City Walking & sacred Valley
“7 nights in Peru — Land in Cusco, settle into the townhouse, and take it slow to adjust to the altitude.”
7 nights in Peru, mapped out day by day through Cusco — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 7 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 7 nights
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Machiya townhouse, Cusco
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 7 days
- Budget
- €1,300
Loved on Google
- Plaza de Armas4.8(82K)
- The Recovery Zone by ReEnergize Cusco5.0(379)
- Plaza San Blas4.5(3.2K)
- KUSYKAY Peruvian Craft Food4.9(14K)
- Free Walking Tour Cusco4.8(2.4K)
- Cusco Cathedral4.6(2.2K)
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The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & Gentle Acclimatization
Arrive in Cusco and check into the Machiya townhouse (Uptown)Rest and hydrate to adjust to 3,400m altitudeSip coca tea recommended by the hostEasy evening stroll around the San Blas neighbourhoodLight dinner at a nearby local eatery - 2
City Walking Tour
Guided city walking tour of the historic centreVisit Plaza de Armas and Cusco CathedralExplore Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun)Wander the artisan streets of San BlasSample local snacks at San Pedro Market - 3
Sacred Valley Day Trip
Depart early for the Sacred ValleyExplore Pisac ruins and artisan marketBuffet lunch in UrubambaTour the Ollantaytambo fortressReturn to Cusco in the evening - 4
Guided Machu Picchu Tour
Early transfer to Ollantaytambo stationScenic train ride to Aguas CalientesBus up to Machu Picchu citadelGuided tour of the temples, terraces, and IntihuatanaReturn train and transfer back to Cusco - 5
Recovery & Cooking Class
Slow morning to rest after Machu PicchuMarket visit to source fresh ingredientsHands-on Peruvian cooking class (ceviche & lomo saltado)Learn to prepare a pisco sourEnjoy the meal you prepared - 6
Rainbow Mountain Trek
Very early pickup for VinicuncaBreakfast en route in the highlandsGuided trek to the Rainbow Mountain viewpoint (5,000m+)Photos of the striated peaks and Red ValleyReturn to Cusco for a restful evening - 7
Free Morning & Departure
Leisurely breakfast at the townhouseLast-minute souvenir shopping in San BlasCoffee at a local caféTransfer to the airportDepart Cusco
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Arrival & Gentle Acclimatization
Land in Cusco, settle into the townhouse, and take it slow to adjust to the altitude. Arrive in Cusco and check into the Machiya townhouse (Uptown) and Rest and hydrate to adjust to 3,400m altitude.
- Flights
- €376
- Stay
- €924
- Per night
- €186
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City Walking Tour
Guided walking tour through Cusco's Inca and colonial heart while acclimatizing. Guided city walking tour of the historic centre and Visit Plaza de Armas and Cusco Cathedral.
Sacred Valley Day Trip
Full-day guided tour through the Sacred Valley's markets and Inca ruins. Depart early for the Sacred Valley and Explore Pisac ruins and artisan market.
Guided Machu Picchu Tour
Scenic train to Aguas Calientes and a guided exploration of Machu Picchu. Early transfer to Ollantaytambo station and Scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes.
Recovery & Cooking Class
Relaxed morning followed by a hands-on Peruvian cooking class. Slow morning to rest after Machu Picchu and Market visit to source fresh ingredients.
Rainbow Mountain Trek
Pre-dawn departure for the high-altitude Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain trek. Very early pickup for Vinicunca and Breakfast en route in the highlands.
Free Morning & Departure
Final souvenir shopping before the flight home. Leisurely breakfast at the townhouse and Last-minute souvenir shopping in San Blas.
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