Incas & Conquistadors | Lima Cusco (for Machu Picchu)

Day 1 (Thursday) Lima
Fly from the UK to Lima. You are met at the airport and escorted to your hotel (2 nights).

Day 2 (Friday) Lima
Take the optional Colonial Lima excursion to discover the city’s fascinating past.

Day 3 (Saturday) Cusco
Morning flight to Cusco. Afternoon free to help you acclimatise to the altitude (7 nights).
Day 4 (Sunday) Cusco
Join the optional Inca Cusco excursion to explore the Inca sites in and around this historic city.
Day 5 (Monday) Cusco
Free day in Cusco. Walk the cobbled streets, go shopping for traditional crafts or simply relax in one of the city’s many cafes.
Day 6 (Tuesday) Cusco
Take the optional Sacred Valley excursion, visiting the famous market in Pisac and the incredible Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo.
Day 7 (Wednesday) Cusco or Machu Picchu
Take the optional excursion to Machu Picchu, which starts with a magical train ride, followed by a guided visit to the ruins. Evening return to Cusco or spend a night here and return on Thursday. Alternatively, take the Short Inca Trail excursion to Machu Picchu.

Days 8 - 9 (Thursday - Friday) Cusco
Two free days. Get to know Cusco better; visit some of the 500 Inca sites around the city, the beautiful Moray crop circles or the incredible salt pans of Maras; revisit the Sacred Valley; or perhaps try one of the many adventure sports on offer.

Day 10 (Saturday) Lima
Morning flight to Lima. Afternoon free. Go shopping in fashionable Mirafores, visit the famous Gold Museum or try one of the city’s many excellent seafood restaurants (1 night).
Day 11 (Sunday)
Fly overnight to the UK.
Day 12 (Monday)
Arrival in the UK.