Upon arrival at the Lima airport, the transportation service and a representative will pick you up to transfer you to your hotel. The Peruvian capital is a modern metropolis full of history, which is currently undergoing an exciting process of cultural and economic changes. Overnight at the selected hotel in Lima. Read more

Lima

Get ready to explore the old town of Lima, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, which is full of fascinating historical buildings. The route begins with the Larco Museum, located in the traditional district of Pueblo Libre and housed in a beautifully restored colonial mansion, which in turn is built on a pre-Columbian pyramid of the seventh century. The museum has a complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver objects, as well as pieces of erotic art. Then, go to Casa de Aliaga, a colonial mansion granted in 1535 by the conquistador Francisco Pizarro to one of its captains, Jerónimo de Aliaga. This is the only house of the time that still belongs to the same family. Continue with a scenic tour through the colonial centre. Visit the Plaza de Armas, where you can appreciate the magnificent architecture of the Spanish Empire. There, visit its splendid Cathedral, built in the sixteenth century. Finish the trip returning to your hotel. After the visit, you will enjoy an evening at IK, a famous restaurant that offers delicious contemporary Peruvian cuisine at a 5-step tasting dinner. Overnight at the selected hotel in Lima. Lunch and dinner included. Read more

Lima

A vehicle will take you to the airport in Lima to make your flight to Cusco. Once in the Imperial City, a transport service will transfer you to your hotel in Sacred Valley. On the way, you will visit the Living Museum of Yucay, an interpretation center of the Andean traditions, with demonstrations of elaboration of textile work, handicrafts of adobe, ceramics and silverware with the use of the same ancient Inca techniques. In the place live alpacas, llamas and sheep, which you can see up close and even feed. Then, you will be part of a traditional Inca ceremony with a shaman, who will perform a special blessing that will accompany you the rest of your trip. Once at the hotel, you will have the afternoon free to enjoy its amenities, the excellent weather and the beauty of the landscape. Overnight at the selected hotel in Sacred Valley. Read more

Sacred Valley

Head through the Sacred Valley to the archaeological site of Moray, which is about an hour and a half away. Like many Inca sites, its exact function remains a mystery, although its design in the form of ever-widening concentric circular terraces means that each level had a different microclimate. Continue to Maras, where the salt lagoons create a dazzling scenery. Thousands of small ponds provide jobs and help feed many local families. In times of the Incas, the salt deposits were an important economic centre and of great value for the imperial economy. After your visit, enjoy a traditional lunch and then return to rest at your hotel. Overnight at the selected hotel in Sacred Valley. Lunch included. Read more

Sacred Valley

Your visit to Machu Picchu begins with an hour and a half train journey through spectacular Andean landscapes to Aguas Calientes, starting from the Ollanta station. From here, you will make a 25-minute bus tour to Machu Picchu, the 'lost city of the Incas'. It is believed that the archaeological site was built around 1450 by the Inca Pachacútec as his holiday residence. However, a century later, the city was abandoned after the Spanish conquest, saving itself from the destruction that reached other Inca settlements. Instead, the jungle slowly swallowed its stone constructions and hid it, protecting it. During the guided tour, you will learn about the origins of this impressive citadel, presenting its most outstanding monuments such as the mainsquare, the royal rooms, the temple of the three windows, the circular towers, the sacred clock and the cemeteries. At the end of the tour, return to Aguas Calientes to have lunch and enjoy the rest of the afternoon free. Overnight at the selected hotel in Aguas Calientes. Lunch included. Read more

Aguas Calientes

Optionally, you can return to Machu Picchu and visit the attractions that the citadel houses, by your own. We recommend you get up early and watch the sunrise over the mountain. It is an unforgettable experience! The best views are both the Huayna Picchu and its complex of underground temples, such as the Inti Punku, both more than 300 meters above the citadel itself. Another option to visit is the Inca bridge, a secret military road that controlled access to Machu Picchu. In the afternoon, return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and then board the train back to the Ollanta station. From there, a vehicle will take you to your hotel in Cusco. In the evening, enjoy a delicious Italian-inspired dinner in the Imperial City. Overnight at the selected hotel in Cusco. Lunch and dinner included. Extra activities: Check our optional supplements. Read more

Cusco

A vehicle will take you to the airport in Cusco to board your flight to Lima. Breakfast included.

Enjoy the free day in Cusco to relax walking through its cobblestone streets to your liking, visiting its squares, doing some shopping or, if you wish, taking one of the optional tours or activities. Night at hotel in Cusco on a bed and breakfast basis. Dinner included.