Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll arrive in Lima and head to your hotel to settle in. Your Holiday Director meets you this evening for dinner, so you'll get oriented and meet the group before your tour officially begins.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Lima
This day focuses on Lima's colonial side. You'll walk through the city's historic squares and check out several 17th century churches and mansions that showcase the architecture from that era. The museums here hold impressive collections of pre-Inca and Inca artifacts, so you'll spend time looking through those as well.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Lima's colonial architecture and museums
- Day 3
Lima to Sacred Valley
The morning is free in Lima, giving you time to sleep in or grab breakfast on your own. Later you'll fly to Cuzco, and from there you'll transfer down to the Sacred Valley where the lower altitude helps your body adjust to Peru's elevation before going higher.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 4
Machu Picchu
Early departure by narrow gauge railway takes you toward Machu Picchu, then you'll board a bus for the final climb up the mountain. With a local guide walking you through the ruins, you'll learn the history as you explore this 15th century site and take in the views around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Machu Picchu ruins
- Narrow gauge railway to Machu Picchu
- Bus to mountain ruins
- Local guide accompaniment at Machu Picchu
Landmarks Machu Picchu 
- Day 5
Sacred Valley to Cuzco
Traveling back from Sacred Valley toward Cuzco, you'll stop at Ccaccaccollo community centre to see the Planeterra weaving co-operative. Locals will show you traditional weaving and dyeing methods, and you'll have the chance to buy textiles if you want. The rest of your time in Cuzco is free to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ccaccaccollo community centre
- Learn about Planeterra weaving co-operative
- Learn traditional weaving and dyeing techniques
Optional Activities
- Purchase traditional garments from weaving co-operative
Landmarks Plaza de Armas - Day 6
Cuzco
You'll walk through Cuzco's old streets, seeing how Inca and colonial architecture blend together in the buildings and churches around you. After that, head out to Sacsayhuaman Fortress to see the massive Inca stone walls. Later you'll attend a cooking class where you'll learn to make Peruvian dishes and pisco sours, getting hands-on with local food traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cuzco
- Visit Sacsayhuaman Fortress ruins
- Peruvian cookery class
- Pisco sour making class
Landmarks Sacsayhuaman Fortress Plaza de Armas - Day 7
Cuzco to Puno
The drive to Puno takes you through beautiful mountain terrain with several planned stops. You'll see the 17th century church at Andahuayluillas, explore the Racchi ruins, and check out the archaeological site at Puca-Pucara before reaching Puno on Lake Titicaca's shore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Andahuayluillas 17th century church
- Visit Racchi ruins
- Visit Puca-Pucara archaeological site
Landmarks Andahuayluillas Church Racchi Puca-Pucara Lake Titicaca - Day 8
Lake Titicaca
After an early breakfast, you'll sail out to the Uros floating islands where Uro-Aymara families live on reed islands they've built themselves. Then you'll head to Taquile island, known for its residents wearing traditional dress and making high-quality textiles. Lunch happens at a local restaurant before you return to your Puno hotel for dinner downtown.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant), Dinner (Dinner downtown Puno)
Included Activities
- Sailing on Lake Titicaca
- Visit Uros floating reed islands
- Visit Taquile island
- Local restaurant lunch
- Dinner downtown Puno
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Uros Islands Taquile Island - Day 9
Puno to Lima
The morning is yours to do what you want in Puno. Later in the afternoon, you'll transfer to the airport and fly back to Lima, wrapping up the Lake Titicaca portion of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Lima
Your Peru tour ends today. You'll say goodbye to your fellow travelers as you depart and head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
