A Week in Peru: Lima, Cuzco & Machu Picchu
8 days | 11 days with Lima & Paracas extension
See how ancient history and the modern day mix in vibrant Peru.
Make your way from lively Lima, Peru’s capital city, to colonial Cuzco and the center of the ancient Inca civilization in the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. As you travel on this small group Adventure Tour, uncover how Peru’s indigenous roots, Spanish influences, and pre-Columbian history blend to give the country its captivating character.
Your tour package includes
- 6 nights in handpicked hotels
- 6 breakfasts
- 3 lunches
- 3 dinners with beer or wine
- 1 tasting
- 5 sightseeing tours
- Expert Tour Director & local guides
- Private deluxe motor coach
- 2 on-tour flights
- 2 train rides
Included highlights
- Huaca Pucllana
- Sacsayhuaman
- Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Balcon del Inka textile cooperative
- Ollantaytambo
- PeruRail train ride
- Machu Picchu
Itinerary
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Lima
Day 1: Arrival in Lima
Welcome to Peru! Transfer to your hotel in Lima and get settled in.
Cuzco
Day 2: Sightseeing tour of Lima & flight to Cuzco
Included meals: Breakfast, Tasting, Welcome lunch
Set out on a guided tour highlighting the Peruvian capital’s modern and UNESCO-recognized quarters.
- Walk through Plaza de Armas, viewing the Cathedral of Lima and Church of San Francisco
- Enter the archaeological site of Huaca Pucllana to learn about the towering abode and clay pyramid
- Visit the Parque del Amor in the Miraflores district and see views of the Pacific Ocean during a walk along the boardwalk
- Stroll through the artsy Barranco district, stopping to sample coffee and alfajores cookies
Sip on a pisco sour as you get to know your Tour Director and fellow travelers at this afternoon’s welcome lunch. Then, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cuzco, a city located in the Andes Mountains.
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Hotels
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
Flights
Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.
Add our airfare and you’ll get:
- Round-trip flight for your tour
- Airport transfers at your destination
- A great price locked in today
- 24/7 support from our dedicated service team
- Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
- Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes