Exclusive Peru

Upon your arrival at Jorge Chavez International Airport, you will be met by a Representative and transfer to your hotel.

Half Day Visit Barranco: Market, Culinary Experience with Penelope Alzamora, Pedro de Osma Museum, MATE Museum.

• Thanks to her foodie parents and a nanny who introduced her to traditional Peruvian gastronomy, Penelope became passionate about cooking. Alum of Johnson and Wales´ College of Culinary Arts and former teacher at San Francisco´s Tante Marie cooking school, Penelope lives now in Barranco, Lima´s quaint bohemian neighborhood.

We will visit a typical Peruvian market and as you sip some Pisco Sours and prepare your own ceviche and other Peruvian trademark dishes, Penelope will masterfully guide you through certain aspects of Peruvian history that can be best, and maybe even only, explained through the country´s world-class gastronomy.

Then, you will have the visit to the Bohemian neighborhood of Barranco, an area called home by countless artists, photographers, and authors. We will walk along peculiar streets lined with Republican houses, admire the splendid views, and visit the Puente de los Suspiros (Bridge of Sighs), witness to untold numbers of past and present romances, and source of inspiration for one of Peru's great composers, Chabuca Granda.

Afterwards, we will visit Pedro de Osma Museum, the delights of the visit lie as much in the collection of exquisite artefacts and intriguing artworks which adorn each of the galleries, as in the elegance and suave of the classically styled mansion the exhibits are held within. Nestled among the quirky streets and cultured, treelined plazas of Barranco, this all too under-visited attraction is home to a fine selection of South American artwork, silverware and colonial furniture, many of which date back to the early 16th century. Among the stunning array of internationally influenced, though often natively produced frescoes and carvings, we will find a noticeably regal atmosphere throughout the immaculate building, and among the manicured lawns, something akin to the period in time where many of these items were originally produced; making Pedro de Osma Museum a hidden gem in its own right, and a place well-worth visiting.

Finally, we will continue the visit to the Mario Testino Museum – MATE - one of the most influential and well-known fashion and portrait photographers of our time, in his permanent exhibition you could appreciate his emblematic

photographs.

After breakfast, you will be met and transferred to Lima's airport.

Connect with your flight to Cusco.

Upon your arrival to Cusco, reception and transfer to your hotel.

This afternoon you will be taken on a private Cusco city tour & nearby ruins: Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, PucaPucara, Tambomachay & Museum of Pre-Columbian Art.

Begin the visit to one of the most impressive buildings of Incan Cusco: the Qoricancha (the Golden Temple) - a temple dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, whose interior walls were said to have been covered in gold.

Afterwards, you will continue the exploration to the nearby ruins: the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, a colossal structure of enormous stones, carved and fitted together with incredible precision; Qenqo, the religious center; Puca-Pucara, the red fortress and Tambomachay with their water fountains.

Finally, you will visit the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art; one of the few museums dedicated to exhibiting art works from ancient Peruvian.

Enjoy breakfast and then you will be met for a private full day visit to the Sacred Valley: Pisac Ruins & Pisac Market, Tribute to the Mother Earth with lunch in Hacienda Sarapampa

Your trip heads towards the Sacred Valley; a few miles farther along, we will reach Pisac, a beautiful place where Incan and Colonial influences have reached a perfect balance and created the unique way of life of the local

inhabitants. Few miles away, on the slopes of a mountain, which overlooks the Vilcanota River is the Archaeological Park of Pisac, where we will find andens of different areas and altitudes, separate by architectural structures.

The most notable of these is the solar calendar (INTIWATANA) that means, “Where the sun is tied”.

After the tour, we will continue the visit to the town of Pisac, famous for its artisan markets where we can find extraordinarily fine jewelry and ceramic and textile craftwork.

• You will take part in a mystical “Tribute to the Mother Earth”. In Andean Cosmovision, this ceremony is an act of reciprocity towards Pachamama (Mother Earth), a deity associated with fertility. A “Pacco” or Andean priest, who acts as a link between the spiritual and earthly worlds, conducts the ceremony.

