Day 1: CUSCO: City Tour and nearby ruins
Reception at the airport and transfer to selected hotel in Cusco. After arrival we suggest some rest in the hotel in order to avoid altitude sickness. In the afternoon, city tour of Cuzco visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral, the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha and the Cathedral. Walk in the bohemian district of San Blas. Visit to its church and some of the craft shops in its small Main Square. On the way back to Cusco downtown, pass through Hatunrumiyoc Street with its famous Twelve-angled stone. Then, drive to the Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the fortress of Sacsayhuamán.

Day 2: CUSCO: Sacred Valley of the Incas
Excursion to the "Sacred Valley of the Incas". Visit to the Inca Citadel of Pisac and its sundial or "Intihuatana". On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, you can browse through the arts and crafts of Pisac's typical Indian market. There's a Catholic mass service on Sundays in Quechua, the native language.
Buffet Lunch at Posada del Inca Yucay hotel
After lunch, and through the towns of Calca and Urubamba, visit to the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo. In the way back to Cusco stop of at the village of Chinchero with the ruins of the royal hacienda of Tupac Inca Yupanqui.

Day 3: CUSCO: Machu Picchu
Early morning transfer to Cusco train station for a three hour train journey to Machu Picchu, also known as "The Lost City of the Incas". The train trip will take you through different climates, cold (Cusco), temperate (Ollanataytambo) and warm (Aguas Calientes and Macchu Pichu). Arrival at Aguas Calientes station followed by a 30-minute bus drive, climbing 6km of winding road, to the marvelous citadel. Upon arrival, you will participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial (the most important preserved Intihuatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds. After the tour you'll have time to stroll around the archaeological site at your leisure. Lunch at a restaurant at Aguas Calientes town. Overnight at a hotel in Aguas Calientes.

Day 4: CUSCO: Aguas Calientes
Visit to the hot springs of Aguas Calientes.Note: A second visit to Machu Picchu is optional and at your own expense. Late in the afternoon, return to Cuzco by train. Overnight at Cuzco selected hotel.

Day 5: CUSCO / PUNO: Kalasaya Temple
Early in the morning transfer to bus station for a 10 hour ride to the city of Puno, through La Raya Ranch to see herds of vicuñas and llamas; further south, through the mountain range of Vilcanota with its snow covered peaks of La Raya and Kunurana; then along the high plateau of Collao, stopping at the town of Ayaviri to visit the impressive Temple of Kalasaya, ruins from the ancient Pucara Culture. Buffet lunch at a typical restaurant. Snacks onboard. Evening arrival in Puno, transfer to selected hotel for overnight.

Day 6: PUNO: Titicaca Lake - Islands of Uros - Island of Taquile
Early in the morning, a two-hour motor boat excursion on the waters of Lake Titicaca to the unique Floating "Islands" of the Uros. These ancient inhabitants of the lake have built their own "islands" by periodically adding new layers of a type of reed unique to the area called "totora". Contiunuing from there to Taquile island, inhabited by Quechua-speaking natives. After lunch at a local Taquile inn, walk through the various hills and archaeological sites of this 6km long island. In the afternoon, return to Puno for overnight at selected hotel.

Day 7: PUNO: Chullpas of Sillustani
Early in the morning bus visit to the Chullpas of Sillustani, located on the shores of Lake Umayo. The "chullpas" were funeral monuments for local dignataries and other important people. Return to Puno. Overnight.

Day 8: PUNO / LA PAZ: Tiawanacu
Early in the morning transfer to the bus station for a 7 hour ride from Puno to La Paz, in Bolivia. On the way, stop at the town of Chucuito to visit Inca Ullo, or The Fertility Temple, stone sculptures in the form of a human phallus. Then visit to the Catholic Churches of Juli and Pomata built by the Jesuits during Spanish colonial times.
Lunch on the way.
At Desaguadero over the international bridge to Bolivia. Then stop at Tiawanaku. Guided tour of the site visiting its Main Square, palaces, temples and its famous "Puerta del Sol". Upon late afternoon arrival in La Paz, transfer to selected hotel for overnight.

Day 9: LA PAZ: City tour and Moon Valley
In the morning, half day city tour of La Paz, including, the Murillo Square, the Temple of San Francisco, streets and old colonial mansions, visiting likewise the Witches's Market and the residential quarters of La Paz. Proceed to the Moon Valley, near La Paz, where time has eroded and molded nature, creating a moon-like landscape. Return to the hotel. Overnight.

Day 10: LA PAZ
Transfer to the airport on time to catch your flight. End of services.
(*) This tour may also be provided the other way around: La Paz - Puno - Cusco.