Flight with a good itinerary. Upon arrival at Lima’s airport, you will be greeted by our local representatives after exiting customs and transferred to your hotel. Lima, the vibrant capital of Peru, is a dynamic metropolis rich in history and currently experiencing exciting cultural and economic transformations.

After breakfast, begin your exploration of Lima’s historic old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with fascinating colonial architecture. Your tour starts at Casa Aliaga, the only 16th-century colonial house still owned by the same family. Next, enjoy a scenic tour of Lima’s colonial downtown, featuring the Main Square with its impressive Spanish Empire architecture and the 16th-century Cathedral of Lima. 

You will then head to the traditional Pueblo Libre district, where you will visit the Larco Museum, located in a beautifully restored viceregal mansion built on a 7th-century pre-Columbian pyramid. The museum showcases an extensive collection of pre-Hispanic gold and silver artifacts. You will return to your hotel and will have the afternoon at leisure. We invite you to take this time to relax and gradually acclimate to the altitude. Free dinner and overnight in Lima. (Breakfast)

Enjoy a guided tour of this charming city, once the capital of the Inca Empire. The tour starts with a visit to Santo Domingo Convent, a large Renaissance-baroque complex, built over the Inca Coricancha temple which was one of the most important temples dedicated to the worship of the sun. Its foundations are still visible at the base of the convent. Ancient chronicles describe the temple as covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. Next, visit the Cathedral, the most imposing monument in the Main Square. Then, head to the hills above Cusco to visit the remains of the Sacsayhuaman fortress, known for its massive ramparts that offer stunning panoramic views of the city. You will also visit the ruins of the Qenqo temple and amphitheater, where it is believed the Incas practiced agricultural rituals. Finally, admire Puka Pukara (meaning ‘‘Red fortress’’ in Quechua) an Inca military complex located on a prominent hill, where you can still see its dwellings, bathrooms, aqueducts, walls, and towers. You will have the rest of the day at leisure. Free dinner and overnight in Cusco. (Breakfast)

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a free day to explore Cusco on your own, or opt for an optional tour available at your hotel desk. Known as the archaeological capital of the Americas, Cusco boasts a rich history that includes the rise and fall of the Inca Empire. You could visit San Cristobal Plaza, where you will get a panoramic view of the city, before heading to San Pedro Market to soak in the local flavors and learn more about products grown in this region. Then, you could visit Plaza de Armas and explore the cathedral home to valuable colonial masterpieces. Overnight in Cusco. (Breakfast)

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco to visit the town of Chinchero, where you will enjoy stunning views of the valley. The inhabitants of this area preserve the artisan traditions and the inherited knowledge of the Incas which they display in their clothes and customs. Here, you’ll also find archaeological remains and a beautiful 17th-century church, one of the first Catholic buildings in Peru. 

Next, you will be transferred to the Living Museum of Yucay, a center dedicated to Andean traditions and cultural interpretations. After enjoying a delicious buffet-style lunch in the town of Ollantaytambo, you will experience the unique Andean atmosphere as this town still follows original Inca urban planning and has been inhabited since then. At the end of this activity, transfer to your hotel in Sacred Valley. Dinner at leisure and overnight in Sacred Valley. (Breakfast-Lunch)

Following breakfast, your Machu Picchu excursion will begin with a scenic 90-minute train journey from Ollantaytambo station to Aguas Calientes. After a quick bus transfer, you will arrive at Machu Picchu, the "lost city of the Incas". This remarkable archaeological site was built in 1450 by the Inca Pachacutec as a holiday residence. A century later, the citadel was abandoned following the Spanish conquest, fleeing destruction as other Inca sites have known. The vegetation then gradually invaded its stone buildings and hid it, thus protecting it for centuries. During your guided tour, you will uncover the fascinating history and origins of this impressive site. After the visit, return by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch, and then return to Ollantaytambo by train. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Cusco for a dinner at leisure and your overnight stay.  (Breakfast-Lunch)

* Please note that due to train restrictions, you will need to pack a light backpack for your full-day tour of Machu Picchu. Your main luggage will be waiting for you at your hotel in Cusco. 

Following breakfast, you will be greeted by our local representatives and transferred from your hotel to the airport in Cusco for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our local representative and will walk to your hotel, conveniently located in the airport terminal. Evening at leisure and overnight in Lima. (Breakfast)

Enjoy your last breakfast at your hotel. Three hours prior to your flight, you can simply walk from your hotel to the airport for your return flight. (Breakfast)