DAYS 1 & 2

Get acquainted with Peru’s capital city, its 2,000 years of history, colonial heritage and artistic traditions. Tour Lima’s historical city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its high concentration of colonial buildings. Visit the Larco Herrera Museum, housed in an 18th-century colonial mansion, it holds the most extensive collection of pre-Columbian art in Peru. (B)

Miraflores Park Hotel, Lima

DAYS 3 & 4

Visit one of the remarkable ruins of the Inca Empire, the cultural center of Sacsayhuamán. In San Blas, we’ll visit its beautiful colonial church.  Then it's on to the Santo Domingo Convent Monastery, once the Koricancha temple - the most important Inca temple dedicated to the worship of the sun. Travel to the Urubamba Valley, the "Sacred Valley of the Incas," and continue to the Pisac handicraft market.  At the Wayra Ranch, enjoy homemade empanadas.  Later, visit the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. (2B, L)

Monasterio Hotel, Cuzco

DAY 5

In the morning, board the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu, "The Lost City of the Incas," which was discovered by American explorer, Hiram Bingham in 1911.  Take a guided tour of the marvelous citadel - a trule awe-inspiring experience - and stay at the exclusive Sanctuary Lodge. (B, L, D)

Sanctuary Lodge, Machu Picchu

DAY 6

Today we recommend rising early enough to witness the sunrise over the ruins, a spectacular sight.  For hiking enthusiasts, the view from the peak of Huayna Picchu is well worth the trek.  In the afternoon, return to Cuzco on the Hiram Bingham train and enjoy a silver service four-course dinner on board. (B, L)

Monasterio Hotel, Cuzco

DAYS 7 & 8

Enjoy one more breakfast in your hotel in Cuzco before being transferred to Lima for your flight home or on to your next destination. (2B)

Miraflores Park Hotel, Lima

Package price is per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement applies. Intra-tour air pricing is subject to change. International airfare is additional. Other restrictions may apply. Contact us for complete journey details.

Miraflores Park Hotel
Lima, Peru

Located in Malecon de la Reserva, an exclusive residential area with a spectacular ocean view, Miraflores Park Hotel is a relaxing, comfortable oasis. The hotel combines personalized service, exceptional dining, and indulgent facilities. Colonial architecture, superb museums with Inca gold and Pre-Columbian antiquities, and glamorous shops, bars and restaurants are all just moments from the hotel. Hotel facilities and services include an incredible rooftop heated swimming pool, spa, and gym, as well as a business center, fine restaurant and lounge. Your ocean view guestroom features an ample private bathroom in marble and granite, comfortable king-sized bed, air-conditioning, heating, spacious closets, a sitting area equipped with the best in communications technology ‒ fax machine, two phone lines, and data port. Access to the Internet and personal computers are available upon request.

A Travel + Leisure 2012 World's Best Hotel

Hotel Monasterio del Cusco
Cusco, Peru

Hotel Monasterio del Cusco is located in a 17th-century building that was once the Seminary of San Antonio Abad. In 1995, the seminary was tastefully converted into a hotel, while still preserving its original historically relevant architecture. Today the hotel provides a unique opportunity to experience the comfort and service of a five-star hotel in an amazing museum setting. A fine restaurant, coffeehouse, and bar are located in the hotel. Your comfortable and elegant room includes telephone, mini-bar, cable television, hairdryer and room service. The decoration and furnishings combine the best of modern and traditional Spanish colonial style, many of them with charming views of the city or the colorful rooftops of Cusco. You can feel the presence of the past as you are pampered with every luxury and modern comfort. The original architecture and design of the Monasterio has not been significantly altered, and thus the rooms reflect their origins as a home for Jesuit seminarians. There are no two rooms alike and they all vary in size and format. 

A Condé Nast Traveler "Best in the World" hotel and a Travel + Leisure "World's Best" hotel for 2012

Sanctuary Lodge Hotel
Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, at 8,200 feet above sea level, is the only hotel located within the very sanctuary of the Inca citadel. It is located right on the top of the mountain, only a couple of seconds from the actual ruins themselves. Reflecting the casual, intimate atmosphere of a home away from home, the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge has 29 well-appointed rooms and 2 suites, with some of the best views of the world: the ruins of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Mountain. The interior garden has a variety of local flowers and orchids in addition to a beautiful panoramic view. All rooms are equipped with private telephone, cable TV, mini-bar, and safe-deposit box. The hotel offers room service and serves Peruvian and international dishes at the buffet restaurant, which is open to the public for lunch, and the à la carte restaurant, open only to Lodge guests.

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