10-Day Taste Peru Experience: Lima, Nasca, Cusco & Machu Picchu.

In the morning, visit to the city of Kings. We will start our outing in the district of Miraflores. Our first stop will be in the famous Parque del Beso (Park of the Kiss), a landmark in the city and where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Lima Bay. Afterwards we will go to the historical Downtown Lima, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, which awaits us full of stories of yesteryear. On the way we will pass by the Huaca Pucllana, pre-inca pyramid that is similar to a modern city. After arriving at the Plaza Mayor of Lima (Lima’s Center Square), surrounded by the Cathedral, the Archbishopric of Lima, the Government Palace and the Municipality, we will enter the Cathedral of Lima, where the crypt of the conquistador Francisco Pizarro is located. Then we will go across the Plaza Mayor and enter the Convent of Santo Domingo, colonial architectural jewel where time seems to have stopped. In this place lie the mortal remains of Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martín de Porres and San Juan Masías, much worshiped saints. Inside we will find a great library that stores books printed in the XV century. At this convent the first University of America was established, San Marcos. Time to leave downtown Lima and return to the hotel.

Dinner at Pescados Capitales restaurant. It is a culinary haven celebrated for its seafood excellence. With a lively atmosphere and a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients, this restaurant offers a memorable gastronomic journey, highlighting the bounty of the sea through innovative and delectable dishes.

In the afternoon, visit to the Larco Museum, a place where we will get a clear vision of the different Cultures that existed in Ancient Perú. Expect to be astonished admiring the gold pieces, textiles and erotic pottery which are part of the collection that will introduce us to the cosmovision of the ancient Peru. The warehouse of this museum will be open during our visit so that we can appreciate the expressions of art that were reflected in their pottery. Our next stop will be an old pisco bar, in the district of Pueblo Libre. A chance to taste a Chilcano, a drink prepared with pisco, and enjoy a classic sandwich called butifarra. Afterwards we will visit the Magic Circuit of Water, a park of ornamental fountains that provides a marvelous spectacle of color and fantasy.

Transfer from the Lima hotel to the Pisco airport where we will begin the flight over the Nasca lines.

Departure by bus going to the city of Pisco. Arrival to the airport and at the specified time, fly over the enigmatic Nasca lines, huge drawings that can only be appreciated from the air and represent a variety of insects and animals, such as the monkey, the hummingbird, the condor or the spider, it is believed to be an astronomy calendar designed by the ancient local people of the desert. 

Transfer Paracas to Ica in a share service.

On our way to this region of vineyards, we will venture into Ica desert to visit the Huacachina Lagoon, also known as the oasis of America, is one of the most beautiful places on the Peruvian coast. Then we will pass by the tourist winery "El Catador" which has maintained its history and family tradition in the last 160 years preserving the production process in a traditional way, here we will be able to observe ancient clay vessels known as piscos and the unique oak press. Finally, we will know Tacama, the oldest vineyard in South America (since 1540) It is a pioneer growing grapes for pisco production. We will know the process of elaboration of all drinks, wines, sparkling wines and piscos. In the vineyard restaurant, we will enjoy the regional food of the warm valley of Ica. Return to Paracas to transfer to Lima.

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take your flight to the city of Cusco. (Airfare is not included. We suggest to book a morning flight). Arrival to the airport of Cusco and transfer to your hotel. 

In the afternoon (13:30 hrs), exclusive stroll in the city that starts with a visit to the Plaza de San Cristóbal (San Cristobal Square) to enjoy a panoramic overview of the city. Afterwards, we will visit the San Pedro Market, where we will absorb the local flavors and learn more about the products of the area in this market that has it all and supplies the entire city. Later, the Qorikancha Temple will welcome us with all its splendor and magnificence, with walls that used to be covered in gold. From San Blas, the artisans’ neighborhood, we will walk down the street Hatun Rumiyoc finding in our way the palace Inca Roca, today´s Archbishops Palace, and we will have time to admire the world famous Twelve Angled Stone. We will continue to the Plaza de Armas to visit The Cathedral that houses colonial works of incredible value.

In the morning, we will leave behind the crowds in order to visit Sacsayhuaman, an impressive citadel full of colossal constructions surrounded by beautiful landscape in total communion with the environment. Afterwards, we continue to the Inca adoratory of Q’enqo, with its surprising altar for sacrifices embedded in the internal part of its rocky formation. Finally, we arrive at the Puca Pucará lookout and Tambomachay, a monument of notable architectonic excellence which is considered one of the pillars of the Andean cosmovision. Afternoon free.

The Sacred Valley of the Incas receives us in this day. Our first stop will be at the Inca village of Pisac, one of the most beautiful archaeological sites of the Sacred Valley. From the top of the mountain there is a great view of the colonial village of Pisac. Walk through the colonial village. Time for shopping at the artisan workshops. Later, tour of the Inkariy Museum to visit the different halls with exhibits of representations of the pre-Hispanic cultures of ancient Peru. Lunch. Visit to the Yucay Live Culture Center, tourist complex were the local settlers will show us their techniques of weaving and dying of traditional textiles, making of the adobes, preparation of the traditional chicha, a drink made of corn, and a close encounter with the Andean camels: llamas and alpacas. Overnight stay at Sacred Valley. 

This day will take us to find marvelous places in this region of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The Inca Terraces of Moray, a lab that was looking to re-create 20 different microclimates and secure the agricultural production of the empire. Continue towards the Village of Maras, tour of the famous and ancient salt mines, which still are exploited since immemorial times. The contrast between the white wells and the clayey land makes this landscape into a place not to be missed for taking pictures. Lunch. In the afternoon, tour of the streets, plazas and terraces of the last Inca living village of Ollantaytambo. Enter the archaeological site that dominates the village, where we will see the technique that the Incas used to work on the stones in the Sun temple that was left half built. At the proper time, embark from the village train station to arrive at the town of Machu Picchu, located at the foot of the mountain. Overnight stay in the area.

The much-awaited day to visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Boarding at the Ollantaytambo station. Departure in the selected train. Arrival at the Machu Picchu station. Assistance, from our staff to board the bus that will ascend up a winding road, with a spectacular view of the Urubamba river which forms a deep canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will greet us with its incredible terraces, staircases, ceremonial sites and urban areas. Energy exudes from the whole place. Lunch. At the coordinated time, return by train and transfer to the hotel in Cusco. Lodging.

Departure transfer to the airport of Cusco. (airfare is not included). Our staff will assist you with the connection flight in the airport of Lima. If you like to add nights in Lima, transfers or extensions of your trip, we can help you with all details and bookings.