7-Day Peru : Cultural & Culinary Adventure: Lima, Cusco, & Machu Picchu With Matthew

Join Matthew Francis on a 7-day culinary, cultural, and adventure journey through Peru, where food, history, and dramatic landscapes come together to reveal a deeper side of the country.

Inspired by Matthew’s experience of discovering destinations through food and culture, this journey goes beyond simply visiting Peru’s iconic landmarks. You’ll explore local markets, learn traditional cooking techniques, connect with Andean communities, and discover the ingredients, traditions, and stories that have shaped Peruvian cuisine.

Beginning in Lima, you’ll experience the country’s vibrant culinary scene before continuing to Cusco and the Sacred Valley, where Inca history and living Andean traditions come together. You’ll visit Pisac and Ollantaytambo, travel by train toward legendary Machu Picchu, and experience one of Peru’s most spectacular archaeological sites.

The adventure continues high into the Andes with a private chef accompanying you to Rainbow Mountain, creating a unique outdoor culinary experience surrounded by some of Peru’s most dramatic landscapes. You’ll finish the journey in Cusco with a hands-on Peruvian chocolate-making experience.

Throughout the trip, you’ll have the opportunity to taste, learn, explore, and connect with Peru through its food, history, people, and landscapes—all alongside Matthew and a like-minded group of travelers.

Highlights

- Experience hands-on Peruvian culinary experiences, from local markets and cooking to chocolate making

- Travel with Matthew and a like-minded group while discovering the stories and traditions behind Peru’s food

- Experience Machu Picchu by train and explore the remarkable Inca heritage of the Sacred Valley and Cusco

- Connect with Andean communities and experience traditional ingredients and cooking techniques

- Hike to Rainbow Mountain with a private chef, enjoying a freshly prepared meal in the Andes

- Discover the cultural and colonial heritage of Lima and Cusco

- Experience Peru beyond the typical highlights by combining food, culture, adventure, and local connection