9 or 11 days
Lima, Sacred Valley, Cuzco, Puno, extension to Paracas

Peru is an awe-inspiring country, with some of the most unique geographical landmarks around the world.

This land has been home to some of the world’s most ancient civilizations. You’ll retrace the roots of the Inca Empire in Cuzco and at Machu Picchu, a destination like no other on Earth, while also exploring the Spanish Empire’s reign in Lima.
  • Day 1: Fly to Peru

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Day 2: Lima

    Take a guided tour of Lima

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Government Palace
    • Archbishop’s Palace
    • City Hall
    • Lima Cathedral

    Visit the San Francisco Monastery 

    Visit the Larco Herrera Museum

    Take a walking tour of Miraflores

  • Day 3: Lima • Cuzco • Sacred Valley

    Fly to Cuzco

    Travel to the Sacred Valley

    Explore Cuzco on your own

    Tour Ollantaytambo with an expert local guide

  • Day 4: Sacred Valley • Machu Picchu

    Travel by train to Aguas Calientes

    Tour Machu Picchu with an expert local guide

    Return by train to the Sacred Valley

  • Day 5: Sacred Valley • Cuzco

    Travel to Cuzco

    Visit Pisac Market

    Take a guided tour of Cuzco

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Korikancha Temple
    • Cuzco Cathedral
    • Sacsayhuaman Fortress

    Visit the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman

  • Day 6: Cuzco • Raqch'i • Puno

    Travel via Raqch'i to Puno

    Visit the Raqch'i temple

  • Day 7: Puno

    Enjoy a boat excursion on Lake Titicaca

    See Taquile Island and the Uros floating islands

    See Taquile Island and the Uros floating islands

  • Day 8: Puno • Juliaca • Lima • Depart for home

    Travel to Juliaca

    Tour the Sillustani archeological site with an expert local guide

    Fly to Lima

  • Day 9: Arrive home

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  • Day 9: Paracas

    Visit the Paracas Interpretation Center

    Visit Paracas National Park

    Take a walk through the desert to the Morón Oasis

  • Day 10: Paracas • Lima • Depart for home

    Take a boat cruise to the Islas Ballestas

    Travel to Lima

  • Day 11: Arrive home

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  • Day 1: Fly to Peru

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Day 2: Lima

    Take a guided tour of Lima

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Government Palace
    • Archbishop’s Palace
    • City Hall
    • Lima Cathedral

    Visit the San Francisco Monastery 

    Visit the Larco Herrera Museum

    Take a walking tour of Miraflores

  • Day 3: Lima • Cuzco • Sacred Valley

    Fly to Cuzco

    Travel to the Sacred Valley

    Explore Cuzco on your own

    Tour Ollantaytambo with an expert local guide

  • Day 4: Sacred Valley • Machu Picchu

    Travel by train to Aguas Calientes

    Tour Machu Picchu with an expert local guide

    Return by train to the Sacred Valley

  • Day 5: Sacred Valley • Cuzco

    Travel to Cuzco

    Visit Pisac Market

    Take a guided tour of Cuzco

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Korikancha Temple
    • Cuzco Cathedral
    • Sacsayhuaman Fortress

    Visit the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman

  • Day 6: Cuzco • Raqch'i • Puno

    Travel via Raqch'i to Puno

    Visit the Raqch'i temple

  • Day 7: Puno

    Enjoy a boat excursion on Lake Titicaca

    See Taquile Island and the Uros floating islands

    See Taquile Island and the Uros floating islands

  • Day 8: Puno • Juliaca • Lima • Depart for home

    Travel to Juliaca

    Tour the Sillustani archeological site with an expert local guide

    Fly to Lima

  • Day 9: Arrive home

Add 2 more days

  • Day 9: Paracas

    Visit the Paracas Interpretation Center

    Visit Paracas National Park

    Take a walk through the desert to the Morón Oasis

  • Day 10: Paracas • Lima • Depart for home

    Take a boat cruise to the Islas Ballestas

    Travel to Lima

  • Day 11: Arrive home

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; Internal flight; Comfortable motorcoach

  • Hotels

    7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)

  • Regional-style meals

    Breakfast and dinner daily

  • Guided sightseeing

    4 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 1 walking tour

  • Entrances

    San Francisco Monastery; Larco Museum; Korikancha Temple; Cuzco Cathedral; Sacsayhuaman Fortress; Machu Picchu; Ollantaytambo; Raqch'i Temple; Lake Titicaca boat excursion (with extension: Islas Ballestas boat cruise; Paracas National Park)

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

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  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • Peace of Mind Program

    Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.

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