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Highlights

• Roundtrip Airfare
• Full day tour of Lima
• Tour of Cuzco including a Dinner Show
• Tours of the ancient Incan cities of Machu Picchu, Pisac and Ollantaytambo

Day 1

Lima

Today we leave US on our flight to Peru.

Peru is the third largest country in South America and twice the size of France. This country was home to the very powerful Incas, who fought with the Spaniards for control from the 16th into the 19th century. Upon arrival at Jorge Chavez International Airport, claim your baggage and proceed to Customs & Immigration. You will then be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel.

Lima (411ft.), the capital of Peru, was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535. It was subsequently the chief city of Spanish South America until the independence of the various republics in the early 19th century. The University of San Marcos was founded in 1551 and a printing press was discovered in 1595, one of the earliest in all of South America.

Overnight accommodations at the Delfines Hotel located in San Isidro, Lima's most exclusive financial and residential area.

Day 2

Lima

Today enjoy a full day private tour of colonial and modern Lima followed by a visit to one of its principal museums: the National Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, the Gold Museum, The Larco Herrera, The Amano Museum, the Museo de la Nación, or the Osma Museum.

Day 3

Lima / Cuzco

You will be picked-up at your hotel and transferred to the national airport.

Check-in for flight and pay Peru's national airport tax (currently $5.04).

Lima-Cuzco Flight times to be advised.

Airport reception in Cuzco and transfer to your hotel. To acclimate to the high altitude (10,750 ft.), we suggest you avoid all alcohol, and drink plenty of water.

Overnight accommodations at the centrally-located Sonesta Posada del Inca Cuzco.

Cuzco
Set off on a tour of Cuzco and the nearby Inca ruins. Cuzco, the oldest continuously inhabited city on the continent, was the capital of the Inca Empire and is considered by many Quechua peoples to be the spiritual center of the world. Much of colonial Cuzco was built on Inca foundations, and your guide will point out Inca stonework along the many streets.

Visit the main square, the Cathedral, Santo Domingo Church, as well as a first introduction to Inca stonework at the ruins of Puka-Pukara, Qenqo, Tambo Machay, and the renowned fortress of Sacsayhuaman overlooking Cuzco and the surrounding valley.

Cuzco Dinner & Show

Tonight you will enjoy dinner with Andean music and a folkloric dance show at one on Cuzco's finest restaurants: Inca Grill, Jose Antonio, El Truco or La Retama. Hotel transfers included.

Day 4

Cuzco/Machu Picchu

Very early morning hotel pick-up and transfer to the train station where you’ll set off on a scenic 3 and one half hour train trip through the Urubamba Valley followed by a 25 minute bus ride up to the breathtaking Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu.

Set in the saddle of a high mountain 1000 feet above the Urubamba River, Machu Picchu remained “lost” in jungle undergrowth until it was rediscovered by American explorer Hiram Bingham in 1911. Consequently the city escaped ransacking from the Spaniards and is reasonably well preserved.

Upon arrival you’ll set off with your guide to explore the walls, stairways, temples and terraces of Machu Picchu.

After a lunch served at the hotel, you’ll be free to explore this enchanting place on your own.

For the more energetic, a moderate 2 mile hike up to the Sun Gate offers fabulous views overlooking Machu Picchu. Those in great physical shape (and a strong head for heights) may wish to hike the very steep trail to the top of Huayna Picchu for outstanding views of the entire region. In the late afternoon, return to the train for the trip back to Cuzco where you'll be met at the station and transferred back to your hotel.

Day 5

Pisac & Ollantaytambo Day Trip

This morning, depart with your guide for a full-day excursion to the village and ruins of Pisac located 20 miles from Cuzco.

After exploring the ruins you will visit a colorful Indian market where you'll be able to trade with locals for a variety of handicrafts, including woolen sweaters and ponchos.

Lunch will be served in Urubamba, followed by a tour of the town and fortress of Ollantaytambo located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Day 6

Cuzco / Lima

Hotel pick-up and transfer to the Cuzco airport for your morning flight to Lima.

Cuzco-Luma Flight times to be advised

You will be met at the airport and transferred to your Lima hotel in time for the Shabbat. Overnight accommodations at the Delfines Hotel.

Day 7

Lima

Today will be at leisure to do some shopping, sightseeing, or relaxing in our hotel.

Day 8

Lima

Today enjoy another tour of Lima, including a visit to the Indian markets.

In the evening we will transfer to the airport for our overnight flight home.