DAY 1 USA - LIMA, PERU: Fly to Lima & Arrive Late Evening or Next Day

Board your international flight to Lima and begin your journey to explore Peru. Arrive in Lima in the late evening today or early morning next day. Transfer to your hotel upon arrival for a good rest.

DAY 2 LIMA: City Tour of Lima’s Historic & Modern Districts

Enjoy the morning free at leisure.  At 2:00 PM – Your tour begins in the historic center of Lima. The first stop is Plaza Mayor, the birthplace of the City of the Kings in 1535 and the site where Peru declared its independence in 1821. Here, you'll see iconic landmarks including the Presidential Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, and the majestic Lima Cathedral. From there, visit the Aliaga House, a colonial mansion that has been continuously inhabited for over 500 years, making it the oldest house in the Americas. Next, explore the Church of San Francisco, known for its vast collection of antique books and its fascinating catacombs open to the public. The final stop is the Larco Museum in Pueblo Libre, home to a remarkable display of pre-Hispanic gold and silver artifacts, as well as a distinctive collection of ancient erotic art.After the tour, enjoy a relaxing dinner at your hotel’s restaurant.

Included: Breakfast at hotel, Dinner at hotel

DAY 3 Lima – Cusco - SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS (Urubamba): Flight to Cusco + Sacred Valley Exploration

Our transportation service and the guide picks you up from the hotel and takes you to Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima to board the flight to Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco, transfer to the Sacred Valley. Along the way, stop at Casa Museo Sulca, a museum dedicated to preserving the rich traditions of Andean textiles. Admire unique handmade pieces, learn about natural fiber weaving and dyeing techniques, and explore ancestral methods passed down through generations. After the visit, continue to your hotel in the Sacred Valley for check-in. Dinner will be served at your hotel’s restaurant.

Included: Breakfast, Dinner at hotel

DAY 4 SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS (URUBAMBA) - MARAS - MORAY - OLLANTAYTAMBO: Maras Salt Mines, Moray Terraces & Ollantaytambo Ruins

Begin your trip today with visits to the archaeological vestiges of Maras and Moray. Maras is an impressive salt mine complex. These are huge salt deposits that were exchanged for other products from other parts of the empire. Moray's archaeological vestiges are composed of mysterious concentric circular terraces which, according to some scholars, would be an agricultural research center. The higher external terraces would be at a higher temperature than the inner terraces and could simulate the different ecological strata of the empire. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue the trip to the Ollantaytambo Park, stopping at various points of interest along the route. Ollantaytambo is a typical example of the urban planning of the Incas, whose residents still live in accordance with their old traditions. Pachacútec (1438-1471) conquered the town, destroyed it and built a new one, absorbing it as part of his empire, and it is currently considered one of the most remarkable archaeological complexes of the Inca Empire. Enjoy dinner at the hotel in Sacred Valley.

*Important Reminder: Please pack a small day bag tonight for your journey to Machu Picchu. Due to luggage restrictions on the trains, each passenger is allowed only one small bag weighing no more than 5 kg (11 lbs). Your remaining luggage will be securely stored at your hotel in Cusco and will be waiting for you upon your return.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner at hotel

DAY 5 SACRED VALLEY - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO: Vistadome Train + Guided Tour of Machu Picchu

Pick up at 06:30 AM from the hotel in Urubamba (Sacred Valley) and transfer you to Ollantaytambo station for a full-day tour of Machu Picchu. Board the Vistadome train by PeruRail from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town). Upon arrival, greeted and assisted by the local guide from Cusco.After the 2 hours train ride, arrive in Aguas Calientes, the town is also known as "Machu Picchu Pueblo" and is the last stop before the entrance to the remains of the most important archaeological site in Peru. Walk to the bus station and finally, after a short shuttle bus transfer , reach Machu Picchu, a masterpiece of engineering and architecture that is believed to have served as a sanctuary and retreat for the Inca Pachacutec (1438 - 1572). Machu Picchu, which means "Old Mountain", is considered a World Heritage by UNESCO and one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Enjoy an unforgettable guided tour throughout the citadel. After lunch, board the Vistadome train back to Ollantaytambo station. Transfer to your hotel in Cusco.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 6 CUSCO: City Highlights + Sacsayhuamán & Nearby Inca Sites

This morning enjoy a walking tour of Cusco city. Start at the Koricancha Temple, one of the most important buildings in the city. It was one of the most important centers of worship to the Sun God of the Incas that was converted into a convent after the arrival of the Spanish. Then continue to the wonderful Cusco Cathedral, built between 1560 and 1664. After lunch at a local restaurant, transfer to the Sacsayhuamán fortress, one of the emblematic Inca constructions, built by Inca Pachacútec in the 15th century. It is a huge fortress made of very large stones, and the manner in which they were transported and cut is still a mystery. Then go to Qenqo, a mainly religious archaeological complex where it is believed that propitiatory agricultural rituals were carried out. Continue to Puka Pukara, which means "red fortress", was an architectural complex presumably used for military purposes. Next, explore the fountains of Tambomachay, a construction that has fine stone finishings and high command of hydraulic engineering, with aqueducts that continue supplying clear water to this place. This archaeological complex is also known as the "Inca Bath", a leisure place for the Inca and his entourage. Dinner is served this evening at a famous local restaurant, where you will enjoy the best panoramic view of the marvelous Main Square of Cusco, traditional music and folk dances.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and show

DAY 7 CUSCO - LIMA: Flight to Lima + Leisure Time

Fly to Lima and transfer to the hotel upon arrival. The rest of the day is free for you at leisure. Lima is a modern metropolis full of history, which has approximately ten million inhabitants and is going through an exciting process of cultural and economic changes. 

Included: Breakfast at hotel, Dinner

DAY 8 LIMA - USA: Depart from Lima

Transfer to the airport and board your international flight back to the United States.

Included: Breakfast at hotel