Kosher Travelers Treasures of Peru, Machu Picchu & The Amazon
Kosher Travelers Treasures of Peru, Machu Picchu & The Amazon
October 12-21, 2026
Sunday, October 11 – Optional Pre-Night Arrival in Lima
- Check-in at Melia Hotel Lima
- Optional dinner and rest
Monday, October 12 – Welcome to Lima
- Welcome Dinner at Lima Synagogue
- Evening visit to Parque de la Reserva & Magic Water Circuit
- Overnight: Melia Hotel, Lima
Lima, the vibrant capital of Peru, blends Spanish colonial charm with modern dynamism on the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
Tuesday, October 13 – Exploring Lima
- Miraflores coastal parks
- Lima’s Historic Center
- Visit to the Gold Museum
- Dinner at Lima Synagogue
- Overnight: Melia Hotel, Lima
Wednesday, October 14 – Lima to Cusco
- Morning: Tour of the Larco Museum, showcasing Peru’s ancient civilizations
- Flight to Cusco – capital of the Inca Empire
- Arrival tea: Coca or herbal tea to help adjust to altitude
- Welcome Dinner at Chabad Cusco
- Overnight: Belmond Monasterio Hotel, Cusco
Thursday, October 15 – Machu Picchu Expedition
- Scenic train ride through the cloud forest
- Visit to Machu Picchu, the breathtaking Lost City of the Incas
- Stops at Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes
- Overnight: Belmond Monasterio Hotel, Cusco
Friday, October 16 – Discovering Cusco
- Plaza de Armas
- Sacsayhuamán fortress with panoramic views
- Qorikancha, the Sun Temple of the Incas
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Dinner at Chabad Cusco
- Overnight: Belmond Monasterio Hotel, Cusco
Shabbat, October 17 – Rest & Reflection in Cusco
- Shabbat Tefilla & meals with Chabad Cusco
- Leisurely walking tour through Cusco’s historical lanes
- Overnight: Belmond Monasterio Hotel, Cusco
Sunday, October 18 – Sacred Valley Tour
- Journey through the Urubamba Valley, heart of Incan agriculture
- Maras Salt Terraces
- Moray Agricultural Terraces
- Chinchero Indian Village
- Pisac Market – the largest indigenous craft market in Peru
- Overnight: Belmond Monasterio Hotel, Cusco
Monday, October 19 – Into the Amazon Jungle
- Flight to Puerto Maldonado, gateway to the southern Amazon
- Boat ride on the Madre de Dios River
- Arrival & welcome drink at Ecoamazonia Lodge
- Afternoon hike to Caimán Cocha, spotting caimans in their natural habitat
- Dinner & relaxation at the lodge’s bar/game room
- Overnight: Ecoamazonia Lodge
Tuesday, October 20 – Lake Apu Victor & Monkey Island
- Morning jungle trek through forest trails and hanging bridges
- Lake Apu Victor – scenic views, wildlife spotting from the observation deck
- Afternoon: Guided visit to Monkey Island, home to many monkey species and other Amazonian wildlife
- Sunset over the jungle, followed by dinner
- Overnight: Ecoamazonia Lodge
Wednesday, October 21 – Return to Lima & International Flights
- Morning: Farewell breakfast at Ecoamazonia
- Return to Puerto Maldonado & flight to Lima
- Connect to international departure flights
Highlights of the Journey
- Fully kosher meals & Shabbat observance with Chabad
- Jewish heritage experiences in Lima and Cusco
- Once-in-a-lifetime visit to Machu Picchu
- Cultural immersion in the Sacred Valley
- Deep Amazon rainforest adventure with wildlife encounters
- Premium accommodations throughout