Upon arrival at Lima International Airport, you will be assisted and transferred by private coach to your hotel, located in the historic downtown area. After your long journey, we recommend taking some time to rest. Overnight stay in Lima.

In the morning, enjoy a private guided tour of the “City of Kings.” Visit the Plaza Mayor, the Basilica Cathedral, the Government Palace (exterior), and admire the colonial balconies and Plaza San Martín.

Next, explore the modern districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, including Miraflores Central Park and Larcomar, an entertainment and shopping center offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.

In the afternoon, visit the Larco Museum, home to a remarkable collection of Pre-Columbian textiles, ceramics, and metalwork, including gold and silver artifacts decorated with semiprecious stones from ancient civilizations. Overnight stay in Lima.

Morning flight to Arequipa, known as the “White City” for its colonial buildings made of volcanic sillar stone.

In the afternoon, enjoy a guided city tour including the Santa Catalina Convent, Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, colonial churches, the Jesuit cloisters of La Compañía, and the Yanahuara viewpoint. Overnight stay in Arequipa.

Depart Arequipa and travel to the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world. On the way, cross the Pampa Cañahuas Reserve, where vicuñas roam freely, and reach the high pass of Patapampa (4,800 m) for stunning views of the Andes.

Arrive in Chivay for hotel check-in. In the afternoon, relax at the La Calera thermal baths. Overnight stay in Chivay.

Early morning visit to Cruz del Cóndor, the best viewpoint to observe the majestic Andean condor in flight.

Continue exploring the local villages such as Maca and Llonque, their colonial churches, Inca terraces, and ancient cave paintings. Admire views of the active Sabancaya Volcano.

Return to Chivay for lunch, then travel back to Arequipa. Overnight stay in Arequipa.

Travel by private coach across the Andes toward Puno. Before arriving, stop at the Sillustani Archaeological Complex on Lake Umayo, famous for its Chullpas, impressive circular stone funerary towers built by the Colla and Inca cultures.

Arrive in Puno. In the afternoon, take a guided visit to the Floating Islands of Uros on Lake Titicaca, where families live on handmade islands built from totora reeds. Overnight stay in Puno.

Take a motorboat across Lake Titicaca to Taquile Island, inhabited by communities that preserve ancient traditions, colorful textiles, and unique clothing styles. Enjoy breathtaking views of the lake and Bolivia’s snow-capped Cordillera Real.

Return to Puno in the afternoon. Overnight stay in Puno.

Board a tourist bus to Cusco with stops along the way:

• Pukara Museum, showcasing pre-Inca artifacts.
• La Raya Pass (4,335 m), the highest point on the route and natural divide between Puno and Cusco.
• Sicuani, where you will enjoy a traditional lunch.
• Raqchi (Temple of Wiracocha), one of the most important Inca sanctuaries.
• Andahuaylillas Church, known as the “Sistine Chapel of the Andes” for its baroque frescoes and ornate decorations.

Arrive in Cusco in the evening. Overnight stay in Cusco.

Morning guided tour of Cusco’s historic center: Cathedral Basilica on Plaza de Armas and Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), later converted into the Convent of Santo Domingo.

Then explore nearby archaeological sites: Sacsayhuamán fortress, Q’enqo ceremonial site, Puca Pucara watchtower, and Tambomachay baths. Overnight stay in Cusco.

Full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley. Visit the town of Pisac and its lively market, then explore the impressive Ollantaytambo archaeological site, featuring massive terraces, temples, and palaces.

Overnight stay in Ollantaytambo.

Morning train ride to Aguas Calientes, followed by a short bus to Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas,” rediscovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham.

Guided tour of its highlights: Temple of the Sun, Intihuatana, Temple of the Three Windows, Main Square, terraces, and more. Free time to explore before returning to Aguas Calientes. Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.

Morning free for personal activities or an optional second visit to Machu Picchu.

In the afternoon, board the train back to Cusco. Overnight stay in Cusco.

Day at leisure to explore Cusco on your own: stroll through cobblestone streets, visit museums, local markets, Inca palaces, and colonial churches. Overnight stay in Cusco.

Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Optional afternoon visit to the Gold Museum of Peru, which houses extraordinary gold artifacts, ceramics, textiles, mummies, and funerary bundles from ancient cultures. Overnight stay in Lima.

Transfer to Jorge Chávez International Airport.

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