8-Day Peru Food Tour
Lima - Arequipa - Cusco - Machu Picchu
8-Day Peru Food Tour
Tour Code: ODY-PE-008
Get ready for an exciting 8-day adventure that perfectly blends delicious food and fascinating history! You'll dive into the vibrant culinary scene in Lima, Arequipa, and Cusco, each offering its own special flavors. Not only will you enjoy mouthwatering dishes at local restaurants, but you'll also have the chance to learn how to prepare a traditional Pachamanca feast during a fun cooking class with a chef. Alongside these tasty experiences, you'll explore the rich Inca heritage by visiting incredible historical sites like Machu Picchu, Sacsayhuaman, and Qenqo.
Highlights
- Experience the vibrant scene of Lima, Arequipa, and Cusco, tasting the regional unique flavors of each city.
- Participate in a hands-on cooking class to prepare a traditional Pachamanca feast.
- Visiting iconic sites like Machu Picchu, Sacsayhuaman, and Sacred Valley.
Detail Itinerary
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Day 1Arrival in Lima
Welcome to Peru! When you arrive in Lima, our friendly English-speaking representative will greet you and introduce you to your driver, who will take you to your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle. After checking in, you'll have the rest of the day to relax and recharge.
Lima
Day 2Lima - Arequipa, Taste of Lima
Start your day in the charming district of Barranco, Lima's bohemian hub which has cozy cafés, and some of the city's best dining spots. Savor a cup of freshly roasted Peruvian coffee at a local café, followed by a stop at a secret garden café to try a lucuma milkshake, made from one of Peru's most exotic fruits. Then, head to the San Isidro district's traditional market, where you'll taste local fruits and learn how they've influenced global cuisine. At Embarcadero 41, a top ceviche spot, you'll get hands-on with a professional bartender to craft the perfect Pisco sour and join the chef to unlock the secrets behind preparing authentic ceviche. A gourmet Peruvian lunch at Huaca Pucllana wraps up your culinary adventure. Later, take a flight to Arequipa, where your driver will meet you and take you to your hotel.
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Arequipa
Day 3Arequipa, Food Tour & The Historical Center
Experience a delightful food tour with Mr. Roger Falcón, whose family runs one of Arequipa's most beloved restaurants. In the afternoon, take a leisurely stroll through the historical center, where you can admire the beauty of colonial architecture with its robust walls, stunning archways, charming courtyards, and intricate Baroque facades that tell stories of the past. Next, visit the Santa Catalina Convent, a vibrant religious complex filled with cloisters, living quarters, and a serene plaza. This stunning site was once home to Dominican nuns from the 16th to the 18th century and continues to host a small religious community today.
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Arequipa
Day 4Arequipa - Cusco
Catch a morning flight to Cusco, where your adventure begins! Upon arrival, stroll through the historical center with your private guide, marveling at the rich cultural and architectural treasures from the Inca and Viceroyalty periods, including the stunning 16th-century Cusco Cathedral. Next, explore the impressive Inca ruin of Sacsayhuaman, famous for its zigzag terraced walls and extraordinary stonework. Delve into the ancient mysteries at Qenqo, a sacred site associated with Inca sacrificial ceremonies, before moving on to Puca Pucara, known for its impressive walls and overlapping terraces. Finally, visit Tambomachay, where you'll find a captivating series of aqueducts, canals, and waterfalls integrated into the landscape. After a day full of exploration, return to your hotel for a quick rest before enjoying dinner at the delightful MAP Cafe.
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Cusco
Day 5Cusco, Traditional Pachamanca Dish
Today, dive into the flavors of Peru by learning how to prepare a traditional Pachamanca feast, a dish deeply rooted in Andean culture, and declared a National Cultural Heritage in 2003. In a chef-led cooking class, you'll help gather fresh ingredients and place them on the ground as part of a special Mother Earth or Pachamama ceremony. After all your hard work, enjoy the delicious meal you've created together. Once the feast is over, the rest of the day is yours to unwind and explore at your leisure.
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Cusco
Day 6Cusco - Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes
After a delicious breakfast, set off for the enchanting Sacred Valley. On the way, stop in Pisac, where you can wander through a lively indigenous market, especially vibrant on Sundays, filled with locals dressed in colorful traditional clothing selling their crafts and fresh produce. Once you arrive, be amazed by the impressive ruins of Ollantaytambo, a stunning testament to Incan engineering. Finally, board the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes, where a friendly representative will greet you and help you settle into your hotel.
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Aguas Calientes
Day 7Aguas Calientes - Poroy - Cusco
In the morning, hop on a public bus with your tour guide and head to the breathtaking Machu Picchu, known as the Lost City of the Incas! Spend around two hours wandering through the key areas of this ancient citadel, including the ritual baths, the Palace of the Princess, the main fountain, the Intihuatana, and the Temple of the Sun. After a delicious lunch at Sanctuary Lodge, board the Vistadome train for a scenic 3.5-hour ride to Poroy. Once you arrive, a friendly driver will be ready to take you to your hotel in Cusco.
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Cusco
Day 8Cusco - Lima, Departure
It's time to say goodbye to Peru! After enjoying your breakfast, a transfer will take you to the airport for your flight to Lima.
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