Designed Tours

“Discover Peru Through Your Senses”

DAY 01 –  ARRIVAL LIMA       

“Lima, located at sea shore, at the mouth of Rímac River (which means the river that talks) was called in the past as the pearl of the Pacific. Touring Lima one can have an idea on what complex is Peru: A country with pronounced contrasts that struggles for conjugating the traditions of an agricultural and rural society with the modernity of the industrialization and the market economy. Despite of its lack of economical resources and disorder, as a large city with kind people that keeps cordiality as a mayor value and a great enchant.  

DAY 02 – TOURING LIMA  

As the old capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru, Lima retains a lot of its colonial spirit. Today we will visit its Historic Centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 

Visit the Cathedral where contains the tomb of the Spanish conquistador of Peru, Francisco Pizarro. Then visit the most important center of Religious Art in America which is Monastery and Church of San Franscisco. This XVI Century convent has a patio lined with centuries-old Sevillean tiles, The Monks Library and The Catacombs which are subterranean crypts that became the fist cemetery in Colonial times. We will also see the Casa Luna, a beautiful house located in the modern area of San Isidro owned by Mr Javier Luna who will present you a family collection of  “nacimientos” a colonial, republican and contemporary art pieces. 

Lunch at La Rosa Nautica Restaurant 
Located in Pier 4 of the Lima Beach Circuit, La Rosa Náutica offers a public eager for new experiences the most complete selection of Peruvian and International cuisine, as well as the most sophisticated bar to be found on the Pacific shores. All of this combined with an incomparable view and the peace which can only be found where infinity begins.
Special dinner at the Huaca Pucillana Restaurant, which specialises in Peruvian cuisine using a great variety of products: fish, shellfish and vegetables. This restaurant is located in the modern district of Miraflores and is a replica of an old hacienda, which has a view over a ceremonial centre dating from the 5th Century AD.

 

DAY 03 – TRAVELLING FROM LIMA TO CUSCO       

                     

“Cusco is a city in southeastern Peru, near the Huatanay Valley (Sacred Valley) in the Andes mountain range. It is the capital of Cusco Region. The city has a population of about 300 000, triple the population it contained just 20 years ago. Alternate spellings include Qusqu (in old Quechua), Cusco, (after the Spanish arrived), and Qosqo current Quechua. Cusco is the preferred way to spell it in Spanish”.                                                                                      

After lunch in the afternoon, we will tour the city of Cusco, which is full of Inca architecture designed for religious, administrative, military and domestic use. Cusco's colonial Spanish monuments are among the wealthiest and most luxurious in the Andes. This afternoon we will visit some of them and we will see Koricancha Temple, which was the most important Inca temple as it was dedicated to worship of the sun. The Spanish built a church and Dominican monastery over the temple and we can see both cultures existing together.   
Dinner at Chicha Restaurant
Peruvian celebrity chef, author, television personality, and godfather of ceviche, Gastón Acurio helped put Cocina Novoandina (or "new Andean cuisine") on the map. Chi Cha, named for the ancient Andean drink made from fermented corn, is the latest addition to Acurio's ever-expanding global restaurant empire. Acurio takes typical Peruvian dishes (such as chairo and chicharrones) and incorporates local Cusqueño ingredients (such as pork from the Huarocondo village, Chicón cheese, and bread from Oropesa) to create modern interpretations. A sculptural wire and stone wall with an inset fireplace greets guests before they enter the lively white-walled dining room. The space is unofficially split into two areas: at one end, diners are entertained by an exhibition style kitchen (a new concept in Cusco). At the other, deft bartenders hold court mixing Coca Sours and Ima Sumac cocktails behind a sleek, perfectly backlit bar. Sit near the wood burning oven to watch the culinary action unfold.

 

DAY 04 – VISITING SACRED VALLEY     

Spending a day in this beautiful valley, which contains villages and archaeological relics, such as Ollantaytambo, which contains a fort built as defence against the invading Chankas. Ollantaytambo also contains an Inca village whose stone houses are still inhabited by descendents of ancient Peruvians. The people of this zone are characterised by their woollen costumes coloured red and black.  A wide range of open-air activities such as walking, mountain biking, horse riding and canoeing is available. 

