Route of the Sun 8 Nights 9 Days

Day 3,  From Lima to Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel (LIMA)
Pick up and transfer to Jorge Chavez International Airport to board the flight to Cusco.
Arrival in the city of Cusco, welcome and assistance to the hotel, rest of the day rest for acclimatization.
Accommodation in Cusco

 

Day 4, Cusco City Tour and 4 Archeological Parks
Breakfast at the hotel (Cusco)
12:30hrs, we start with the pick up from your respective hotels to start with our first point of visit, the Qoricancha, legendary Temple of the Sun and main ceremonial place of the Inca Empire, which, together with the Convent of Santo Domingo, show a fascinating combination of Inca and colonial architectures. Then we climb to the heights of the city, to the impressive archaeological complex of Sacsayhuaman, one of the greatest works of the Incas, where we find gigantic walls of megalithic stones perfectly placed, and appreciate the best views of the city of Cusco. From there we visit Qenqo, ancient place of ceremonies and sacrifices, followed by the Inca military post of Pucapucara (or red stone) tube specifically military purposes was the checkpoint for entry to Cusco and also served as a resting place and ended in Tambomachay was a centre of worship and worship of water, the Incas asked the gods that the rains come for their crops and these were fertile. Return to Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco

 

Day 5, Sacred Valley of the Incas
Breakfast at the hotel (Cusco)
We start with the pick up from your hotel between 7:00 and 7:30 am to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, first point, Pisac, an important archaeological complex located on top of a steep hill, with huge terraces and Inca temples of solid and perfect construction. We visit the handicraft market of Pisac, one of the best known in Peru and at noon we will have lunch buffet style in an excellent tourist restaurant in the town of Urubamba. We continue to Ollantaytambo, with its great walls and ancient canals, considered one of the few continuously inhabited villages since the time of the Incas. There you can explore the huge fortress, once the site of legendary battles and ancient religious ceremonies. The tour concludes in Chinchero, with its attractive square, ancient Inca walls and a beautiful landscape of agricultural fields, peaks and snow-capped mountains. We return to your hotel in Cusco around 19:00 hrs approximately.
Overnight in Cusco
(Meals: Lunch)

 

Day 6, Historic Sanctuary of  Machupicchu
The tour starts early in the morning around 04:45 am with the pick up from your hotel in Cusco, we arrive at the PeruRail station, where we will board a Bimodal Bus service to Ollantaytambo, the trip takes about 2 hrs (it is advisable to rest a little) At the station we will complete the Check-in with our original documents and then board the Expedition Tourist Train to the town of Aguas Calientes, we will enjoy wonderful views of valleys and mountains with the Vilcanota River as a companion. Upon arrival, our staff will meet you outside the station and accompany you to the Consettur Bus Station, from there we will take a short bus ride to the archaeological complex of Machupicchu, one of the 7 wonders of the modern world. As you walk around the complex, you will be able to admire the impressive architecture. While our certified guide will share interesting theories about the history and importance of Machupicchu to the Incas. The grandiose views and the magic of the place are incomparable. After two hours of sightseeing you will have free time to explore or rest and take in the energy of this grandiose place. At a coordinated time we will go down by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes to enjoy a delicious 3-course executive lunch, finally we will take the tourist train and the Bimodal Bus to return to Cusco, where our transportation will be waiting to take you to your hotel.
Accommodation in Cusco
(Meals: Lunch)

Day 7, Route of the Sun from Cusco to Puno
Breakfast at the hotel
Pick up and transfer to the bus station. Departure for a tour that lasts approximately 10 hours and 30 minutes, you will start visiting the Church of Andahuaylillas, also known as the Sistine Chapel of America. Then you will visit the archaeological complex of Raqchi and have a buffet lunch in Sicuani at the SUMAC BUFFET restaurant. Then you will make a stop at the Pase la Raya, the highest point of the route and as a final point the Lithic Museum Pucara, the archaeological complex Kalassaya - Pucara. Arrival to the city of Puno.
Accommodation in Puno
(Meals: Lunch)

 

Day 8, Uros and Taquile Island
Breakfast at the hotel
Pick up and departure from the port of Puno in the direction of the floating islands.
Visit to Uros Island and Taquile Island. You will start the walk to the place where you will meet the weavers. For an hour and a half you will enjoy meeting the families of the inhabitants, observing the textile designs of Taquile, the interpretation of the traditional clothing and the way of life of the people of Taquile. There you will also appreciate the beautiful scenery of Lake Titicaca.
Lunch. Return by the stairs to the dock of Taquile and return to the city of Puno.
Accommodation in Puno
(Meals: Lunch)