10 Days to Machu Picchu: A Journey of Ancient Marvels and Culinary Delights

Ivana GF

8 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure to Machu Picchu, Peru, where you'll explore ancient ruins, savor mouthwatering ceviche, and indulge in the vibrant culinary scene. Join me as I uncover hidden gems and experience the rich history and flavors of this breathtaking destination.

Trip to Machu Picchu

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Discovering Cusco's Delights

$119

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

2 - 3 min

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Lively urban gathering place offering colonial arcades, a cathedral, gardens & a central fountain.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$42

7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

Day 2From Colonial Churches to Gastronomic Delights

$129

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

2 - 3 min

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Church and Convent of Santo Domingo of Guzmán

Spanish church & convent built on top of & with materials from the sacred Inca temple Qorikancha.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$25

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$38

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$42

Day 3Cocktails, Ancient Terraces, and Gourmet Delights

$111

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

33 - 40 min

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Inca archaeological site on a high plateau featuring a series of concentric terraces.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$25

32 - 39 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$32

7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$32

Day 4Fine Dining and Incan Ruins

$150

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

5 - 8 min

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Inca ruins of a prominent 15th-century temple that once had walls & floors covered in pure gold.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

24 - 29 min

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This Inca site with canals, waterfalls & aqueducts is thought to have been built to worship water.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

13 - 16 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 5Ceviche, Archaeological Wonders, and Local Cuisine

$133

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

16 - 24 min

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Ancient megalithic site with the remains of an Incan temple & tunnels carved from rock.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

8 - 12 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$38

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 6Crepes, Ancient Fortresses, and Fusion Steakhouses

$144

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

29 - 44 min

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Inca complex surrounded by walls that were made by fitting stones tightly together without mortar.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$38

14 - 21 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$42

1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 7Culinary Adventures and Incan Architecture

$111

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

1 - 2 min

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Placed in the wall of a once-Incan palace, this legendary stone is said to hold up the structure.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

1 - 2 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$42

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$32

Day 8Coffee, Art, and Sushi

$133

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$26

3 - 4 min

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Elegant museum housed in an 1805 building & featuring exhibits of pre-Columbian artworks & a shop.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$25

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$42

6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 9(No specific activities planned)

Day 10The Majestic Machu Picchu and Farewell Feasts

$203

$ 1

Iconic hilltop ruins of a large 15th-century Inca city featuring numerous structures & terraces.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$125

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Budget breakdown: $1236 In total

Activities & Food:$1232

Transport:$5