Breakfast serves at the hotel. The guided tour starts in the historic center, a UNESCO area with over 600 colonial buildings. Visit the Main Square, surrounded by the Cathedral and Government Palace.

Guides, with wide experience in these routes, explain how structures overlay Inca bases. Move to Plaza San Martín, a space for independence events. The session highlights architectural mixes.

Then to Miraflores, a modern district. See Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Inca clay pyramid preserved amid buildings. It shows early coastal societies. Afternoon free for walks or cafes.

Overnight at a hotel in Lima.

Breakfast at the hotel. Private transportation heads to Lima airport for the flight to Cusco. The air view changes from ocean to mountains.

Upon landing, team pickup to hotel. Try coca tea, an Andean leaf mix that helps with height effects like light breath shortness. Staff gives map with cultural points.

Cusco at 11,155 feet or 3,400 meters requires slow start. Rest in room. Evening optional at Qosqo Center for Andean performances. Arrive early for seats.

Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.

Breakfast at the hotel. From 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., walking tour of historic center covers streets with Inca walls under colonial fronts.

Afternoon archaeological tour begins at Qenqo, site with carved rocks for ceremonies. Guides detail channels’ roles in water rites, part of Andean beliefs.

To Sacsayhuaman, large stone constructions for solstice gatherings like Inti Raymi. Then Qoricancha, sun temple with original gold elements described. End with Puka Pukara and Tambomachay, focused on springs.

Before return, stop for photos with alpacas and llamas, buy local weaves. Drop at hotel or square.

Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.

Breakfast at the hotel. The Sacred Valley tour departs in the morning. First to Urubamba for buffet lunch, central to the area with river views.

Guides discuss crop fields. Then to Awanacancha, center for textile demos using plant dyes. Interact with animals for fiber.

Afternoon to Pisac, town with crafts and Inca terraces above. Explore storage houses. End at Ollantaytambo, village with water channels, stone platforms.

Train from there to Aguas Calientes at 6,693 feet or 2,040 meters. Choose PeruRail for scenic cars or Inca Rail for intimate groups.

Overnight at a hotel in Aguas Calientes.

Team transfers to station. Bus ascends 30 minutes to Machu Picchu. Private guide covers Inca history, pointing sectors like temples and terraces.

Explanations include alignments with Andean solstices. Free time for paths. Descend to Aguas Calientes. Train back to Cusco.

Options: Lunch at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge. Vistadome return with windows. Buy Huayna Picchu access for high sights.

Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.

Breakfast at the hotel. Tourist bus along Route of the Sun departs. Stops include Raqchi, large temple for Viracocha, showing Inca scale.

Guides explain roof techniques. To Pucará, pre-Inca site with pottery traditions. Buffet lunch en route.

Arrive Puno at 12,556 feet or 3,827 meters by lake.

Overnight at a hotel in Puno.

Breakfast at the hotel. To pier for full-day boat. First to Taquile Island, where locals maintain textile arts, UNESCO recognized.

Guides describe cooperative systems. Lunch there. Then to Uros Floating Islands, over 100 reed platforms built by hands.

See how families renew layers. Return to Puno evening.

Overnight at a hotel in Puno.

Breakfast at the hotel. Private transportation to Juliaca Airport at 12,549 feet or 3,825 meters, timed 2 hours before flight.

Services conclude.