Treasures of the Incas

11 nights from $8134

11 nights

Treasures of the Incas

Explore the rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes of Peru, from the historic streets of Lima to the mystical ruins of Machu Picchu.

$8134 pp excluding flights $739 per night
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Explore the rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes of Peru, from the historic streets of Lima to the mystical ruins of Machu Picchu.
  • content:<h3>Choice Highlights</h3><ul class='icon-list'><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Choose between two carefully selected activities</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Lima: Take a guided visit of the Monastery and its catacombs.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Lima: Visit Casa Aliaga, one of the oldest houses in Lima which has been in the Aliaga family for 17 generations. This colonial house was built by Jerónimo de Aliaga Ramírez in 1535, the year Lima was established. The Aliaga family has lived within 40 rooms of the house ever since, rebuilding and remodelling it after earthquakes. Enter through the large wooden doors opening into a grand foyer with a staircase before touring the grand home.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Choose between two carefully selected activities</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Machu Picchu: Visit a working tea plantation.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Machu Picchu: View the world's largest private collection of indigenous orchids around your hotel surrounded by the Cloud Forest.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Machu Picchu: Embark on a twilight nature walk where your guide will point out medicinal plants, sacred Pre-Inca pictographs, and an enchanting waterfall in the Cloud Forest.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Machu Picchu: Seize the opportunity to return to Machu Picchu a second time on this Personalise Your Day option. After exploring the ancient Inca citadel with your Local Expert earlier in the day, you can personalize your experience and create and savour your own moment at this enigmatic fortress.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Choose between two carefully selected activities</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Cusco: Visit the ruins of Tambomachay and enjoy a picturesque walk as you pass the ruins of Puca Pucara and Qenqo.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Cusco: Arrive in San Blas, Cusco’s most artistic enclave, where cobbled lanes reveal artisan studios and vibrant galleries. Soak in the creative energy of this bohemian neighbourhood before continuing to San Pedro market, a lively showcase of Andean culture filled with colourful produce, local delicacies and handcrafted treasures.</li></ul>
  • content:<h3>Make Travel Matter</h3><p><b>Sacred Valley</b>: Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you meet Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez, a Quechua scholar, director of the Centre for Traditional Textiles of Cusco. Learn about her mission to preserve traditional weaving techniques. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality.</p><p><b>Sacred Valley</b>: Visit the village of Lamay for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience with the locals. First stop at the guinea pig sheds to learn more about the animals and how this traditional activity evolved into a business opportunity in Lamay. Your immersive visit is organized by La Base Lamay, an initiative that involves locals from the village and nearby communities in tourism activities to generate fair and higher income. At a traditional chichería bar frequented by locals, learn about making chicha de jora (a traditional corn beer) and taste a healthy snack, called picante. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.</p>
  • content:<h3>Exceptional Dining</h3><p><b>Lima</b>: You can relax before meeting your Travel Concierge at 18.00 for a Welcome Dinner where local flavours and contemporary culinary techniques highlight the pillars of Peruvian cuisine.</p><p><b>Lima</b>: Stop for lunch at the cultural and gastronomic Casa Tambo. Established in the late 18th century, this iconic restaurant is also a celebrated cultural heritage site and museum. Casa Tambo isn't just a place to stay, it's a visual adventure! Dive into an artistic wonderland featuring jaw-dropping pieces, including the iconic works of master sculptor Víctor Delfín. Tuck into a selection of authentic Peruvian dishes that showcase the rich traditional flavours of the region, complemented by a contemporary cocktail menu featuring Peruvian distillates.</p><p><b>Sacred Valley</b>: Experience a caja china lunch, a popular way to create a delicious meal in Peru, cooked in a wooden box.</p><p><b>Machu Picchu</b>: Enjoy lunch at Cafe Inkaterra, located between the Machu Picchu train tracks and surrounded by lush forest.</p><p><b>Sacred Valley</b>: Savour a Pachamanca feast in the Sacred valley. This traditional way to slow cook local vegetables and meats using hot stones and clay pots underground is a communal rite in the Sacred Valley that dates back to pre-historic times. It is a way to celebrate and show gratitude to Pachamama, "Mother Earth".</p><p><b>Cusco</b>: Dine in the courtyard of the Museum of Pre-Colombian Art. Using exquisite local ingredients, MAP Cafe offers an innovated surprised-packed menu and outstanding service.</p><p><b>Lake Titicaca</b>: Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you meet a local family on Amantani Island. Home to about 4,000 inhabitants, you'll discover how the traditions and language of the Inca culture are being kept alive on this remote location not commonly visited by tourists. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.</p><p><b>Lima</b>: Savour a creative array of seasonal dishes created by chef Arlette Eulert at Matria. This Peruvian restaurant boasts organic ingredients that change according to the season.</p>
Stay in luxurious accommodations including the JW Marriott Hotel in Lima with ocean view rooms, Tambo del Inka in the Sacred Valley, Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, Palacio del Inka in Cusco, and GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca in Puno.
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