Itinerary
- Day 1
Cusco Arrival
You'll arrive at Cusco Airport and get picked up by a guide who'll fill you in about the city during the drive to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day however you like, whether that's resting from your flight or taking a walk around Cusco. If you're interested, there's a half-day south valley tour in the afternoon that covers Tipón, Pikillaqta, and Andahuaylillas, though it's optional.
- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Alejandro Velasco Astete (CUZ), Av. Velasco Astete S/N, Wanchaq, Cusco, Peru (Cusco International Airport, 10:30)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tierra Viva Cusco), Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn), Hotel (Aranwa Cusco Boutique)
Optional Activities
- Half-Day South Valley Tour: Tipón, Pikillaqta, and Andahuaylillas (private basis, 13:00 start, 4.5 hours, includes pick-up and drop-off, bilingual guide, and admission fees)
Landmarks Tipón Pikillaqta Church of Andahuaylillas 
- Day 2
Cusco City Tour
After breakfast at the hotel, your guided tour of Cusco kicks off around 1 pm. You'll see Santo Domingo Convent, which sits on top of the old Inca Coricancha temple, then check out the Cathedral at the main square. From there, head up into the hills to walk through Sacsayhuamán fortress and take in views over the city, then see the temple and amphitheatre at Qenqo and the Puka Pukara military complex. By evening around 5:30 pm you're back at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tierra Viva Cusco), Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn), Hotel (Aranwa Cusco Boutique)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Santo Domingo Convent (Renaissance-baroque complex built over Inca Coricancha temple)
- Visit Cathedral at Main Square
- Guided tour of Sacsayhuamán fortress with panoramic views of Cusco
- Visit temple and amphitheatre of Qenqo
- Visit Puka Pukara (Red fortress) Inca military complex
Landmarks Santo Domingo Convent Coricancha Temple Cusco Cathedral Sacsayhuamán Qenqo Puka Pukara - Day 3
Machu Picchu Expedition
Get an early breakfast, then pick-up happens around 4:30 am for the ride to Ollantaytambo train station. The train ride takes about 1.5 hours to Aguas Calientes, then it's another 25 minutes by bus to Machu Picchu. You'll have a 2.5-hour guided tour learning about the history and exploring the main structures at this Inca site. After lunch back in Aguas Calientes, you'll catch the train back to Ollantaytambo and get driven to your Cusco hotel later that afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tierra Viva Cusco), Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn), Hotel (Aranwa Cusco Boutique)
Included Activities
- 2.5-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu including its origins and iconic monuments
Optional Activities
- Alternative routes: Mountain Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu (additional 3 hours beyond standard citadel time)
Landmarks Machu Picchu 
- Day 4
Departure from Cusco
Have breakfast, then head to Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport in Cusco to fly out to Lima. This wraps up your time in Peru.
- End point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Alejandro Velasco Astete (CUZ), Av. Velasco Astete S/N, Wanchaq, Cusco, Peru (Cusco International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
