LIMA – SACRED VALLEY – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
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Lima / Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu / Cusco
Peru... home to one of the earliest and most advanced civilizations in the Western Hemisphere... Under the rule of powerful kings, an incredible people known as the Incas amassed an empire that built systems of winding mountain roads, remarkable cities, and an unforgettable legacy.
One is still mystified today by their amazing accomplishments, as can be seen at the hidden and fascinating Machu Picchu... Take a trip back in time and explore the roots of an ancient civilization that left behind some of the most interesting and awe-inspiring constructions in the world.
Fiesta Tours Peru is an Incoming Tour Operator and Destination Management Company specialized in the upscale market since 1976. We offer a unique selection of products and extraordinary private adventures that will exceed your passengers’ expectations.
We are qualified to assist your clients through their journey in Peru and Latin America, whether it’s a discerning traveler, honeymooners, a family vacation or an incentive travel program; we do have the knowledge and sophistication to create unforgettable travel experiences.
Peru is located in the west of South America, and has borders with Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia and Chile. It has sovereignty over 1,285,215 km2 of land and 200 nautical miles of the Pacific Ocean, as well as 60 million hectares of the Antarctic.
1,279,999 km²
494,210 sq. miles
It is the third largest country in South
America and one of the 20 largest
countries in the world. its sovereignty
extends over 200 nautical miles.
having been a consultative party to
the Antarctic Treaty it has a Scientific
Station called Machu Picchu
on that continent
Peru is an extremely diverse country, with 11 ecological regions and 84 of the world’s 117 different types of “life zone”. It has a huge variety of scenery thanks to its geography, which also provides it with a wide range of natural resources. The country has 3 main regions according to the traditional method of dividing the country by altitude: coast, mountains and jungle.
rrival in Lima, the “City of Kings” famous for its Spanish Colonial architecture, extraordinary museums and cuisine. Lima is internationally recognized as the “Gastronomic Capital of the Americas”, and its cuisine is considered among the most diverse and exquisite in the world on par with French cuisine. Upon arrival a host will meet and assist you in transferring to the hotel and in registering.
Lunch at the hotel.
Tour of Modern and Colonial Lima - This half-day tour visits both the colonial and modern sections of Lima. Colonial sites include the lovely Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, San Francisco Church and the exquisite Torre Tagle Palace modern day seat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In modern Lima, drive along the exclusive residential areas of Miraflores and San Isidro.
Late afternoon visit the Magic Water Circuit at Parque de la Reserva. This recently remodeled park boasts 12 beautiful water fountains that literally “dance” under an awesome choreography of music, lights and laser beams. This park is the pride of Lima and has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest water fountain park in the world. The 80-meter high water fountain is an impressive view.
The Huaca Pucllana Restaurant provides and an outstanding cuisine and enjoys a privileged location, it is practically on top of an ancient Inca Pyramid. In the Fifth century, the Lima valley inhabitants started the construction of the Huaca Pucllana. Under the management of sacred priests, the Huaca Pucllana was built as an expression of their religious authority and to control the hydrological resources stemmed from the water canal system, on the left bank of the Rimac river. Pucllana was an important ceremonial and administrative location. Its magnificence was reflected by the configuration of a monumental architecture.
The Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center is the largest and most complete five-star hotel in Lima, located in the heart of the city financial and shopping district. It is the first Westin that opens in South America and have the best spa in town and the tallest building of the city. The hotel has the largest convention center in the country, with state-of-the-art technology. The hotel is just minutes away from an endless selection of restaurants, art galleries, companies’ headquarters, banks, embassies and shops.
Early morning transfer from the hotel to the airport for a short but spectacular flight over the snowcapped Andes to the oldest inhabited city in the hemisphere, Cusco, at an elevation of 11,440 feet.
Upon arrival a host will meet and assist you in transferring to the hotel and in registering.