Lunch will be unforgettable today. About midday we will arrive at the Orihuela Estate, situated on a rise in the valley which gives it a unique view of the green and fertile countryside. The house was built by the Lambarri Orihuela family to house and display the family's valuable collection of pre-Colombian and viceregal art. The family welcomes us with a buffet lunch based on the culinary tradition of the valley.

Exclusive Farewell dinner at San Francisco Convent. Enjoy an unforgettable dinner at San Francisco convent, located in the square of San Francisco, founded by the Franciscans fathers, in the year 1645; it has two facades and a tower that is made all in the Spanish style. The construction was finish in 1650. In the inside of the convent there is an awesome painting that measures 12x9 meters, and the painting tell about the Franciscans life, it was made by Juan Espinoza of Monteros. Besides you can also find art works by the artist Diego Quispe Ttito, Basilio Santa Cruz, Antonio Sinchi Roca, Marcos Zapata and many others. It was built by the order of the king Francisco de Toledo in 1572; it should have been restored after the earthquake of 1650. Its base has the shape of a Latin cross, and it has a high tower that it has a square shape.

 

DAY 05 – BY TRAIN TO MACHU PICCHU   

                                        

Aboard the Orient Express luxury train HIRAM BINGHAM we will transfer you to Poroy's station to board the Orient Express luxury train, the Hiram Bingham, named after the man who discovered Machu Picchu in 1911. The journey will take approximately three and a half hours, during which you will brunch while enjoying the spectacular Andean scenery. 
 
You will arrive at The Lost Citadel of the Incas around 1:00 pm, at an hour when you will be able to

visit this stunning place practically on your own.
  
Have a guided tour of the citadel and stroll through the archeological site before enjoying an afternoon 

tea at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge Hotel.      

As the sun goes down you will return to the train for departure. After that you will be escorted to the dining car for a 4 courses gourmet dinner making your trip to 

Machu Pichu an unforgettable experience.






DAY 06 – FROM CUSCO TO PUNO BY TRAIN                                                   

Ten-hour train ride to city of Puno, across the scenic high Andean landscape dotted by only small native villages and herds of llamas and vicunas. The Andean Explorer runs between Cusco and Lake Titicaca, it is exquisitely decorated in the fine manner of the great Pullman trains of the 1920’s and boasts a full fleet of refurbished coaches including dining cars and an open-air observation bar car, which is unique in South America.
On the journey passengers are served a three course lunch in the dining car followed by coffee served in the observation-bar car.  This service, full of romance and style, unites two of Peru’s top tourist destinations. Lunch, various snacks and a continuous Restaurant and Bar service is available. Upon arriving in Puno transfer you to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

 

DAY 07 – UNFORGETTABLE DAY IN PUNO    

                   

You will board the motor boats in direction of the floating islands of Uros, hours distant by boat) where the inhabitants still live as they did centuries ago, on floating islands they make with the totora reeds that grow on the lake. Proceed to Taquile island in the Titicaca lake, where you will enjoy a typical lunch at the local natives homes.  After lunch, continue with a 30 minute hike towards its small town inhabited by Quechua  speaking natives who have, over the generations, developed both  an  efficient and original social system as well as a refined handweaving  technique.  In the evening return to Puno.

  

DAY 08 – FROM PUNO TO LIMA                             

Morning sightseeing or shopping. After lunch, we will be taken to Juliaca airport and on the way visit the chullpas at Sillustani, where the ancient Aymara people laid their high priests to rest in cylindrical funeral towers. 

Back in Lima, we will dine in the Aliaga mansion. Today the Aliaga mansion is the jewel of colonial lima and is located in the Historic Centre. Home to 17 generations of the Aliaga family, this is the oldest continuously occupied private home in the western hemisphere.  

Imagine dinning in candle light in a XVIII century dinning room that preserves un altered its carved wood ceiling. From the window in front of you , a 150 years old ficus appears, serving as a guardian to an andalusian inspired patio which is surrounded by colonial paintings. Baroque music floats on the ambience, and you are sitting enjoying all this while being served delicious dishes accompanied by a great wine.

FAREWELL TO PERU