Machu Picchu New Dawn Journey

On arrival in Lima, you will transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon we enjoy a panoramic tour of the city’s main streets, squares and avenues. We begin with a panoramic view of Miraflores, stopping at the Parque del Amor to see the well-known sculpture The Kiss by Peruvian artist Víctor Delfín.

We continue to the Huaca Pucllana, an impressive ceremonial centre built by the Lima culture, before heading to the Plaza de Armas to view the Government Palace and Municipal Palace. We then visit the Cathedral and walk to the Convent of Santo Domingo, whose corridors were once frequented by San Martín de Porres and Santa Rosa de Lima in the 17th century, and where their remains now rest.

Lima - Cusco. This morning you transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco

Please Note: Flight not included – please book a morning flight no later than 11 am). On arrival, transfer to your hotel.

At 1:30 pm we begin an exclusive city tour through the artistic district of San Blas, known for its blend of Inca and Spanish heritage. We visit the Plazoleta Nazarenas, surrounded by colonial buildings including the former San Antonio Abad University and its neighbouring church. We continue to the Plaza de Armas to visit the Cathedral, home to colonial works of remarkable value. Our final visit is to Koricancha – or Quri Kancha, the Golden Temple – once one of the most important religious sites of the Inca Empire.

This morning we escape the crowds to visit Sacsayhuamán, an extraordinary ceremonial fortress renowned for its colossal stone walls and sweeping views over the valley.

We then enjoy a panoramic view of Qenqo, an ancient Puma-shaped shrine with an altar used for ceremonial purposes. Our final stops are the Puca Pucará watchtower and Tambomachay, an elegant Inca site associated with water rituals and considered a key expression of Andean cosmology.

Cusco - Pisac. The Sacred Valley welcomes us today. We visit both the Inca and colonial sectors of Pisac, exploring one of the valley’s most scenic archaeological sites perched high above the town. After a walking tour through the colonial centre, you have time to browse the handicraft market.

We then continue to the impressive Inkariy Museum, where we enjoy lunch before a guided visit through galleries showcasing the cultures of ancient Peru. Our next stop is the Yucay Museum of Live Culture, where we can see and feed llamas and alpacas, and learn about traditional weaving and dyeing techniques. The centre also preserves local customs such as adobe production, the traditional chichería and regional folklore.

Pisac - Moray - Maras - Machu Pichuu. We continue our exploration of the Sacred Valley’s less visited treasures. At Moray, vast concentric terraces descend like an amphitheatre – designed to create 20 distinct microclimates, a system that supported agricultural production across the Inca empire. We then continue to the colonial salt mines of Maras, where the striking contrast of the white pools with the green valley stands out. Buffet lunch included.

In the afternoon we head to the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo to see the techniques the Incas used to work stone. After the visit we transfer to Ollantaytambo station and wait for the train to Aguas Calientes – during this time you can stroll around the square or do some shopping until departure.

Machu Pichu - Cusco. After breakfast, you experience one of the world’s most iconic sites. Our staff assists you in boarding the bus that winds up the valley side towards Machu Picchu, with spectacular views of the Urubamba River below.

On arrival, we explore the Lost City of the Incas, whose terraces, temples and ritual spaces remain a powerful testament to Inca engineering and spirituality. After our guided visit, we enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. At the arranged time, we return to Cusco.

At the agreed time, we’ll collect you from your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your onward flight – our services conclude on arrival at the terminal.