call-our-advisors ESSENTIAL PERU 4 Nights: Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Essential Peru is a distillation of the country’s richness and diversity. Explore all the highlights from Lima to Machu Picchu. [jcolumns ” inbordercss=”1px dotted gray”] [jtabs theme=”smoothness” size=”normal”] Day 1 Lima :: [jbox color=”gray” radius=”1″ title=” Lima” title_css=”color:#222222;font-family:brandon grotesque medium;font-size:22px;” content_css=”color:#222222;font-family:brandon grotesque regular;font-size:18px;line-height:120%”] plaza-de-armas_lima Arrive in Lima, where you’ll spend the night at the Belmond Miraflores Park. Take some time to explore the city; from museums, galleries and archaeological sites to its colourful markets and cutting-edge restaurants. A historic, bustling capital of 8 million people, Lima thrives with a revitalized colonial core and surging local dining
scene. The city hugs the coast of the Pacific Ocean and is blessed with pockets of refuge, like seaside Barranco, an artsy barrio and nightlife haunt. Peru’s ancient history lives on in Lima’s archaeological museums and the truly surprising 1,500-year-old, pre-Inca adobe pyramids that rise up from among urban residential towers. Lima is composed of very distinct neighborhoods. The best area for a stay is Miraflores, an upscale residential district
that is home to the city’s greatest number of restaurants, shops and nightlife options. San Isidro is equal parts business headquarters, luxury apartments overlooking parks, and fine restaurants. The historic heart of the city, Lima Centro, evokes an era when it
was the richest settlement in the Americas. There you’ll find the grand Plaza de Armas, baroque and Renaissance churches (especially Convento de San Francisco), and splendid colonial palaces with long carved- wood balconies. The Larco Museum, home to the world’s largest private collection of pre- Columbian art, delves into Peru’s complex web of ancient civilizations. [/jbox] [jtab/] Day 2 Cusco :: [jbox color=”gray” radius=”1″ title=” Cusco” title_css=”color:#222222;font-family:brandon grotesque medium;font-size:22px;” content_css=”color:#222222;font-family:brandon grotesque regular;font-size:18px;line-height:120%”] cusco Belmond Hotel Monasterio Fly to Cusco where you’ll stay at Belmond Hotel Monasterio. Enjoy a half day-tour of the city, including the Cathedral, the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the amphitheatre, the Inca baths and other impressive religious sites [/jbox] [jtab/] Day 3 Sacred Valley :: [jbox color=”gray” radius=”1″ title=”Sacred Valley” title_css=”color:#222222;font-family:brandon grotesque medium;font-size:22px;” content_css=”color:#222222;font-family:brandon grotesque regular;font-size:18px;line-height:120%”] sacred-valley Belmond Hotel Monasterio Enjoy a scenic drive through a stunning landscape to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We arrive at the town of Pisac, renowned for its huge, colourful market. Continue to the charming Hacienda Huayoccari where you will enjoy a delicious lunch. Your next stop will be the town of Ollantaytambo, one of the oldest continuously occupied settlements in the Americas. [/jbox] [jtab/] Day 4 Machu Picchu :: [jbox color=”gray” radius=”1″ title=”Machu Picchu” title_css=”color:#222222;font-family:brandon grotesque medium;font-size:22px;” content_css=”color:#222222;font-family:brandon grotesque regular;font-size:18px;line-height:120%”] machu-picchu Belmond Hiram Bingham Travel on board the luxurious Belmond Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu. A late morning arrival enables you to explore this breathtaking Inca citadel when most other visitors are starting to leave. Enjoy a guided tour of the citadel and take some time to explore on your own. [/jbox] [jtab/] Day 5 Depart :: [jbox color=”gray” radius=”1″ title=” Departure” title_css=”color:#222222;font-family:brandon grotesque medium;font-size:22px;” content_css=”color:#222222;font-family:brandon grotesque regular;font-size:18px;line-height:120%”] Fly to Lima and, on your way to your hotel, enjoy a panoramic tour of the bustling city. Visit the historic centre around the Plaza Mayor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pass by the Cathedral, with its splendid carved stalls, the Government Palace, City Hall and the Archbishop’s Palace. [/jbox] [/jtabs] happy_to_help_home_slidercopy [jcol/] [jtabs theme=”smoothness” size=”normal”] Hotel :: [jbox color=”gray” radius=”1″ title=”Belmond Miraflores Park” title_css=”color:#222222;font-family:brandon grotesque medium;font-size:22px;” content_css=”color:#222222;font-family:brandon grotesque regular;font-size:18px;line-height:120%”] miraflores_slider1 [/jbox] [jtab/] Overview :: [jbox color=”gray” radius=”1″ title=”” title_css=”color:#222222;font-family:brandon grotesque