12 Days Peru Art and Culture Italian speaking guide from Lima

Travel from the beaches to the mountains of Peru, crossing mountain ranges and high plateaus, during this fascinating 12-day tour. Visit the main historical, cultural and natural attractions of Lima, Trujillo, Chiclayo, Arequipa, Puno and Cusco. In addition to delighting your eyes with unique landscapes, challenge your palate with bold flavours and experience the essence of the most traditional villages. End your adventure with a visit to Machu Picchu, the impressive Inca citadel that captivates the entire world.

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Rates do not apply to Peruvians or residents with more than 60 days of stay. If passengers are Peruvians or exceed 60 days of stay, sale taxes (18%) will be collected by our local operator
Day 4: We recommend booking the domestic flight Trujillo - Lima after 19 hrs
Day 5: make sure you book a Lima-Arequipa flight that lands before 10:00 in order to have time to visit Arequipa.
Day 12: make sure you book a Cusco-Lima flight that lands before 11:00 in order to have time to visit Lima. Please take note that we recommend that you book your return flight after 6 pm on the same day.
Please note that Check In in most hotels begins at 13:00 hrs. Clients will be subject to the availability of the room if they arrive before, waiting in the hotel lobby
Important note: The Juanita mummy will not be exhibited during January, February, March & April. For these months, a replica or other mummy from the area will be displayed in the same place.
On Day 7: Operative note: The excursion is carried out with a motor-powered boat shared with other international passengers, but customers will have a private guide in Italian.
If your trip includes the visit to high altitude cities such as Cusco and Puno located at more than 3400 meters (11 200 feet above sea level), do not forget to take precautions in order to avoid altitude sickness. Passengers who have heart problems or high blood pressure should check with their doctor before travelling
Upon arrival is recommended to rest for few hours, drink coca tea and eat lightly. As a reference Machu Picchu is located at 2400 meters (8 000 feet above sea level)
Operative note: The guide will leave customers at the Ollantaytambo station and the train journey is scheduled unaccompanied. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, customers will be expected by a chosen hotel representative who will accompany them on foot to the accommodation. Once at the hotel, customers will be contacted personally or by telephone by the Italian speaking guide who will provide all the indications for the Machu Picchu visit the next day. If needed, you can contact our LimaTours assistance on site at any time.
Important: During the rainy season (December-March) it will not be possible to carry out Maras's visit. Depending on the climatic situation, it will be replaced with a visit to the archaeological site of Moray or another excursion to be decided from time to time.
During the trip from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and v.v, there is no presence of the guide on board, on day 8
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW ENTRANCE REGULATIONS TO MACHU PICCHU The current restrictions on visits to Machu Picchu allow a maximum stay of 4 hours in the citadel accompanied by a guide during the first entry. If the visitor tours an alternate route (Mountain Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu) the passenger will have 3 hours to for this purpose, additional to the 4 hours in the citadel. If the passenger wishes to enter the citadel again during the afternoon shift or the next day, he must acquire previously an additional ticket to enter in the new shift. There is no ticket sale in the archaeological zone. It is forbidden the follow objects: professional cameras that require lights and tripods, or with telephoto lenses with a weigh higher than 2 kilos (in order to use them, special authorization is needed, as well as the payment of an additional fee), drones, selfie sticks, sprays, high heels, walking sticks without rubber tip, banners and posters, sharp objects and backpacks bigger than 40cm x 35 cm x 20 cm.
NEW PLASTIC REGULATION: After the prohibition of the access of single use plastic items to 76 natural areas including Machu Picchu, it is important to use reusable bottles. Lima Tours installs a water refill point in our office in Aguas Calientes.
What do I need to bring? Comfortable and light clothing is recommended for visiting the coastal areas of Peru, while for the high Andean area the use of warm clothing is recommended. It is not recommended that visitors wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or short clothes when visiting religious temples or official buildings. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay On Day 9: Luggage note: For the overnight stay in Aguas Calientes, only hand luggage must be carried with the minimum necessary for the night (maximum 5 kg per person). The main baggage can be left on deposit in the hotel in Cusco.

All visits mentioned in the itinerary: visit Huaca Rajada, Tumbas Reales Museum and Tucume (day 3)
speaking assistance and guide on board
Private transfer from airport to hotel in Arequipa
11 night's accommodation
Transfer from Chiclayo to Trujillo
and guide on board
Operated with a local italian speaking guide on shared basis on days 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Private transfer from train station to hotel In Cusco
Operated with an English and Spanish-speaking assistant on shared basis on days 6 and 8
guided tour in Cusco (day 11), guided tour in Lima (day 12)
Private transfer from bus station to hotel in Cusco
Archaeological Museum (UNT), Huacas of the Sun & Moon, Chan Chan, El Brujo archaeological complex
Shared bus between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
Train to Machu Picchu round trip
Private transfer from hotel to airport in Trujillo
Private transfer from hotel to bus station in Arequipa
Private transfers between airport and hotel in Lima
, visit Chinchero, Maras & Ollantaytambo fortress (day 9), guided tour Machu Picchu (day 10),
Private transfer from airport to hotel in Chiclayo
Private transfer from hotel to airport in Cusco
full day excursion by boat on the Titicaca Lake, visit floating Uros & Taquile Islands (day 7)
Shared bus transfer from Puno to Bus Station in Cusco with english and spanish speaking assistance
Private transfers between bus station and hotel in Puno
and the Cloister of the Company of Jesus, Santuarios Andinos Museum (day 5)
Shared bus transfer from Arequipa to Bus Station in Puno with English and Spanish
and Dama de Cao Museum (day 4), convent of Santa Catalina, the Plaza de Armas