DISCOVER GUAYAQUIL & ARRIVE IN LIMA

GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR

Following customs formalities at the airport, meet your local guide for a panoramic introduction to Guayaquil, Ecuador's vibrant port city. Drive along Avenida 9 de Octubre before visiting Parque Centenario and the famous Parque Seminario, home to the city's beloved resident iguanas. Continue beside the Guayas River along the lively Malecón 2000, passing the Civic Plaza, Moorish Tower, City Hall, and the Rotonda Monument before exploring the colorful colonial district of Las Peñas on Santa Ana Hill.

Enjoy an elegant three-course lunch at City Winery, featuring refined Ecuadorian cuisine, carefully selected local wines, and a tasting of the country's celebrated cacao. Afterwards, transfer to the airport for your evening flight to Lima. Upon arrival, walk directly to the conveniently connected airport hotel for dinner and overnight accommodations.

SACRED TRADITIONS & IMPERIAL CUSCO

CUSCO

Following breakfast at the hotel, walk to the airport for your morning flight to Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire and one of South America's most remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Begin exploring at Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun), once the Empire's most sacred sanctuary and now home to the Dominican Convent of Santo Domingo. The magnificent surviving Inca stonework remains among the finest examples of ancient engineering.

Before lunch, enjoy a lively performance by local musicians, celebrating Peru's rich cultural traditions. Continue to Plaza de Armas and the magnificent Cusco Cathedral, a masterpiece of Spanish colonial architecture. Later, visit the imposing fortress of Sacsayhuamán, with colossal stone walls that continue to astonish visitors with their remarkable precision.

Transfer to the five-star Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa for dinner and your overnight accommodation.

THE LOST CITY OF THE INCAS

CUSCO

After breakfast, transfer to Río Sagrado Station to board the iconic Hiram Bingham luxury train for one of the world's most spectacular rail journeys. Elegant surroundings, attentive service, and gourmet brunch accompany the scenic ride through the Sacred Valley toward Aguas Calientes.

Ascend to the legendary sanctuary of Machu Picchu, the extraordinary royal estate built by Emperor Pachacuti during the 15th century. Hidden high within the Andes and never discovered by the Spanish conquistadors, this UNESCO World Heritage Site remains one of archaeology's greatest treasures.

Explore magnificent terraces, ceremonial temples, sacred plazas, and intricate stone structures while learning about the enduring mysteries surrounding this remarkable citadel. Following the guided visit, enjoy a celebratory cocktail overlooking the breathtaking mountain scenery before returning to Aguas Calientes.

Dinner is served aboard the Hiram Bingham during the return journey to Río Sagrado before transferring to Cusco for overnight accommodations.

ANDEAN TRADITIONS & FAREWELL TO PERU

LIMA (CALLAO), PERU

Following breakfast, journey into the Andean highlands to visit the charming Village of Flowers, where Quechua-speaking families continue traditions passed down over for centuries.

Meet local farmers and master weavers while discovering ancestral textile techniques, symbolic patterns, and authentic mountain lifestyles. Visits to village homes provide fascinating insight into daily life, local cuisine, and enduring cultural customs that continue to define the Andean communities today.

Return to Cusco for lunch at a local restaurant before transferring to the airport for your afternoon flight to Lima. Upon arrival, transfer directly to the port to rejoin your cruise, concluding this unforgettable exploration of Peru's remarkable cultural and archaeological heritage.