A Week in Peru: Lima, Cuzco & Machu Picchu
8 days | 11 days with Lima & Paracas extension | Estimated monthly payments as low as $144
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

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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The trip was wonderful. It was a beautiful country and the people were accommodating. Our tour guide went above and beyond what was required of her. The other tour guides helped her out. Great team work.
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From the start, we were on the go. The group was amazing, and I have many great memories. Well worth the money and experience.
This trip to Peru was incredible. Take all the optional tours. I loved this trip so much. I hope you get Paula has your tour guide. She is from Lima and she is so knowledgeable and kind she made us all feel like family ❤️
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We’re so glad to hear your trip to Peru was incredible and that you enjoyed all the optional tours. We love hearing how Paula made everyone...
This has been one of my bucket list destinations & it did not disappoint. Our tour director Paula was exceptional, professional & always polite. We had encountered a couple of unforeseen situations but Paula handled them with grace. EF does an excellent job in coordinating...
EF Go Ahead Tours
Thank you for such a heartfelt review! We’re thrilled to hear that your bucket list trip to Peru lived up to your expectations. It’s...
This was our first trip with a tour group, and EF Tours and our guide Leo made it one of our most memorable trips ever! The multiple locations and the transportation challenges make a guided tour very worthwhile. We did quite a bit of research prior to going a knew the...
EF Go Ahead Tours
Thank you for taking the time to review your tour! We are so happy to hear that your first group travel experience was such a memorable...
I recently returned from an unforgettable trip to Peru and Machu Picchu with EF Go Ahead Tours, and I would like to give a special shoutout to our amazing tour director, Leonel. Leonel is incredibly experienced, responsible, and patient. From the moment we arrived, he took...
EF Go Ahead Tours
We're so glad to hear that your trip to Peru and Machu Picchu was such a memorable experience! It’s wonderful to know that Leonel’s...
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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.
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