This 9-day tour is a culinary journey through Peru’s top regions, blending the country’s rich flavors and cultural heritage. From savoring gourmet meals in Lima to learning traditional Andean cooking methods in the Sacred Valley, you’ll experience Peru’s world-renowned cuisine firsthand. Highlights include market tours, pisco tastings, and a visit to Machu Picchu.
- Learn to make ceviche, pisco sours, and traditional pachamanca.
- Explore the famous Inca citadel.
- Dine at some of Peru’s top restaurants, including Huaca Pucllana and MAP Café.
- All transfers on arrival and departure of each locality, assisted by expert personnel.
- All the excursions indicated in the program with English-speaking guides.
- All entrance fees to the sitesmentioned.
- Vistadome train to/from Machu Picchu.
- Transportation in comfortable tourist vehicles.
- Overnights in suggested hotels or similar(subject to confirmation), breakfast included.
- Meals as indicated.
- Early check-in / late check-out.
- Internal flights (approx. USD 160-220 per person, per flight).
- Drinks during meals.
- Meals not expressly stated.
- Extras at the bar, in laundry, in phone, etc.
- Our tour escort from Lima to Lima.
- Tips for guides, hotels, restaurants and airports.
- Personal insurance.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Lima
Day 1:
Arrive in Lima, where you’ll be met by tour staff and transferred to your hotel. The evening is free for rest or exploration. Lima, Peru’s vibrant capital, is renowned for its historical sites, artistic culture, and, above all, its gastronomy. You can take a stroll around the nearby districts or relax at your hotel in anticipation of the culinary journey ahead. Overnight in Lima.
Day 2 : Culinary Exploration Of Lima
Begin the day with a visit to Barranco, Lima’s bohemian district, for a coffee-tasting experience featuring locally sourced organic beans. Next, try a lucuma milkshake in a secret garden under the very trees that bear this native fruit. Continue to San Isidro’s market to sample exotic fruits. The highlight of the day is a ceviche and pisco sour class at Embarcadero 41. Learn the art of creating Peru’s signature dishes from expert chefs, followed by a gourmet lunch at the renowned Huaca Pucllana Restaurant. The rest of the day is free to explore Lima at leisure.
Day 3 : Flight To Cusco & City Tour
After breakfast, fly to Cusco and settle into your hotel. In the afternoon, embark on a tour of Cusco’s historic center, exploring famous sites like the Cathedral and the ancient Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, and Tambomachay. This day’s adventure provides a glimpse into the cultural richness of the region and its deep Incan roots. End the evening with dinner at MAP Café, a contemporary dining spot known for its fusion of traditional and modern Andean flavors. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 4 : Cusco Market Tour And Cooking Class
Start your day with a visit to the San Pedro and Casccaparo markets to explore the local produce and ingredients essential to Peruvian cuisine. Following this, enjoy a hands-on cooking class at Deva Restaurant, where you’ll prepare and enjoy a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a cocktail tour visiting three restaurants, each specializing in pisco-based cocktails. You’ll learn about the history of pisco and prepare unique creations such as the Cholo Sour and Ten’Cantalá. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 5 : Pachamanca Experience In Sacred Valley
Travel to the Sacred Valley, where you’ll visit Urubamba’s local market before heading to a traditional pachamanca lunch. Participate in the preparation of this ancient Incan dish, cooked underground using hot stones. While the meal cooks, witness a Pachamama ceremony, a tribute to Mother Earth. Once the pachamanca is ready, enjoy the feast with your group. Afterward, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel for a relaxing evening. Overnight in Sacred Valley.
Day 6 : Sacred Valley To Aguas Calientes
The day begins with visits to the Pisaq market and Ollantaytambo fortress. You’ll then enjoy lunch at Wayra Restaurant, where traditional Peruvian cuisine is served alongside a live demonstration of Paso horse riding and a Marinera dance performance. In the afternoon, board the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and unwind before dinner. Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 7 : Machu Picchu Exploration
After an early breakfast, take a scenic bus ride to the iconic Machu Picchu. Spend the morning exploring this UNESCO World Heritage site with a guided tour, marveling at its history and stunning landscapes. Lunch is included at the Sanctuary Lodge near the site. In the afternoon, board the Vistadome train back to Cusco, where you’ll be transferred to your hotel for the evening. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 8 : Return To Lima & Culinary Tour
Fly back to Lima and, in the afternoon, enjoy a culinary tour of the city’s bohemian Barranco district. Learn how to prepare a perfect Pisco sour at La Trastienda, followed by a delightful Creole dinner at Panchita Restaurant. The tour ends with a visit to Huaca Pucllana Restaurant for a gourmet dessert in the stunning setting of the ancient Huaca ruins. Overnight in Lima.
Day 9 : Lima City Tour & Farewell
Your final day begins with a panoramic city tour of Lima’s most famous landmarks. Visit the Larco Museum, which houses an impressive collection of pre-Columbian art. Enjoy a seven-course farewell lunch at Café del Museo Larco, savoring Peru’s culinary diversity one last time. After lunch, transfer to the airport for your departure.