Travel from Lima to Cuzco aboard a short flight. On arrival to this charming colonial town, you'll be transferred to your hotel to check in before exploring the city. During your private tour of Cuzco, the capital of the Incan Empire, you will visit Sacsayhuaman, an immense Incan complex with impressive stonework; Koricancha, one of the most important Incan temples (the walls were once actually coated in gold!), and Cuzco's Cathedral where you will learn about the Cuzco School of Art.

Prepare to have your breath taken away! Your Sacred Valley exploration will include visits to the ancient circular agricultural terraces of Moray, the salt mines at Maras, and the ruins and village of Ollantaytambo. From Ollantaytambo, you’ll be treated to a scenic train ride through the Sacred Valley to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will stay in comfort to await the highlight of our tour.

Today is one for the bucket list. You will uncover the secrets of Machu Picchu during a guided tour of this Incan citadel. You'll visit the most important parts of the ruins to learn the mysteries of how it was all constructed. After the tour, you'll have time to further explore or to just sit back and let the magic of Machu Picchu wash over you. When you've experienced all that Machu Picchu has to offer, you will take a train ride to Cuzco, once again through awe-inspiring scenery, and be transferred to your hotel for a final relaxing evening in the City of Gold.

At the appropriate time today, one of our representatives will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the Cuzco airport for your flight to Lima. In Lima, connect independently to your international flight home.