonial style courtyards. The Belmond Monasterio de Cusco is Cuzco's premier hotel, providing its guests…
Lima & Fly Home
Day 8 - Fly to Lima and overnight flight home
Day 9 - Arrive in the UK
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Fly to Lima and overnight flight home
Afternoon flight to Lima to connect with your overnight flight back to the UK.
Saturday, 21 June 2025
Arrive in the UK
Arrive in the UK in the morning.
Price Guidelines
| Season | Low Season | High Season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Dates | 25 Dec-21 Jun, 17 Aug-12 Dec | 22 Jun-16 Aug, 13 Dec-24 Dec | ||||
| Room Arrangement | Tourist | First | Deluxe | Tourist | First | Deluxe |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Rooms | £2,163 | £2,659 | £3,959 | £2,762 | £2,969 | £4,104 |
Prices are a guideline per person, for travel within the next year and booking early and are subject to availability. Please see below what is included and request a detailed quotation with a guaranteed price for your specific departure date and for Special Events, Summer, Christmas, New Year's Eve & Easter.
What's Included
- 9 Days/6 Nights
- International flights (2 overnight)
- Internal flights
- Accommodation as shown on the itinerary
- 6 breakfasts and 2 lunches
- Transfers to and from airports
- Transport throughout the itinerary
- Excursions listed, all with expert, English-speaking guides
- Exclusive list of restaurant suggestions
- Prices are per person
- Prices for Special Events, Christmas, New Year's Eve, Easter on request
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