• Lunch at Hacienda Sarapampa.

• Finally transfer to your hotel.

After breakfast, a enjoy a visit to the Sacred Valley: Maras, Moray, Andean Community of Misminay with lunch at Wayra Restaurant.

Your trip will start towards the Sacred Valley. We will head towards the Salt Pans of Maras. The sight of this still-operating salt mine, in use since Incan times, will amaze you the stark white of the steeply descending salt pans

juxtaposed against the green of the surrounding mountain slopes.

The journey will continue on until we reach the archaeological site of Moray. Used as an agricultural testing ground, the site's system of circular terraces descends 490 feet (150m) from where we will stand, serving as a perfect testament to the level of advancement achieved by the Incas, who excelled at building masterful constructions in harmony with nature.

• Afterwards, you will visit the Andean Community of Misminay; where you will have

the opportunity to share with the community members their daily activities.

• Lunch at Wayra Restaurant.

• At the end, return to your hotel.

• Dinner at hotel.

Today you will visit to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu on board Hiram Bingham luxury train.

We will depart from the Ollanta Station on board luxury Hiram Bingham train, which will take us to the town of Aguas Calientes. During the trip you will enjoy a spectacular view.

Upon arrival, we will board a bus that will take us to the entrance of the Machu Picchu citadel, where we will meet our local guide. Machu Picchu was discovered in our era by Hiram Bingham over a century ago, and is now considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The architectural beauty of Machu Picchu, its spectacular natural views and the energy contained within its enigmatic structures will take your breath away. We will follow in the footsteps of the ancient Incas in our journey through the magical citadel along with a local guide.

• Time at leisure to enjoy a Tea-Time at Sanctuary Lodge Hotel.

• At the end, return to Aguas Calientes Town.

• Dinner at hotel.

Today you will Second visit to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu (with a private guide)

• At the scheduled time, transfer to Aguas Calientes Station in order to board the

Hiram Bingham luxury train to return to Cusco.

Enjoy a delicious dinner on board this exclusive train.

• Upon your arrival, reception at the Station in Poroy and transfer to your hotel.

**Hiram Bingham Train does not operate on Sunday **

At the scheduled time, transfer to Cusco's airport.

• Flight to Lima (not included)

• Upon your arrival, reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel.

• Afternoon Lima City tour: Main Square, Cathedral of Lima, San Francisco Convent, Santo Domingo Convent & Larco Museum

At the scheduled time, we will pick you up at the hotel to begin a tour of the city's main avenues, boulevards, and squares. The tour will begin with an exploration of Colonial Lima. First, we will stop off at the Main Square; to get a chance to explore the square on foot and admire the exteriors of the Government Palace, the Cathedral of Lima, and the City Hall, all examples of Lima's still-present colonial architectural opulence.

We will visit the Cathedral of Lima; as walking through the Cathedral’s numerous chapels, we'll travel to the past and discover various architectural styles (from Renaissance to Neo-Classical), and learn about the religious history of Peru.

Then, we will visit the San Francisco Convent built in the 17th century, and its “Catacombs” ancient underground cemetery of Lima.

Next, we will make our way to Santo Domingo Convent a religious and architectural gem that houses holy paintings, images, and relics of Peruvian saints, as well as written accounts of the endeavors of the Dominican Order across the country.

This evening, you will have the visit to the Larco Museum, an eighteenth-century Viceregal mansion that houses more than 3,000 years of Peru's pre-Columbian history. The museum boasts a supremely fine collection of gold and silver jewelry and worship paraphernalia that demonstrates the superb skill of ancient Peruvian gold and silversmiths. The Larco Museum also contains a famous collection of erotic ceramic tomb art that gives insights into various aspects of pre-Columbian sexuality.

• Dinner at Café del Museo

At the scheduled time, transfer to Lima's airport for your international flight.