Breakfast at the hotel.
At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport for your flight to Arequipa. Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in.

Lunch on your own.

In the afternoon, we begin a guided sightseeing tour of Arequipa, known as the “White City” due to its colonial buildings constructed from white volcanic stone. Highlights include:

• Plaza de Armas, considered one of the most beautiful main squares in Peru.
• Arequipa Cathedral, an outstanding example of 19th-century Peruvian architecture, featuring precious gold and silver treasures.
• La Compañía Church, a historic Jesuit temple with its intricately carved stone façade, blending European and Andean elements—note the angels with indigenous faces and feathered crowns.

Next, we visit the impressive Santa Catalina Convent, a small walled city within the city. Built in the 16th century and opened to the public in 1970, it has been perfectly preserved. Inside, you’ll explore its patios, gardens, kitchens, washing areas, and various cloisters that offer a glimpse of life in colonial Arequipa.

We’ll then head out to the Arequipa countryside, visiting:

• Sabandía Mill, a functional 17th-century flour mill powered by a waterfall.
• The Founder’s Mansion, a restored 16th-century hacienda that once belonged to Arequipa’s founder, later owned by Jesuits and subsequently by the Goyeneche family. The mansion and its private chapel reflect the region’s colonial history.

Optional: Possibility of extending your stay to visit the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world.

Return to your hotel for overnight.