On arrival, you’ll be warmly greeted and chauffeured to your choice of luxury hotel. All have been carefully selected for their prime heart-of-it-all locations here in the lively capital.
After a leisurely breakfast, your car, driver and guide will be waiting to show you Lima’s highlights – starting at the Plaza Mayor in the historic heart of the city. Admire the Archbishop’s Palace, easily recognized by its grand wooden balcony, and behold the impressive 18th-century Cathedral. Then visit Casa Aliaga: distinguished by its authentic period details and fine collection of antique furnishings, art and artifacts, this is the oldest inhabited residence in the Americas. It was built by one of Pizarro’s captains and still occupied by his descendants after 500 years.Close by, you’ll tour the beautiful Convent and Basilica of Santo Domingo, built in 1766. Continue to the Larco Museum; renowned for its superb collection of pre-Columbian artifacts, your private tour is the perfect introduction to the Inca sites you’ll explore in the coming days. After a light lunch, spend time exploring the streets of Barranco, where 19th-century aristocratic homes have been given new life as cafés, galleries and boutique. Visit the Jade Rivera Museum, home to the Peruvian visual artist, muralist, technique researcher and constant apprentice. With more than 20 years of experience, he focuses his work on representing situations of daily and cultural life, through an imagery that embraces the emotions and the spiritual of the human being. Jade understands that the street is a communication tool and that the murals are codes of reflection between the passerby and the wall, with the main purpose of posing questions to the viewer but not giving answers. Motivated by the language of the mural, he supports and strengthens his graphics with a strong admiration for animals and visual poetry. Meals B+L
After checking out from your hotel and collecting your boxed breakfast from reception, you’ll be escorted to the airport for your included flight to Cuzco, the ancient capital of the once vast and mighty Inca Empire. On arrival in this high-mountain city, you’ll meet your resident guide and journey into the picturesque Sacred Valley to visit Manos de la Comunidad. With a mission to preserve the traditional textile arts of the region, you’ll see native weavers from these different communities as they create beautiful textiles using techniques that have been passed down for generations. You’ll also see the indigenous cameloids that are the source for the wool that is used for weaving: Alpacas have thick wool that is ideal for sweaters and blankets while vicunas are small and delicate creatures with very fine wool; Llamas and guanacos also roam around Manos de la Comunidad. Continue to the Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary where you will see endangered Andean species and learn about their work to preserve these creatures – including condors, macaws, parrots and even wild cats like the puma. At Pisac, you’ll find a charming town set in the shadow of a spectacular mountaintop Inca fortress; its colorful market is well-known, drawing villagers and international visitors alike. Then continue deeper into the heart of the Sacred Valley and check in to your choice of luxury hotel. Meals: B+L
After an early breakfast, you’ll be chauffeured to the station to board the Vistadome train for a scenic journey through the Sacred Valley—past snow-capped peaks, terraced fields, and timeless villages—to the town of Aguas Calientes. There, you’ll meet our expert guide and ascend the winding mountain road by coach to reach the entrance of Machu Picchu. The fabled Lost City is certainly the single greatest landmark in Peru – and perhaps all of South America. Indeed, little can be written here that would do justice to the breathtaking grandeur of its mountain setting, the enigmatic power and aura that so permeate this ancient citadel, and the unforgettable experience of standing among these ancient stones. And with your personal guide’s illuminating expertise, your visit will bring to life the ancient Inca civilization that built Machu Picchu. After sightseeing, descend to Aguas Calientes and check in to your choice of hotel where you’ll have time to refresh before dinner. Meals B+L+D
This morning, we’ve included your motorcoach transportation back up the mountain and your entry ticket so you can explore the Lost City at your own pace. At this early hour, people have yet to arrive from Cuzco or the Sacred Valley. With far fewer visitors and the soft light of morning just breaking over the surrounding mountain peaks, your return visit promises an exceptionally powerful and evocative experience. In the afternoon, you’ll make the return rail journey through the Sacred Valley. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and escorted to your choice of luxury hotel in Cuzco. Meals B
With your own personal guide, this morning’s tour begins in the peaks outside of town where you’ll discover the magnificent ruins of Sacsayhuaman. Built in the 1400’s by the Inca Emperor Pachacútec, the massive limestone blocks of this venerated complex were cut with such precision that they fit together without mortar like the interlocking pieces of a jigsaw puzzle! With some individual stones towering more than 10 feet tall and weighing several hundreds of tons, Sacsayhuaman is a monumental achievement of architecture and masonry. You’ll also visit Cascaparo Market and Almudena Cemetery, where your guide will offer fascinating cultural perspectives and personal insights into the life of local citizens. Then discover Cuzco’s Cathedral and the other Colonial-era landmarks that line the Plaza de Armas. At the Temple of the Sun and Convent of Santo Domingo, you’ll discover one of Peru’s most fascinating sites. It also demonstrates the rich layering of history here in Cuzco, where a sacred structure of one culture, the Convent, literally sits atop and practically encloses another, the Inca-built Temple of the Sun. Finish your tour with an engaging local bartender and learn how to make the perfect Pisco Sour, Peru’s signature cocktail. Meals B
We’ll take you to the airport this morning for your return flight to Lima where you can connect to your homeward journey. Or extend your travels in South America with any of our Short Stay Tours. Lake Titicaca, the Nazca Lines and the Peruvian Amazon are among our most popular extensions. Meals B
Start: January 1, 2026 End: January 7, 2026 Price: $5,899 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
Start: January 1, 2026 End: January 7, 2026 Price: $6,099 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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