A Taste of Peru
- Lima
- Sacred Valley
- Machu Picchu
- Cusco
Discover the unique and memorable flavours of Peruvian cuisine, alongside some of its most iconic sites
Personalised journeys from start to finish
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Every detail taken care of
Itinerary highlights
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Taste your way through Lima's best eateries and bars
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Explore the local markets and Inca ruins of the Sacred Valley
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Enjoy the old world luxury of the Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu
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Walk in the footsteps of the Incas at Machu Picchu
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Enjoy a remarkable meal at one of the top gourmet restaurants in Cusco
What's included
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Private tours and experiences focused around Peru's food, drink, history and culture
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Hiram Bingham luxury train journey to Machu Picchu
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Luxury accommodation throughout
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Meet and greet airport service
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Full support from your Travel Designer and Concierge before, during and after your trip
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Our help with restaurant recommendations and reservations
At a glance
In addition to being home to some of the world’s most spectacular natural scenery and historical sites, Peru also boasts a thriving foodie culture. During this memorable tour, you can expect a tongue-tingling mix of traditional dishes and contemporary South American cuisine, served in some of the world’s best restaurants.
Your taste of Peru will begin in Lima, a vibrant city known for its excellent food, world-class museums and vibrant old quarter. You’ll dine in the city’s top restaurants and discover the coolest bars, where you can enjoy some of the finest pisco sours in South America.
A short flight brings you to Cusco from where you will venture across the pass and into the Sacred Valley. This part of Peru is one of the most beautiful and historically important, and you’ll spend a few days here exploring local markets and Inca ruins, as well as absorbing the incredible scenery. You’ll also get an insight into cultures and traditions during a ceremony of payment to Mother Earth, and enjoy a feast of Peruvian flavours during a picnic in the most beautiful of surroundings.
No trip to Peru would be complete without visiting the mystical ruins of Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Hop aboard the Hiram Bingham, a charming train bedecked in polished brass and wood panelling, and make tracks towards the lost Incan city. You’ll explore the hidden corners of the citadel on a privately guided tour that lets you delve deep into Incan history and experience one of the world’s most unique sites.
After a night in your luxury hotel, you’ll take the train to Cusco to explore the city, take part in cookery lesson and dine in some of its best restaurants, providing the perfect end to a culinary journey of Peru.
Example trip itinerary
Lima
Transfer
Meet and greet at Lima airport
Transfer
Private transfer to your hotel in Lima
Accommodation in Lima
Lima
Overview
At last a hotel with lots of Limeño character and heritage. Combining intimate and modern boutique hospitality, with stylish, historical elegance, Hotel B offers both a polished and decidedly local stay to your time in Lima.
Located in the city’s bohemian district of Barranco and housed in a historical Belle Époque mansion, once the palatial, ocean view residence of the Peruvian president Augusto Leguia, this Relais & Châteaux property features and flair captures Peru’s colonial past in 21st century luxury. In fact, the Arts Hotel renovation team included sculptors from the Fine Arts academy and a host of talented carpenters under the direction of an Italian master woodworker.
Each of its 20 rooms (coming in three different categories that vary in size from Alcoba to Atelier) all display chic furnishings and modern amenities, with contemporary style and smart design blended together in a very refreshing and unique way.
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Highlights
- 82 guestrooms
- Observatory Restaurant
- Bar
- Spa
- Rooftop pool
- Gym
- Concierge service
Overview
This luxury hotel in Lima is a great place to relax before or after your visit to Machu Picchu and other destinations in Peru.
The hotel is set on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and adjacent to one of the most exclusive residential areas and commercial districts of Lima. Miraflores Park prides itself in offering outstanding personalised service and a home away from home atmosphere.
With 82 rooms, the amenities include three massage rooms, a rooftop heated pool, state of the art gym and a special observatory restaurant with sea views while dining.
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Overnight in Lima
Enjoy the Capital of Peru, known for its excellent cuisine and fantastic museums as well as the historic down-town areas. You'll have all of our recommendations at hand for the best things to see and do in the city to make the very most of your stay.
Transfer
Private transfer to Lima airport
Flight
Flight from Lima to Cusco
Transfer
Private transfer to your hotel in the Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley
Accommodation in Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley
Overview
This is without doubt one of the most comfortable and luxurious places to stay in the Sacred Valley. Set in a beautiful spot by the Urubamba river the hotel is close to the Incan fortress of Ollantaytambo. The construction and design of the 22 rooms is in keeping with the rustic surrounds of this historic location with extensive use of natural materials, yet never compromising on luxury.
