Peru: Cuzco, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca
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.
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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
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Day 3: Lima • Cuzco • Sacred Valley
Fly to Cuzco
Explore Cuzco on your own
Travel to the Sacred Valley
Tour Ollantaytambo with an expert local guide
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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
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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
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Day 6: Cuzco • Raqch'i • Puno
Travel via Raqch'i to Puno
Visit the Raqch'i temple
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Day 7: Puno
Enjoy a boat excursion on Lake Titicaca
See Taquile Island and the Uros floating islands
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Day 8: Puno • Juliaca • Lima • Depart for home
Travel to Juliaca
Tour the Sillustani archeological site with an expert local guide
Fly to Lima
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Day 9: Arrive home
Add 2 more days
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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
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Day 10: Paracas • Lima • Depart for home
Take a boat cruise to the Islas Ballestas
Travel to Lima
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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
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Day 3: Lima • Cuzco • Sacred Valley
Fly to Cuzco
Explore Cuzco on your own
Travel to the Sacred Valley
Tour Ollantaytambo with an expert local guide
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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
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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
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Day 6: Cuzco • Raqch'i • Puno
Travel via Raqch'i to Puno
Visit the Raqch'i temple
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Day 7: Puno
Enjoy a boat excursion on Lake Titicaca
See Taquile Island and the Uros floating islands
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Day 8: Puno • Juliaca • Lima • Depart for home
Travel to Juliaca
Tour the Sillustani archeological site with an expert local guide
Fly to Lima
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Day 9: Arrive home
Add 2 more days
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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
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Day 10: Paracas • Lima • Depart for home
Take a boat cruise to the Islas Ballestas
Travel to Lima
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Day 11: Arrive home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Internal flight; Comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
4 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 1 walking tour
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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)
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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.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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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.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
