Highlights of Peru

(6 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu

This short introductory tour visits the highlights of Peru and includes personalized private sightseeing and the best luxury hotels in Peru.

Begin with a night in Lima. This cosmopolitan city is well worth a visit for the opportunity to experience its history as well as Peru’s best museums, shopping and restaurants. Enjoy personalized touring of the city’s highlights, including the old colonial quarter and colorful food markets.

Next, fly to Cusco and stay at the city’s most historic and distinguished hotel. During a private tour, learn about the fascinating Incan and Spanish history in the city as you explore the narrow cobblestone streets, markets, galleries, boutiques and the best artisan workshops. If desired, also visit important archaeological sites just outside of the city. Alternatively, take a full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas (Urubamba Valley), a beautiful region dotted with indigenous markets, villages, and Inca and pre-Inca sites.

Next, board the luxurious Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu and spend one night near the ruins. Your private guide will teach you about the fascinating history of the site--one of the world’s most awe-inspiring destinations in the world. You will have the opportunity to explore the ruins after most tourists have left, and the option to hike trails to stunning viewpoints around the site.

Spend another night in Cusco before flying back to Lima to connect with your onward flight.