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A Dream Experience to Peru and the Lost City of the Incas
If stone stones could speak? Abandoned by its inhabitants. Reclaimed by the jungle. Lost until 1911. Honored as a World Heritage Site. This is Machu Picchu - one of the most extraordinary places on earth.
With Source Events & Orient Express
 , you will have a once-in-a-life-time opportunity to explore this magical place at your leisure. Lose yourself in the mystery as you wander through the ruins. Spend two nights at in the Machu Picchu National Park. Rise at dawn to meet the sun and feel the special energy emanating from the giant stonework.
But there is more to experience in the land of the Incas Your adventure begins with a two night stay in Lima. Discover the treasures of the country's capital. Fly onto the enchanting colonial city of Cusco and explore the Sacred Valley. Delight in the opulent luxury of the Orient Express, one of the world's greatest train journeys.
 Day 1
Arrive Lima
Lima, "City of Kings", meet and greet on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2
Lima
Enjoy a full day exploring this fascinating city filled with historic buildings, some of the world's finest museums and food and drink second to none. This guided excursion includes visits to Plaza Mayor,
Archbishop's Palace, San Francisco Monastery and the Gold Museum with
lunch at a delightfully "typical" Peruvian restaurant on the sea front.
Day 3
Cusco
Leaving Lima behind fly onto Cusco, Heart of the Inca
Empire. After settling at the hotel, tour this charming city with its unique
blend of Inca and Spanish heritage, cobbled streets and lively cafes dotting
the central square. Venture into the countryside; visit the Inca ruins of
Sacsayhuaman, the temple of Kenko and the Red Fortress of Puca Pucara.
 Day 4
Cusco & The Sacred Valley
The magnificent Urubamba
Valley is filled with traditional Inca villages and amazing ancient ceremonial sites. Explore Pisac, the largest fortress-city of the Incas and bargain with vendors at a local handicraft market. Enjoy lunch at a local hacienda. Climb up to the grand stone ruins of Ollantaytambo.
Day 5-6
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. Enjoy brunch on the Hiram Bingham Orient Express, traveling in luxury from Cusco to Machu Picchu. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience of the lost city, exploring Inca trails and climbing Huayna Picchu.
Day 7
Machu Picchu / Cusco
Morning of final sun salutations and
exploration of the citadel. Return to Cusco on the Vistadome train. Enjoy a
final evening in Cusco; revisit favorite places and discover new ones.
Day 8
Depart Cusco / Lima
Accommodations, featuring
Orient Express:
Miraflores Park Hotel, Lima
A 5-star Orient Express
property that provides easy access for all that is best
about Lima and is renowned for its setting beside the Pacific Ocean.
The Miraflores Park Hotel is specially conceived for business people and is located in the Malécon de la Reserva, in an exclusive residential area. The hotel provides easy access for all that's best about the city and is renowned for its setting beside the Pacific Ocean.
Peru's capital is one of the most interesting cities in South America - a potent mix of colonial architecture, superb museums, Inca gold and antiquities, and glamorous shops.
Hotel Monasterio, Cusco
A landmark 6th century monastery beautifully transformed into a luxurious 5-star hotel Orient Express
property, a member of the Leading Hotels of
the World.
High in the Andes, more than 3000 metres above sea level, lies the historic city of Cuzco, with its unique blend of Spanish and Inca cultures. At the heart of Cuzco is the 16th-century Hotel Monasterio, originally built as a monastery in 1592.
Hotel Monasterio, an Orient-Express Hotel is the ideal base from which to discover Cuzco and the ancient ruins at Machu Picchu, which can be reached via a spectacular three-hour train journey.
Machu Picchu Pueblo
Nestled in the spectacular Andes mountain range this 5-star retreat is situated
in the Machu Picchu National Park, minutes away from the Citadel.
How does one best prepare for a visit to the enigmatic Lost City of the Incas? Nothing less than a natural paradise will do ? a paradise where one connects completely with the sacred energy of the mountain. In Inkaterra's vacation paradise and luxury boutique hotel, a pueblo of luxurious whitewashed bungalow nestles into terraced hills. Spa services use sublime natural essences, and a first-class restaurant boasts stunning views of the rushing Vilcanota River.
The train station is only steps away. But Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel exists in a world apart. An intimate 85-cottage luxury hotel is surrounded by 12 secluded acres of exquisite beauty, where a reverence for nature reigns hand-in-hand with a commitment to indulging the whims of our guests.
Hiram Bingham Orient Express
Luxury train journey and gourmet brunch from Cusco to Machu Picchu.
For many visitors a trip to Machu Picchu is a once in a lifetime experience. The Hiram Bingham assures a magical journey never to be forgotten.
The Hiram Bingham is named after the explorer who discovered the fascinating remains of the Inca citadel, Machu Picchu on July 23rd 1911.
 The carriages are painted a distinctive blue and gold while interiors are luxurious, warm and inviting with elegant decoration in the style of the 1920's Pullman trains.
As passengers step on board they are encompassed in a world of polished wood, gleaming cutlery and glittering glass.
The train consists of two Dining Cars, an Observation Bar Car and a Kitchen Car, and can carry up to 84 passengers.
The round trip between Machu Picchu and Cusco aboard the Hiram Bingham is a luxurious experience where every detail has been taken care of.
In the morning en route to Machu Picchu a brunch will be served as you watch the stunning landscape unfold.
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