Enjoy a “Condor View of Cusco” while you sip provocative cocktails. Visitors from around the globe sip and toast celebrating the discoveries of the day from the terrace of Palacio Manco Capac; while they appreciate a condor view of Cusco. Guests will enjoy unique cocktails and they are also welcome to stay for dining and savor the hotel signature cuisine prepared by a masterful culinary team. Palacio Manco Capac has been awarded the “Best Boutique Hotel in South America” and one of the top 25 in the world. is an unforgettable and lively proposition. Preferable time: From 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm, after your afternoon tour.
Visitors are caught up in the excitement of touring the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, a delightful combination of Inca and colonial architecture. The tour visits important landmarks such us Cusco’s Cathedral, Plaza de Armas and Koricancha “The Temple of the Sun”. This tour of the oldest continuously inhabited city in the western hemisphere also includes the nearby ruins of Kenko, Puca-Pucara, Tambomachay as well as the Sacsayhuaman fortress, an imposing example of Inca military architecture.
Cusco has enough entertainment to keep you busy for a week. Tonight you flavor a Novo Andean and International buffet, which utilizes regional ingredients to rescue the gastronomic roots of the Andes.
Dinner is followed by a folkloric show with whirling Peruvian dancers performing a variety of regional entertaining dances.
Located within the historic center of the city. It occupies the site of the fabulous “Casa de los Cuatro Bustos” (House of the Four Busts), where Francisco Pizarro, the first Spanish governor of Peru, used to live. It is three blocks away from the main square and a ten minutes drive from the airport.
This Living Museum of the Andes showcase the South American Camelids such as llamas, vicuñas, guanacos and alpacas in their native environment. You will also enjoy a spinning and weaving demostration of ancient techniques on how to make clothing from the wool fibers of these animals. You can also see native flowers and some agricultural terraces from the Inca times.
Visit the colonial village of Pisac where a unique Indian Market takes place daily. The variety of products offered is overwhelming, from pottery with reproductions of archaeological pieces, to all kinds of textiles, jewelry and Peruvian handicrafts. During your visit to this bustling marketplace you will have the opportunity to bargain with the artisans and indigenous traders. Grab the items you like, you will hardly see the same one again.
“Caballo de Paso” known worldwide for their smooth gaited movements and unusual spirit. No other horse combines strength, intelligence and beauty so perfectly as the Peruvian Paso Horse. The particular characteristic of the Paso Horse is precisely the reason for its name: the sublime charm of its typical step. As it walks, its front legs step very high and forward while the hooves sway to the sides in a graceful and synchronized movement. Enjoy a delightful demonstration of the skills of this unique member of the horse kingdom. Lunch at the celebrated Wayra at “Sol y Luna” in the Sacred Valley.
The Incas built it as a fort that included a temple, agricultural terraces, and an urban area. There are two distinct sectors: The religious and worship zone, and the residential area. Ollantaytambo was an important administrative center with probable military functions if one considers the walls and towers. There are also traces of ancient roads and aqueducts as well as several Inca’s waterways coming from nearby rivers that still benefit the town irrigation system.
During the Spanish conquest of Peru Ollantaytambo was the stronghold the Inca’s resistance. Its cobblestoned streets are part of the Inca’s city planning in the 1200s. The town of Ollantaytambo is called a “Living Inca Town” because their inhabitants still maintain ancient practices and customs from their ancestors.
This unique experience closes with a superb dinner at Monasterio’s renowned Tupay restaurant that offers internationally-inspired Peruvian cuisine in a captivating atmosphere. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays nights the romantic arches of El Tupay resonate with the operatic sounds of Cusco’s best tenor and soprano. Mondays and Wednesdays nights dinner is accompanied with live classical music. A “not-to-miss” opportunity to experience the splendor of a monastic dining room restored to full glory.
Pass through unspoiled and picturesque Andean communities on your way to the Incan agricultural experimental center of Moray, famous for its sunken amphitheater, made up of four circular terraces, which appear to fade away into the earth like an artificial crater. The site was apparently an Inca agricultural research station filled with fertile earth and watered by complex irrigation systems, designed for experimenting with crops at various altitudes.
