Day 1   Lima
Arrival in Lima, the "City of Kings" famous for its Spanish Colonial architecture, extraordinary museums and cuisine. Lima is internationally recognized as the "Gastronomic Capital of the Americas", and its cuisine is considered among the most diverse and exquisite in the world on par with French cuisine. Upon arrival a host will meet and assist you in transferring to the hotel and in registering. Overnight at your hotel.

Day 2   Lima
Tour of Modern and Colonial Lima - This half-day tour visits both the colonial and modern sections of Lima. Colonial sites include the lovely Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, San Francisco Church and the exquisite Torre Tagle Palace modern day seat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In modern Lima, drive along the exclusive residential areas of Miraflores and San Isidro. Meals: breakfast

Day 3   Lima – Cusco
Early morning transfer from the hotel to the airport for a short but spectacular flight (not included) over the snowcapped Andes to the oldest inhabited city in the hemisphere, Cusco, at an elevation of 11,440 feet. Upon arrival a host will meet and assist you in transferring to the hotel and in registering.

Tour of Cusco and Nearby Ruins – Visitors are caught up in the excitement of touring the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, a delightful combination of Inca and colonial architecture. The tour visits important landmarks such us Cusco's Cathedral, Santo Domingo Church, Plaza de Armas and Koricancha “The Temple of the Sun”. This tour of the oldest continuously inhabited city in the western hemisphere also includes the nearby ruins of Kenko, Puca-Pucara, Tambomachay as well as the Sacsayhuaman fortress, an imposing example of Inca military architecture. Meals: breakfast

Day 4   Pisac Market and Ollantaytambo Archaeological Complex
Full Day Excursion to the Pisac Indian Market and the Ollantaytambo Fortress - Morning departure for a drive through the fertile countryside of the Urubamba Valley to the colonial village of Pisac where an Indian Market takes place. During your visit to the bustling marketplace you will have the opportunity to bargain with the natives for many different types of Peruvian handicrafts and jewelry.

Continue to the Ollantaytambo archaeological complex, the Incas built it as a fort that included a temple, agricultural terraces, and an urban area. There are two distinct sectors: The religious and worship zone, and the residential area. Ollantaytambo was an important administrative center with probable military functions if one considers the walls and towers. There are also traces of ancient roads and aqueducts. The town of Ollantaytambo is called a "Living Inca Town" since the inhabitants maintain very old practices and customs. Lunch is at a beautiful country estate on the shores of the Urubamba River. Meals: breakfast & lunch

Day 5   Machu Picchu with overnight stay
Morning train ride through the sacred valley of Urubamba to the "Lost City of the Incas," Machu Picchu. Perched 8,200 feet above the valley, it was hidden by mountains and semi-tropical jungles for 400 years until discovered by Hiram Bingham of Yale University in 1911. Archaeologists believe that the Inca "Virgins of the Sun" took refuge from the Spanish Conquistadors here. Guided tour of the ruins upon arrival. Lunch is at the Orient Express’ Sanctuary Lodge located just a few steps from the Inca citadel. Meals: breakfast & lunch

Day 6   Machu Picchu Free Day. Return train ride
Free morning to enjoy one of the most incredible sights on earth, the sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Take as much time as you need to study these magnificent ruins, hike the steep stone-paved trail of Huayna Picchu, the pyramid-shape mountain above Machu Picchu for a breathtaking view of the site, or stroll to the Inca Bridge a secret entrance used by the Inca's army or walk toward the Inca Trail to find the historic Intipunku or Sun Gate. Afternoon return train ride. Meals: breakfast

Day 7   Cusco to Puno – Motor coach across the highlands
Bus journey through the Peruvian Andes from Cusco to Puno - Today one of South America's most extraordinary overland trips takes you by coach to Puno passing through striking highland scenery and picturesque Andean villages. Brief stops at the town of Andahuaylillas, a showcase of the colonial art in Peru, sometimes called "the Sistine Chapel of America" and at Raqchi to see the remains of the remarkable temple of Viracocha, considered by the historians an important Inca construction. Lunch is included.   Meals: breakfast & lunch

Day 8   Puno – Uros and Taquile Islands on Lake Titikaka
Boat excursion to Uros and Taquile Islands on Lake Titikaka. This full day excursion will take you to the highest navigable lake in the world to the floating islands of the Uros Indians, man-made islands by tying totora reeds. The Uros considered themselves Lords of the Lake; they hunt wild birds and maintain traditional fishing methods. The men have developed an extraordinary skill in weaving reeds; producing houses, boats and handicrafts, and the women are expert knitters.

Continuing to Taquile where a native community of about 400 families still lives with the traditions and high principals of the Incas. Taquile is a very important site on Lake Titikaka for its archeological remains, the sacred and ceremonial sites, the festive activities and their rituals. Taquile is characterized by its friendly inhabitants, who maintain their customs and traditional clothing. They distinguish themselves by their detailed, fine, and colorful textiles with symmetrical decorations and symbols that reflect their way of life and Andean beliefs. Meals: breakfast & lunch

Day 9   Puno – Lima – Home
Transfer to the airport for your departure to Lima. Arrive home full of great memories of the rich tradition of Colonial Lima and the mystical Land of the Incas. Meals: breakfast

Program includes:
- Accommodations at selected hotel, including breakfast, service charges & taxes
                - Lima, Casa Andina Miraflores Centro
                - Cuzco, Terra Andina 
                - Machu Picchu Pueblo, Andina Luxury
                - Lake Titicaca, Hacienda Hotel Puno
- All airport transfers listed in the itinerary
- Baggage handling at airports and at hotels
- All tours and excursions indicated in the itinerary
- All bus tickets, train tickets and entrance fees to operate the tours and excursions
- Excursion to Machu Picchu is aboard the Vistadome service
- Bilingual licensed tour guide for all tours and excursions
- All meals as indicated in the itinerary
- All services are on a share basis unless otherwise noted.
- Private services are available upon request and come with surcharges

Not included:
- International and domestic airfare from the US
- The park entrance fee/guide/bus for the 2nd day in Machu Picchu is not included. This can be added to the itinerary upon request with surcharges
- Expenses such us beverages on meals, tips, laundry, phone calls and other personal expenses are not included