The hotel has a good restaurant and a high quality 230 square metre spa in which to relax after a day exploring the area. There are also two very spacious and well-appointed villas suitable for families or groups of friends travelling together.
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Highlights
- 43 casitas
- Relais & Chateaux Restaurant
- Adjoining ranch and stables
- Birdwatching
- Cooking classes
- Andean weaving
- Pottery workshops
- Mountain bike tours and trekking
- Visits to sites around the Sacred Valley
- Kayaking
Overview
Set among beautiful gardens in the magnificent location of the Sacred Valley, Sol y Luna is a charming and comfortable hotel with wonderfully relaxing amenities. Your bungalow, or ‘casita’, is designed with Andean touches and stylish interiors and boasts gorgeous views of the surrounding landscape. Spend your days exploring the Sacred Valley of the Incas where you can partake in exciting activities such as horse riding, bird watching and para-gliding.
Back at Sol y Luna the indulgent spa, sauna and pool is a peaceful place for you to unwind, while the dining consists of a number of Relais & Chateaux member restaurants: Killa Wasi, where Peruvian and European cuisine is served and Wayra, a separate restaurant set in the hotel’s Wayra ranch where Andean cuisine pays homage to the wealth of natural ingredients cultivated in the Sacred Valley since the time of the Incas. There is also a bar, Chicha Wasi, where you can enjoy authentic pisco sours.
The hotel is also recognised for its community initiatives, particularly in education. After 10 years of working with different schools and programs, Sol y Luna opened the Sol y Luna Intercultural School, providing educational services to a number of local students. The hotel recently started another initiative, Sol y Luna Home, which provides a safe home for children without a family or who are victims of violence.
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Three days exploring the Sacred Valley
Spend your time relaxing and exploring the incredible scenery of the Sacred Valley. It's a great place to experience the culture of Peru and the landscape is breathtaking. You can choose to partake in a variety of activities and excursions, allowing you to discover ancient traditions, delicious food and striking Incan ruins.
Picnic lunch and ceremony of payment to Mother Earth
Enjoy a picnic lunch and an amazing cross-cultural experience as you take part in a special ceremony of song and traditional offerings to Mother Earth. This ceremony evokes the spirit of healing with many sacred medicines involved, including palo santo, tayta sayri, mana coca, agua florida, condor's feathers, grandfather puma, essences and incenses. Many pre-hispanic instruments are also used to help heal through joy, love, colour and life.
Transfer
Private transfer to Ollanta station
Hiram Bingham Train to Machu Picchu
The Hiram Bingham train exudes style, luxury, and romantic charm and there is no more sophisticated way to traverse the Peruvian landscape to Machu Picchu.
Aboard, the 1920s Pullman carriages reflect the opulence of the locomotive era bedecked in polished brass, wood panels and rich, comfy seating. There is also a period observation car at the rear.
Brunch on the journey is included and taken in the very elegant dining car replete with white-linen tablecloths, clinking crystal, and you are looked after by a smart team of waiters. Whilst feasting on fine Peruvian cuisine the steamy forest scenery unfolds right in front of you. There is also an open viewing carriage for admiring the views.
Machu Picchu
Private tour of Machu Picchu
Your private guide will take you on a comprehensive tour of the Machu Picchu citadel, really bringing it to life by detailing the history, significance and myths surrounding it as well as taking you to the hidden corners and best viewpoints. Then after your guided tour, you'll descend to Aguas Calientes for a delicious lunch at the rustically elegant Inkaterra hotel, before an afternoon at your leisure: you can explore the areas around Machu Picchu or carry on exploring the ruins.
Return in the evening to overnight at your chosen hotel in the Machu Picchu area.
Accommodation in Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu
Highlights
- 31 rooms
- Two restaurants & afternoon tea
- Massage
- Privately guided tours of Machu Picchu
Overview
The gorgeous garden is a wonderful place to have breakfast or a cocktail in the evening while relishing in the peace of the surroundings.
Given the location, space is at an economy so the standard rooms are not overly spacious. However, this is a small price to pay for such a stunning location. All meals are included in the cost.
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Highlights
- Restaurant, bar & cafe
- Visit the Machu Picchu Citadel
- Nature walks
- Tea plantation
- Bird watching
- Hiking
Overview
The hotel consists of several whitewashed cottages in an Andean village located in the heart of Aguas Calientes, part of the historical Machu Picchu attraction.
