Treasures of the Incas

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Set out on one of the largest South American tours as you discover Lima, the City of the Kings, explore the salt pans of the Sacred Valley and see the mysterious Machu Picchu up close, with an expert-led tour of the lost city. Cruise Lake Titicaca to the Uros Floating Islands, where locals collect reefs to create their floating homes and pause in the Casablanca Valley for a wine tasting at the boutique Kingston Family Winery.

Tour Options:

Small Groups - none - base

Itinerary:

Arrive in Lima, Peru

Proceed by private transfer to the InterContinental Real Lima Miraflores where your ocean view room waits. Tonight, savor the culinary art of chef Jaime Pesaque at SAPIENS to begin your Peru luxury journey.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: InterContinental Real Lima Miraflores

Lima, City of the Kings

Discover Lima’s iconic landmarks, including the Cathedral, Government Palace and City Hall. Personalize Your Day with a visit to the San Francisco Monastery and catacombs, or explore the historic Casa Aliaga, lived in by the same family for 17 generations. After lunch at the iconic Casa Tambo, continue to Barranco, Lima’s bohemian quarter. Pause at the Bridge of Sighs before an exclusive visit to the private home and workshop of celebrated sculptor and painter Victor Delfín.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: InterContinental Real Lima Miraflores

On to the Sacred Valley

A crafted-for-you MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience awaits today in the heart of the Sacred Valley as Quechua scholar Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez shares the history and culture of traditional Peruvian Cusqueñan textile weavers at the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco. Learn about her mission to preserve traditional weaving techniques before feasting on lunch at her restaurant featuring traditional culinary delights of the region. Your next magnificent culinary encounter features ingredients grown on property.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tambo del Inka, Sacred Valley.

Exploring the Sacred Valley

A local salt miner shares ancient salt mining techniques, passed down through generations. Uncover more of Peru’s past dining on a caja china lunch before a local shaman welcomes you to the Sacred Valley at a traditional blessing ceremony.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Tambo del Inka, Sacred Valley.

Journey to Machu Picchu

Board the panoramic Vistadome train for your journey to Machu Picchu, pausing for lunch above the Vilcanota River followed by a guided walk through the lush and enchanting cloud forest. Learn the art of tea making at a working tea plantation or view the world’s largest private collection of indigenous orchids.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel (Superior Deluxe Room).

Mysterious Machu Picchu

Arriving at the enigmatic Machu Picchu, your Local Expert paints a picture of Incan history on the Temple of the Sun, Sacred Plaza and the Intihuatana. Feast on an Andean lunch, then soak in grand views of Machu Picchu or return to the Pueblo for a twilight nature walk showcasing sacred Pre-Inca pictographs.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel (Superior Deluxe Room).

Return to Cusco

Travel back to the Sacred Valley by train where the panoramic windows and observation outdoor carriage bring the stunning surroundings in. Then enjoy traditional Pachamanca feast of Peruvian cuisine cooked underground that will transport you back to pre-historic times. You’ll continue your trip to Cusco with a fascinating stop in the village of Lamay for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience. Conclude your day as you check into your five-centuries-old mansion in Cusco.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel (Suite with oxygen).

Historical Cusco

Begin your morning at the awe-inspiring ruins of Sacsayhuamán, a masterpiece of Incan engineering with colossal, interlocking stones and sacred towers. Delve into its storied past before curating your afternoon. Choose to meander through the artisan quarter of San Blas, discovering charming ateliers and vibrant local life, followed by a visit to the bustling San Pedro market: rich with colorful produce and authentic flavor. Or, for those drawn to nature and history, take a picturesque hike among ancient ruins scattered across Cusco’s surrounding hills. Conclude your day with an unforgettable dinner at MAP Restaurant, an intimate glass-walled sanctuary set within the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel (Suite with oxygen).

Lake Region of Peru

Board the PeruRail Titicaca for an unforgettable voyage from Cusco to Puno, crossing the majestic highlands and soaring altiplano. Relax in vintage-inspired elegance as panoramic windows frame the Peruvian Andes. Savor a refined three-course gourmet lunch and afternoon tea, enjoy live music and traditional dance, and witness a Pisco Sour demonstration in the elegant bar car.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca, Puno (Premium Sunrise Room).

The Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca

A private cruise of Lake Titicaca with your Local Expert showcases the incredible man-made Uros Floating Islands made entirely of reeds. On Amantani Island, enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you join a local family for a farm-to-table lunch and stroll among the ancient ruins and terraced hillsides offering views across the water.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca, Puno (Premium Sunrise Room).

Puno, Back to Lima

Return to Lima for your stay at the InterContinental in the vibrant Miraflores District. Savor a celebration dinner at Awa, where chef Aldo Yaranga spotlights Amazon-inspired flavors through creative seasonal dishes.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: InterContinental Real Lima Miraflores

Depart Lima

Your Peruvian adventure draws to a close as you say goodbye before your private transfer to the Lima Airport.

