Treasures of the Incas

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HIGHLIGHTS
Lima: Experience the beautiful ‘City of Kings’ through the eyes of a Local Expert.
Aguas Calientes: With a Local Expert, explore the cloud forest, visit a working tea plantation and an orchid farm.
Machu Picchu: Spend a full day exploring the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, rediscovered by American historian Hiram Bingham in 1911 after being forgotten for centuries. A Local Expert helps you understand the enigmatic fortress abandoned by the Incas in the 16th century.
Sacred Valley: Visit the Centre for Traditional Textiles, meet with the founder, Nilda Callañaupa, and learn how the Centre is working to empower Quechuan woman and men in the communities of Chinchero, Chahuaytire and Pitumarca by preserving and teaching textile traditions that had begun to disappear.
The Treasures Of The Incas trip starts and ends in Lima. It is an explorer trip that takes 12 days taking you through Lima, Uros Floating Islands, Ollantaytambo and 7 other destinations in Peru. Treasures Of The Incas is a guided group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.
The mysterious world of the ancient Inca Empire pairs nicely with the flavours of a modern gastronomic powerhouse. From classic Peruvian dishes such as ceviche, to a traditional Pachamanca Feast in Sacred Valley, you’ll be inspired to introduce new recipes into your own cooking back home. These sumptuous dining experiences will fuel captivating days exploring the secrets of an ethereal part of the world. From the pulsating capital of Lima to the mist-cloaked mountains of Machu Picchu and the serene waters of South America’s largest lake, you’ll be spellbound by Peru.

11Nights/12Days

International

Peru

South America continent

Tour Plan

Day 1: Arrive in Lima, Peru.

Welcome to Peru! On arrival at Lima International Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to your luxurious hotel in Miraflores. You can relax before meeting your Travelling Concierge at 18.00 for a Welcome Dinner, where you'll have the opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers over wine and dinner at MAYTA with Chef Jamie Pesaque. (Dinner with Wine) MEALS Dinner with Wine LOCATION VISITED Lima ACCOMMODATION JW Marriott Hotel Lima (Ocean View Rooms).

Day 2: Lima, City of the Kings.

Experience the cultural metropolis of Lima through the eyes of a Local Expert. A mix of modern high rises and ancient temples, you'll delve into the history of the fascinating City of Kings. Explore the UNESCO-listed Historic Centre of Lima, view the cathedral, and visit the Monastery of San Francisco. Visit the trendy Barranco district and the workshop of Victor Delfin, one of Peru's leading artists known for his monumental El Beso sculpture. A Highlight Dinner is served at Amoramar. [CC]The Chairmans collection box should read: If you are travelling on a Chairman's Collection departure, Dr. Francisco Diez-Canseco Tvara invites you to lunch at his beautiful villa to learn about his family's long heritage in Peru.[/CC](Breakfast / Dinner with Wine) MEALS Breakfast Dinner with Wine

Day 3: On To The Sacred Valley.

Board your flight to Cusco and continue on to Peru's Sacred Valley. Visit the colourful market in the town of Chinchero. Afterwards, meet Nilda Callaaupa Alvarez, a Quechua scholar, director of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco, and a recipient of a TreadRight Foundation grant. Learn about her mission to preserve traditional weaving techniques and how she has succeeded in bringing weaving once more to the forefront of her community. Later in the afternoon, check in to your luxurious spa resort. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner with Wine) MEALS Breakfast Lunch Dinner with Wine LOCATION VISITED Lima ACCOMMODATION Tambo del Inka, Sacred Valley.

Day 4: Exploring the Sacred Valley.

Visit the spectacular terraced salt pans where you will meet with a family member from the town of Maras, who will explain ancient salt mining techniques and have a chance to participate in the ancient tradition. The salt pans, dating back to Inca times, have been passed down through families for generations and today are maintained in much the same way as they were long ago. Dine the local way as you feast on a typical Peruvian meal, a Caja China lunch of fresh vegetables and slow-roasted meats, all cooked in a wooden box. After lunch, witness a private Pachamama Ceremony, or 'Payment to the Earth,' as a local shaman performs the centuries-old ritual. (Breakfast / Lunch) MEALS Breakfast Lunch

Day 5: Journey to Machu Picchu.

