Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll touch down in Lima and connect with a representative who'll fill you in on the city and what you have access to. From there it's a transfer to your hotel, then the rest of the day is yours to settle in and get oriented.
- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez (LIM), Av. Elmer Faucett s/n, Callao, Lima Province 07031, Peru (Desembarque Internacional)
Included Activities
- Hotel check-in and welcome introduction to Lima
- Day 2
Lima
This morning you'll do a city tour that takes in Colonial Lima, walking through Plaza de Armas, the Government Palace, Cathedral, and City Hall before heading to La Casa Aliaga mansion. After that you'll check out Santo Domingo Convent, then move into the modern side of the city through San Isidro and Miraflores where you get views of the Pacific. By evening you'll finish up in Barranco's bohemian neighborhoods and see the Bridge of Sighs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Plaza de Armas (Main Square)
- Exterior viewing of Palacio de Gobierno (Government Palace)
- Exterior viewing of Cathedral of Lima
- Exterior viewing of Municipalidad (City Hall)
- Visit to La Casa Aliaga colonial mansion
- Visit to Convento de Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo Convent)
- Panoramic view of Huaca Hullamarca Pyramid
- District tour of San Isidro
- District tour of Miraflores
- District tour of Barranco
- Walk along Barranco streets with Republican houses
- Visit to Puente de los Suspiros (Bridge of Sighs)
Landmarks Plaza de Armas Palacio de Gobierno (Government Palace) Cathedral of Lima La Casa Aliaga Convento de Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo Convent) Huaca Hullamarca Pyramid Puente de los Suspiros (Bridge of Sighs) 
- Day 3
Lima to Trujillo
You'll head to the airport for a flight to Trujillo. Once there, you'll meet your representative and transfer to your hotel. The tour starts with time at Plaza de Armas, the main square with the Cathedral and colonial buildings around it. Next you'll walk down Pizarro Street to see La Casa de la Emancipación. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore on your own or rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided viewing of Plaza de Armas (Main Square)
- Viewing of Cathedral of Trujillo
- Viewing of colonial and republican mansions
- Stroll down Pizarro Street (Calle Pizarro)
- Visit to La Casa de la Emancipación (House of the Emancipation)
Landmarks Plaza de Armas Cathedral of Trujillo La Casa de la Emancipación (House of the Emancipation) - Day 4
Trujillo
Today focuses on the ancient Mochica culture and what they left behind. You'll check out Huacas del Sol y de la Luna, exploring inside the Moon Pyramid and looking at reliefs, then visit the site museum for Moche artifacts. A workshop visit shows you traditional pottery, leather, and woodwork being made. After that comes Chan Chan archaeological site, and you'll finish at Huanchaco seaside resort to relax and try fresh seafood.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (At local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit to Huacas del Sol y de la Luna (Sun and Moon Pyramids)
- Exploration of Moon Pyramid interior
- Visit to site museum
- Visit to local artisan workshop
- Visit to Chan Chan archaeological complex
- Transfer to Huanchaco seaside resort
- Lunch at local restaurant in Huanchaco
Landmarks Huacas del Sol y de la Luna (Sun and Moon Pyramids) Chan Chan - Day 5
Trujillo to Chiclayo
A private vehicle takes you to Chiclayo with a stop at Brujo Archaeological Complex near Magdalena de Cao. You'll see the two main pyramids, Huaca el Brujo and Huaca Cao, plus the mummy of the Lady of Cao in the museum. Then it's on to Chiclayo where you'll have lunch at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (At local restaurant in Chiclayo)
Included Activities
- Visit to Complejo Arqueológico el Brujo (Brujo Archeological Complex)
- Viewing of Huaca el Brujo and Huaca Cao pyramids
- Visit to on-site museum to see mummy of Lady of Cao
- Lunch at local restaurant in Chiclayo
Landmarks Complejo Arqueológico el Brujo (Brujo Archeological Complex) - Day 6
Chiclayo to Lima
Start at Huaca Rajada to see the tomb of the Lord of Sipán, then head to Royal Tombs Museum for the artifacts from that discovery. Lunch happens at a local restaurant, after which you tour Túcume Pyramids with its 26 adobe structures. You'll visit the on-site museum, see Huaca Larga, and climb Cerro La Raya for valley views. Later you return to the hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Lima.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (At local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit to Complejo Arqueológico Huaca Rajada (Cracked Pyramid Archeological Complex)
