8-Day Machu Picchu Vacation

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This morning, you'll head to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, you'll be picked up form the airport for your tour of the Pisac ruins which are among Peru’s most intact ancient sites, a perfect example of ingenious Inca architecture. The views of the countryside are spectacular. You'll also visit the Pisac Market en route to your hotel in the Sacred Valley where you'll spend the night.

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This morning, you'll head out on a privately guided tour to the mysterious ruins at Moray, once used as an Inca crop laboratory. You'll then visit the Andean community of Misminay and share their tasks with local inhabitants, who still preserve ancient Inca traditions. Your final visit is to the large ruins of Ollantaytambo, one of the last stands of the Inca Pachacuiti against the Spanish conquistadors in 1536.

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Machu Picchu was revealed to the world, when the famous historian, explorer and archaeologist Hiram Bingham stumbled upon the site whilst on an expedition in 1911. Today, you'll travel to Aguas Calientes by Vistadome train and upon arrival, your expert guide will escort you on a 2.5-hour privately guided insightful tour of this UNESCO site. The tour includes stops at the Caretakers Hut, Temple of the Sun, the Royal Tomb, Three Windowed Temple, Intihuatana/Solar Clock and the quarry.

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You'll have a free morning to explore Machu Picchu once again if you wish to. This is your opportunity to visit some of the other attractions that are not included on the standard tour. The entrance to Machu Picchu Mountain Trek will be included, tickets to Machu Picchu Mountain are subject to availability. In the afternoon, you'll take the Vistadome Train to Poroy Station, via Ollantaytambo. Your driver will collect you in Poroy and take you to your hotel.

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You'll have a free morning to relax. In the afternoon, you will explore the city of Cusco, known as the Imperial City and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Here you will start your tour at the iconic San Pedro market, a local market where you can see the colours, flavours and traditions of modern Cusco. The visit continues with Koricancha Temple, the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo archaeological site and the Plaza de Armas (main square), where you will visit the beautiful Cathedral.

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This morning, you'll be taken to the airport by your private transfer ahead of your flight from Cusco to Lima. Upon arrival, your driver will meet you and take you to your hotel in Lima. You'll have the afternoon to explore Miraflores and take advantage of the restaurant recommended to you by your guide. You'll then overnight in the delightful Pacific shoreline district of Miraflores.