Peru, Luxury in Style

Highlights

Lima | Cusco | Sacred Valley | Machu Picchu | Paracas | Ballestas Islands
Highlights:

  • Tour 4 of Peru’s UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Discover Machu Picchu, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World
  • Visit the Historic Center of Lima and the city of Cusco
  • Fly over the Nazca Lines – remarkable ancient geoglyphs
  • Yacht ride to the Ballestas Islands

Note: Airfares are not included. Ask our Destination Experts about great pricing on international and domestic Peruvian airfares.

Accommodations

At IWorld of Travel, we understand that where you stay is as important as the destination itself. Rest assured, we are in the process of hand-selecting accommodations that align with our high standards of luxury and comfort. Our portfolio exclusively features 4 and 5-star properties, as well as boutique hotels that are not just places to stay, but integral parts of your travel experience. These establishments are chosen for their exceptional service, prime locations, and the unique charm that they bring to your journey. We are committed to ensuring that your accommodations will enhance your trip and we look forward to sharing the details with you soon.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Lima
Welcome to Peru! Upon arrival, a host will meet and assist you in transferring to the hotel.

Day 2: Lima
Begin your adventure in Peru with a city tour of Lima. Start in Lima’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, visiting the lovely Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, San Francisco Church and other historic Then drive along the exclusive residential areas in modern Lima. Continue to the Larco Museum, the world’s largest private collection of pre-Colombian Peruvian art, with more than 45,000 pieces. The museum is also known for its collection of erotic pottery. (B)

Day 3: Lima | Cusco | Sacred Valley
Early morning transfer from the hotel to the airport for a short but spectacular flight over the snow-capped Andes to the oldest inhabited city in the hemisphere, Cusco, at an elevation of 11,440 feet. Upon arrival in Cusco, you set off for a small unspoiled Andean village for a relaxed and fascinating workshop on traditional backstrap weaving techniques and its role in contemporary Andean culture. Continue to the Ollantaytambo archaeological complex, which the Incas built as a fort that included a temple, agricultural terraces, and an urban area. Then visit the town of Ollantaytambo, called a “Living Inca Town” since the inhabitants maintain very old practices and customs. (B,L)

Day 4: Sacred Valley | Machu Picchu
Morning train ride to the “Lost City of the Incas,” Machu Picchu, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Perched 8,200 feet above the valley, it was hidden by mountains and semi-tropical jungles for 400 years until discovered by Hiram Bingham of Yale University in 1911. Archaeologists believe that the Inca “Virgins of the Sun” took refuge from the Spanish Conquistadors here. Guided tour of the ruins upon arrival. Lunch is at the Belmond’s Sanctuary Lodge located just a few steps from the Inca citadel. (B,L,D)

Day 5: Machu Picchu | Cusco
Morning at leisure in Aguas Calientes to enjoy the city and your hotel’s facilities. In the afternoon return by train to Cusco. (B)

Optional (not included in your tour fare): Return to Machu Picchu for a second visit. Some suggested routes: hike the steep stone-paved trail of Huayna Picchu (2,490 meters), the pyramid-shape mountain above Machu Picchu for a breathtaking view of the site (reservation and extra fee are needed); stroll to the Inca Bridge (a secret entrance used by the Inca’s army); walk toward the Inca Trail to find the historic Intipunku and Sun Gate.

Day 6: Cusco
Tour Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, the oldest continuously inhabited city in the western hemisphere and a UNESCO World Heritage site. See a delightful combination of Inca and colonial architecture as you visit important landmarks such us Cusco’s Cathedral, Santo Domingo Church, Plaza de Armas and Koricancha – “The Temple of the Sun.” Later, visit some of the nearby archeological sites. (B)

Day 7: Cusco | Lima
Transfer to the airport for your departure to Lima. Upon arrival, a host will meet and assist you in transferring to the hotel. (B)

Day 8: Lima | Paracas
Travel through the coast of Peru and arrive in Paracas. Transfer to the local airport for a spectacular flight over the Nazca Lines, a series of complex designs, some up to 984 feet long, which can only be seen in their true dimension from an altitude of at least 1,500 feet. The geoglyphs in this UNESCO World Heritage site are the most extraordinary legacy left by a culture that flourished over 2,000 years ago. (B)

Day 9: Paracas | Departure from Lima
Early morning yacht ride to the Ballestas Islands, passing the Candelabro. These islands, also known as the Guano Islands, constitute the habitat to large concentrations of sea bird and sea lion colonies in their natural environment. El Candelabro (The Candelabra) is a geoglyph of more than 394 feet, better appreciated from the ocean. Later, transfer to the airport for your return flight. (B)

Program Code

F-1145

Tour Length

9 Days / 8 Nights

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