For most flight itineraries on the Miami to Lima, it will departure at 2:00 am arriving at 6:40 am in Lima-Peru. Upon your arrival to Lima-Peru, you need to get your connecting flight to Cusco. Domestic flights are departing within the same airport premises, thus, it will not be difficult to find the domestic desk to check your flight. Your connection flight is scheduled for 09:35 am arriving in Cusco at 10:55 am so you will be welcome to your Long Tour Machu Picchu at the airport.
At this stage, either you can enjoy the Inca city and colonial heritage on your own and provide you some tips to eat at some local restaurants. Or you might want to rest and wait until later on in the evening when Cusco city shows off its nightlife. At night time, there are several places to have a delightful night and eat too.
Your other option for this first part of your Long Tour Machu Picchu is to get onto a half day tour at an additional price of USD 30 per person. The half day city tour starting at 13:00 hrs and cover the following places:
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The Koricancha: Temple of the sun.
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The Cathedral: Marvel of the religious art.
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Sacsayhuaman: Majestic place with impressive works in stone, some up to 120 tons.
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Q´enqo: (Labyrinth) a religious center dedicated to the adoration of the Earth.
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Puca Pucara: (reddish place) that was used as a military control center.
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Tambomachay: (Temple of the Water) a center of adoration and worship of water.
Included:
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Transportation
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Professional English speaking guide.
Not included:
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Tourist ticket for entrance to attractions (extra USD 33)
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Dinner
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Gratuity