Essential Peru is a distillation of the country's richness and diversity. Explore all the highlights from Lima to Machu Picchu.

Lima

Miraflores Park Hotel

Arrive in Lima, where you’ll spend the night at the Miraflores Park Hotel. Take some time to explore the city; from museums, galleries and archaeological sites to its colourful markets and cutting-edge restaurants.

Cuzco

Hotel Monasterio

Fly to Cuzco where you’ll stay at Hotel Monasterio. Enjoy a half day-tour of the city, including the Cathedral, the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the amphitheatre, the Inca baths and other impressive religious sites.

Sacred Valley

Hotel Monasterio

Enjoy a scenic drive through a stunning landscape to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We arrive at the town of Pisac, renowned for its huge, colourful market. Continue to the charming Hacienda Huayoccari where you will enjoy a delicious lunch. Your next stop will be the town of Ollantaytambo, one of the oldest continuously occupied settlements in the Americas.

Machu Picchu

Hiram Bingham

Travel on board the luxurious Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu. A late morning arrival enables you to explore this breathtaking Inca citadel when most other visitors are starting to leave. Enjoy a guided tour of the citadel and take some time to explore on your own.

Lima

Departure

Fly to Lima and, on your way to your hotel, enjoy a panoramic tour of the bustling city. Visit the historic centre around the Plaza Mayor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pass by the Cathedral, with its splendid carved stalls, the Government Palace, City Hall and the Archbishop's Palace.

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