Luxury Peru - Peru

ITINERARY

Day 1: Lima

 Arrive in Lima, welcome by English speaking guide and private transfer to the lovely Miraflores Park property. 

14:30 HALF DAY - CITY TOUR: TOUR OF COLONIAL AND MODERN LIMA

You will visit the modern and colonial part of the city of Lima, known as The City of Kings, starting with the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro before heading to the Historic Center. Once there, you will visit the impressive Convent of Santo Domingo, which will astonish you with its colonial style. Then, you will walk to the Plaza de Armas, where you can take pictures of the amazing colonial architecture that surrounds it. Upon leaving the Historical Center, you will head towards Miraflores to make a stop at the Parque del Amor, from where you can take beautiful photographs of the Peruvian coast.

Overnight at Belmond Miraflores Park.

Day 2: Cusco

Delicious buffet breakfast with a lovely view of the Pacific Ocean.

At the scheduled time, you will be transferred from your selected hotel to Lima airport

Flight Lima to Cusco (included)

Arrive in Cusco, welcome by English speaking guide and private transfer to The Monasterio Belmond properties.

14:30 HALF DAY - CITY TOUR OF CUSCO / TOUR OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES NEAR CUSCO (SIB)

You will visit the city of Cusco, also known as the Imperial City and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. You will start your tour at the Koricancha Temple, an ancient Inca palace and cult centre of the Sun God, above which the order of the Dominicans built a church, which remains standing to this day. Then, you will visit the Plaza de Armas, where you will visit the Cathedral, the most important temple in the city. Continue ascending to the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, an impressive example of Inca military architecture. Afterwards, you will visit Qenqo, an archaeological site where the Sun, Moon and Stars were celebrated. Continue with a visit to Puca-Pucara, place that would have served as "Tambo" or resting place and lodging of the Inca. Finally, you will visit the art workshop Inka’s Expression, where you will appreciate a sample of the various uses of Peruvian natural products (plants, fruits, vegetables, among others) and will know their nutritional, healing and cosmetic properties. You will also have a chance to see the works made by members of the Misminay community.

Overnight at Belmond Hotel Monasterio.

Day 3: Sacred Valley

 Buffet breakfast.

FULL DAY - LIVING THE AUTHENTIC SACRED VALLEY

You will head to Chinchero to visit the PARWA Center, where you can appreciate beautiful textiles and even buy some to take home. After, visit the Chinchero Church, which was built by the Spanish in 1607 and remains standing until today. Continue with a visit to the ruins of Chinchero, where you will find an important Inca centre in which terraces and aqueducts were built. Then, you will stop at the Raqchi Viewpoint, from where you will have a panoramic view of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Afterwards, you will head towards the town of Ollantaytambo, where you will find the imposing Inca fortress that bears the same name. This place is of great historical importance because it is where Manco Inca defeated the Spanish forces in 1538. Then, you will descend to the town of Ollantaytambo which stands out for still maintaining the Inca urban planning as part of his original urban layout, with some buildings and narrow stone alleys. You can tour the town and visit the local market.

 Overnight at Belmond Hotel Monasterio.

Day 4: Machu Picchu

Buffet breakfast.

MACHU PICCHU BY EXPEDITION TRAIN

A visit to one of the most important tourist destinations in the world: Machu Picchu. The excursion starts with a train trip to the town of Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo. The natural beauty of the surroundings makes the train the best way to start your visit. When you arrive, you will start the ascent to the ruins, which will without a doubt be one of your most unforgettable experiences. At Machu Picchu, you can see one of the Seven Modern Wonders of the World and take some impressive photos. Then it is back down to Aguas Calientes for lunch in a local restaurant. Finally, you board the train for the return journey and transfer to your hotel.

At the scheduled time, you will be transferred from the Poroy station to Cusco.

Overnight at Belmond Hotel Monasterio.

Day 5: Cusco Departure

Buffet breakfast.

Time to say goodbye and private transfer from Monasterio Belmond properties to the airport to take your flight back to Lima

Flight Cusco to Lima (included)