From the moment you arrive in Lima, a member of our team will be waiting for you at the airport to take you, in our private transportation, to your hotel in the city center. You will have the rest of the day to relax and get ready for the rest of your vacation package in Peru!
After breakfast, enjoy a private guided tour of Colonial and Modern Lima in our private vehicle, including the Cathedral (dating back to 1654), the Main Square which still holds its original bronze fountain built in 1650, and the San Francisco Convent with its catacombs. Known as the City of Kings, Lima was founded in 1535 by Pizarro and was rebuilt in 1991, the same year UNESCO declared it a Cultural World Heritage Site. Lima is one of the few cities in South America that preserves its colonial past and was the seat of the Spanish viceroyalty during the colonial period.
After lunch, visit the renowned Larco Museum. The museum hosts several permanent exhibitions, including the Gold and Silver Gallery, which displays the largest and finest collection of jewelry worn by many notable rulers of pre-Columbian Peru.
One of our representatives will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the airport, where you will catch your flight (not included) to Cusco.
Upon arrival at Cusco Airport, a representative will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in the Sacred Valley. Take this day to rest and acclimate to the altitude for the adventures ahead.
After a good night’s rest and a fresh breakfast, we set off on a private full-day tour to the most important sites in Urubamba. Our first stop will be the ancient Inca market town of Pisac. Here, you’ll have the chance to browse and shop for local goods, handicrafts, textiles, and souvenirs. Then, we’ll explore the lesser-visited but expansive Pisac ruins, one of the most remarkable archaeological sites in the valley.
We will enjoy lunch at the charming Huayoccari Hacienda. Afterward, we continue to Ollantaytambo to visit its impressive fortress. Known as the only Inca city that was never defeated by the Spanish, this site offers an incredible glimpse into ancient Incan engineering and strategy. Return to your hotel in the Sacred Valley afterward.
After breakfast, we’ll transfer you privately to the train station in Ollantaytambo to board the luxurious Hiram Bingham train to Aguas Calientes. This exclusive Orient Express train is the most elegant way to visit Machu Picchu, offering a gourmet lunch onboard, an observation car, live classical music, cocktails, and an open bar.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you’ll board a bus with your guide for the short scenic ride up to Machu Picchu. Enjoy a private guided tour of the majestic citadel, one of the most spectacular ancient cities in the world. Afterward, return to Aguas Calientes by bus and enjoy some free time before boarding the Hiram Bingham train back in the afternoon.
The journey back includes aperitifs, live music, and a gourmet dinner. Arriving at Poroy station after 9:00 PM, you’ll be welcomed and transferred back to your hotel in Cusco.
After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll begin a guided morning tour (approx. 09:00 to 14:00 hrs) of the most iconic historical and cultural landmarks of Cusco. We’ll start with a visit to the impressive Cathedral of Cusco and the Temple of the Sun, known as Koricancha, now home to the Santo Domingo Convent.
Next, the tour continues to the surrounding archaeological sites. First, we visit Sacsayhuamán, a magnificent Inca fortress with colossal stone walls. Then, we head to Q’enqo, a sacred ceremonial site dedicated to the worship of the earth. Our journey continues to Puca Pucara, a red fortress used for military and control purposes, and finally to Tambomachay, also known as the Temple of Water, which was used for water rituals and worship.
After the tour, return to your hotel to relax or continue exploring Cusco at your own pace.
After breakfast, we will pick you up at the agreed time for your private transfer from your hotel to Cusco airport for your flight back to Lima.
This marks the end of your 7-day tour through Machu Picchu in Peru, with unforgettable experiences and a few extra surprises along the way!
