Indulge your senses with the scenic splendor and unique history of Peru. Board the legendary 'Hiram Bingham' train for a picturesque train-ride to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, explore the 'Lost City of the Incas'. Your overnight stay at the famed Sanctuary Lodge allows you to spend additional time at the historic site with fewer tourists.

Please note: Participants in this program should schedule their arrival flight into Lima, Peru.

Please check with your travel professional for details regarding Peruvian and Ecuadorian visas. It is the responsibility of each guest to obtain appropriate visa documents prior to cruising.

DAY 1 - LIMA

Upon arrival in Lima, you are met and transferred from the airport to the beautiful Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel, which is renowned for its location overlooking the Pacific Ocean. After check-in, the remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure. Dinner is on your own.

Overnight at the Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel

DAY 2 - LIMA/ CUZCO/ URUBAMBA

Breakfast is served at the hotel this morning. Then return to the airport for the short 90-minute flight to Cuzco. Leaving the airport, stop for lunch at a local restaurant. This afternoon we will continue to Inkary Museum which was created thanks to an initiative of a group of artists and archaeologists who decided to show the world an impressive demonstration of the most important pre-Columbian cultures of Peru through a modern language and easy reading texts. The main goal of the project is to protect and increase a value of our history with emphasis on a human factor of the pre-Colombian societies filling up gaps of Peruvians about their ancestors.

Afterwards drive to the hotel at the Sacred Valley where dinner will be provided.

Overnight at Libertador Tambo del Inka Hotel

DAY 3 - URUBAMBA / MACHU PICCHU

Enjoy a light breakfast at the hotel this morning. After breakfast, we will continue to the massive fortress of Ollantaytambo. The fortress, a formidable stone structure, was the valley's main defense against the Antis and was the site of the Incas' greatest victory against the Spanish during the wars of conquest. Constructed of rose-colored granite, this huge installation was once a thriving complex of baths, temples and military barracks. Below the fortress lies a complete Incan town, still inhabited with original architecture.

Transfer to Ollantaytambo train station where the Hiram Bingham train awaits. Depart aboard the Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu. Your rail journey celebrates the spirit of expedition and perseverance that is the hallmark of the railways of Peru, taking its name from the explorer Hiram Bingham who discovered the 'Lost City of the Incas'. Brunch is served on route.

Upon arrival at the site, commence a guided tour of the marvellous Citadel, then take a stroll through this impressive archaeological site on your own. Explore the famous "Lost City of the Incas" and feel its pulse while visualizing the lives of the priests, craftsmen, and servants who lived in this seemingly incredible site. Excavations have only added to the mystery, revealing the skeletons of 173 people along with artefacts and woollen clothing, though no gold.

Afterward, relax with afternoon tea at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, the only hotel located within the very grounds of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary citadel. Dinner is served at the Lodge.

Overnight at the Belmond Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge

DAY 4 - MACHU PICCHU / CUZCO

After an early-morning breakfast at the lodge, depart for an opportunity to witness an incomparable sight (weather permitting); the sun rising over Machu Picchu. Due to the proximity of the hotel to the site, overnight guests have time in the morning to enjoy the citadel with very few other visitors around.

Return to lodge this afternoon for Lunch back at the lodge then shortly thereafter transfer to the Aguas Calientes to board Peru Rail's Vistadome train for the trip back to Ollantaytambo. On arrival at Ollantaytambo station, you are transferred to the hotel.

Dinner is on your own this evening.

Overnight at Tambo del Inka Hotel

DAY 5 - CUZCO / QUITO

After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to Cusco city where you will enjoy a city tour. The main sights includes the Korikancha Temple, a Dominican church and convent that was built on the foundations of the Koricancha, the principal Inca religious building, dedicated to the worship of the sun. We continue to the beautiful square surrounded by stone arches and a spectacular arcade constructed during colonial times. Here we visit the Cathedral, whose construction began in 1560 and was consecrated in 1669. This incredible structure exhibits Gothic, Mannerist-Renaissance and Baroque influences.