- Visit to Museo Tumbas Reales (Royal Tombs Museum)
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit to Pirámides de Túcume (Túcume Pyramids)
- Visit to Museo de Sitio (on-site museum)
- Visit to Huaca Larga (Long Pyramid)
- Climb to lookout point on Cerro La Raya (Stingray Hill)
Landmarks Complejo Arqueológico Huaca Rajada (Cracked Pyramid Archeological Complex) Museo Tumbas Reales (Royal Tombs Museum) Pirámides de Túcume (Túcume Pyramids) - Day 7
Lima to Cusco
You'll fly from Lima to Cusco and get transferred to your hotel. The morning is free so you can adjust to the altitude without rushing. In the afternoon the city tour starts from Cerro Pukamoqo for panoramic views and a look at Cristo Blanco statue. Next comes Fortaleza de Sacsayhuamán, then Mercado de San Pedro where you see what locals eat and use. You'll tour the Korikancha and finish at the Cathedral in Plaza de Armas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Cerro Pukamoqo (Red Peak) scenic overlook
- Viewing of Cristo Blanco statue
- Visit to Fortaleza de Sacsayhuamán (Fortress of Sacsayhuamán)
- Visit to Mercado de San Pedro (Market of St. Peter)
- Visit to Korikancha (Golden Temple)
- Visit to Cathedral in Plaza de Armas
- Stroll through Plaza de Armas (Main Square)
Landmarks Cerro Pukamoqo (Red Peak) Cristo Blanco Fortaleza de Sacsayhuamán (Fortress of Sacsayhuamán) Mercado de San Pedro (Market of St. Peter) Korikancha (Golden Temple) Cathedral of Cusco Plaza de Armas 
- Day 8
Cusco to Sacred Valley
Heading toward Valle Sagrado, you'll stop at Awanakancha to learn about Andean camelids and see traditional textile techniques. Then you'll reach Pisac, a charming town where you can browse artisan markets for jewelry, ceramics, and textiles. The afternoon tour takes you to Ollantaytambo, an ancient Incan town with a fortress and archaeological complex. If there's time, you might visit a traditional chichería or bakery. You'll stay overnight in the Sacred Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Awanakancha to see Andean camelids
- Learn about ancestral textile methods and techniques
- Explore Pisac town and artisan markets
- Visit to Ollantaytambo archeological complex and fortress
- Optional visit to traditional chichería or bakery
Landmarks Awanakancha Pisac Ollantaytambo - Day 9
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
A comfortable train takes you from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes with spectacular views the whole way. Then a bus ride to Machu Picchu where you'll explore this iconic citadel, one of the Seven Wonders, with a guide walking you through its architecture and structures. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll head back by bus and train to Aguas Calientes for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (At local restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Train journey from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
- Bus transfer to Machu Picchu entrance
- Guided tour of Santuario Histórico de Machu Picchu (Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu)
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Bus return from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Train return from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
Landmarks Santuario Histórico de Machu Picchu (Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu) 
- Day 10
Aguas Calientes to Cusco
You have a free morning to relax or you can go back to Machu Picchu on your own if you want. For those up for it, climbing Huayna Picchu to the Temple of the Moon is an option. When it's time, you'll board the return train from Aguas Calientes Station. A private transfer will pick you up outside Cusco and take you back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Train journey from Aguas Calientes to Cusco area
Optional Activities
- Re-visit to Machu Picchu citadel
- Climb Huayna Picchu mountain
- Visit to Templo de la Luna (Temple of the Moon)
Landmarks Huayna Picchu Templo de la Luna (Temple of the Moon) 
- Day 11
Cusco to Lima (Departure)
You'll fly from Cusco to Lima, then transfer to your international flight for departure.
- End point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez (LIM), Av. Elmer Faucett s/n, Callao, Lima Province 07031, Peru (Embarque internacional)
- Meals
- Breakfast