Continue to the impressive Maras salt pools formed by water emerging from a lake inside a mountain in the Urubamba Valley. An amazing view of evaporating ponds for the extraction of salt. Learn about ancestral techniques, which are still used, in agricultural, irrigation and salt-recollection tasks, as well as in Andean festivals and rites.
Hacienda Sarapampa
Relax and enjoy the beautiful and
tranquil setting of Hacienda Sarapampa.
“Farm Chic Lunch” at Hacienda Sarapampa (4 hours) includes: Seven-course lunch, soft drinks, beer and coffee/tea Tour of the working farm, its tradition and history Explanation of the farming technics and process of Giant Corn. Rides on farm tractor Rides on the Peru Paso Horse Peruvian Paso Horse Show and Folk Dances
Reservation is mandatory
Pablo Seminario Ceramic Studio has been dedicated to the discovery of techniques and designs from ancient Peruvian cultures. Pablo presents a new art expression, providing continuity to these cultural inheritances. He concentrates on making large-format works of art, “great plates”, as he calls them, at his personal workshop. The images that emerge here are the result of the patient work of following the tradition of pre-Colombian pottery, an ambitious task which got underway 20 years ago and which he continues to develop.
Departure to the unspoiled Andean village of Chinchero for an Impressive weaving demonstration by Nilda Callañaupa. Nilda learned to weave as a child while tending the flocks in the fields of her village. When she was a teenager, Nilda worked with researchers on preserving the traditional themes and techniques of weaving in the Andean community.
In the middle of the manorial and ample patio of the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art of the city of Cusco, MAP Café is a singular restaurant that surprises through its contemporary proposal that has character and boldness, and which deliciously incorporates the most extraordinary ingredients of the region. The menu includes tasty classics of the Peruvian cuisine, prepared with a very personal touch, as well as original dishes and desserts.
Morning train ride aboard the most luxurious railway service in South America to enjoy the unbelievable sights of the “Lost City of the Incas,” Machu Picchu. Perched 8,200 feet above the valley, it was hidden by mountains and semi-tropical jungles for 400 years until discovered by Hiram Bingham of Yale University in 1911.
Archaeologists believe that the Inca “Virgins of the Sun” took refuge from the Spanish Conquistadors here. Guided tour of the Sanctuary and plenty of free time to study the mysterious site.
Brunch and four-course dinner and cocktails are aboard the Hiram Bingham.
Tour includes a visit to the emblematic Cusco neighborhood of San Blas, filled with narrow typical streets, charming small homes, galleries and craft workshops, where you see local artisans at work. Followed by a visit to colorful markets in the city of Cusco.
Lunch at the hotel.
Wandering through this lovely city, exploring the astonishing narrow streets of this tile roof colonial town will be your unforgettable experience. You will find something astounding at every turn. Great buys are the traditional Peruvian handicrafts, alpaca-wool sweaters and rugs, ponchos, pottery, gold and silver jewelry, leather goods, etc. Because there are such a variety of products, we strongly suggest that when you like any particular item, you should buy it - you may not find the same item in other store. Many visitors to Cusco return home wishing they had some free time in Cusco to discover this imperial city on their own, a free morning in Cusco is a MUST!
Originally built in 1535, Convento de la Merced is located two blocks from the Plaza De Armas, its museum is on the first floor and it houses an important collection of canvases of the renown painting school “Escuela Cusqueña”. Dinner will be accompanied by your selection of Folk dance troupes, musical groups, theater show performances and “living post cards” of scenes of colonial and ancestral Andean traditions.
Transfer to the airport for your departure to Lima and your connecting international flight. Arrive home full of great memories of the rich tradition of Colonial Lima, the snowcapped roaring Andean mountains and lush valleys, and the zig-zag road to the overwhelming sight of Machu Picchu, the amazing legacy the Incas.
