Discover the rich cultural heritage of Peru's colonial cities; sites of outstanding natural beauty with a spectacular Andean mountain backdrop; archaeological delights; and the country's jewel in the crown - Machu Picchu, the magnificent 'Lost City of the Incas'


ITINERARY
DAY 1 - LONDON TO LIMA
Fly from London Heathrow to Madrid with British Airways, then on with LAN Airlines to Lima, arriving the following day.

DAY 2 - LIMA
Upon arrival in Lima, transfer to Casa Andina Private Collection, Lima in the Miraflores district for a two-night stay.

DAY 3 - LIMA
Spend the day at leisure, discovering this fascinating city's many cultural delights. Explore the colonial quarter with its historic cathedrals and plazas, as well as the capital’s modern districts.

DAY 4 - LIMA TO SACRED VALLEY
Board a flight to Cuzco, the Incas' ancient capital, and transfer by road to the Sacred Valley. Stay at Casa Andina Private Collection, Sacred Valley for two nights. Enjoy free time to relax or explore this unique region.

DAY 5 - SACRED VALLEY
Enjoy a full day free to explore at leisure and discover the beautiful Sacred Valley of Urubamba, a stunning 26-mile-long valley that was once the heart of the Inca Empire. Perhaps visit the small Andean-Indian village of Chinchero, which is believed to be the mythical birthplace of the rainbow, and the fascinating ruins of Ollantaytambo, one of the most impressive Incan archaeological sites.

DAY 6 - SACRED VALLEY TO CUZCO
Transfer to Ollanta Train Station and board the Vistadome train to mystical Machu Picchu. Take a guided tour of the legendary citadel, an impressive architectural feat and a remarkable testimony to the skills of the Inca. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Machu Picchu and return to Cuzco in the afternoon, where you'll spend two nights at Casa Andina Private Collection, Cuzco.

DAY 7 - CUZCO
Enjoy a day at leisure exploring the fascinating city of Cuzco, which claims to be the continent’s oldest continuously inhabited city and is a treasure trove of archaeological remnants from the Inca civilisation.

DAY 8 - CUZCO TO LIMA
Fly from Cuzco to Lima and transfer to Casa Andina Private Collection, Lima for one night’s stay.

DAY 9 - LIMA TO LONDON
LAN Airlines flight to Madrid, then on with British Airways to Heathrow, arriving the following day.


GUIDE The Taste of Peru tour is escorted by local English-speaking guides, as is the Northern Gems pre-tour and the Galapagos cruise extension.

MEAL PLAN Prices include breakfast daily and lunch on Day 6. The Galapagos and Amazon extensions include breakfast, lunch and dinner during the cruise. The Northern Gems pre-tour includes breakfast daily plus lunch on Days 4 and 6-11.

ACCOMMODATION The hotels featured are of a four star standard. The Northen Gems pre-tour includes three star hotels in Chachapoyas, Leymebamba and Cajamarca.

GROUP SIZE Maximum nine passengers. This tour is subject to minimum numbers of passengers (please call for further information).

GRATUITIES Tipping is at your discretion. We recommend that you tip at the end of the tour.