After this, you will be transferred to the airport for your departing flight to Quito. A box lunch will be provided.

A Silversea representative will be waiting upon your arrival and transfer you to JW Marriott. Dinner will be provided this evening at the hotel.

Overnight at JW Marriott Hotel

DAY 6 - GALÁPAGOS

This morning you will receive an early an automatic wakeup call and the bell staff will collect all luggage outside your hotel room. Breakfast will be provided on the ground floor of the hotel. Afterwards a Silversea representative will give you your Galapagos Migration Card and assign your bus for the transfer back to the airport.

Upon arrival in Ecuador you will be transferred to the dock to board the Silver Galapagos and begin your Silversea cruise.

Program Inclusions:

· One-night stay in a Ocean View Junior Suite room at Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel

· Two -nights stay in a Superior room at Libertador Tambo del Inka Hotel.

· One-night stay in a Standard Patio Room at Belmond Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge Hotel

· One night stay in an Executive Room at the JW Marriott Hotel (Quito)

· Scheduled, Economy-Class flights: Lima / Cusco / Lima / Quito

· Meals & Drinks: Daily breakfast; 1 box lunch, 3 lunches and 2 dinners. Water or Soda, Coffee or infusion, local cup of wine or local beer.

· Train: Hiram Bingham - Ollantaytambo Train Station to Machu Picchu and Vistadome- from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo

· Guided tour of Machu Picchu

· Transfers between airports and hotels in air-conditioned vehicles

Flight Details:

Day 2 - Lima/Cusco - approximately one hour and 15 minutes

Day 5 - Cusco/Lima - approximately one hour and 15 minutes

Lima/Quito - approximately two hours and 30 minutes

Flight durations may vary due to changes in flight schedules

Luggage Information:

Luggage is restricted to a maximum of 44 pounds (20 kilograms) for domestic flights in Peru. Weight restrictions are very strict on domestic Peruvian flights; at the time of printing, overweight charges are US $35.40 for overweight luggage/ $70.80 per extra piece of luggage. Guests are responsible for any charges imposed by the airlines for overweight luggage.

Visa Information:

Please check with your travel professional for details regarding Peruvian and Ecuadorian visas. It is the responsibility of each guest to obtain appropriate visa documents prior to cruising.

Accessibility:

The sights visited on this program are not well-equipped for mobility-impaired guests; therefore, this tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair.

Vaccinations:

Consult your physician for information regarding vaccinations or medications that may be appropriate for your state of health.

Please note:

This description is a general overview of the highlights of this program. The local Silversea representative will do everything possible to insure that all of the sites described here are visited, though the tour sequence and specific sites mentioned is subject to change. Closure of some sites due to local or national holiday observances, flight schedules or other factors may affect the program, and the local operator reserves the right to substitute other sites if necessary.

Gratuities to guides/drivers, meals and alcoholic drinks other than those noted in itinerary, and other personal expenses are not included in the price of this tour. Silversea Air Programme guests will be provided flights on LAN Chile/LAN Peru and TACA in order to participate in this program.

All Land Adventures require a minimum number of participants in order to operate as described. If this minimum number is not met, Silversea reserves the right to offer the programme at a different rate based on private arrangements, or to cancel the specific departure. Silversea's published cruise cancellation policy will remain in effect. All Land Adventure fares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until payment is received in full by Silversea. All Land Adventures are non-transferable and non-refundable for any reason, within 90 days of sailing. This description is a general overview of this programme. Our local operator reserves the right to substitute other sites or hotels if local situations, including holidays and weather, require. The programme described in this brochure is provided by independent contractors. Silversea acts solely as ticketing agent. Silversea shall have no obligation or liability of any kind to guests for the business practices, acts or omissions in connection with or arising out of arrangements with independent contractors, including but not limited to airline carriers, ground-tour operators, and hotels since they are neither agents for nor employees of Silversea Cruises. Silversea's liability does not extend beyond the vessel.