DISCOVER PERU

Arrival in Lima, welcome and assistance in your transfer to the hotel.

An exclusive and intense tour of the Historic Center of Lima will take us to see and admire the architectural relics that are part of this ancient Lima, which has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site. The Convent of Santo Domingo is the beginning of this magnificent experience. Built during the founding of Lima, the Universidad Mayor de San Marcos, the oldest in America, was founded in this building. Inside, the choir with the oldest stalls in the country and the library, with 25,000 books, some printed in the 15th century, have invaluable historical value. The remains of San Martín de Porres, San Juan Masías and Santa Rosa de Lima lie inside. Crossing the Plaza Mayor, the Government and Municipal Palace, we will enter the Cathedral, a jewel of Lima's history, with works of art that will bring us closer to colonial Lima. We will leave the Center and head to the Larco Museum, where we will have a clear view of the Cultures that populated Ancient Peru. We will be surprised by the pieces of Gold, textiles and erotic ceramics that are part of the collection that will introduce us to the worldview of ancient Peruvians. The warehouse of this Museum will be open during our visit to appreciate the expressions of art that were captured in their ceramics.

Transfer to the airport. Departure to Arequipa. Arrival, assistance and transfer to the hotel.

In the afternoon, the “Ciudad Blanca” opens its doors to us on a tour that begins in the beautiful colonial neighborhood of San Lázaro, the founding place of Arequipa; from here we will walk through its picturesque streets adorned with geraniums and then we will head towards the Carmen Alto viewpoint, which offers us a beautiful landscape of agricultural terraces and from where we can observe the three tutelary volcanoes that surround the city: Misti, Chachani and Picchu-Picchu. We will continue towards the colonial district of Yanahuara, famous for its church built in the Andalusian style and its viewpoint, built with beautiful architecture and surrounded by ashlar arches. Then, we will visit the Monastery of Santa Catalina, an impressive religious monument that was closed for nearly 400 years; with narrow streets, squares and gardens it reminds us of the old neighborhoods of Seville or Granada. Continuing on, we will head to the Plaza de Armas, where we will be able to observe the Cathedral and the arches that surround the square, to finally visit the Church of the Company of Jesus; founded in the 17th century by the Jesuits, its cloisters and the famous Dome of San Ignacio stand out.

• Departure on a land adventure to the spectacular Colca Valley. We will take the route of the volcanoes, climbing up the slopes of the Chachani volcano, and having a formidable view of the Misti volcano and the Picchu. Our path will cross through the vicuñas reserve of Pampa Cañahuas, high Andean habitat where they live and are protected. The highest point of our tour will reach 4,900 m.a.s.m. in the Patapampa Open, from where you can see the active Sabancaya volcano. Descent to the Colca Valley.
• Arrival and accommodation.
• Free time to rest or enjoy the thermal baths of the area.

At dawn, we will head to the viewpoint of the Cruz del Cóndor. We will be watching the impressive flight of the condors, huge Andean birds that are the symbol of the Andean countries. The view allows us to appreciate the great dimension of the canyon, considered one of the deepest in the world. We will visit the village of Maca and Yanque that still preserve their colonial churches. Lunch in restaurant in the area. In the afternoon, departure by bus for a 6.5 hour trip to Puno.

Arrival, assistance and transfer to hotel.

In the morning, we will board a boat to visit a village that fled from the different cultures that came to dominate them and took refuge in Lake Titicaca, the Uros. This community continues to build its islands using ancestral techniques, and they welcome us to pass on their knowledge. A town that lives off its visitors. We will continue sailing towards the island of Taquile. The community on the island has kept its traditions, clothing and way of life alive. It is one of the few Quechua communities in an essentially Aymara region, and they have remained closed to modernity changing their lives. They will welcome us with their music and dances. Lunch in a communal restaurant, a simple but nutritious meal. Next, we will take a walk around the area to appreciate the beautiful landscapes of Lake Titicaca.

Return to the port of Puno.

Transfer to the hotel.

We will depart on a tourist bus to the city of Cusco. Our first stop will be the Pucará stone museum, a place that preserves remains of the Pucará culture with pieces that will surprise us such as monoliths, steles and sculptures in the shape of animals. This town is also famous for the Pucará bulls, beautiful multi-colored crafts that symbolize protection, happiness and fertility. Our next stop will be at the highest point at 4,335 m.a.s.l. in La Raya, a geographical division of the water basins of Lake Titicaca and the Vilcanota River that will go to the Amazon River basin. Lunch. We will continue to the town of Racchi, where the temple of the god Wiracocha is located, highlighting the stone bases of the enormous columns and walls that give us an idea of ​​the majesty that this palace had. As a last stop, we will visit the beautiful church of San Pedro Apóstol de Andahuaylillas, known as the “Sistine Church of America” for the paintings that decorate the ceilings and walls.

Arrival in Cusco.

Transfer to the hotel.

In the morning, we will get away from the crowds to visit Sacsayhuamán, an impressive citadel full of colossal constructions surrounded by beautiful landscapes in total communion with the environment. Then, we continue to the Incaico adoratory of Q'enqo, surprising will be the altar for sacrifices embedded in the inner part of its rock formation. Finally we arrive at the Atalaya of Puca Pucará and Tambomachay, a monument of remarkable architectural excellence is considered one of the pillars of the Andean worldview.

Free afternoon to enjoy the city. In the afternoon, exclusive tour of the city that begins with a visit to the Plaza de San Cristóbal to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Then, we will visit the San Pedro Market, where we will soak up the local flavor and get to know more about the products of the area in this market that has everything and supplies the entire city. Then, the Qorikancha Temple welcomes us with all its magnificence and opulence, walls that were covered in gold. From San Blas, the artisans' quarter, we will walk down Hatun Rumiyoc street and find the Inca Roca palace, today the Archbishop’s Palace, we will have time to admire the world famous Piedra de los Doce Angulos .We will continue to the Plaza de Armas to visit La Catedral which houses colonial works of incredible value.

This day we will visit the most outstanding sites of the Valle Sagrado de los Incas. We will depart towards the town of Chinchero, the most typical and picturesque of the Sacred Valley. This town is famous for its weaving women. Brief stop at a textile center to appreciate the ancient Inca techniques for dyeing and spinning Alpaca wool. We will visit the Inca plaza with its beautiful colonial church. We will continue to Moray, a beautiful Inca archaeological site composed of concentric agricultural terraces that served as a laboratory to recreate microclimates. Lunch. We will continue to visit the last living town of the Incas, Ollantaytambo.

We will visit the Temple of the ten windows, the baths of the ñusta, and the Temple of the Sun. The postcards from the heights of Ollantaytambo will close this magical day in the Valle Sagrado de los Incas. Accommodation in the area.

The day you are waiting to know one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Boarding at Ollantaytambo station. Departure by train. Arrival at the Machu Picchu station. Assistance of our staff to board the bus that will climb up a winding road, with a spectacular view of the Urubamba river and forms a deep canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will welcome us with its incredible terraces, stairways, ceremonial enclosures and urban areas. Energy emanates from the whole place.

Lunch.

At the coordinated time, return by train and transferred to hotel in Cusco. Accommodation.

Transfer to the airport. Departure to Lima for your return flight home.