Tea time and evening nature shows are offered each day, and the hotel has a spa and yoga facility. The spacious rooms all have a fireplace and thick, handmade alpaca wool blankets cover each bed making it a perfect place for simple relaxing before and after your Machu Picchu excursion.
Inkaterra is a leader in ecotourism and sustainable development in Peru. They have a commitment to research, and sharing knowledge about biodiversity and culture with the world through authentic travel experiences. Because of this, they have been granted the First International Certificate in Sustainable Tourism given by Control Union Green Choice and the Sustainable Tourism Standard Conservation Award. They are also Rainforest Alliance verified and there is no single-use plastic at the property. It does not stop there, as of 2021 Inkaterra has been acknowledged by the United Nations as the World’s First Climate-Positive Hotel Brand
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The impact of your stay:
- Recognised as the world’s first Climate Positive hotel brand by Green Initiative, endorsed by the United Nations, Inkaterra collaborated with AJE Group, Machu Picchu Town Hall, and the National Park Service to make Machu Picchu the first carbon-neutral international destination. This commitment aims to cut carbon emissions by 45% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, aligning with the United Nations Paris Agreement goals.
- Funded by tourism, the hotel actively restores a 4-hectare area damaged by livestock, nurturing native flora and encouraging the return of fauna. Partnering with Cornell University, the hotel monitors bird inventories, recording 294 species, including the Andean cock-of-the-rock, Andean motmot, Golden-headed quetzal, and 18 hummingbird species. Additionally, they’ve identified 372 orchid species, discovering 26 new orchid species previously unknown to science.
- Through their non-profit Inkaterra Association, the hotel conducts practical conservation workshops for school children. These engaging sessions, blending knowledge with fun through games, exhibitions, crafts, and experiments, serve as a crucial tool to raise environmental awareness among children. The aim is to foster their role as environmental ambassadors within their homes.
Machu Picchu
Overview
An excellent option in the Machu Picchu area, the Sumaq is located outside of the town of Aguas Calientes on a stretch of the Urubamba river.
60 rooms and suites are decorated to a clean modern finish with flourishes and details inspired by the Inca citadel, with views of the river and mountains.
One of the real highlights here is the restaurant, by our reckoning one of the best in the Machu Picchu area.
Aside from visiting the famous citadel above, you can partake in Peruvian cooking classes, witness traditional ceremonies and shamanic rituals, and head out on hikes through the lush valley in search of unique species of flora and fauna.
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Morning free to explore Machu Picchu
You have the morning free to explore the famous site on your own.
The Hiram Bingham train to Cusco
Board the luxurious Hiram Bingham train to Cusco. Departing in the early evening, a full five-course meal is served in the dining carriage as well as drinks and live music in the bar carriage for an enjoyable trip after visiting Machu Picchu.
Transfer
Private transfer to your hotel in Cusco
Cusco
Accommodation in Cusco
Cusco
Overview
Palacio Nazarenas, a beautifully-restored old palace and convent, is Belmond’s latest hotel in Cusco and another triumph on the same par as the nearby Monasterio.
The hotel has been conscientiously renovated so that guest bask not only in modern luxury but in the history of Cusco, with cloistered gardens, fountains, walls of Incan stones, lovely terraces and flowered patios to wander amongst.
The style is sympathetic to the colonial era in regards to its lavishness but also outfitted to modern demands and designs. For example, all of its rooms are oxygen-enriched to help ease the altitude for visitors, and it boasts the city’s first outdoor pool.
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Overview
Cusco’s most famous and prestigious hotel, Monasterio is a beautifully restored monastery in the heart of town just steps away from the main plaza, finest restaurants and best museums. Built around Incan foundations, adorned with antique Spanish design, the hotel is an important historical landmark and is protected by the National Institute of Culture.
The 126 unique rooms offer a great mix of elegance and comfort, ranging from cozy quarters to expansive suite. The hotel also goes the extra mile in terms of guests’ comfort with the provision of some oxygen enriched bedrooms to help acclimatize to the high altitude.
There are two restaurants – Illariy in the cloisters opening out over the leafy courtyard where you’ll find delicious breakfasts and light lunches, and El Tupay which serves fine international cuisine created from local ingredients, often accompanied by opera. The relaxed lobby bar is the place to sip pisco sours after a day exploring.
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Overview
This luxury boutique hotel is located right in the center of Cusco surrounded by cobblestone streets, museums and next door to Plaza Las Nazarenas. This really is the premier property in Cusco and a real delight to stay at.
