Peru Special

A shuttle service will take you to your hotel upon arrival at the airport in Lima. You will have the rest of the day free to explore the city. The Peruvian capital is a modern metropolis full of history, with some 10 million inhabitants currently undergoing an exciting cultural and economic change process.
Overnight at a selected hotel in Lima.

Get ready to explore Lima's old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with fascinating historic buildings. Start the tour with the Larco Museum, located in the traditional district of Pueblo Libre and housed in a beautifully restored viceregal mansion, which itself is built on top of a 7th-century pre-Columbian pyramid. The museum has a complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver objects, as well as pieces of erotic art. Next, head to the Casa Aliaga, a colonial mansion granted in 1535 by the conquistador Francisco Pizarro to one of his captains, Jerónimo de Aliaga. This is the only house of the period still belongs to the same family. Continue with a scenic tour of the colonial center. Next, visit the Plaza de Armas, where you can appreciate the exquisite architecture of the Spanish Empire. There you will find its magnificent Cathedral, built in the 16th century. Finish the tour by returning to your hotel.
Overnight at a selected hotel in Lima on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

A shuttle will take you to the Lima airport to take your flight to Cusco. You will be transferred to your selected hotel upon arrival in the Imperial City. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of this enchanting city, once the capital of the Inca Empire. The tour begins at Coricancha, also known as 'the temple of the sun. It was built by order of the Inca Pachacutec to worship the sun and, upon the arrival of the Spanish, became the basis for the construction of the Convent of Santo Domingo. Then, visit the Cathedral, the most imposing monument in the Plaza de Armas, and head to the hills where Sacsayhuaman is located, one of the most emblematic Inca buildings built in the 15th century. It is an immense fortress built with large stones, the moving and assembly of which remains a mystery. Next, continue to Qenqo, an archaeological complex of religious use, where agricultural rituals were celebrated. Finally, you will visit Puca Pucará, located seven kilometers from the city. Puca Pucara, which means "Red Fort," was an architectural complex of supposed military use, with multiple environments, squares, baths, aqueducts, and towers. It is believed to have been used by the Inca entourage while the leader rested in Tambomachay. After the visit, you will return to your hotel.
Overnight at a selected hotel in Cusco on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

A shuttle will pick you up in the morning at your hotel to take you to the village of Chinchero*. This traditional Cusco urban center is unique not only for its privileged view of the Sacred Valley landscape but also because its inhabitants preserve the traditions and knowledge inherited from the Incas, which is reflected in their clothing and handicrafts. In addition to its cultural legacy, in Chinchero, you can visit the agricultural terraces and its beautiful 17th-century church, built over an ancient Inca palace and considered one of the first Catholic buildings in Peru. Next, continue your journey through the Sacred Valley towards Ollantaytambo, stopping at a viewpoint to enjoy the scenery before arriving at the Museo Vivo de Yucay. This museum is a center of interpretation of Andean traditions, with demonstrations of textile work, adobe handicrafts, ceramics, and silverware using the same ancient Inca techniques. Alpacas, llamas, and sheep live in the place, which you can see up close and even feed. Finally, start your tour of the town of Ollantaytambo with a delicious lunch. Enjoy the Andean essence of the place as you stroll through its streets - which still maintain Inca urban planning and have been inhabited ever since - and climb the iconic fortress built into the side of the mountain. At the end of your visit, return to your hotel to rest filled with the Inca spirit. *Sunday visits include the Chinchero market.
Night in the Sacred Valley in a selected hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. Lunch included.

Your visit to Machu Picchu begins with an hour-and-a-half train ride through spectacular Andean scenery to Aguas Calientes, departing from Ollanta station. From here, you will take a 25-minute bus ride to Machu Picchu, the 'lost city of the Incas.' It is believed that the archaeological site was built around 1450 by the Inca Pachacutec as his vacation residence. However, a century later, the city was abandoned after the Spanish conquest, spared the destruction that came to other Inca settlements. Instead, the jungle slowly swallowed its stone constructions and hid them, protecting them. During the guided tour, learn about the origins of this impressive citadel, presenting its most outstanding monuments, such as the main square, the royal quarters, 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 for lunch. In the afternoon, take the train back to Cusco.
Overnight at a selected hotel in Cusco on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Lunch included.

*Lunch time may vary depending on the entrance to the citadel.
*Remember to purchase your tickets before your trip due to the limited capacity of the citadel. Tickets are subject to availability.

A shuttle will take you to the Cusco airport to board your flight out of the city.
Breakfast included.

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