Treasures of Peru

Arrival to Cusco city, reception at the airport and transfer to hotel. Rest - acclimatization. Overnight in Cusco.

Morning off. In the afternoon will tour the imposing city of Cusco and the main archaeological sites.
Visit the historic Plaza de Armas. Attend to the Cathedral, built on the remains of Quishuarcancha- that it is believed, was the room of the Inca Viracocha. During the empire was dominated by a huge stone covered with sheets of gold in which sacrifices were carried out and all kinds of military and religious ceremonies.

The cathedral is adorned by impressive 400 colonial paintings and religious images belonging to the 'Escuela Cusqueña'. After this breathtaking tour will arrive at Qoricancha one of the most famous temples in America.

In another area of the route, we will visit Sacsayhuaman, the cyclopean fortress that amazes the world. Those are gigantic stones-some of which weigh up to 20 tons, which overlap each other in a union so strong and perfect that remains as a mystery to contemporary engineering. It is inexplicable how the builders could make the joints between the stone were so perfect that between them can not even be a piece of paper.  Visit to the Temple of Kenko, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay, where we will see the 'Inca baths'. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Cusco.

Visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our first destination is the village of Pisac, beautiful place that has peace and quiet, characteristics of the country. Visit the colorful market known for its craft fairs. Continue to Urubamba for a delicious buffet lunch. Finally visit the fortress of Ollantaytambo, built to guard the entrance to the Valley of the Incas. Accommodation in Cusco or the Sacred Valley.

Pick up from hotel and transfer to the train station. We will travel by train to Aguas Calientes. Board the bus to take us to the top of the mountain where is located the impressive citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the seven wonders of the world. Guided tour. Buffet lunch. In the afternoon return to Cusco to rest. Overnight in Cusco.

After breakfast, we pick you up from your hotel and headed to the train station, bus or airport (depending on your choice of travel) to go to Puno city. On arrival, transfer to hotel. Overnight in Puno. 

We will make a full day excursion on Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Initially you will visit the floating islands of Uros also called 'The town of Lake'. These islands are built with layers of reeds and used as home and trade centers for the natives. Its inhabitants mobilize in rafts, also handcrafted built. Sail to Taquile island, where the community kept alive their traditions and customs. The natives are skilled craftsmen and have developed amazing knitting techniques from generation to generation.
Lunch on the island. At the end of the afternoon, return to Puno. Transfer to hotel.

At the indicated time pick up from hotel and transfer to airport.