In this extract from “Peru: An Odyssey Across a Time-Honoured Land,” a new book published by Assouline in collaboration with Belmond, journalist Catherine Contreras invites readers to explore one of the planet’s most captivating destinations where Belmond’s hotels and trains are found throughout Peru.

Travel in style from Cusco to Machu Picchu and walk in the steps of explorer Hiram Bingham, to encounter the origins of the Inca civilisation.