On arrival in Jorge Chavez International Airport, Lima, Peru’s historical capital, you will be welcomed at the airport by your Wendy Wu Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. The transfer time is approximately one hour 30 minutes. Tonight, enjoy your first taste of Peruvian cuisine at a local restaurant.

This morning embark on an informative tour of Lima, formerly known as the ‘City of Kings’. Kick your Peruvian adventure off with a mouth-watering culinary tour. Begin by gathering your ingredients from the local markets before heading to the kitchen workshop where a local chef will teach you how to prepare some traditional Peruvian delicacies. After lunch, visit Lima’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic centre with its striking colonial architecture. Later uncover the fascinating Huaca Pucllana, an ancient pyramid built by a pre-Incan civilisation known as the Lima culture. Take in the sights and sounds of the bohemian Barranco district this afternoon before becoming acquainted with pisco, Peru’s national drink, at an insightful pre-dinner tasting session.

Fly to Cusco and transfer to the Urubamba Valley. Also known as the Sacred Valley, it is home to Incan citadels and beautiful landscapes. Spend the afternoon in the remote village of Ccaccaccollo. A small and scenic town lost in the Peruvian Andes. Catch a glimpse of the authentic culture of the valley’s Quechua communities. You’ll be able to interact with the villagers, witness their day to day life. The women have a rich tradition of weaving which they still practice by hand today. The textiles they produce bear the same images as those of their ancestors; condors, cougars and Huallata birds, and can be purchased here. This day is at altitude.

Spend the morning exploring the charming town of Pisac, Here you’ll visit the vibrant markets where locals sell their wares including locally produced handicrafts. Afterwards continue to Huilloc, where you will meet the local Quechua community, taking part in their collective tasks including working in the fields and making clothing. You’ll also have the opportunity to observe school lessons and preparation processes for ancestral ceremonies. After, sit down to a well-earned traditional Andean lunch with a local family. Continue to Ollantaytambo where we’ll visit the preserved Incan houses and explore the old fortress. Today’s activities will be undertaken at high altitudes.

From Ollantaytambo board the panoramic Vistadome train to travel through the mountainous landscapes to the small town of Aguas Calientes in approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. From here, you will hop on the bus to the magnificent Machu Picchu. Long abandoned by the Inca, it came to international attention when it was stumbled upon by Hiram Bingham in 1911. It is now considered one of the new 7 Wonders of the World. A guided tour will provide you with some insight into the Inca Empire. This includes up to four hours of sightseeing with walking on uneven terrain. Return to the village of Aguas Calientes (also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo) for your overnight stay. This day is at altitude.

Enjoy the morning at leisure or choose one of these optional tours: visit Aguas Calientes’ thermal baths for a relaxing soak; or a second entrance to Machu Picchu for further explorations - perhaps even venturing up to the Intipunku or ‘Sun Gate’. This afternoon, return to Aguas Calientes and take a 3 and a half hour train to Poroy. Then, transfer 2 hours by road to Cusco. This day is at altitude.

Home to an incredible Incan legacy, Cusco has some of the richest heritage in Latin America and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tour will include visits to the Plaza de Armas, once the heart of the Incan capital of Huacaypata; and Qoricancha, the temple of the sun. Head just out of town to the ruins of Sacsayhuaman and Puka Pukara, the ‘Red Fortess’. This day is at altitude. In the afternoon, you will have the option to take part in a chocolate-making tour, followed by a Peruvian dinner and folklore dance show.

Today, take a train from Cusco to Puno. Journey through amazing Andean landscapes to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca, passing through the spectacular Peruvian highlands. The train has 4 dining cars, a bar car and an observation car. Along the way you will enjoy a gourmet lunch prepared with exquisite Andean ingredients and there will be music and dance shows on board. Arrive at your hotel this evening.

This morning, you will be picked up from the port of Puno and taken to the floating islands of Uros on Lake Titicaca, approximately 25 minutes by boat. Visiting two of these floating islands, your guide will explain the history of the area. You will also have the opportunity to speak with some of the residents, which will help you to understand their way of life and gain a cultural insight into this fascinating place. After, you will continue to the island of Taquile. Protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and once a stronghold of the Inca, you’ll find wonderful textiles made by the island’s men here. You will tour the island and enjoy lunch before transferring back to Puno. Today’s sightseeing is a full day. This day is at altitude (3,820m).

Today, travel to Colca, approximately a 5 to 6 hour drive, passing through Lagunillas and Tocra along the way. Keep your eyes peeled for flamingos, Andean ducks and llamas. Reach Pata Pampa at 4,820 metres altitude, where you can admire the volcanoes Ampato, Sabancaya, Hualca-Hualca and Mismi (the source of the Amazon River), as well as views of the Cordillera de Chila. Once in Chivay, enjoy the view of the terraces of the Colca Valley before time to bathe in the natural hot springs. This day is at altitude.

After an early breakfast, depart Colca and travel to Arequipa, approximately 5 hours’ drive including stops. En route, stop at Condor Cross for a picturesque view of the canyon, and hopefully a few sightings of the native condors gliding on the thermals. Enjoy a short walk here with your guide. Hopping back in the bus, you’ll also visit the villages of Maca; an Andean community that experienced an earthquake in 1991, and Yanque; a settlement that contains arguably the most beautiful church in the valley. This day is at altitude.

Peru’s spectacularly situated second city is surrounded by volcanoes and boasts some beautiful colonial architecture. Start to explore the city at the Carmen Alto viewpoint before visiting Yanahuara Quarter and admiring the UNESCO-listed Plaza de Armas and the Monastery of Santa Catalina. Fly from Arequipa to Lima this afternoon with a farewell dinner in Lima.

Today you will transfer to Jorge Chavez International Airport, Lima for your return flight home.