Today your private guide will welcome you at the airport of Arequipa to start your incredible trip through the colonial past of Peru, admiring at the same time the magnificent Inca heritage and crossing the amazing landscapes of Peruvian Andes. Arequipa is an exceptional example of the colonial settlement of Spanish conquistadors. You will start your magic journey by discovering the historical center of the city and later you will have the opportunity to travel back into the time and to spend the night in a colonial house turned into an elegant hotel. Overnight in Arequipa.

The city of Puno will be the next step of your trip. Although it is considered as the cradle of the Inca civilization and the folkloric capital of Peru, but the city is mainly famous for its geographical position on mystical Lake Titicaca. The route from Arequipa to Puno is amazing with its landscapes. It becomes especially attractive when you travel on board of the luxury train of Andean Explorer. The refined interior of its wagons with its modern comfortable en-suite cabins will offer you an unforgettable experience for the following 3 days of your journey. Before to board the train in the evening, you will have time to discover with your private guide the famous mummy of Juanita in the Museo Santuarios Andinos of Arequipa. Why this discovery was so important and for what Juanita is famous for? Don't miss to get all the answers during your visit. You will certainly have the time to admire also the convent of Santa Catalina, an incredible religious citadel, which has been remained intact from the XVI century. Later you will board to Andean Explorer train and will take the road to the picturesque Titicaca Lake. Overnight in the train.

The second day of your trip in the train will be dedicated to the discovery of Titicaca islands: Uros and Taquile. By visiting these 2 islands you will have the opportunity to discover the local people, their lifestyle and traditions. What is their main occupation? How is the life on 3800 meters above the see level? You will have the opportunity to discover it. Later, after your private lunch on Taquile Island you will take again the train to continue your journey to Cusco, the capital of the Incas. Bright and elegant, the dining carriages of your luxury train will be a perfect setting for gastronomic discovery on board of Belmond Andean Explorer. Overnight on board at Marangani.

Today, admiring the high-altitude landscapes, discovering the stunning archeological park with Inca ruins on the way, you will reach Cusco. Why this city has been choosen as the capital for the Inca Empire and what makes it unique? Explore the city with your private guide to get all the answers. Discover the colonial houses with inca foundations by walking the narrow streets of Cusco and dont miss the famous extraordinary stone with 12 angles. Your guide will be glad to give you all necessary explanations about the architectural specific feqtures of the Inca period. Overnight in Cusco.

Today you will wake up earlier than usually, as the incredible Machu Picchu will be waiting for you. The ''lost city'' of the Incas will be another opportunity to appreciate the architectural imagination of the Incas. The Hiram Bingham luxury train will be waiting for you at 9 AM to take you to Aguas Calientes from where you will reach the Machu Picchu by bus. Your private guide will help you to reveal the secrets of this unique architectural gem. Why the Incas disappeared? What was the function of Machu Picchu? How and why this citadel was built on a rocky promontory? Find the answers with the help of your guide. Later, taking the same train you will travel back to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.

You have certainly heard about the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We invite you to discover the mysterious valley and its secrets with your private guide by visiting Ollantaytambo, a town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Along the way you will have the opportunity to make a stop in Chinchero, the local life and traditions of this small charming village whose inhabitants still wear their colorful traditional clothes. Your guide will make you discover also the agricultural terraces of Chinchero which are dating back to the time of the Incas and are used until today. Once in Ollantaytambo you can discover the ruins of the fortress with its famous wall of 6 monoliths gazing out at the spectacular view on the Valley. Exploring Ollantaytambo you will feel the typical charm and unique atmosphere of the Valley and will surely meet Peruvians walking their lama. Overnight in Ollantaytambo.

Today your trip through the land of the Incas will terminate. According to your flight time, your guide will drive you to the Airport of Cusco for your departure. In case you enough time, you will make other interesting discoveries on the way to the Airport. Another extraordinary site from the Inca period are the circular agricultural terraces of Moray. Stimulate up to 20 different types of microclimates, the best corn is produced here, sacred food of the Incas. The impressive salines of Maras, used since the time of the Incas until today for obtaining the salt could be another stop on the way to Cusco Airport.