The journey
Over the years, this Peru adventure has marked many of our guests’ first journeys with Worldway Travels x A&K. And once they get to know our guides, our experiences and our seamless way of doing things, it’s also one of the reasons so many of them keep coming back. Explore the enduring heritage of the Incas as you interact with the people of the Sacred Valley, sample Peruvian culinary delights and discover the wonders of Machu Picchu with an expert on the mysterious site.
Day 1
Arrive Lima, Peru
The capital of Peru and a world-renowned culinary epicenter, Lima welcomes wayfarers with a delightful mix of indigenous and colonial history, natural beauty and a Pacific-Coast vibe that’s laidback by day and electric by night.
Day 2
Lima – Discover Peru’s One-of-a-Kind Flavors
Huaca Pucllana is an ancient clay and adobe pyramid sprawled in the midst of Lima’s urban Miraflores District. Take in panoramic views of its ongoing excavation before joining a local chef on a visit to a popular food market. Stop for a coffee tasting before strolling the city’s colorful Barranco, an artists’ haven, and visit the Osma Museum. Your gastronomic journey resumes when you assist the ch
Day 3
Sacred Valley – Lunch at a Hacienda in Cusco
The former capital of the Inca empire, Cusco is often considered the most beautiful city in Peru. Inca temples, churches, museums and colonial palaces are made more picturesque by locals dressed in traditional clothing, creating postcard-worthy photo ops. Visit the beautiful Hacienda Sarapampa to savor lunch with the owner. At the Inkariy Museum, gain insights into the culture, religion and techno
Day 4
Sacred Valley – Time-Honored Incan Traditions
The Sacred Valley of the Incas carves through the green peaks of the Peruvian Andes near Cusco, where snow-capped peaks make for a dramatic backdrop. Deemed a spiritual epicenter by the Inca people due its alignment with the solar system and its exceptionally fertile land, the valley shares a kinship with nearby Machu Picchu. Discover two projects **supported by Worldway Travels x A&K Philanthropy**: first visit a r
Day 5
Machu Picchu – Journey to the Lost City
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 sprawling
Day 6
Machu Picchu – Morning Magic Among the Ruins
Overlooking the Urubamba River, Machu Picchu was built in the 15th century at the height of the Inca Empire and remained unknown to the wider world until 1911. Devote this morning to a walk of Machu Picchu led by a local expert, absorbing the breathtaking immensity and wonder of the ruins.
Day 7
Cusco – Where Incan and Colonial Traditions Combine
Built in the shape of a puma by the Incas, Cusco stretches like a slumbering feline along the Huatanay valley. Far from sleepy, spirited cevicherias in San Blas add verve to the city’s UNESCO-protected historical quarter. From the heart of the city, where Spanish cathedrals anchor the Plaza de Armas, to the outskirts of the town where Sacsayhuamán — an Incan fortress built of colossal stones — sti
Day 8
Depart Lima – Design Your Day
This morning, experience one of these **Design Your Day** activities.
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