Picturesque Peru

Today after breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel for your Historic Center of Lima tour. You'll start by visiting the Aliaga House, a colonial mansion with over 5 centuries of history, considered the oldest house in the Americas. Then, you'll explore the Plaza Mayor, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can visit the imposing Lima Cathedral. Finally, you'll visit the Larco Museum, located in the traditional district of Pueblo Libre. The museum boasts a comprehensive collection of pre-Hispanic gold and silver objects and a selection of erotic art pieces, here, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in over 5,000 years of ancient Peruvian history. Overnight in Lima. Note: *Please note that the pickup window for this shared service is 30 minutes from the start time. (B)

After breakfast, check-out of your hotel and you will be transferred to Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima for your flight to Cusco (air tickets not included). Upon your arrival at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco, you will transfered to the hotel. Later get ready to enjoy a guided tour of the charming and magical city of Cusco, the capital of the Inca empire. Start visiting the Santo Domingo Convent in the Coricancha temple. Then, visit the main temple of the city of Cusco, known as the Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of the Assumption. Later, tour the Cusco hills of the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, visit the Qenqo archaeological complex, and walk through the Puca Pucara military architectural complex and the ruins of Tambomachay, also known as the Inca spa. Finally, return to the selected hotel. This tour is shared with other passengers. After your tour head back to your hotel. Overnight in Cusco. (B)

Today after breakfast, begin by heading to the picturesque village of Chinchero. You will begin by exploring the impressive agricultural terraces and the 17th-century church, built upon an ancient Inca palace and recognized as one of Peru's earliest Catholic structures. Along the route, there will be a stop at a lookout point to enjoy the spectacular landscapes of the Sacred Valley. Next, you will visit the Living Museum of Yucay, where you can witness the creation of textiles, adobe crafts, ceramics, and silverware using ancient Inca techniques. You will savor a delightful typical lunch in the Sacred Valley. After lunch, head to the impressive Ollantaytambo Fortress, an important ceremonial center renowned for its stunning agricultural terraces cascading down the surrounding mountainsides. Upon concluding this full-day tour, you will return to the hotel to rest and soak in the renewed Incan spirit. Overnight in Urubamba. (B, L) Note: Please note that due to the shared nature of this service, the pick-up window is 30 minutes from the scheduled start time. The Chinchero market is included in tourist visits planned for Sundays

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Ollantaytambo train station. Board the Inca Rail's Voyager train from Ollantaytambo station to Aguas Calientes station (Machu Picchu Town) and receive assistance upon your arrival. Your return trip to Ollantaytambo station will also be on board the 360° train. Each journey lasts about one and a half hours, and schedules are subject to availability. Aguas Calientes, located on the slopes of Machu Picchu, features a lively craft market, various restaurants, and lodging options. Just a 25-minute bus ride away is Machu Picchu, an impressive architectural and engineering marvel believed to have been a sanctuary and retreat for the Inca Pachacutec. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu translates to "Old Mountain," which enchants visitors with its historical grandeur and natural beauty. After the visit, travelers return by bus to Aguas Calientes. This tour is shared with other passengers. Enjoy a delicious set lunch menu at Café Inkaterra while taking in the breathtaking view of the Vilcanota River. Overnight in Machu Picchu. (B, L)

After breakfast, enjoy your morning in Aguas Calientes. Optionally, you can return to Machu Picchu to visit the citadel's attractions. We suggest waking up early to watch the sunrise over the mountain. It's an unforgettable experience! In the afternoon, begin the journey back to Cusco. After your train journey from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, you will be transfered to your hotel in Cusco. Overnight in Cusco. (B)

In the morning after breakfast, you will board the transportation that will take you from Cusco to Puno. The first stop will be in Andahuaylillas, a charming village 40 kilometers from Cusco, renowned for its church, the Sistine Chapel of America. Next, the second stop will be in Raqchi, where you can visit the impressive Temple of Wiracocha, a fascinating rectangular-shaped building. Afterward, you will enjoy lunch in Sicuani, followed by a brief stop at La Raya, the journey's highest point at 4,313 meters above sea level. Finally, you will visit the town of Pucara, the first urban settlement near Lake Titicaca, which developed between 100 and 200 A.D., before reaching the city of Puno. Upon arrival in Puro, check-in into your hotel. Overnight in Puno. (B, L)

After breakfast, in the high-altitude city of Puno lies Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake. Here, the Uros people constitute an ancestral society inhabiting artificial islands constructed on bases woven from totora reeds, which grow in the lake itself. The tour begins with a transfer to the port of Puno, where a boat awaits to take you to the beautiful Uros Islands. After a magical one-and-a-half-hour excursion, you will continue to the island of Taquile, renowned for its ancestral culture and traditional way of life. Here, there will be an informational session about the island, followed by a delightful lunch. Finally, you will return to the city of Puno. Overnight in Puno. (B, L)

After breakfast, check-out of your hotel and get transferred to the Juliaca airport for your domestic flight to Lima. (B)