Peru History & Gastronomy

Upon arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, you will be welcomed by our staff and transferred to your selected hotel.

In the afternoon, you will visit downtown Lima, including Paseo de la República, Plaza San Martín, Main Square, Government Palace, Cathedral, Archbishop’s Palace, Municipal Palace, and old streets with colonial mansions and Moorish-style balconies. You will also visit Santo Domingo, the largest monumental complex of colonial art in America.

It is suggested to complement this experience with an optional evening activity, such as a visit to the Dansa restaurant in Lima, which offers a combination of Peruvian gastronomy and traditional dance performances in an immersive format.

Overnight in Lima

This day is dedicated to discovering Peruvian gastronomy and its unique ingredients. Visit a local market where you will experience one of the key elements of Peruvian cuisine: its ingredients, freshness, colors, and diversity of local products.

You will observe the preparation of traditional dishes such as ceviche, lomo saltado, causa limeña, among others. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious lunch.

Overnight in Lima

Transfer to the airport to board your flight to the Imperial City of Cusco.

Arrival, reception, and transfer to the hotel. Free time to acclimatize.

In the afternoon, guided city tour of Cusco: Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, known for its colonial architecture and Cusco School art collection, and Koricancha or “Temple of the Sun,” which still preserves original Inca walls.

Continue to Sacsayhuamán, an impressive ceremonial fortress with massive stone blocks; Qenqo, a ceremonial archaeological complex; Tambomachay, known as the “Baths of the Inca,” dedicated to water worship; and Puca Pucara, a military construction known as the “Red Fortress.”

Overnight in Cusco.

Departure to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit the town of Pisac, where you will observe local markets, have the opportunity to purchase handicrafts, walk through traditional streets, and visit wood-fired ovens for bread and empanadas, as well as its archaeological complex. Lunch included.

Continue along the Urubamba River, enjoying beautiful landscapes, towards Ollantaytambo, an Inca town still inhabited today. Visit its main structures, including the Temple of the Sun, composed of six massive granite monoliths.

Overnight in the Sacred Valley.

In the morning, departure by train to Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, take the bus for a 30-minute ride up to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.

Guided tour for approximately 2 hours, visiting the areas corresponding to the assigned circuit (subject to availability; early confirmation is recommended).

After the guided visit, return by bus to Aguas Calientes. At the scheduled time, transfer to the train station to board the return train to Ollantaytambo or Cusco (subject to availability). Reception and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in Cusco.

At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to board your departure flight.