7 Nights / 8 Days
 

Day 1: Canada - Lima (Peru)
Flight with a good itinerary. 
Arrival at the airport in Lima. You will be greeted by our local representatives after exiting the customs and transferred to your hotel in Lima. The Peruvian capital is a modern metropolis full of history, currently undergoing an exciting process of cultural and economic changes.

Day 2: Lima
After breakfast, you will explore Lima’s old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site packed with fascinating historic buildings. The tour begins at Casa Aliaga, the only colonial house from the 16th century still belonging to the same family. You will continue with a scenic tour through the colonial downtown with the Main Square, where you can appreciate the grandiose architecture of the Spanish Empire, and Lima’s Cathedral, built during the 16th century. Then continue to the traditional Pueblo Libre district, where you will visit the Larco Museum, located in a beautifully restored viceregal mansion built on a pre-Columbian pyramid from the 7th century. The museum boasts a complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver objects. You will return to your hotel and will have the afternoon at leisure. (Breakfast)

Day 3: Lima - Cusco
After breakfast, you will be transferred from your hotel to the airport of Lima for your flight to Cusco.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cusco.

Enjoy a guided tour of this charming city, which was the capital of the Inca Empire. The tour starts with a visit to Santo Domingo Convent, a large Renaissance-baroque complex, which was built over the Inca Coricancha temple. It was one of the most important temples dedicated to worshipping of the sun, and its foundations are still prominent at the base of the convent. Ancient chronicles say the temple was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. Then, visit the Cathedral, the most imposing monument of the Main Square. Head to the hills above Cusco to visit the remains of the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, whose imposing ramparts offer a stunning panoramic view of Cusco, and the ruins of the temple and amphitheater of Qenqo, where it is believed the Incas practiced agricultural rituals. Admire Qenqo and then finally visit Puka Pukara (‘Red fortress’ in Quechua) an Inca military complex located on a prominent hill. Its dwellings square, bathrooms, aqueducts, walls, and towers can still be appreciated. (Breakfast)

Day 4: Cusco 
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a free day to explore Cusco on your own, or opt for an optional tour available at your hotel desk. Cusco, known as the archaeological capital of the Americas, is home to a storied history that included the rise and fall of the Inca Empire. Visit San Cristobal Plaza, where you will get a panoramic view of the city, before heading to San Pedro Market to soak in local flavors and learn more about products grown in this region. Then, you can visit Plaza de Armas, you will visit the cathedral with its valuable colonial masterpieces. Overnight in Cusco. (Breakfast)

Day 5: Cusco - Sacred Valley
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco to visit the town of Chinchero, where you will get a beautiful view of the valley. The inhabitants of this area preserve the artisan traditions and the inherited knowledge of the Incas which they display in their clothes and customs. There are also archaeological remains and a beautiful 17th-century church, one of the first Catholic buildings in Peru. Then, you will be transferred to the Living Museum of Yucay, a center of Andean traditions interpretations. After enjoying a delicious lunch in the town of Ollantaytambo, you will witness the Andean essence that is breathed in this place, which still maintains Inca urban planning and is inhabited since then. At the end of this activity, transfer to your hotel in Sacred Valley. (Breakfast-Lunch)

Day 6: Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Your Machu Picchu excursion begins with a 90-minute train journey through spectacular scenery to Aguas Calientes from Ollantaytambo station. After a quick bus transfer, you will arrive at Machu Picchu, the "lost city of the Incas". It seems that the archaeological site was built in 1450 by the Inca Pachacutec as a holiday residence. A century later, the citadel was abandoned after the conquest of the Spaniards, fleeing destruction as other Inca sites have known. The vegetation then gradually invaded its stone buildings and hid it, thus protecting it for centuries. During the guided tour, you will discover the origins of this impressive place. After the visit, return by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch, and then return to Ollantaytambo by train. Transfer to your hotel in Cusco upon arrival. (Breakfast-Lunch)

Day 7: Cusco - Lima
Following breakfast, you will be greeted by our local representatives and transferred from your hotel to the airport in Cusco for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel, located directly in the airport terminal. Evening at leisure. (Breakfast)

Day 8: Lima - Canada
Transfer from your hotel by our local representatives to the airport for your return flight. (Breakfast)

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