Today you'll visit the town of Ollantaytambo, a national archeological site set on the Urubamba River. Afterwards, board your first-class seats on the Vistadome train for your scenic journey to Machu Picchu village. Enjoy lunch at your rejuvenating resort followed by a guided exploration of its nature trails and fascinating cloud forest ecosystem. One for tea lovers, the afternoon will be spent discovering a working tea plantation, before viewing the world's largest private collection of indigenous orchids. In the evening, learn how to blend the perfect pisco sour before your dinner with wine at the hotel. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner with Wine) MEALS Breakfast Lunch Dinner with Wine ACCOMMODATION Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel.

Day 6: Mysterious Machu Picchu.

No trip to Peru would be complete without visiting the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site of Machu Pichu. With Luxury Gold, youll arrive at this striking archeological site before the crowds of day-trippers. Meet your Local Expert for a guided exploration through the enigmatic Lost City of the Incas, rediscovered only 100 years ago by archaeologist Hiram Bingham. See the great Temple of the Sun, Sacred Plaza and the Intihuatana, believed to be an ancient sun clock. In the afternoon, enjoy time to explore Machu Picchu at your leisure or return to town continue your afternoon there. After a full day of discovery, enjoy a delicious dinner with wine, where you can share stories of your day with fellow guests in the serenity of your tranquil hotel. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner with Wine) MEALS Breakfast Lunch Dinner with Wine

Day 7: Return to Cusco.

Bid goodbye to Machu Picchu as you travel through the Sacred Valley by train en route to Cusco. Stop for a traditional Highlight Lunch and savour a sumptuous Pachamanca Feast of Peruvian cuisine cooked underground. After lunch, get up-close to llamas, guanacos, alpacas and even the rare vicuas before arriving at your hotel in Cusco, steps away from the Plaza de Armas. (Breakfast / Lunch) MEALS Breakfast Lunch LOCATION VISITED Cusco ACCOMMODATION Belmond Hotel Monasterio, Cusco.

Day 8: Colonial Cusco.

Join your Local Expert to explore Cusco, where you'll check out the "Temple of the Sun", Korikancha, the cathedral and the citadel of Sacsayhuaman. Shop like the locals do at the San Blas artisan centre. Enjoy free time for shopping on the Plaza de Armas, where you can stock up on a few souvenirs. In the evening, enjoy a candlelit Highlight Dinner with wine at one of the citys most prominent culinary scenes, the MAP Restaurant in the central Museum of Pre-Colombian Art. (Breakfast / Dinner with Wine) MEALS Breakfast Dinner with Wine

Day 9: Lake Region of Peru.

Board your included flight to Juliaca and head to Sillustani to explore the impressive burial grounds. Afterwards, continue to Puno, nestled along the majestic shores of Lake Titicaca. Enjoy the sunsets on the lake while staying at the perfectly located GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner with Wine) MEALS Breakfast Lunch Dinner with Wine ACCOMMODATION GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca

Day 10: The Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca.

Cruise Lake Titicaca to the Uros Floating Islands, where locals bundle reeds from the lake to build floating platforms, houses and canoes. On Amantan Island, join the local community for a lunch of regional specialties. Afterwards, you can explore local handicrafts before returning to Puno, where you can relax this evening. (Breakfast / Lunch) MEALS Breakfast Lunch

Day 11: Puno, Back to Lima.

Depart your lakeside retreat and return to Lima. Savour a sensational Highlight Dinner with wine at Matria, where Chef Arlette Eulert Checa intrigues and delights with creative seasonal dishes. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner with Wine) MEALS Breakfast Lunch Dinner with Wine LOCATION VISITED Puno ACCOMMODATION JW Marriott Hotel Lima (Ocean View Rooms).

Day 12: Depart Lima.

Your Peruvian adventure draws to a close as you say goodbye to your fellow travellers and Travelling Concierge, before being transferred to Lima airport. (Breakfast) MEALS Breakfast

Treasures of the Incas