Peru: Machu Picchu and Amazon Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Lima, Peru

The capital of Peru and world-renowned culinary epicenter, Lima is a delightful mix of indigenous and colonial history, natural beauty and a Pacific-Coast vibe that’s laid back by day and electric by night.

Day 2

Lima – Immersion in Peruvian Cuisine

Stroll among the locals at a bustling food market, and then bike ride through city streets, building an appetite for lunch at a fun restaurant. Then embark on a colonial city tour, finishing at a chocolate shop for a brief talk and a scrumptious tasting.

Day 3

Cusco – Into the Sacred Valley

The former capital of the Inca empire, Cusco is often considered the most beautiful city in Peru. Inca temples, churches, museums and picturesque colonial palaces. Head out to your resort in the Sacred Valley, stopping at a town en route to meet locals.

Day 4

Sacred Valley – Village Visit and Llama Walk

The Sacred Valley of the Incas carves through the green peaks of the Peruvian Andes near Cusco. Deemed a spiritual epicenter by the Inca people, the valley has a kinship with the nearby ancient citadel of Machu Picchu as well as remote Quechua-speaking communities whose traditional way of life endures. Begin with a refreshing light trek — escorted by llamas — on a trail that overlooks a lagoon and

Day 5

Machu Picchu – Stunning Citadel of the Incas

Explore Ollantaytambo, a fortress of massive stone terraces that hug the mountain slopes before boarding a train to Machu Picchu, the Incas’ mighty mountain citadel. The journey can unfold as you prefer: by rail all the way, getting in your first visit to the ruins this afternoon or, alternatively, by disembarking en route at KM 104 to hike the Inca Trail to the Sun Gate overlooking the ruins.

Day 6

Machu Picchu – Sunrise Among the Ruins

Rise with the sun to walk through Machu Picchu in the early morning mist, an experience some consider a spiritual highlight. Built in the 15th century at the height of the Inca Empire, this “Lost City” was revealed to the rest of the world by American Hiram Bingham in 1911, although its location was long known to locals. Return to Ollantaytambo by train, and proceed to Cusco.

Day 7

Cusco – Plaza de Armas and Epic Sacsayhuamán

Admire city highlights such as the remnants of Korikancha, once a major Incan religious center; the Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas; and the Santo Domingo Temple. Listen as a local expert explains how clashes between the Incas and the Spanish helped form today’s Peruvian culture. Visit Sacsayhuamán, an imposing Inca fortress compiled from colossal stones. Dine at a Cusco restaurant, where innovati

Day 8

Cusco – Design Your Day

Experience Cusco your way, enjoying one of these **Design Your Day** activities.

Day 9

Nauta – Cruising in Utmost Style

The Amazon Basin is one of the greatest remaining wildernesses on earth and there’s only one best way to explore it: aboard Worldway Travels x A&K Sanctuary’s boutique riverboat, Pure Amazon. Starting at remote Nauta, on the banks of the Marañón River, embark on a four-night river adventure in state-of-the-art comfort, with a staff-to-guest ratio of over 1:1, ensuring exceptional, personalized service.

Day 10

Pure Amazon – Seeking the Life of the Forest

In this paradise for birders, where vividly colored macaws may be seen gliding over the river, set out on an expert-led birding excursion at dawn’s first light. Don’t miss the long-limbed spider monkey or an endearingly slow-moving sloth that may be peering back at you from the forest canopy. As the equatorial sun dips behind the treetops, you may opt for night safari by skiff, watching for the gl

Day 11

Pure Amazon – Village Visit and Piranha Fishing

Each day along the ever-changing river brings with it new possibilities. You may spot the Amazon’s fabled pink dolphins or go ashore to visit a local village to learn about daily life deep in the Amazon. Then relax or go for a swim and enjoy another river foray.

Day 12

Pure Amazon – A Final Day on the Water

A final day on board finds you once again with a choice of exciting options for exploration. Gather for a chat with your vessel’s expert guides, who recount stories of life in the Amazon, followed by a farewell dinner on board.

Day 13

Depart Lima

After a final breakfast onboard Pure Amazon, disembark in Nauta. Here you gain insight into the daily life in the region, beginning with a visit to the local market where you see the vibrant array of exotic fruits and vegetables on offer. Continue with a visit to the Museum of Indigenous Amazonian Cultures to explore its rich exhibits of the traditions and histories of Amazonian communities. From