Upon arrival into Lima International Airport, a representative meets you and escorts you to the hotel, assisting with check-in and providing a detailed itinerary along with vouchers for all included services. The rest of the day is free to settle in and rest after the journey. Overnight in Lima at the Wyndham Grand Costa Del Sol Lima Airport.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Cusco, where a local guide meets you and accompanies you for the rest of the trip. Head to the Urubamba Valley to visit the Casa Museo Sulca Textiles, an Andean textile center preserving centuries-old weaving and dyeing traditions from the Ayacucho region. Continue to the town of Pisac for the lively Pisac Market, a long-running gathering point for regional artisans to trade textiles, crafts, and souvenirs. Afterward, transfer to the hotel with the rest of the day free to rest and acclimatize to the altitude. Overnight in the Sacred Valley at the Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado. Meals: Breakfast.

Visit the Maras Salt Pans, a dazzling mosaic of white terraces fed by underground springs, then discover the circular terraces of Moray, believed to have been used by the Inca to experiment with crops across different microclimates. In the highland community of Misminay, local families welcome you with traditional songs and share insight into Andean daily life, including seasonal farming practices, over a lunch of fresh local ingredients. Round out the day at Ollantaytambo, an imposing Inca fortress of massive stone walls and terraces in a town that remains home to over 10,000 residents today. Overnight in the Sacred Valley at the Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Transfer to the train station to board the scenic 360° Incarail to Machu Picchu, winding from the Andean highlands into the lush cloud forest. From Aguas Calientes, a bus climbs through verdant mountain slopes to the entrance of Machu Picchu, the legendary Lost City of the Incas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A private guide leads a tour of the citadel’s most significant sites, covering its history, construction, and spiritual significance. Afterward, descend to Aguas Calientes for lunch at Café Inkaterra, with the afternoon free to relax before dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Machu Picchu Pueblo at the Sumaq Hotel Machu Picchu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Enjoy a leisurely morning at your own pace in Aguas Calientes, with time to browse the local markets or simply relax. In the afternoon, board the 360° Incarail for the return journey, taking in panoramic views of the Sacred Valley along the Urubamba River. A transfer meets you at the train station for the ride back to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco at the Hilton Garden Inn Cusco. Meals: Breakfast.

A half-day tour with an expert local guide uncovers the former capital of the Inca Empire, where ancient heritage and contemporary life coexist. Highlights include the Plaza de Armas, once considered the “navel of the world”; the Cathedral of Cusco, a colonial masterpiece housing more than 300 paintings from the Cusco School; the Church of Santo Domingo, built atop the Inca temple of Korikancha, where the original stonework still survives beneath colonial additions; and the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, a ceremonial complex of massive stone blocks overlooking the city and the stage for the annual Inti Raymi festival. Overnight in Cusco at the Hilton Garden Inn Cusco. Meals: Breakfast.

After breakfast, transfer to Cusco airport for the flight to Juliaca, where a representative meets you and transfers you to your hotel on the shores of Lake Titicaca. En route, a guided excursion stops at the Sillustani tombs on the shores of Lake Umayo, where circular stone chullpas built by the Colla tribe some 3,000 years ago, predating the Inca, still stand. Overnight in Puno at the Sonesta Posadas del Inca Puno. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

An early-morning speedboat excursion crosses Lake Titicaca to the floating islands of the Uros, built by hand from layers of totora reed by the lake’s ancient “water tribe.” Continue to Taquile Island, home to Quechua-speaking communities known for their hand-weaving techniques, passed down for generations. On the island, enjoy a cultural exchange, a look at traditional weaving and the islanders’ pre-Columbian writing system, and a typical lunch at a local restaurant before walking traditional paths back to the port. Return to the hotel in Puno at day’s end. Overnight at the Sonesta Posadas del Inca Puno. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

After breakfast, transfer to Juliaca Airport for the flight to Lima. On arrival, a guide escorts you into the city for a half-day exploration of Peru’s “City of Kings” between flights. In the Historic Center, visit the Cathedral of Lima, the country’s largest, and the San Francisco Monastery, known for its Baroque and Neoclassical architecture and historic underground crypts. The tour continues to the Pacific coast district of Miraflores for ocean views and lively parks, and to San Isidro’s peaceful El Olivar Park, a centuries-old olive grove. Afterward, transfer to Lima Airport in time for the onward flight home. Meals: Breakfast.