Meals: Breakfast

Highlights:

- Choose between two carefully selected activities

- Lima: Take a guided visit of the Monastery and its catacombs.

- Lima: Visit Casa Aliaga, one of the oldest houses in Lima which has been in the Aliaga family for 17 generations. This colonial house was built by Jerónimo de Aliaga Ramírez in 1535, the year Lima was established. The Aliaga family has lived within 40 rooms of the house ever since, rebuilding and remodelling it after earthquakes. Enter through the large wooden doors opening into a grand foyer with a staircase before touring the grand home.

- Machu Picchu: Visit a working tea plantation.

- Machu Picchu: View the world's largest private collection of indigenous orchids around your hotel surrounded by the Cloud Forest.

- Machu Picchu: Embark on a twilight nature walk where your guide will point out medicinal plants, sacred Pre-Inca pictographs, and an enchanting waterfall in the Cloud Forest.

- Machu Picchu: Seize the opportunity to return to Machu Picchu a second time on this Personalize Your Day option. After exploring the ancient Inca citadel with your Local Expert earlier in the day, you can personalize your experience and create and savor your own moment at this enigmatic fortress.

- Cusco: Visit the ruins of Tambomachay and enjoy a picturesque walk as you pass the ruins of Puca Pucara and Qenqo.

- Cusco: Arrive in San Blas, Cusco’s most artistic enclave, where cobbled lanes reveal artisan studios and vibrant galleries. Soak in the creative energy of this bohemian neighborhood before continuing to San Pedro market, a lively showcase of Andean culture filled with colorful produce, local delicacies and handcrafted treasures.

- Machu Picchu: This enchanting Andean village hotel is located within 12.3 acres of pristine cloud forest. The spectacular grounds are laced with paths that wind past waterfalls and trails, and organic gardens that wander through the misty forest. A place to relax, while exploring nature and encountering the wonders of the Incan civilization, experiencing authentic travel.

- Cusco: Dating back nearly five centuries, the storied mansion of the Palacio del Inka stands in the historic center of Cusco. Directly across from the Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), it is a five-minute walk from the main square and less than a mile from an array of museums, markets and restaurants. Uniting the past and present, Andes Spirit Spa presents indigenous treatments and an indoor therapy pool. Meanwhile, Inti Raymi Restaurant offers authentic Peruvian dishes.

- Sacred Valley: Learn from locals about the process of salt mining.The cascading salt terraces along this scenic canyon have been harvested using an evaporation technique since the times of the Incas and has been passed down by local families, who still harvest salt from it today to sell to the local market.

- Sacred Valley: A local shaman will perform a welcoming ceremony to the Sacred Valley and the mystical Andes Mountains that surround it.

- Ollantaytambo: Join a local expert and visit the ruins of Ollantaytambo. See the magnificent views of the ruins on the side of the cliffs above the Urubamba river.

- Machu Picchu: Experience Machu Picchu with a Local Expert. You’ll learn about Machu Picchu’s history and the use of each section of including ceremonial, storage, agriculture, temples, astronomical, and observatory as well as the possible reasons why the Incas left Machu Picchu.

- Sacred Valley: Travel back to the Sacred Valley by train, offering you great views with panoramic windows and an outdoor observation carriage.

- Cusco: Join your Local Expert for a visit to the ruins of Sacsayhuamán, one of the most important Incan sites and a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site. You'll also visit Koricancha, also known as the Temple of the Sun, and the beautiful colonial neighborhood of San Blas and the magnificent Cathedral at Plaza de Armas which took 100 years to complete.

- Lake Titicaca: Visit the Uros Floating Islands to learn about the lifestyle and customs of the local people and enjoy lunch with this community that bundles reeds from the lake to build floating platforms, houses and canoes.

- Sacred Valley: Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you meet Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez, a Quechua scholar, director of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco. Learn about her mission to preserve traditional weaving techniques. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality.

- Sacred Valley: Visit the village of Lamay for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience with the locals. First stop at the guinea pig sheds to learn more about the animals and how this traditional activity evolved into a business opportunity in Lamay. Your immersive visit is organized by La Base Lamay, an initiative that involves locals from the village and nearby communities in tourism activities to generate fair and higher income. At a traditional chichería bar frequented by locals, learn about making chicha de jora (a traditional corn beer) and taste a healthy snack, called picante. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.

- Lima: Enjoy exclusive access to the private home and workshop of renowned Peruvian artist Victor Delfín, best known for his iconic El Beso sculpture. Located in Lima’s bohemian Barranco district, this intimate visit offers rare insight into his life, creative process and celebrated works.

- Glide across the altiplano aboard the PeruRail Titicaca, where refined service meets breathtaking scenery. As the landscape unfolds beyond panoramic windows, enjoy gourmet cuisine and timeless entertainment inspired by Peruvian tradition and watch the world go by.

