9 or 11 days
Lima, Machu Pichu, Cuzco, with extension to Amazon Lodge
Peru is an awe-inspiring portal to the world of the Inca, one of the world’s great ancient civilizations. Spellbinding sites like Machu Picchu, informative exhibits at Lima’s National Museum, and monuments like the temple in Cuzco bring it all into focus. The Peruvian culture of today is no less compelling – get a glimpse at one of its colourful street markets.
Day 1: Fly to Peru
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Day 2: Lima
Take a guided tour of Lima
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Government Palace
- Archbishop’s Palace
- City Hall
- Cathedral
Visit the Larco Herrera Museum
Visit the San Francisco Monastery
Take a walking tour of Miraflores
Day 3: Lima • Cuzco • Sacred Valley
Fly to Cuzco
Explore Cuzco on your own
Tour Korikancha Temple with an expert local guide
Day 4: Sacred Valley
Enjoy a weaving demonstration in Umasbamba
Visit the Maras salt ponds
Tour Ollantaytambo with an expert local guide
Day 5: Sacred Valley • Aguas Calientes
Travel by train to Aguas Calientes
Tour Machu Picchu with an expert local guide
Day 6: Aguas Calientes • Ollantaytambo • Pisac • Cuzco
Travel by train to Ollantaytambo
Visit the Pablo Seminario ceramics workshop
Visit Pisac Market
Day 7: Cuzco
Visit a local community
Tour the Sacsayhuaman Fortress with an expert local guide
Take a walking tour of a local market and compete in a scavenger hunt
Day 8: Cuzco • Lima
Explore Cuzco on your own
Fly to Lima
Enjoy free time in Lima
Depart for home
Day 9: Arrive home
Add 2 more days
Day 9: The Amazon
Day 10: The Amazon • Lima
Fly to Lima
Enjoy free time in Lima
Depart for home