History and Food Tour in Peru

Welcome to Peru! Upon arrival in Lima, you will be warmly welcomed by our English-speaking representative and then introduced to your driver who will take you to the hotel by private vehicle. The rest of today is yours for refreshment.

Discover the best of Peruvian food culture and Lima's city history! Follow your private guide, explore exclusive restaurants, trendy districts, top must-see attractions, and hands-on activities spread across several districts.

Start this morning with a cup of organic Peruvian coffee. Then go to a traditional marketplace to experience the joy of picking and savoring fresh fruits. Next, you will have the opportunity to try a variety of Peru's flagship Pisco Sours with the freshest, most creative superfood dishes around. Finally, have a gourmet Peruvian lunch amid stunning views of Huaca Pucllana.

In the afternoon, fly to Arequipa, the second most populous city in Peru. Upon arrival, you will be greeted and escorted to your hotel for an overnight.

Get a private Classics of Arequipa Cuisine Tour from 11 am! Discover over 14 typical Peruvian foods and drinks scattered in Arequipa and its surroundings, and experience the history and culture of Arequipa through its flavors on foot. You'll have the opportunity to visit San Camilo Market to learn from locals about gentle alpacas, sample Andean specialty guinea pig (Cuy), and discover all the secrets of preparing Ocopa with a traditional Andean stone grinder (Batán de piedra).

Then, head to the Santa Catalina Convent, a functioning religious complex comprising cloisters, living quarters, a plaza, a gallery, and a chapel. It was a cloister for the Dominican nuns from the 16th to the 18th century and still houses a small religious community today. After the visit, return to your hotel.

Fly to Cusco in the morning. After arrival, check in and simply relax at leisure.

In the afternoon, stroll through Cusco's historical center with your private guide, appreciating the cultural and architectural heritage from the Inca and Viceroyalty periods, such as the 16th-century Cusco Cathedral. Later on, visit the majestic Inca ruin of Sacsayhuaman for its zigzag, terraced walls, and remarkable Inca stonework. Trace the Incas' mysterious sacrifice ceremony at the holy site of Qenqo. Explore Puca Pucara, another unmissable ruin with great walls, overlapping terraces, platforms, and stairways. Finally, discover the Tambomachay, consisting of a series of small aqueducts, canals, and waterfalls built into the terraces.

As night falls, return to your hotel for a brief rest, then enjoy your dinner and a folk show at Artisano Restaurant.

Pachamanca, a typical Peruvian dish with the ancestral cultural root of the Andes, was declared a National Cultural Heritage in 2003. Today, you will learn to whip up a traditional Pachamanca Feast in a chef-led cooking class, helping to prepare the ingredients and placing them on the floor, joining in a Mother Earth or Pachamama ceremony, then enjoying the delectable fruit of your labor. The rest of the day is yours to relax at leisure.

After breakfast, start your journey to the magical Sacred Valley.

En route, explore Pisac, a town famous for its bustling indigenous market, especially the Sunday market, where the locals in colorful traditional garments peddle local products. Afterwards, marvel at the remarkable Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. Following the visit, enjoy lunch at Wayra Restaurant before catching the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes.

Upon arrival, the hotel staff will pick you up and escort you to your hotel.

In the morning, take a public bus with our tour guide to Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas! Spend about 2 hours exploring the main areas of the Inca Citadel, such as the ritual baths, the Palace of the Princess, the main Fountain, the Intihuatana, and the temple of the Sun. After descending to Aguas Calientes, pick up your luggage and hop on the train back to Poroy (about a 3.5-hour ride). Upon arrival, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel in Cusco for the night.

After breakfast, be transferred to the airport for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival, transfer to the Lima city center to meet your private guide and visit the historical center. Admire the splendid colonial architecture centered around the Lima Cathedral, and explore the catacombs of the San Francisco Convent for a glimpse into Lima's religious heritage.

Time to bid farewell to Peru! Bring priceless happy memories back to your sweet home.