Peru is a country with a rich history linked to the Inca’s empire and to the clash of two cultures: Pre-Columbian America and Spanish with their desires of conquest and colonization.
Cities like Lima, Cuzco and Machu Pichu take us back to a rich past of concepts, construction techniques and mixes of forms unique to the Spanish installation in America.
We invite you to join us in this itinerary through the architecture of Peru.
The trip will be guided by an architect supported by local guides. A perfect combination for discovering the architecture of Peru.
– Accommodation
– Transport
– Guided tours
– Entrances required for visits through the architecture of Peru
– Internal flight Lima-Cusco-Lima
– Preparation of the itinerary and guided tours by an architect throughout the route of the architecture of Peru, in addition to specialized local guides. Specialized guide for the “Camino Inca” day trip
– International flight from the place of origin
– Lunch and dinner (except for breakfast included and cold meal on the way to the Camino Inca)
– Insurance
Valle Sagrado de Urubamba
Valle Sagrado de Urubamba, Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
Duration: 2 days
Machu Pichu
Itinerary and visit of the legendary “ Camino de los Incas” (Aprox. 130 Km. from Cusco). Urubamba, Camino del Inca – Machu Pichu.
Duration: 2 days
Cusco
Duration: 1 day
Lima
World heritage site (1988), this urban center shows us the Hispanic cultural from the XVIth century. Departure from Cusco in plane.
Duration: 2 days
Return from Lima
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Lima – Cusco – Valle Sagrado de Urubamba (Chinchero, Maras y Moray)
Meeting in Lima.
Flight- Lima- Cusco: Arrival from Lima, reception and welcome in a hotel with “Mate de Coca” for the acclimatization. Excursion in Urubamba, el Valle Sagrado de los Incas located at 1hour from Cusco and at an altitude of 2,800 meters. Visit in Chinchero. There is a beautiful colonial church with baroque altars and an abundant mural. Then visit Maras, an important city during the viceroyalty and which preserves the salt mines.
Then, visit of the archeological site of Moray.
Arrival at the hotel.
Valle Sagrado de Urubamba (Pisac y Ollantaytampo) Excursion to discover the Archaeological site of Pisac, Visit of the major temple: Intihuatana. Then, visit of the picturesque village. The Pisac market is a cultural meeting place. Visit of Ollantaytampo, ancient Inca town until today located at the extreme west of the valley. We can notice in the streets and squares, the walls and the foundations of their houses are made by Incas.
Back to the hotel and night.
Urubamba, Camino Inca – Machu Pichu
Departure from the hotel Urubamba and transfer to the Ollanta’s station.
Train until 104km. Trekking departure.
After 15 minutes, visit of the archaeological site Chachabamba.
After this visit, the ascent continues towards the archaeological complex of Wiñayhuayna, one of the best preserved (2700 m.). The walk continues towards the sector Inti Punku, or “Puerta del Sol“.
Direction Ciudadela for a quick visit and bus departure for the city of Machu Pichu, located in the lower part of the Ciudadela.
Night in the hotel.
Machu Pichu – Cusco
Early in the morning buses will go to the Citadel of Machu Pichu. Guided tour of the Citadel of Machu Pichu, “Wonder of the World“, surrounded by imposing mountains. In the afternoon, free time for a new independent visit to Ciudadela and to enjoy and photograph the beautiful sunset.
Optional: Climbing to Huayna Picchu, the mountain located in front of the Ciudadela with 2667 meters of height. It is part of the foothills of the Massa Sakantay. It takes an average of 3 hours to walk up and down the Huayna Picchu.
In due time, descent by minibus to take the train back to Cusco. Night in Hotel.
Cusco
Visit the archaeological area of Kenko, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay, and visit the fortress of Sacsayhuaman. Return to the city to visit its colonial center: the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral of Cusco. Visit to Koricancha.
In the afternoon, walk to enjoy the churches and Hatun Rumiyoc Street. Walk in the popular district of San Blas: a set of narrow streets where Inca buildings and Spanish homes are located.
Return and night in hotel.
Cusco – Lima
Transfer to the airport and flight to Lima. Arrival and hotel.
Departure for the colonial area where most of the monuments that have made it a UNESCO World Heritage Site are: Plaza de Armas, Government Palace, Cathedral, Archiepiscopal Palace and the Municipality, Correo de Lima and Old Desemparados Station .
Back at the hotel, the neighborhoods of San Isidro and Miraflores, with the pyramid of Huaca Huallamarca, will be appreciated.
Back to the hotel and night.
Visit of the colonial center of Lima. Catedral, Iglesia S. Francisco, S. Pedro y St. Domingo. Casa Osambela y Goyeneche, and el Palacio de Torre Tagle.
Visit the remains of the ancient frescoes of Lima.
Back to the hotel and night.
Return
return of the participants in their respective cities.