Peru Tour of Lima and Cusco 6 days / 5 nights Cusco and Machu Picchu are at the center of most Peruvian travel itineraries. Condor Travel offers you three different program packages plus six optional half-day extensions in this, one of the most delightful settings on earth. Cuzco: the Center of the World Cuzco's main square was the center of the Inca Empire that extended over much of South America during the 15th century. Contemporary Cuzco is now the oldest inhabited city of the Americas and a showcase of Pre-Inca, Inca, Colonial and Republican cultures. The visitor feasts his eyes on the varieties of architecture. The surrounding countryside is also stunning, much of it sculpted by ancient agricultural terraces. The Sacred Valley of the Incas provides an important link to Machu Picchu history, and is the perfect way to relax in the Peruvian heartland. Cuzco is also the departure point for visits to Machu Picchu, which can be reached by train, by foot along the Inca trail, or by helicopter.Machu Picchu History - the Lost City of the Incas Machu Picchu history has been the subject of much speculation. It has been called a religious center, an astronomical observatory, a fortress, and the private retreat of the Inca. Most modern archaeologists and historians agree that it was built by Pachacútec, the mid-15th century Inca ruler. Never discovered by the Spanish, Machu Picchu history was lost for 400 years before it was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911. The visitor can easily see how the rugged landscape and lush vegetation kept Machu Picchu hidden for four centuries. Its location at an altitude of 7,900 feet and 75 miles from Cusco high above the Urubamba River could not be more spectacular PERU TOUR ITINERARY: DAY 1:Arrival at the Lima, Peru airport. Your Peru tour will start with a airport greeting and then a transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Lima. DAY 2:On the second day of your Peru tour, you will be transfered to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon your arrival in Cusco, their will be a reception and transfer to the hotel. CUZCO CITY TOUR AND RUINS: The tour of Cusco will show you the amazing colonial city built on the foundations of the Inca palaces. You will visit the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun, the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral. Afterwards you will drive to the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman, temple of Kenko and Tambomachay, known as the "Baths of the Inca". Overnight in Cusco. DAY 3:PISAC MARKET AND  OLLANTAYTAMBO - On the 3rd day of your Peru adventure tour you will drive through a scenic landscape to the Urubamba Valley, called the "Sacred Valley of the Incas". Arriving at the town of Pisac, which an hour drive from Cusco, you will visit the colorful Pisac Market. The tour then continues to the town of Ollantaytambo from where you will climb up to its imposing Inca fortress at the top of the mountain. Lunch included. Overnight in Yucay.   DAY 4:MACHU PICCHU:  On your 4th day you will be picked up, for an early morning tour departure to magical city of Macchu Picchu . After a short journey you will arrive to the Aguas Calientes station in Machu-Picchu where you will be transported by bus to the top of the mountain and citadel of Machu-Picchu, one of the most renowned examples of Inca architecture. After a guided tour visit of the ruins, you will have a self-service lunch in Café Amazonico at Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel. Overnight in Cusco. DAY 5: On the fifth day you will be transfered to the airport for your flight back to Lima. Upon your arrival in Lima, you will be met by one of our Peru tour guides and transfered to the hotel. CITY TOUR - Three exciting hours of visiting Lima's principal attractions. See the colonial downtown and visit the residential areas of San Isidro and Miraflores. Visit to the Huaca Huallamarca, ending the tour with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean. Overnight in Lima. DAY 6: Transportation to International Airport for your flight home. Not included: Airfare - Go to Peru Airfare for a quote

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