medium;font-size:22px;” content_css=”color:#222222;font-family:brandon grotesque regular;font-size:18px;line-height:120%”] Belmond Miraflores Park, located in one of the most vibrant districts of Lima, Miraflores, is an exclusive all-suite property that combines personalised service, exceptional dining and indulgent facilities to create the perfect base from which to explore or work. Renowned for its unique ocean-front garden location, its superb spa and rooftop horizon pool overlooking the Pacific, it is the premier luxury hotel in Lima, designed with a contemporary and edgy feel. [/jbox] [jtab/] Highlights :: [jbox color=”gray” radius=”1″ title=”” title_css=”color:#222222;font-family:brandon grotesque medium;font-size:22px;” content_css=”color:#222222;font-family:brandon grotesque regular;font-size:18px;line-height:120%”] * Belmond Miraflores Park takes guests straight to the heart of all that’s best about Lima, heritage and contemporary metropolitan beat alike; * As an all-suite hotel it offers very spacious accommodations with sauna or large bathtubs to soak and relax; * Situated on the 11th floor, a fantastic horizon edge pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean will delight guests; * Framed by a beautiful garden, Mesa 18 offers cutting-edge culinary techniques and artful presentation that make it one of the hottest dining spots in Lima; * Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Bar: the typical English and intimate setting makes it the ideal place for after work gatherings of pre and post dinner cocktails; * Superb Zest Spa, the ideal way to relax after a flight to Peru and/or after touring in the altitude; * Equipped with a professional Business Centre and attentive staff on hand throughout the day, seven days a week, Belmond Miraflores Park is ideal for the most demanding business traveller; * The hotel has several meeting and conference facilities available for events up to 400 guests. 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[/jtabs] [jtabs theme=”smoothness” size=”normal”] Hotel :: [jbox color=”gray” radius=”1″ title=”Belmond Hotel Monasterio ” title_css=”color:#222222;font-family:brandon grotesque medium;font-size:22px;” content_css=”color:#222222;font-family:brandon grotesque regular;font-size:18px;line-height:120%”] monasterio_slider_3 [/jbox] [jtab/] Overview :: [jbox color=”gray” radius=”1″ title=”” title_css=”color:#222222;font-family:brandon grotesque medium;font-size:22px;” content_css=”color:#222222;font-family:brandon grotesque regular;font-size:18px;line-height:120%”] Belmond Hotel Monasterio, transformed from a former monastery and surrounded by snow-capped Andean peaks, is an oasis of beauty and Spanish colonial luxury. This heritage hotel is the ideal base from which to discover Inca ruins and the many attractions of Cusco. Right beside the central square, this delightful hotel combines its centuries-old charm and ambience with luxury hotel service, inspired restaurants and boutique rooms and suites. LOCATION A ten-minute drive from the airport and just two blocks from the Plaza de Armas, Cusco’s central square, where the cathedral and most important museums are located. [/jbox] [jtab/] Highlights :: [jbox color=”gray” radius=”1″ title=”” title_css=”color:#222222;font-family:brandon grotesque medium;font-size:22px;” content_css=”color:#222222;font-family:brandon grotesque regular;font-size:18px;line-height:120%”] * Belmond Hotel Monasterio is nestled in the Andes, in the historic city of Cusco and is a perfect base to discover Machu Picchu and the Inca town of Ollyantaytambo. * The heart of the hotel lies in the central courtyard with its gracious stone fountain and 300-year old Cedar Tree surrounded by manicured gardens and cloisters. * Belmond Hotel Monasterio is decorated in the local Baroque style and features magnificent paintings in gold-plated picture frames. * The many paintings by the artists of the Cusquenian School, which depict scenes from the life of San Antonio Abad, can be enjoyed by guests with a guided tour of the hotel. * The Chapel of San Antonio Abad, a spiritual and intimate venue for special events, has been faithfully restored to its original church-like splendour. * The restaurants at Belmond Hotel Monasterio are renowned in Cusco, which is itself a primary gastronomic destination in Latin America. * With its view onto the Main Patio and intimate ambiance, Restaurant Illariy will delight with its distinctive Andino-Nikkei cuisine. * After a busy day pacing up and down the cobbly streets of colonial Cusco, a Pisco Sour or a Coca Sour in the Lobby Bar is the perfect chill-out treat. * Private tours and excursions to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and other archaeological sites are easily organised by the Concierge. [/jbox] [jtab/] Gallery ::
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