8 Days Best of Peru: Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu Tour Package

8 Days Best of Peru: Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu. From colonial Lima to the Sacred Valley, discover Peru's history, cuisine, and iconic Andean landscapes, culminating in a guided visit to Machu Picchu. Includes accommodation, guided tours, domestic flight, and airport transfers.

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Itinerary

  • Airport transfer to your accommodation in Lima
  • Pickup from your accommodation in Lima to begin the tour.
  • Visit Lima’s historic center, including San Martín Square, Plaza Mayor with the Presidential Palace and Cathedral, and the San Francisco Monastery with its catacombs, followed by a traditional Peruvian lunch.
  • Continue to Miraflores to see Parque del Amor, the “El Beso” sculpture, and Parque Kennedy with its lively atmosphere, street performers, and local cats.
  • Head to Chorrillos and ascend Morro Solar for panoramic views of the city and Pacific Ocean, along with historical context of Peru’s independence-era battles.
  • Explore Barranco, visiting Plaza de Barranco and Puente de los Suspiros, and walking through streets filled with murals and street art.
  • Visit a local market to experience local produce and ingredients central to Peruvian cuisine, including fruits, herbs, seafood, and more.
  • Drop-off at your accommodation in Lima at the end of the tour.
  • 09:30: Hotel pick-up for the tour to Larco Museum
  • Exclusive tour for history, archaeology, and mysticism lovers into ancient Peru’s mythical past.
  • Explore Andean and Coastal religious worldviews through thousands of archaeological vestiges.
  • Peru’s civilization spans 5,000+ years, far beyond the Incas, a journey into pre-Inca roots.
  • Then continue to the Lima Food tour where you will visit the Surquillo Market to sample rare fruits from the Andes and Amazon, hosted by the local family-run stall.
  • Sample criollo staples at a classic huarique, then stroll through Miraflores and Parque Kennedy.
  • Taste Nikkei and Chifa fusion classics, ceviche, and pisco, inspired by Maido, the world’s #1 Nikkei restaurant.
  • Try an Amazonian cuisine sampler celebrating Peru’s biodiversity, in the spirit of Central, plus a taste of Inka Cola.
  • Finish with a scenic seaside walk and a stop at a family-run cremolada shop for unique local flavors (try the Inca’s Gold).
  • Private Transfer from your hotel to Lima Airport
  • Flight from Lima to Cusco
  • Private Transfer from Cusco Airport to your hotel
  • Free day with no scheduled activities, allowing time to acclimatize to the altitude.
  • Free morning
  • 13:00: Hotel pick-up
  • Start the tour by visiting Convento de Santo Domingo, Qoricancha.
  • Then, explore Sacsayhuamán Archeological Center
  • After that, visit Qenqo Archeological Center
  • See the Puca Pucará Archeological Center
  • Lastly, visit Tambomachay Archeological Center
  • 18:00 Hotel drop-off
  • Early morning train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes
  • Bus up from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary, including entrance tickets to the citadel.
  • Guided tour of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes through the main sectors of one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
  • Bus down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes, followed by the return train ride and transfer to your hotel in Cusco.
  • Free time in Aguas Calientes for lunch and to explore the town at your own pace.
  • Train back to Cusco after the tour has ended
  • 06:30/7:00 Pick up from your accommodation to begin the Sacred Valley tour.
  • Visit Chinchero, a traditional Andean weaving center.
  • Explore Moray, an ancient agricultural terrace laboratory.
  • Discover the Maras salt mines.
  • Enjoy a buffet lunch in Urubamba (included)
  • Visit the Ollantaytambo archaeological site.
  • Explore the Pisac ruins and terraces.
  • 19:00 / 19:30: Drop-off at your hotel
  • Departure airport transfer from your hotel to Cusco AirportDeparture airport transfer from your hotel to Cusco Airport

Overview

This 8-day journey through Peru begins in Lima, where guests explore the historic center, Miraflores, Barranco, and the Larco Museum, paired with a curated food tour spanning ceviche, Nikkei-Chifa fusion, and Amazonian flavors. A short flight brings travelers to Cusco, with a free day to acclimatize to altitude before a half-day tour of the city’s key archaeological sites, including Sacsayhuamán and Qoricancha. The trip’s centerpiece is a full-day excursion to Machu Picchu via train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes, followed by a guided tour of the ancient citadel, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. The itinerary closes with a day-long exploration of the Sacred Valley, visiting Chinchero’s weaving traditions, the Moray terraces, Maras salt mines, and the ruins of Ollantaytambo and Pisac, before departure from Cusco.

The package includes 7 nights’ accommodation with breakfast, all tours with English-speaking local guides, the Lima–Cusco flight, all airport transfers, and most meals and entrance fees as specified in the itinerary. Travel insurance, gratuities, and personal expenses are not included.

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Experience type

Multi day package

Booking in advance

Cutoff: 30 days

Duration

8 Days

Difficulty

Easy

Live tour guide

English / Spanish

Categories

Walking/Bus tour - Group friendly

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Meeting Point in Lima
Pick up from Lima International Airport 

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