A Culinary Journey Through Peru

Day 1

Arrival Lima

Upon arrival at the airport, you’ll be escorted by car to your accommodation in the Miraflores district.

The remainder of your day will be spent at leisure.

Day 2

Lima

Your culinary adventure begins with a visit to a typical Peruvian market, where you’ll learn about local fruits and vegetables. Next you’re going to a restaurant run by a renowned Peruvian chef. You’ll learn how to make traditional pisco sour and ceviche, before enjoying the fruits of your labour for lunch.

In the afternoon enjoy a guided tour of Lima, where you’ll witness the colonial and modern sides of this city.

Get a chance to dine at Central or have a private dinner with Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, Latin America's icon.

Day 3

Lima – Sacred Valley

After breakfast you’ll fly to Cusco and be transferred to the Sacred Valley. As it is a high altitude city, spend the rest of today acclimatising and relaxing at your hotel.

Day 4

Sacred Valley, Pisac

Your tour of the Sacred Valley begins at Pisac, which enjoys a mix of Incan and colonial influences, before continuing to the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo. Spend time exploring the ruins of the ancient Inca town, before visiting a chicheria, where you can sample corn beer, chicha, made for centuries according to a traditional recipe.

For lunch, dine at the new MIL restaurant.

In the evening you’ll enjoy a Peruvian feast while watching a traditional Paso horse show. Sample meat and fish grilled over coals, served with local vegetables, salads and fresh sauces.

Day 5

Sacred Valley

Today’s excursion takes you on a cycle ride through the Sacred Valley. Pass through local communities and stop for a picnic and cold beer along the way.

Day 6

Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Today you’ll leave the Sacred Valley and head to Cusco, stopping along the way to enjoy a visit to Peru’s most famous site: Machu Picchu.

Enjoy views from the train as you climb towards the citadel, then join your guide to explore the ruins while learning about the history and mythology of this sacred site.

Day 7

Cusco

Your morning begins with a visit to a local market in Cusco to collect ingredients for your cookery lesson. Your lesson takes place on a rooftop overlooking the city, where you’ll learn to make traditional Peruvian dishes, which you’ll enjoy for lunch.

In the afternoon, explore archaeological sites around Cusco.

Day 8

Cusco – Tipon – Cusco

Today you’ll visit the temple complex at Tipon, where you’ll see some of the best examples of Inca stone masonry. Enjoy a one-hour hike to the site or drive along a dirt track, before wandering around the ruins.

In the afternoon you have the option of visiting Pikillacta to see some pre-Incan ruins, and stopping at Andahuaylillas to see a 16^th century church filled with golden altars and beautiful murals and paintings.

Day 9

Departure

Today you’ll be escorted to the airport for your onward journey.