Peru: Cuzco, Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca

9 or 11 days

Peru | PML

From the shores of the Pacific Ocean to the banks of Lake Titicaca in Puno, immerse yourself in the natural splendor and rich history of Peru. 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. Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Peru: Cuzco, Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca tour

Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Peru: Cuzco, Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca tour

Day 1: Fly to Peru

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

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

Explore Cuzco on your own

Travel to the Sacred Valley

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 visit:

Korikancha Temple
Cuzco Cathedral
Sacsayhuaman Fortress

Day 6: Cuzco • Raqch'i • Puno

Travel to Puno via Raqch'i

Visit Raqch'i temple

Day 7: Puno

Enjoy a boat excursion on Lake Titicaca

See Taquile and the Uros floating islands

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

Travel to Juliaca via Sillustani

Tour the Sillustani archeological site with an expert local guide

Fly to Lima

Depart for home

Day 9: Arrive home

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Day 9: Paracas

Visit the Julio C. Tello Site Museum

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

This all-inclusive global experience gives students the chance to explore the world–all at an unbeatable value.

Airfare & transportation

Hotels

Meals

Entrances

Full-time Tour Director

Expert Local Guides

Personalized Learning Support

Continuous Support

24-hour Emergency Service

Worldwide Presence

Pricing that makes travel possible

Includes airfare, hotels, meals, full-time Tour Director, and more.

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