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 in Lima
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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: Sacred Valley
Fly to Cuzco
Travel to the Sacred Valley
Take an expertly guided tour of Ollantaytambo
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Day 4: Machu Picchu
Travel by train to Machu Picchu
Take an expertly guided tour of Machu Picchu
Travel by train to Ollantaytambo
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Day 5: Cuzco
Enjoy free time at a Pisac market
Take a guided tour of Cuzco
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Korikancha Temple
- Cuzco Cathedral
- Sacsayhuaman Fortress
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Day 6: Puno
Visit the Raqhi Temple
Travel to Puno
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Day 7: Puno
Enjoy a boat excursion on Lake Titicaca
- Taquile and Uros Islands
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Day 8: Puno • Lima
Travel to Juliaca
Fly to Lima
Board an overnight flight
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Day 9: Arrive home
Add 2 more days
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Day 8: Lima • Paracas
Travel to Juliaca
Fly to Lima
Travel to Paracas
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Day 9: Paracas
Take a boat cruise to Islas Ballestas
Visit Paracas National Park
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Day 10: Paracas • Depart for home
Make a photo stop at the Huacachina desert oasis
Travel to Lima
Board an overnight flight
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Day 11: Arrive home
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Day 1: Fly to Peru
Meet your Tour Director at the airport in Lima
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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: Sacred Valley
Fly to Cuzco
Travel to the Sacred Valley
Take an expertly guided tour of Ollantaytambo
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Day 4: Machu Picchu
Travel by train to Machu Picchu
Take an expertly guided tour of Machu Picchu
Travel by train to Ollantaytambo
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Day 5: Cuzco
Enjoy free time at a Pisac market
Take a guided tour of Cuzco
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Korikancha Temple
- Cuzco Cathedral
- Sacsayhuaman Fortress
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Day 6: Puno
Visit the Raqhi Temple
Travel to Puno
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Day 7: Puno
Enjoy a boat excursion on Lake Titicaca
- Taquile and Uros Islands
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Day 8: Puno • Lima
Travel to Juliaca
Fly to Lima
Board an overnight flight
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Day 9: Arrive home
Add 2 more days
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Day 8: Lima • Paracas
Travel to Juliaca
Fly to Lima
Travel to Paracas
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Day 9: Paracas
Take a boat cruise to Islas Ballestas
Visit Paracas National Park
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Day 10: Paracas • Depart for home
Make a photo stop at the Huacachina desert oasis
Travel to Lima
Board an overnight flight
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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 (5 with extension); 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.
