Tourism and Gastronomy in Cusco

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
 
Tour Description:
An excellent combination of and archaeological, cultural and gastronomic tour in Peru, in which you will be able to visit destinations such as Lima, Peru's capital and its colonial architecture and participate of a gastronomical day, visiting a local market and Peruvian cooking class with a specialist chef; the city of Cuzco and its numerous vestiges, visit the Inca's Sacred Valley and its archaeological monuments, ending the tour by visiting the majestic Machu Picchu citadel.
 
Tour Type: Archaeological, gastronomic
 

Day 1: ... / Lima

Reception and transfer from the airport to the hotel
Overnight in a hotel in Lima.
 

Day 2: Lima

The tour begins with a visit to the Fishing Terminal in Chorrillos where you will find different species of fish from the Peruvian ocean and get to know some of the fishermen. Here you will also find some sea birds. Afterwards you will visit Miraflores market, one of the greatest suppliers for our gastronomy, where you will find a great variety of meat, vegetables, fruits and other produce of great importance joined by an specialist guide.
You will continue the second part of the tour at the Fish Club Restaurant, where the resident chef will welcome you and a short tour. Also he will give you a small introduction to the Peruvian Cuisine and the dishes to be prepared. Also a demonstration on the elaboration of our typical drink and dish: the pisco sour and the ceviche. You will observe the different techniques and preparation secrets. Also on the menu: a Causa Rellena, a fusion of coast and Andean ingredients. At the end you will have lunch with a dish recommended by the chef.
Overnight in a hotel in Lima.
 

Day 3: Lima / Cusco

Transfer from the hotel to the airport Flight from Lima to Cusco.
Reception and transfer from the airport to the hotel.
Tour around the magical city of Cusco, visiting the historic Main Square and the Cathedral, both of colonial style, as well as the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun, ancient adoration Inca centre for the Sun God. The tour will continue with a visit to the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, built entirely of perfectly fitted carved stones and where the Inti Raymi celebration takes place every year. You will also visit ancient Inca centers such as Kenko, labyrinth in Quechua, where several ceremonies and rituals took place; Puca Pucara, with vigilance spots or "tambos" along the Inca Trail; and Tambomachay, also know as the Inca Baths, the Inca tribute to the liquid element or Unu
Overnight in a hotel in Cusco.
 

Day 4: Cusco / Sacred Valley

Tour to the Sacred Valley Visit the colorful handicraft market of Pisaq. Lunch at a local restaurant. Finally, visit Ollantaytambo, Inca fortress built to watch the entrance to the valley.
Overnight in a hotel in Sacred Valley - Cusco.
 

Day 5: Sacred Valley

You will be taken to a restaurant at the Sacred Valley. Upon arrival in Urubamba you will be taken to the local market to get the ingredients for today's lunch. The class will start with different dishes from novo Andean cuisine such as the Quinoa soup, maize cream and chuño (dried potato flour) cream as well as more creole dishes such as lomo saltado (sautéed beef), aji de gallina and the popular ceviche. Then you can taste the different dishes you'll prepared. Then you will be taken to your hotel in the Sacred Valley.
Overnight in a hotel in Sacred Valley - Cusco.
 

Day 6: Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu / Cusco

Transfer to the train station.
Train ride to the Machu Picchu ruins. You'll be taken by bus from the Aguas Calientes train station to the top of the mountain where you can find the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. After the two hour guided tour, lunch at a local restaurant.
Back to the Aguas Calientes train station at the appropriate time to take the train back to Cusco.
Overnight in a hotel in Cusco.
 

Day 7: Cusco / Lima

Transfer from the hotel to the airport
Flight from Cusco to Lima
Reception and transfer to the airport to the hotel
Overnight in a hotel in Lima
 

Day 8: Lima / ...

Transfer from the hotel to the airport
 

• All entrance fees and transfers to the excursions
• Guides on all excursions on the language of your choice
• Lodging
• All ground transportation
• All transfers to and from the airport in private service
• Train ticket Cusco - Aguas Calientes - Cusco
• Bus ticket Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
• Second Entrance to Machu Picchu
• Domestic flights
• All breakfasts
• Lunches at Sacred Valley-Cusco and Machu Picchu

• International flights
• Airport taxes (US$ 31.00 for International flights and US$ 6.82 for domestic flights)
• Meals not mentioned