Hiram Bingham to Machu Picchu. SHARED TOUR 7d/6n

Altitude Lima 40 m.a.s.l.
Arrival to the city of Lima, assistance, and transfer to the hotel.
An exclusive and intense tour of the Historical Center of Lima will take us to know and admire the architectonic relics that are part of the old Lima, which has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The Convent of Santo Domingo is the beginning of this magnificent experience. It was built during the foundation of Lima. The Universidad Mayor de San Marcos (University of San Marcos) was founded on this site, the oldest in America. Inside, the choir with the oldest stalls in the country; and the library, with 25,000 books, some printed in the XV century, has an invaluable historical value. The mortal remains of San Martín de Porres, San Juan Masías and Santa Rosa de Lima lie inside. Crossing the Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace and the Municipality, going into the Cathedral, a jewel in the history of Lima, with artworks that will make us feel closer to colonial Lima. Leaving downtown Lima and heading to the Larco Museum, where we will get a clear vision of the cultures that inhabited ancient Peru. We shall admire the gold pieces, textiles and erotic ceramics that are part of the collection which will introduce us to the cosmovision of the ancient Peru. The warehouse of this museum will be open during our visit to appreciate the expressions of art that were reflected in their ceramics.
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Arrival to the city of Cusco, assistance, and transfer to the hotel.
Altitude Cusco 3,400 m.a.s.l.
In the afternoon, exclusive stroll in the city that starts with a visit to the Plaza de San Cristóbal (San Cristobal Square) to enjoy a panoramic overview of the city. Afterwards, we will visit the San Pedro Market, where we will absorb the local flavors and learn more about the products of the area in this market that has it all and supplies the entire city. Later, the Qorikancha Temple will welcome us with all its splendor and magnificence, with walls that used to be covered in gold. From San Blas, the artisans’ neighborhood, we will walk down the street Hatun Rumiyoc finding in our way the palace Inca Roca, today´s Archbishops Palace, and we will have time to admire the world famous Twelve Angled Stone. We will continue to the Plaza de Armas to visit The Cathedral that houses colonial works of incredible value.
IMPORTANT: in the city of Cusco. We offer an experience of visiting the city and the Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman in two half days to discover interesting spots of the city of Cusco that the traditional visitor does not cover. Our operation takes the visitor away from the crowd, and gives each archaeologic site and church the necessary time to get to know it.
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Altitude Sacsayhuaman 3,700 m.a.s.l.
In the morning, we will leave behind the crowds in order to visit Sacsayhuaman, an impressive citadel full of colossal constructions surrounded by beautiful landscape in total communion with the environment. Afterwards, we continue to the Inca adoratory of Q’enqo, with its surprising altar for sacrifices embedded in the internal part of its rocky formation. Finally, we arrive at the Puca Pucará lookout and Tambomachay, a monument of notable architectonic excellence which is considered one of the pillars of the Andean cosmovision. Free afternoon to enjoy the city.
Free afternoon for additional activities, or to cruise around the streets of Cusco. The passport of admissions that is included in this trip gives you access to other points of interest that are not visited.
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Altitude Sacred Valley 2,871 m.a.s.l.
This day we shall visit the most outstanding places in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will depart towards the Village of Chinchero, the most typical and colorful of the Sacred Valley. This village is famous for its weaving women. Short stop in a textiles center to appreciate the old Inca techniques for the dyeing and spinning using alpaca wool. After visiting the Inca plaza with its beautiful colonial church, we will continue towards Moray, a beautiful Inca archaeological site made up of concentric agricultural terraces that served as a lab to recreate microclimates. Lunch. Later visit to the last living village of the Incas, Ollantaytambo. Also, a visit to the Temple of the ten windows, the bath of the princess, and the Sun Temple. The postcard pictures that we will take from the heights of Ollantaytambo will close this magical day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Lodging in the area.

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Altitude Machu Picchu 2.440 m.a.s.l.
From the station at Urubamba, embark on a special train for one of the most spectacular trips in the world on board the luxury train Hiram Bingham. The experience inside the train is totally first-class. Its incredible classical style is in very good company with its particular configuration of a dining-room type train, for the enjoyment of the exquisite delights that the chefs will prepare for us on board. The road is impressive. Following the course of the Urubamba River going deep into the canyon until we finally get to the village. From there we will travel in minibuses that will ascend towards the Sacred Citadel of the Incas: Machu Picchu. In this incredible archaeological monument, we will be touched by its indescribable magic and energy. Walking over its terraces, passageways, temples, we will find the solar clock or Intihuatana, besides other sacred places, all of this in the midst of a special atmosphere and with the assistance of an experienced guide. After a “tea-time” in the Sanctuary Lodge, we descend to return to Cusco cheered up by the entertainment on board and a sophisticated gourmet dinner. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

IMPORTANT:
• Machu Picchu has limited capacity. It is required to give the full name, identification document, nationality, date of birth at the time of the reservation. The access to Machu Picchu is taking turns. We are allowed to only remain 4 hours in the citadel. The paths are delimited. We will follow the high-long path. Not permitted: to climb the walls, rest on the steps or terraces, or use walking sticks and drones.
• The Hiram Bingham Train will be operating: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The Hiram Bingham train is a round trip same day train service. It does not guarantee the return the following day, it is possible only if there are available seats. In this case, the return will be modified and switched to the service of the Vistadome train.
• If you wish to stay a night in the Machu Picchu area whether at the Sanctuary Lodge hotel, the only one located in front of the entrance to Machu Picchu or in any of the recommended hotels at the foot of the mountain such as: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo or Sumaq, it shall be pointed out at the moment of the circuit reservation. The trails to the Huayna Picchu mountain and the top of the Machu Picchu mountain are closed until further notice. Check availability. In this case the visit to Machu Picchu will be done following the alternate trail: low-short.
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Free day. Cusco has many cultural, archaeological and adventure-related activities. Reserve the activities with anticipation.

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Transfer to the airport. Departure to Lima to connect with your return flight home.
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