La Casona is a beauitfully and carefully restored colonial manor house from the 16th century with modern luxuries. With only eleven suites surrounding a courtyard, the atmosphere is very private and charming.
Each room is furnished with period antiques and has a fireplace and heated floors. Other hotel amenities include a library, restaurant, lounge, spa, butler services and Peruvian cooking classes.
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Two nights in Cusco
Enjoy this beautiful city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll have our list of recommendations as well as private guides on hand to enjoy the best of this beautiful city. We can arrange a number of private, interest-led tours for you, as well as book you a table at some of the city's finest restaurants. Your personal travel designer will be able to recommend activities that are most suitable to your interests.
Tour of Cusco and nearby ruins
Your local expert guide will collect you from your hotel for a private tour of the city, starting out at the Santo Domingo convent monastery. This former colonial monastery was previously the Koricancha Temple, one of the most important temples devoted to the worship of the sun. According to the chronicles, it was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. Your next stop will be the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral, where you can admire some stunning colonial architecture.
Following this, you will be driven by private vehicle to the countryside just outside Cusco to visit some of the remarkable Incan ruins in the area, such as the cult centre of Sacsayhuaman, the temple and amphitheatre of Kenko, and the Red Fortress of Puca Pucara.
Peruvian home cooking tour
Your expert guide will take you to a local market where you will interact with sellers, as you bargain for traditional ingredients. These will then be used in a fantastic culinary lesson in a Cusqueño house, where you will discover the diversity of Peruvian food in a cosy environment, starting with the preparation of the famous Pisco Sour.
Dinner at the MAP Cafe Restaurant
Set inside the Museum of Peruvian Art, you will enjoy a full a la carte dinner in one of the top gourmet restaurants in Cusco.
Transfer
Private transfer to Cusco airport
Flight
Flight from Cusco to Lima
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In addition to being home to some of the world’s most spectacular natural scenery and historical sites, Peru also boasts a thriving foodie culture. During this memorable tour, you can expect a tongue-tingling mix of traditional dishes and contemporary South American cuisine, served in some of the world’s best restaurants. Your taste of Peru will begin in Lima, a vibrant city known for its excellent food, world-class museums and vibrant old quarter. You’ll dine in the city’s top restaurants and discover the coolest bars, where you can enjoy some of the finest pisco sours in South America. A short flight brings you to Cusco from where you will venture across the pass and into the Sacred Valley. This part of Peru is one of the most beautiful and historically important, and you’ll spend a few days here exploring local markets and Inca ruins, as well as absorbing the incredible scenery. You’ll also get an insight into cultures and traditions during a ceremony of payment to Mother Earth, and enjoy a feast of Peruvian flavours during a picnic in the most beautiful of surroundings. No trip to Peru would be complete without visiting the mystical ruins of Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Hop aboard the Hiram Bingham, a charming train bedecked in polished brass and wood panelling, and make tracks towards the lost Incan city. You’ll explore the hidden corners of the citadel on a privately guided tour that lets you delve deep into Incan history and experience one of the world’s most unique sites. After a night in your luxury hotel, you’ll take the train to Cusco to explore the city, take part in cookery lesson and dine in some of its best restaurants, providing the perfect end to a culinary journey of Peru. | Whats included?
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Days 1-2 |
Lima |
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Flights & transfers
Meet and greet at Lima airport |
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| Private transfer to your hotel in Lima | |
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Accommodation in Lima
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Hotel B - $$$$$
At last a hotel with lots of Limeño character and heritage. Combining intimate and modern...
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Belmond Miraflores Park - $$$$$
This luxury hotel in Lima is a great place to relax before or after your visit to Machu Picchu...
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| Overnight in Lima Enjoy the Capital of Peru, known for its excellent cuisine and fantastic museums as well as the historic down-town areas. You'll have all of our recommendations at hand for the best things to see and do in the city to make the very most of your stay. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to Lima airport |
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| Flight from Lima to Cusco | |
| Private transfer to your hotel in the Sacred Valley | |
Days 2-5 |
Sacred Valley |
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Accommodation in Sacred Valley
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Hotel Rio Sagrado - $$$$$
This is without doubt one of the most comfortable and luxurious places to stay in the Sacred...
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Sol y Luna Lodge & Spa - $$$$$
Set among beautiful gardens in the magnificent location of the Sacred Valley, Sol y Luna is a...