- Lake Titicaca: Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you meet a local family on Amantani Island. Home to about 4,000 inhabitants, you'll discover how the traditions and language of the Inca culture are being kept alive on this remote location not commonly visited by tourists. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.

- Lima: Take a guided visit of the Monastery and its catacombs.

- Lima: Visit Casa Aliaga, one of the oldest houses in Lima which has been in the Aliaga family for 17 generations. This colonial house was built by Jerónimo de Aliaga Ramírez in 1535, the year Lima was established. The Aliaga family has lived within 40 rooms of the house ever since, rebuilding and remodelling it after earthquakes. Enter through the large wooden doors opening into a grand foyer with a staircase before touring the grand home.

- Machu Picchu: Visit a working tea plantation.

- Machu Picchu: View the world's largest private collection of indigenous orchids around your hotel surrounded by the Cloud Forest.

- Machu Picchu: Embark on a twilight nature walk where your guide will point out medicinal plants, sacred Pre-Inca pictographs, and an enchanting waterfall in the Cloud Forest.

- Machu Picchu: Seize the opportunity to return to Machu Picchu a second time on this Personalize Your Day option. After exploring the ancient Inca citadel with your Local Expert earlier in the day, you can personalize your experience and create and savor your own moment at this enigmatic fortress.

- Cusco: Visit the ruins of Tambomachay and enjoy a picturesque walk as you pass the ruins of Puca Pucara and Qenqo.

- Cusco: Arrive in San Blas, Cusco’s most artistic enclave, where cobbled lanes reveal artisan studios and vibrant galleries. Soak in the creative energy of this bohemian neighborhood before continuing to San Pedro market, a lively showcase of Andean culture filled with colorful produce, local delicacies and handcrafted treasures.

- Lima: You can relax before meeting your Travel Concierge at 18.00 for a Welcome Dinner where local flavors and contemporary culinary techniques highlight the pillars of Peruvian cuisine.

- Lima: Stop for lunch at the cultural and gastronomic Casa Tambo. Established in the late 18th century, this iconic restaurant is also a celebrated cultural heritage site and museum. Casa Tambo isn't just a place to stay, it's a visual adventure! Dive into an artistic wonderland featuring jaw-dropping pieces, including the iconic works of master sculptor Víctor Delfín. Tuck into a selection of authentic Peruvian dishes that showcase the rich traditional flavors of the region, complemented by a contemporary cocktail menu featuring Peruvian distillates.

- Sacred Valley: Experience a caja china lunch, a popular way to create a delicious meal in Peru, cooked in a wooden box.

- Machu Picchu: Enjoy lunch at Cafe Inkaterra, located between the Machu Picchu train tracks and surrounded by lush forest.

- Sacred Valley: Savor a Pachamanca feast in the Sacred valley. This traditional way to slow cook local vegetables and meats using hot stones and clay pots underground is a communal rite in the Sacred Valley that dates back to pre-historic times. It is a way to celebrate and show gratitude to Pachamama, "Mother Earth".

- Cusco: Dine in the courtyard of the Museum of Pre-Colombian Art. Using exquisite local ingredients, MAP Cafe offers an innovated surprised-packed menu and outstanding service.

- Lake Titicaca: Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you meet a local family on Amantani Island. Home to about 4,000 inhabitants, you'll discover how the traditions and language of the Inca culture are being kept alive on this remote location not commonly visited by tourists. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.

- Lima: Celebrate with dinner at Awa, a contemporary Miraflores favorite inspired by Peru’s Amazonian pantry. Savor seasonal dishes crafted with modern techniques in a stylish setting, perfect for raising a glass to your journey.

- Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.

- In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.

- Included at all hotels.

- Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.

- Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.

- On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.

- Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available.

- For 2026 departures, transfers are included on the first and final day of your journey, as well as for any additional accommodation booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternative hotels within the same arrival or departure city may also be arranged upon request. From 2027 onwards, transfers will be included when your flights are reserved through Luxury Gold.

- 7 Dinner (D)

- 11 Breakfast (B)

- 9 Lunch (L)

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Description:

Tour Options:

Itinerary:

Arrive in Lima, Peru

Lima, City of the Kings

On to the Sacred Valley

Exploring the Sacred Valley

Journey to Machu Picchu

Mysterious Machu Picchu

Return to Cusco

Historical Cusco

Lake Region of Peru

The Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca

Puno, Back to Lima

Depart Lima

Highlights:

Departure Dates:

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Treasures of the Incas

Description:

Tour Options:

Itinerary:

Arrive in Lima, Peru

Lima, City of the Kings

On to the Sacred Valley

Exploring the Sacred Valley

Journey to Machu Picchu

Mysterious Machu Picchu

Return to Cusco

Historical Cusco

Lake Region of Peru

The Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca

Puno, Back to Lima

Depart Lima

Highlights:

Departure Dates:

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