Peru
Classic luxury trip Peru
Peru's must-see destinations in style
Best time to travel
Year-Round
Recommended for
Family Travel, Groups & Friends, Couples & Honeymoon, Solo Travel
Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Price from
$9600
per person
Classic Luxury Trip Peru
This journey to Peru distills the country’s unmissable highlights into a seamless week of culture, cuisine, and comfort. Explore Lima with a specialist historian, uncovering layers of pre-Columbian and colonial heritage before tasting the capital’s vibrant food scene. Journey into the Sacred Valley to encounter traditional markets, masterful Inca ruins, and one of the region’s most beautiful haciendas.
Travel to Machu Picchu aboard the legendary Hiram Bingham and experience the Inca citadel with time to appreciate its magnificence. End in Cusco, where Andean history, architecture, and gastronomy come alive through Aracari’s expert-led experiences, including a private chef-led cooking class. This is Peru’s most iconic journey, crafted with style, depth, and effortless luxury.
Highlights
- Take in Lima's top historic sites with a specialist in history and folk art
- Visit Ollantaytambo and Pisac ruins, highlights of the Sacred Valley
- Journey to Machu Picchu on the luxurious Belmond Hiram Bingham train
- Lunch at Hacienda Huayoccari and browse the owner's private art collection
- Visit a local market and learn to cook with a professional chef
Daily Summary
Classic luxury trip Peru
Peru's must-see destinations in style
8 Days / 7 Nights
Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu
All elements of these journey will be tailormade to your interests and travel style.
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Day 1
Welcome to Lima
Lima
Arrive in Peru with VIP assistance and settle into your boutique hotel. Depending on arrival time, enjoy dinner at one of Lima’s celebrated restaurants, gaining your first taste of the capital’s world-renowned gastronomic scene.
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Day 2
Lima Through Time & Taste
Lima
Explore Lima’s historic highlights with a specialist, from its colonial center to Casa Aliaga. Choose to continue to the Larco Museum or join Urban Eats for a tasting walk through markets, bodegas, and local eateries showcasing Peru’s culinary diversity.
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Day 3
Into the Sacred Valley
Lima – Cusco – Sacred Valley
Fly to Cusco and descend into the Sacred Valley, stopping at Awanacancha to meet llamas and alpacas. Explore Pisac’s vibrant market and impressive mountainside ruins before settling into your hotel amid the valley’s peaceful landscapes.
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Day 4
Icons of the Valley
Sacred Valley
Visit the fortress of Ollantaytambo, a key stronghold during the Spanish Conquest. Enjoy a three-course lunch at Hacienda Huayoccari and browse the family’s remarkable folk-art collection before visiting the salt terraces of Maras and circular terraces of Moray.
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Day 5
The Hiram Bingham to Machu Picchu
Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu
Board the luxurious Hiram Bingham train for a scenic journey with gourmet brunch en route to Machu Picchu. Explore the “lost city of the Incas” with your expert guide before overnighting in Aguas Calientes.
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Day 6
Sunrise Return to the Citadel
Machu Picchu – Cusco
Revisit Machu Picchu in the early morning, optionally hiking to the Sun Gate, Huayna Picchu, or Machu Picchu Mountain. Afterward, board the Vistadome train for a scenic return to Cusco and settle into your boutique hotel.
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Day 7
Cusco’s Living History & Private BBQ
Cusco
Discover Cusco on foot, from the Plaza de Armas and Koricancha to San Blas and Sacsayhuaman. End the day with a private BBQ atop an Inca wall, savoring local meats and garden-fresh salads with panoramic views of the city.
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Day 8
A Final Taste of Peru & Departure
Cusco – Lima
Fly to Lima for Lima with Zest, a hands-on market visit and cooking class with a professional chef in Barranco. After enjoying your homemade dishes, transfer to the airport for your international departure.
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