DAY 1 | PANAMA CITY ARRIVAL – Upon arriving in port, you’ll be met to start your immersion into the colorful Panama City. Your first stop is the Frank Gehry Bio Museum, the legendary architect’s only masterpiece in Latin America, with its wildly asymmetric design that reflects the tale of the Panama Isthmus rising from the blue sea to connect two continents so long ago. Inside, an audio-guided tour takes you through eight galleries chronicling this epic event and how it forever changed the planet’s biodiversity.

Enjoy a local lunch before heading to your hotel where you will spend the next two nights. Once you arrive at your hotel, you will proceed with check-in and can enjoy free time in your room to rest and refresh. At 7 PM, dinner will be available at Niba’s Restaurant on the L2 floor of the hotel. You will enjoy a three-course meal with drinks for your first night in Panama City.

DAY 2 | OLD PANAMA & CASCO ANTIGUO – Hotel breakfast is served a 7 AM and your day will start with a pickup at 8:30 AM from there.

Visit Old Panama, the city that was founded in 1519 and destroyed by the infamous Welsh Captain Henry Morgan in 1671. You will see the ruins of the churches and convents, colonial palaces, bridges and military buildings that attest to the grandiose past of Old Panama. After experiencing this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will enjoy a panoramic tour of the modern Panama City, becoming acquainted with its mesmerizing skyline, unique developments and fascinating history.

After the panoramic drive, you’ll continue to Casco Antiguo, the old colonial city. Casco Antiguo displays a mix of architectural styles, which in turn reflect the cultural diversity of the country. Caribbean, Republican, Art Deco, French and Colonial architecture mix in this historic area. While here, savor a lunch at La Azotea Restaurant, presenting a tasty fusion of flavors. You will enjoy a three-course meal with beverages while enjoying an incredible view of the Panama skylike and colonial city.

Following lunch, you’ll be taken on a guided tour of colonial Panama. During your walking tour, you will see the Metropolitan Cathedral, Paseo General Esteban Huertas, Plaza de Francia and the National Theater, among other buildings and monuments. Take advantage of free time to explore on your own and enjoy the opportunity to shop in one of the area’s many stores. Look out for unique Panamanian handicrafts and other local goods to take home as mementos.

After your adventures in the historic district of colonial Panama, you’ll arrive back at the hotel to rest and refresh before a proper final night in Panama City! At 7:30 PM, you will be picked up for dinner at Maito Restaurant, renowned for its authentic and captivating atmosphere that recount all the culinary influences that have been in Panama. Here is where Mario Castrellón, the Chef, experiments without restraint and with all his creativity and the best products in the country, which have not been traditionally used in Panamanian urban cuisine. This restaurant is recognized as one of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants (#30).

DAY 3 | PANAMA CITY DEPARTURE – Breakfast will be available at the hotel from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM before you have to check out by noon. Departure transfer will be coordinated depending on your flight, so you can be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.

DAY 1 | CUSCO & ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES – You’ll be met at the port and transferred to Lima’s airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to local restaurant Colcampata for lunch before being taken to the Sacsayhuaman and Tambomachay Archaeological Sites.

Visit the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, a colossal structure built from carved rocks joined with absolute accuracy. This astounding sample of Incan military architecture is undoubtedly the greatest architectonic work of the Tahuantinsuyo. In addition, it proves the great administrative capacity of the empire and its powerful logistic system, capable of mobilizing and organizing such a work. Upon the arrival of the Spaniards, its aspect changed, as the fortress was used as a hewn stone to build the colonial Cusco. From there, your visit takes you to Tambomachay and their water fountains.

Return to your hotel – the five-star luxury Palacio del Inka – for dinner and an overnight stay.

DAY 2 | MACHU PICCHU – Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu via the comfortable VISTADOME Train.

Arrive at the citadel of Machu Picchu itself. Unearthed for modernity by Hiram Bingham more than a century ago, Machu Picchu is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Its architectural beauty, spectacular natural setting, and the energy that radiates from its enigmatic buildings will take your breath away. Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Incas as you take a tour of the magical citadel led by a guide.

Your visit ends with lunch at Café Inkaterra before returning to the Aguas Calientes train station for a private transfer back to your hotel, where you will stay another night.

DAY 3 | MORAY ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE & SACRED VALLEY – After breakfast, depart for the Moray Archaeological Site. Used as an agricultural testing ground, the site’s system of circular terraces descends 490 feet (150m) from where you will stand, serving as a perfect testament to the level of advancement achieved by the Incas, who excelled at building masterful constructions in harmony with nature.

From there, depart to the Salt Pans of Maras. Here you’ll see a still-operating salt mine, in use since Incan times. the stark white of the steeply descending salt pans juxtaposed against the green of the surrounding mountain slopes will fill you with awe. Depart to Huaypo Lagoon for a picnic lunch overlooking the Sacred Valley and its snow peaks.

Your next stop is the Ccorccor Community. As you arrive, you’ll be welcomed by the residents of this Andean village with music, dance and a lovely garland of flowers. You’ll feel right at home as you share memorable moments with the villagers, and you’re sure to have a great time learning the games played by the local children, including hoop rolling, spinning tops and the game the children call “plic-plac.”

Return to your hotel for dinner and one final overnight stay.

DAY 4 | CUSCO & QORICANCHA – Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before you go on a private visit to the city of Cusco. At the prearranged time, head for the San Blas neighborhood. Situated at the top of a hill, it offers fine views of the city. Its narrow streets provide the setting for an enjoyable walk that will continue across Cusco’s main square or Plaza de Armas. Continue with a visit to an Pedro, a market filled with local products, colors, and flavors.

From there, transfer to one of the most impressive buildings of Incan Cusco, the Qoricancha Temple (the Golden Temple). Dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, its interior walls were said to have been covered in gold.

Afterward, indulge in a five-course lunch at MAP Café before transferring to the airport.

NOTE: Your post-cruise land immersion includes domestic flights between Lima and Cusco; professional, local English-speaking guides; transfers and excursions on private services; up to three glasses of wine or beer, water and infusions during all meals mentioned in the itinerary; entrance fee to Machu Picchu and bus ticket; and one accompanying Peruvian tour director traveling with the group.