Enchanted Peru

In the Land of the Incas

Thirteen days between the Andes and the Pacific, from colonial Lima to the citadel of Machu Picchu: a journey that takes you through Arequipa, the Colca Canyon, and the shores of Lake Titicaca, all the way to the heart of the Inca Empire. Amid snow-capped volcanoes, soaring condors, Quechua communities, and ancient terraces, Peru reveals itself stop by stop, offering authentic experiences that bring you into close contact with local traditions.

Program

• Day 1 — Departure–Lima: scheduled flight, arrival and meeting with the tour guide, transfer to the hotel.
• Day 2 — Lima: Lunch at the Larco Museum and a tour of its more than 45,000 pre-Columbian artifacts; a tour of the historic center between Plaza San Martín and Plaza de Armas; and a panoramic view of the San Isidro and Miraflores neighborhoods.
• Day 3 — Lima–Arequipa: flight; the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built of white sillar stone; the Monastery of Santa Catalina; and the Museum of Andean Sanctuaries, home to the mummy of Juanita.
• Day 4 — Arequipa–Colca Canyon: drive through Aguada Blanca National Park among vicuñas, llamas, and alpacas; scenic pass at 4,910 meters; free afternoon to enjoy the “La Calera” hot springs and the local market.
• Day 5 — Cruz del Condor–Puno: sunrise over the canyon with the majestic flights of the condors, the villages of Maca and Yanque, arrival in Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world at 3,812 meters.
• Day 6 — LakeTiticaca–Puno: a boat trip to the Uros floating islands, built of totora reeds, and to Taquile Island with its pre-Inca terraces; a traditional lunch featuring local cuisine.
• Day 7 — Puno–Cusco: the ruins of Raqchi, the Church of Andahuaylillas (known as the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas”), arrival in Cusco at an elevation of 3,400 meters.
• Day 8 — Sacred Valley: the market in Chinchero, the circular agricultural terraces of Moray—up to 30 meters deep—and the more than 3,000 salt pools of Maras.
• Day 9 — Sacred Valley: the Inca community of Huilloc with the “Pago a la Tierra” ritual, a Pachamanca lunch cooked underground, the ruins of Ollantaytambo, and the train to Aguas Calientes.
• Day 10 — Aguas Calientes–Machu Picchu–Cusco: Morning tour of the citadel, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, before the crowds arrive; return by bus to Aguas Calientes and take the Vistadome train to Poroy.
• Day 11 — Cuzco–Lima: Renaissance Cathedral , Koricancha Temple of the Sun, San Pedro Market, and Sacsayhuaman Fortress; flight to Lima in the afternoon.
• Day 12 — Lima–Return: Free time depending on the flight schedule, transfer to the airport, and return flight to Italy with an overnight stay on board.
• Day 13 — Arrival in Italy.

Included experiences

• A visit to Chinchero, famous for its Sunday market—one of the most authentic in the region.
• In the Inca community of Huilloc, participation in the ritual of offering to the earth.
• Traditional Pachamanca lunch in the Sacred Valley, featuring the flavors and traditions of Peru.
• Morning tour of Machu Picchu to explore the citadel in silence.
• Traditional dinner in Cuzco featuring typical dishes of the local culture.

Small-group tour, confirmed for a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 16 participants, with local Italian-speaking guides, a bus for the group’s exclusive use, and 11 nights’ accommodations in hotels with breakfast included. Price starting at €4,820 for 13 days and 12 nights, with a flight departing on December 27, 2026.