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Lima to Cuzco & Machu Picchu A
Tour of Inca Country
Ten days allows you ample time to soak up the wonders
of the ancient Inca capital and the Sacred Valley. Starting
with a couple of days in Lima ensures that you won't
head to the highlands without a few exquisite meals in
your belly.
Lima (
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A couple of days in Lima is a great start to your Peruvian adventure, and will ground you
in the country's history. The city's
colonial churches
, along with the
Museo Larco
,
which is stocked with sublime pre-Columbian pottery, are great places to learn about all the
cultures that have come together to create Peru.
On your second day, keep it simple: amble around the galleries at the
Museo de Arte de
Lima
, then eat a delectable seafood dinner at a restaurant in
Miraflores
.
LIMA CUZCO
One hour, 15 minutes
Multiple daily departures from Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez.
Cuzco (
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Fly to Cuzco - and then
chill out
(you're at 3326m above sea level). Once you've gotten
your high-altitude legs, amble about the
Plaza de Armas
, pay a visit to the
Catedral
or
the ornate Jesuit church, the
Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús
, to see the baroque art.
From here, spend a couple of days grounding yourself in the area's Inca history: see
some of the culture's most exquisite textiles and pottery at the
Museo Inka
. Not to be
missed: the
Qorikancha
, once the Incas' most important temple, and
Sacsaywamán
, a
jaw-dropping fortress.
CUZCO OLLANTAYTAMBO