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| Three days exploring the Sacred Valley Spend your time relaxing and exploring the incredible scenery of the Sacred Valley. It's a great place to experience the culture of Peru and the landscape is breathtaking. You can choose to partake in a variety of activities and excursions, allowing you to discover ancient traditions, delicious food and striking Incan ruins. |
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| Picnic lunch and ceremony of payment to Mother Earth Enjoy a picnic lunch and an amazing cross-cultural experience as you take part in a special ceremony of song and traditional offerings to Mother Earth. This ceremony evokes the spirit of healing with many sacred medicines involved, including palo santo, tayta sayri, mana coca, agua florida, condor's feathers, grandfather puma, essences and incenses. Many pre-hispanic instruments are also used to help heal through joy, love, colour and life. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to Ollanta station |
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| Hiram Bingham Train to Machu Picchu The Hiram Bingham train exudes style, luxury, and romantic charm and there is no more sophisticated way to traverse the Peruvian landscape to Machu Picchu. Aboard, the 1920s Pullman carriages reflect the opulence of the locomotive era bedecked in polished brass, wood panels and rich, comfy seating. There is also a period observation car at the rear. Brunch on the journey is included and taken in the very elegant dining car replete with white-linen tablecloths, clinking crystal, and you are looked after by a smart team of waiters. Whilst feasting on fine Peruvian cuisine the steamy forest scenery unfolds right in front of you. There is also an open viewing carriage for admiring the views. |
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Days 5-6 |
Machu Picchu |
| Private tour of Machu Picchu Your private guide will take you on a comprehensive tour of the Machu Picchu citadel, really bringing it to life by detailing the history, significance and myths surrounding it as well as taking you to the hidden corners and best viewpoints. Then after your guided tour, you'll descend to Aguas Calientes for a delicious lunch at the rustically elegant Inkaterra hotel, before an afternoon at your leisure: you can explore the areas around Machu Picchu or carry on exploring the ruins.
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Accommodation in Machu Picchu
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Sanctuary Lodge - $$$$$
The Sanctuary Lodge is certainly one of the best located hotels in the world, being the only...
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Inkaterra Machu Pichu Pueblo Hotel - $$$$$
Inkaterra Machu Picchu is only steps away from the train ride to the breathtaking views of the...
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Sumaq - $$$$$
An excellent option in the Machu Picchu area, the Sumaq is located outside of the town of...
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| Morning free to explore Machu Picchu You have the morning free to explore the famous site on your own. |
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| The Hiram Bingham train to Cusco Board the luxurious Hiram Bingham train to Cusco. Departing in the early evening, a full five-course meal is served in the dining carriage as well as drinks and live music in the bar carriage for an enjoyable trip after visiting Machu Picchu. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to your hotel in Cusco |
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Days 6-8 |
Cusco |
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Accommodation in Cusco
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Palacio Nazarenas - $$$$$
Palacio Nazarenas, a beautifully-restored old palace and convent, is Belmond’s latest...
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Belmond Hotel Monasterio - $$$$$
Cusco’s most famous and prestigious hotel, Monasterio is a beautifully restored...
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La Casona Inkaterra - $$$$$
This luxury boutique hotel is located right in the center of Cusco surrounded by cobblestone...
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| Two nights in Cusco Enjoy this beautiful city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll have our list of recommendations as well as private guides on hand to enjoy the best of this beautiful city. We can arrange a number of private, interest-led tours for you, as well as book you a table at some of the city's finest restaurants. Your personal travel designer will be able to recommend activities that are most suitable to your interests. |
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| Tour of Cusco and nearby ruins Your local expert guide will collect you from your hotel for a private tour of the city, starting out at the Santo Domingo convent monastery. This former colonial monastery was previously the Koricancha Temple, one of the most important temples devoted to the worship of the sun. According to the chronicles, it was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. Your next stop will be the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral, where you can admire some stunning colonial architecture. Following this, you will be driven by private vehicle to the countryside just outside Cusco to visit some of the remarkable Incan ruins in the area, such as the cult centre of Sacsayhuaman, the temple and amphitheatre of Kenko, and the Red Fortress of Puca Pucara. |
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| Peruvian home cooking tour Your expert guide will take you to a local market where you will interact with sellers, as you bargain for traditional ingredients. These will then be used in a fantastic culinary lesson in a Cusqueño house, where you will discover the diversity of Peruvian food in a cosy environment, starting with the preparation of the famous Pisco Sour. |
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| Dinner at the MAP Cafe Restaurant Set inside the Museum of Peruvian Art, you will enjoy a full a la carte dinner in one of the top gourmet restaurants in Cusco. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to Cusco airport |
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| Flight from Cusco to Lima |
