Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll arrive in Lima and check into your hotel, then meet your Travel Director and the group this evening for dinner and drinks to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Celebration dinner with Travel Director and fellow travellers capturing typical flavours of the Peruvian capital)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MGallery Manto, Lima)
Landmarks Historic Centre of Lima 
- Day 2
Lima
Work through Lima's colonial center with a Local Expert, visiting the Cathedral, Government Palace, Archbishop's Palace, and City Hall. You'll tour Casa Aliaga mansion with a family member, then have lunch at Museo Larco where an archaeologist discusses the collection and women's influence on Peruvian culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with archaeologist at Museo Larco in 18th-century garden setting, learning about museum's history and collection)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MGallery Manto, Lima)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Lima's colonial attractions including Cathedral of Lima, Government Palace, Archbishop's Palace and City Hall
- Tour of Casa Aliaga mansion with Wilma Ehni de Aliaga
- Guided visit to Museo Larco with archaeologist Samantha Encalada Rafael
- Lunch at Museo Larco in 18th-century garden setting
Landmarks Cathedral of Lima Government Palace Archbishop's Palace City Hall Casa Aliaga Museo Larco - Day 3
Lima to Cusco
Fly to Cusco this morning and head into the Sacred Valley with scenic drives and photo stops. Learn about how the region's agriculture developed, grab lunch at Altar Inca overlooking the valley, then settle in at Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel for the next couple of nights while you adjust to the altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Altar Inca perched above valley with impressive regional views)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness, Urubamba), Hotel (Aranwa Sacred Valley, Urubamba)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Sacred Valley with photo stops
- Lunch at Altar Inca
Landmarks Sacred Valley Altar Inca 
- Day 4
Sacred Valley
Check out the Maras salt pans used by the Incas, then see Moray, an ancient laboratory for testing crops at different elevations. You'll meet a local Quechua weaver about traditional textiles, enjoy a traditional Pachamanca feast at Laguna Piuray, explore Hacienda Huayoccari and its museum, then sit down for a farm-to-table dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Pachamanca, a traditional Peruvian feast, at Laguna Piuray), Dinner (Farm-to-Table Peruvian dinner at Hacienda Huayoccari)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness, Urubamba), Hotel (Aranwa Sacred Valley, Urubamba)
Included Activities
- Visit to Maras salt pans
- Tour of Moray archaeological site
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with local traditional Quechua weaver
- Pachamanca traditional Peruvian feast lunch at Laguna Piuray
- Exploration of Hacienda Huayoccari and small museum
- Farm-to-Table Peruvian dinner
Landmarks Maras Salt Pans Moray Laguna Piuray Hacienda Huayoccari - Day 5
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Board the IncaRail train through the Andes to Machu Picchu Pueblo. Stop at Ollantaytambo ruins and visit a local family's home, then walk through Machu Picchu with your Local Expert in a small group to learn about this 15th-century UNESCO site. Wind down with dinner and drinks at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Relaxing dinner and drinks at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sumaq Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes)
Included Activities
- IncaRail train ride to Machu Picchu Pueblo
- Visit to Ollantaytambo ruins
- Visit with local family in village
- Guided visit to Machu Picchu with Local Expert in small groups
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Machu Picchu 
- Day 6
Machu Picchu
Spend the morning at Machu Picchu at your own pace with your Travel Director on hand. The afternoon is yours to relax at the hotel or explore Aguas Calientes, where you can browse the handicraft market, check out hot springs, or visit Allcamayo waterfall surrounded by exotic trees and orchids. Meet up with the group for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sumaq Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes)
Included Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Machu Picchu
Optional Activities
- Explore town of Aguas Calientes at leisure
- Visit handicraft market
- Visit Allcamayo waterfall
Landmarks Machu Picchu Aguas Calientes Allcamayo Waterfall 
- Day 7
Machu Picchu to Cusco
Take the train back to Ollantaytambo, then transfer to Cusco. Walk through the city with a Local Expert to see the cathedral and Qorikancha temple, the most important temple in the Inca Empire. Stop at Mantay store supporting young mothers and children, then have the evening free to wander around Cusco.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JW Marriott El Convento, Cusco)
Included Activities
- Train journey from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ollantaytambo
- Transfer to Cusco
- Walking tour of Cusco with Local Expert including cathedral and Qorikancha temple
- Visit to Mantay store supporting the Mantay project
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Cusco Cathedral Qorikancha Temple Mantay Store - Day 8
Cusco
Start with a walking tour of Sacsayhuaman citadel. Pick your Insight Choice either hiking Puca Pucara Inca ruins or wandering the bohemian San Blas neighborhood and galleries. Have lunch at Pachapapa, check out San Blas Church, browse San Pedro Market, then tour Cusco's planetarium after hours. The day ends with local food and hot wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Immersive slow-cooked Cusquenian lunch at Pachapapa served al fresco at courtyard of historic mansion in artsy San Blas neighbourhood)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JW Marriott El Convento, Cusco)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Sacsayhuaman citadel
- Lunch at Pachapapa in San Blas neighborhood
- Visit to San Blas Church and surrounding streets
- Visit to San Pedro Market
- Private after-hours planetarium tour learning about astronomy, cosmology and Andean culture
- Local delicacies paired with hot wine
Optional Activities
- Guided hike of Inca ruins at Puca Pucara
- Explore bohemian neighbourhood of San Blas and visit prestigious art galleries
Landmarks Sacsayhuaman Puca Pucara San Blas San Blas Church San Pedro Market Cusco Planetarium - Day 9
Cusco
You've got today to explore Cusco as you like. Options range from learning chocolate-making at ChocoMuseo to hiking Rainbow Mountain, or simply relaxing at your 16th-century hotel. Join the group this evening for a celebration dinner at Inka Grill featuring Peruvian dishes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner at Inka Grill with journey of flavours from Ceviche Palteado to Quinotto and Aji de Gallina)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JW Marriott El Convento, Cusco)
Included Activities
- Celebration Dinner at Inka Grill
Optional Activities
- Visit to ChocoMuseo to learn about chocolate-making process and cacao bean
- Hike to Rainbow Mountain
Landmarks ChocoMuseo Rainbow Mountain Inka Grill - Day 10
Cusco to Lima
Your trip ends today. You'll get a private transfer to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
