Peru
Memories of the Inca Empire
Trip to Peru – Between the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Arequipa, Lake Titicaca and the Inti Raymi festival.
Set off on a 15-day / 13-night tour in Peru, through the major sites of the Inca civilisation, with a special Inti Raymi departure to experience in Cusco one of the most emblematic festivals of the Andean world.
Highlights : Culture, Andes, Inti Raymi, Machu Picchu, Major sites
Who is it for: History lovers, enthusiasts of Andean civilisations
Duration
13 nights – 15 days
Meal plan
Meals mentioned in the programme
Departure
Paris
ROOM TYPE
Double room
The destination
Peru fascinates with the richness of its pre-Columbian heritage, the power of its Andean landscapes and the diversity of its great cultural highlights. This tour showcases the major sites of the ancient Inca civilisation, from the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, all the way to the shores of Lake Titicaca, with the celebration of Inti Raymi in Cusco as the grand finale.
Climate: The best season runs from May to mid-September, with a mild climate on the coast and dry, sunny weather in the mountains.
Activities: Pachacamac, Ballestas Islands, Huacachina oasis, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Inti Raymi, Arequipa, Lake Titicaca, Larco Museum
TOUR OVERVIEW
This 15-day / 13-night guided tour invites you to follow in the footsteps of the Inca Empire through several of Peru’s greatest sites. The journey combines major archaeological sites, cultural encounters, an Andean train journey to Machu Picchu, a cruise on Lake Titicaca and participation in the Inti Raymi festival, celebrated at the time of the winter solstice at the site of Sacsayhuamán in Cusco.
| Itinerary | Lima – Pachacamac – Paracas – Ica – Huacachina – Sacred Valley – Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco – Arequipa – Puno – Lake Titicaca – Lima |
| Accommodation | Lima: Los Girasoles 3* Paracas: San Agustin Paracas 4* Sacred Valley: San Agustin Monasterio de la Recoleta 4* Aguas Calientes: El Mapi by Inkaterra 4* Cusco: Casa Andina San Blas 3* Arequipa: Casa Andina Classic 3* Puno: Xima Hotel 3*sup or hotels of a similar category |
| Meals | Full board except dinner on Day 1 |
The experience
Between Inca cities, high Andean plateaus, still-living traditions and some of Latin America’s most striking landscapes, this tour offers a deep immersion into the soul of Peru.
Highlights
- Special departure to attend the Inti Raymi in Cusco
- Discover major sites and more off-the-beaten-track stops from the Inca civilisation
- Overnight in Aguas Calientes to reach Machu Picchu early in the morning
- Farewell dinner overlooking the pre-Inca pyramid Huaca Pucllana in Lima
- Escorted tour with a French-speaking guide
Activities included in the tour
- Visit to the Pachacamac archaeological site
- Cruise to the Ballestas Islands
- Visit to a pisco bodega with a tasting
- Discover the Huacachina oasis
- Visit Chinchero, Moray and the Maras salt pans
- Train journey to Aguas Calientes then visit to Machu Picchu
- Take part in the Inti Raymi festival in Cusco
- Discover Arequipa and the Santa Catalina Monastery
- Boat trip on Lake Titicaca with the Uros and Taquile islands
- Visit to the Larco Museum in Lima
Frequently asked questions
From May to mid-September, a particularly favourable period to discover Peru, with drier weather in the mountains.
Yes — the price includes return flights to Lima, domestic flights Lima/Cusco, Cusco/Arequipa and Juliaca/Lima, the train journeys mentioned, the tour in air-conditioned vehicles, transfers, accommodation, full board except dinner on Day 1, the services of a French-speaking guide, and entrance fees to the museums and sites visited.
This tour can be considered with children who are used to cultural travel, but it is best suited to travellers who can keep up a sustained pace and handle the altitude well, especially in the regions of Cusco and Puno.
What if your next trip took you in the footsteps of the Incas?
Between Inca heritage, vast Andean landscapes, living traditions and Peru’s legendary sites, this tour invites you to enjoy an intense cultural immersion in the heart of the Andean world.
The dates for this offer are provided for guidance only. Feel free to contact us or click the book button to view other available dates.