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Jesuit church, Cuzco

Wonders of Peru: Cuzco, Machu Picchu & Amazon cruise

12 days from £7,980pp
Jesuit church, Cuzco
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Tour highlights

  • Explore Cuzco, the former capital of the Incan Empire.

  • Marvel at the extraordinary citadel of Machu Picchu.

  • Enjoy a relaxing cruise down the tributaries of the Amazon to the Pacaya Samiria Reserve.

  • Head to the Sacred Valley for beautiful scenery, Inca ruins and colourful markets.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international and domestic flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Cuzco.

  • Upon arrival in Lima today take a connecting flight to the beautiful colonial city of Cuzco. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy an afternoon at leisure to acclimatise to the altitude.

    • Cuzco, Peru
      Cuzco, Peru
    • Cuzco, Peru
      Cuzco, Peru
    • Cuzco rooftops, a view from the Casa San Blas
      Cuzco rooftops, a view from the Casa San Blas

  • The morning is yours to relax and soak up the atmosphere in the central square. After lunch enjoy a guided tour of the highlights of Cuzco and nearby Inca ruins.

    • Cathedral, Plaza De Armas, Cuzco
      Cathedral, Plaza De Armas, Cuzco
    • Cuzco, Peru
      Cuzco, Peru
    • Plaza de Armas, Cuzco, Peru
      Plaza de Armas, Cuzco, Peru

  • Travel by road out of Cuzco and into the fertile and picturesque valley known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas, stopping to visit Písac Market and ruins, and then head onto the impressive Inca site at Ollantaytambo.

    • The Sacred Valley
      The Sacred Valley
    • Locals from the market town of Pisac
      Locals from the market town of Pisac
    • Moray circular terraces, Sacred Valley of the Incas
      Moray circular terraces, Sacred Valley of the Incas

  • Travel to Machu Picchu by train and coach with your guide where you will take a private guided tour of the magnificent Inca citadel. Spend the night in a hotel in Machu Picchu town.

    • Machu Picchu
      Machu Picchu
    • Machu Picchu, Peru
      Machu Picchu, Peru
    • Machu Picchu
      Machu Picchu

  • You will have the opportunity to explore the ruins again at your own leisure today — we recommend arriving early to explore in the mystical morning light. Take the train back to Cuzco this afternoon where you will be met and driven to your hotel.

    • Cuzco rooftops, Peru
      Cuzco rooftops, Peru
    • Cuzco, Peru
      Cuzco, Peru
    • Cuzco, Peru
      Cuzco, Peru

  • Transfer to the airport for your flight to Iquitos, where you will board your three-night Amazon cruise. The cruise takes in the Pacaya Samiria Reserve in the Amazon Basin, and you will be cruising along the tributaries of the Amazon.

    • Plaza de Armas, Lima, Peru
      Plaza de Armas, Lima, Peru
    • Victoria Regia Lily
      Victoria Regia Lily
    • Baby Llamas, Sacsayhuaman, Cuzco
      Baby Llamas, Sacsayhuaman, Cuzco

  • Your first morning of walking in the jungle. It will be an early start most mornings as the wildlife is more active at this time. The rewards for this are superb though, with a huge range of flora and fauna to see.

    • Wildlife in the Amazon
      Wildlife in the Amazon
    • Wildlife in the Amazon
      Wildlife in the Amazon
    • Hawk in the Amazon, Peru
      Hawk in the Amazon, Peru

  • Further excursions from the ship include gentle walks in the jungle and piranha fishing. All excursions are optional.

    • Excursions in the Amazon, Peru
      Excursions in the Amazon, Peru
    • Views from Amazon cruise, Peru
      Views from Amazon cruise, Peru
    • Amazon scenery, Peru
      Amazon scenery, Peru

  • Disembark from your cruise in time for an evening flight to Lima, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

    • Lima, Peru
      Lima, Peru
    • Lima Centro Historico
      Lima Centro Historico
    • Convento Santo Domingo, Lima
      Convento Santo Domingo, Lima

  • Enjoy a guided tour of Lima's key sights this morning before travelling to the airport for your onward flight.

    • Lima, Peru
      Lima, Peru
    • Main Square, Lima
      Main Square, Lima
    • Cathedral, Lima
      Cathedral, Lima

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

Accommodation options

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When to go

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Cuzco
 
Sacred Valley
 
Machu Picchu
 
Lima
 
Iquitos
 

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