Discover the very best of both Lima and Cusco on an 8-day tour of Peru. Visit Lima's famous landmarks and government buildings before heading south to Cusco and exploring ancient Inca ruins and the famous citadel of Machu Picchu. With enough free time to explore both cities independently, this week-long itinerary in Peru fits the budget while satisfying your need to explore.
If you have limited time in Peru, ensure you make the most of it on an 8-day tour covering Peru’s highlights. To save you hours of planning, a guide takes care of planning accommodation, admission tickets, and transfers and provides insider knowledge you’re unlikely to get from a guidebook.
This Peru trip is designed for travelers who want to see the world's wonders.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ 6 nights accommodation according hotel class: Economy, Tourist, First or Deluxe
✔ Live professional guides
✔ 6 breakfast and 3 lunches
✔ All transfers from/to airports, hotels, railway and bus station
✔ Tours and Excursions according to the tour itinerary
✔ Admission ticket to Machu Picchu and attractions included in your tours
✖ International and domestic air fare Lima - Cusco - Lima
✖ Food and drinks, unless specified
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Holiday Inn Lima Airport, an IHG hotel
2. Hotel Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Aeropuerto
3. El Tumi - Aeropuerto
4. La Esquina de Dona Julia
5. Hotel Peruvians House
6. J Chavez Intl Airport
7. Inti Hostel Airport
8. Hospedaje El Viajero-Aeropuerto
Additional Info: Transfer picks you up from the Airport at any time to take you to your Jose Antonio hotel in Miraflores. Upon arrival in the Lima capital, you will be met by a representative who will transfer you to your accommodation in Miraflores.
Itinerary
1
Lima
Transfer picks you up from the Airport at any time to take you to your Jose Antonio hotel in Miraflores. Upon arrival in the Lima capital, you will be met by a representative who will transfer you to your accommodation in Miraflores.
Overnight: Jose Antonio Hotel Miraflores, Lima.
Duration: 3 hours
2
Cusco
Flight Lima to Cusco
A representative will pick you up from your hotel in a private car to take you to the airport. You must be at the airport 2 hours in advance. Then, a representative will pick you up in Cusco and transfer you to your hotel. In the afternoon, you will have a walking tour where you explore the Inca and Colonial streets of Cusco City.
Overnight: Jose Antonio hotels, Cusco meals included: Breakfast.
Duration: 4 hours
3
Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu
Rise early this morning to enjoy your breakfast. The tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to take the short bus journey to the gate of Machu Picchu, where you may have the opportunity to see the sunrise. After entering the citadel, you’ll start the guided walking tour in 2 hours. After this fantastic experience, have some time to explore the mysterious citadel at leisure, then take the bus back to Aguas Calientes town for lunch. After, go to the train station and begin your journey back to Ollantaytambo by bus to Cusco.
Overnight: Jose Antonio hotels, Cusco meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Duration: 4 hours
4
Sacred Valley
The pick-up at your hotel at 8:00 am to drive directly to Chinchero Inca ruins and the Andean market of Chinchero, Moray, Maras, and Ollantaytambo. These places will be visited during the morning before lunch in Urubamba town. After lunch, you have one site left: Ollantaytambo ruins, the colonial church of Ollantaytambo, and the Inca terraces; after you get back to Cusco late in the afternoon to drop you off in your hotel or the main square.
Overnight: Jose Antonio hotels, Cusco meals included breakfast and lunch.
Duration: 12 hours
5
Aguas Calientes
Trip Cusco to Aguas Calientes
We leave Cusco in the morning by bus on the way to Ollantaytambo, where we will take the train (Executive class = Vistadome round trip) to Aguas Calientes, with spectacular landscapes, views, and follow the sacred valley of the Incas to arrive at Aguas Calientes around lunchtime. You will have a free afternoon to explore Machu Picchu town and relax in the natural hot springs.
Overnight: Machu Picchu - Gringo Bills Hotel, Aguas Calientes meals included breakfast.
Duration: 7 hours
6
Rainbow Mountain Peru
Private Rainbow Mountain Full Day Tour.
Pick up at 5:00 am from your hotel, then drive to Colca – Cusipata village by van for two hours, where you start the hike for two and a half hours from the starting point to Llacto village. Along the hike, you see Llamas, Alpacas, local Quechua people, and the most spectacular, colorful rocky mountains. After enjoying the top of Vinicunca, we have a downhill hike for 2 hours to have lunch; then, we will get back by bus to Cusco.
Overnight: Jose Antonio hotels, Cusco meals included Breakfast and Lunch.
Does Not Include: Entrance fee 25 soles = USD 7
Duration: 13 hours
7
Lima
Flight back from Cusco to Lima at any time.
A representative will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the airport in a private car two hours before. Then, you have a free afternoon to explore Miraflores's center alone.
Overnight: Jose Antonio hotels, Lima meals included: Breakfast.
Duration: 3 hours
8
Centro Historico de Lima
Discovering the capital of Peru, Lima!
The tour starts at 10:00 a.m. and lasts 3 hours. During this time, you will visit the most important sites in Lima, the capital of Peru.
Includes: Tour Guide and private car
Does Not Include Entrance fees to visit the museums
Duration: 4 hours
Additional info
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
