DAYS 1 & 2: Lima, PERU
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 for its high concentration of colonial buildings. Visit the Larco Herrera Museum, housed in an 18th-century colonial mansion that holds the most extensive collection of pre-Columbian art in Peru.
►Some suggested Lima hotels (in alphabetical order):
Country Club Lima Hotel   (V)
Miraflores Park Hotel  (V)
Titilaka  (V)
►Together, we will find the best choice for you!

DAY 3: Cuzco, PERU
Visit one of the remarkable Inca ruins of the Inca Empire, the cultural center of Sacsayhuaman. In San Blas we’ll visit its beautiful colonial church, which houses an impressive pulpit and a filigree woodcarving bearing the fruits of the region. Roam the older quarters of the city, which date back to the 16th and 17th centuries. Proceed to visit the Santo Domingo Convent Monastery, which was once the Koricancha temple, the most important Inca temple dedicated to the worship of the sun.
►Some suggested Cusco hotels (in alphabetical order):
Hotel Monasterio  (V)
Hotel Rio Sagrado  (V)
►Together, we will find the best choice for you!

DAY 4: Urubamba Valley, PERU
Travel to the Urubamba valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit Awanakancha en route, where South American camelids are bred. Learn about the superb llama, alpaca and vicuña fibers as well as ancient weaving techniques that are still in use. Continue to Pisac for an opportunity to bargain with vendors at its handicraft market. At the Wayra Ranch, enjoy a lunch of homemade empanadas served on an outdoor terrace while you watch a spectacular equestrian exhibition. Later, visit the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo, built just as the Spaniards arrived.
►For Cuzco hotel suggestions, see above.

DAY 5: Machu Picchu, PERU
In the morning you will be taken to the train station to board the train to Machu Picchu, “The Lost City of the Incas,” discovered by American explorer Hiram Bingham in 1911. Then you’ll have a guided tour of the marvelous citadel, an awe-inspiring experience.
►Some suggested Machu Picchu hotels (in alphabetical order):
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel  (V)
Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge  (V)
►Together, we will find the best choice for you!

DAY 6: Machu Picchu & Cuzco, PERU
Today we recommend rising early enough to witness the spectacular sunrise over the ruins, a once-in-a-lifetime sight. For hiking enthusiasts, the view from the peak of Huayna Picchu is well worth the walk. In the afternoon, return to Cuzco by train.
►For Cuzco hotel suggestions, see above.

DAYS 7 & 8: Cuzco & Lima, PERU
Enjoy one more breakfast in your hotel in Cuzco before being transferred to Lima for your flight home. We will provide assistance for your transfers and flights.
►For Lima hotel suggestions, see above.