Overview
A seven-day grand tour that reveals Peru's most treasured destinations in a single seamless composition. From the cosmopolitan pulse of Lima, through scenic drives past Andean gems like Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray, to the ineffable Machu Picchu — every day is orchestrated around legendary hotels: Belmond Miraflores Park, Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo and the 16th-century Belmond Hotel Monasterio.
This is not a tour you follow — it is an experience that unfolds around you. Private guides. Vistadome train compartments. Effortless transfers. The kind of journey that changes the way you remember Peru.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival in Lima · Welcome to the Pacific Capital
Upon landing at Jorge Chávez International Airport, our dedicated concierge will be waiting to welcome you with a private transfer to the legendary Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel. The afternoon is yours to unwind along the Malecón with its sweeping Pacific views, explore the bohemian streets of Miraflores, or savor your first taste of Peru's culinary renaissance in a restaurant of our careful selection.
Lima City Tour · A Full Day in the Capital
Your private guide collects you at 08:30 for a full-day exploration of Lima's dramatic contrasts. Begin at Love Park, with its panoramic ocean views and Victor Delfín sculpture. Continue through modern Miraflores, Kennedy Park and its famous felines, and the vibrant Surquillo Market — a favorite of Lima's celebrated chefs. Afternoon brings the bohemian Barranco district and the Historic Center: the Plaza Mayor, the Presidential Palace, the Cathedral, and the Saint Francisco Convent with its haunting underground catacombs.
Lima → Cusco → Sacred Valley of the Incas
A private transfer returns you to Lima's airport for your short flight to Cusco. Upon arrival in the ancient Inca capital, our Cusco concierge welcomes you and whisks you by private vehicle directly to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where the air is thinner and the altitude gentler (2,800 m / 9,186 ft). At Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, you are welcomed with the traditional coca leaf infusion. The remainder of the day is yours — rest, gentle acclimatization, a walk in the hotel's orchid gardens, or a spa treatment.
Sacred Valley: Moray, Maras & Ollantaytambo · Vistadome to Aguas Calientes
A day dedicated to the Valley's hidden treasures. Begin at the extraordinary circular agricultural terraces of Moray — an Inca laboratory where altitude and microclimate were engineered with surgical precision, producing temperature differentials of up to 15°C between top and bottom. Continue to the colonial town of Maras and its breathtaking Salineras, where salt has been harvested from the mountain since Inca times. A refined Peruvian lunch in Urubamba follows. The afternoon brings the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, a living Inca town and the valley's most dramatic fortress. Board the Vistadome train for the scenic descent to Aguas Calientes.
Machu Picchu · The Lost City · Return to Cusco
Early morning, your private guide collects you for the zigzag ascent to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. For two and a half hours, you will walk the citadel privately — the Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana, the Sacred Plaza, the Royal Tomb — with a guide chosen for their deep scholarship. After the guided visit, time for photography and quiet reflection before lunch in Aguas Calientes. The afternoon Vistadome returns you to Ollantaytambo, where your private transfer awaits for the drive to Cusco and the 16th-century monastery-turned-hotel that is Belmond Hotel Monasterio.
Cusco City Tour · Imperial Heart of the Andes
A five-hour exploration of Cusco's most extraordinary sites. Begin at the Cathedral, built on the foundations of the Inca Wiracocha's palace and housing over 300 paintings from the Cusco School. Continue to Qoricancha — the legendary Temple of the Sun, once sheathed in gold. Ascend to Sacsayhuamán, the megalithic fortress whose stones defy explanation. Continue to Qenqo, Puca Pucara and finally Tambomachay, the sacred water temple where Inca rulers performed purification rites. Return to Belmond Monasterio with the afternoon free — perhaps an aperitif in the hotel's historic courtyard.
Cusco Airport · Until We Meet Again
Your private transfer arrives at your preferred time to deliver you to Cusco Airport. As you begin your journey home, we hope you carry more than photographs — a changed way of seeing, perhaps, or a quieter understanding of what the Andes have meant for the last five centuries. This is not goodbye. Hasta pronto.
What's Included
- Six nights at 5-star Belmond & Inkaterra properties (Miraflores Park, Hacienda Urubamba, Machu Picchu Pueblo, Hotel Monasterio)
- All airport and inter-city private transfers in premium vehicles
- Private, English-speaking, scholar-level guides throughout
- Full-day private Lima City Tour with entrance fees
- Full-day private Sacred Valley Tour (Moray, Maras & Ollantaytambo) with gourmet lunch
- Vistadome panoramic train: Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket and bus ascent/descent
- Private guided visit to Machu Picchu (approx. 2½ hours)
- Full-day private Cusco City Tour with entrances (Cathedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay)
- Daily gourmet breakfast at all hotels
- 24/7 dedicated luxury concierge support
What's Not Included
- International and domestic flights (we are pleased to assist with booking)
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Beverages beyond breakfast
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
- Personal expenses
Optional Luxury Enhancements
- Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain climb: USD 80 per person (advance booking required)
- Hiram Bingham Belmond Train upgrade: from USD 990 per person
- Sunrise at Machu Picchu entry slot: from USD 150 per person
- Private helicopter transfer Cusco – Sacred Valley: quotation on request
- Hotel suite upgrades at Belmond or Inkaterra: quotation on request