The most notable of which is the legendary citadel of Machu Picchu, whose mountain-top ruins are spectacularly framed by the jagged peaks of the Andes. You’ll also find yourself delving into the Inca heritage of the Sacred Valley, browsing the artisan market of Pisac and meeting the locals of floating reed islands in Lake Titicaca.
Not forgetting visits to Cusco and Lima, two alluring cities whose superbly-preserved colonial architecture boast World Heritage status. Here you’ll stay in hotels that have been created from, or stand at the centre of, original historic buildings.
Your time in Peru ends with two of the country's southern highlights, the vast Colca Canyon and the picturesque Andean city of Arequipa, before returning home.