This holiday covers the major sights of Peru – Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas, Sacred Valley, Cusco, a well preserved colonial city, and Lima, Peru’s cosmopolitan capital city.
Peru Highlights
- Marvel at Machu Picchu
- Stay in the Sacred Valley of the Incas
- And visit the famous cities of Cusco and Lima
Lima 3 nights | Cusco 2 nights | Sacred Valley 3 nights | Machu Picchu
Example Itinerary
Day 1 : London to Lima
Fly to Lima, Peru’s capital city.
Days 1 to 3 : Lima | Meals: Breakfast
Three days to enjoy Lima. We include a guided half day city tour taking in some of the archaeological and historic sights of this fascinating city. You will visit Larco Museum where Peru’s ancient past is illustrated with a pre-Colombian art collection. We also include an evening gourmet dining experience to introduce you to the culinary delights of Lima, now home to some of the world’s top restaurants. Day 4 : Lima to Cusco to Sacred Valley Fly from Lima to Cusco and then on to the Sacred Valley
Days 4 to 6 : Sacred Valley | Meals: Breakfast
Three days to explore the highlights of the Sacred Valley. We include three full day excursions. A day visit to the market town and ruins of Pisac and the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo with lunch in a local restaurant. A full day tour, with lunch in a local restaurant, taking in Chinchero, an authentic Andean village, the salt fields of Maras and Inca terraces. A day visit by train to Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas.
Day 7 : Sacred Valley to Cusco
Take a train from the Sacred Valley to Cusco.
Days 7 and 8 : Cusco | Meals: Breakfast
Two days to explore Cusco, beautiful colonial city and former capital of the Incas. One of the most important archaeological sites of South America, Cusco has vast Inca ruins, such as Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Wengo Ampitheatre and Inca baths as well as churches, the cathedral and squares dating from Spanish colonial times. We include a guided tour of the city centre and surrounding ruins.
Day 9 : Cusco to Lima
Homeward journey starting with a flight to Lima then an overnight flight home.
Day 10 : London
Arrival in London.
Indicative Holiday Prices
All of our holidays are individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale. As a guide, this 10 day suggested holiday will cost from £3,393 per person (Superior) and £4,789 (Luxury) including international flights from UK, based on two sharing.