A Taste of Peru - 8 Days

Arrival at Jorge Chavez Lima airport, meet and transfer to the hotel per respective category selected. Overnight in Lima.

Afternoon excursion to Pachacamac Ruins, considered by many to be the most important archaeological site near Lima. Visit the Temple of the Sun, the Acllahuasi (House of the Virgins of the Sun), the Pilgrims’ Plaza and other palaces whose painstaking reconstruction gives visitors an idea of what the site looked like 500 years ago. (B)

Transfer to the airport to take an early flight to Cusco. You will travel directly to the Sacred Valley of Urubamba, to better adjust to the altitude and to visit the Indian Pisac Market and the Ollantaytambo Fortress. When the market does not take place you will tour the religious nucleus and archaeological site of Pisac. Lunch is included. Overnight in the Sacred Valley. (B-L)

Travel by Orient Express first class Vistadome train (with panoramic-windows)along the Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes, and then up to the Lost City of the Incas.” You will visit the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, one of the most famous and spectacular archeological sites on the continent. Lunch is included at the Orient Express’ Sanctuary Lodge, Lodge, a few steps away from Machu Picchu.Overnight in Machu Picchu. (B-L)

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a free morning to explore one of the most incredible sights on earth, the ruins of Machu Picchu. In the afternoon you will return to Cusco. (B)

Afternoon city tour of Cusco. On our tour you’ll visit the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun” — with it’s interior formerly lined with gold. Stroll and sightsee through the lively historic hub of the city, the Plaza de Armas and its magnificent Cathedral. The outskirts are equally fascinating with the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman, temple of Kenko and Tambomachay, known as the “Baths of the Inca”. Evening dinner and folkloric show. Overnight in Cusco. (B-D)

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. Afternoon City Tour of Lima and Larco Museum. Farewell dinner is either at La Rosa Nautica or Casa Hacienda Moreyra; selection is based according to season. (B-D)