Exploring Art, Culture and Service in Peru

9 or 12 days

Lima, Cuzco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, with extension to Puno | PES

Sunlight crests over mountain ruins atop the Andes, the spirited calls of resplendent macaws welcoming its ascent–heralds of another day among hundreds of thousands in the long calendar of Peruvian civilization. In Lima, the nation's capital, you'll get to study architectural gems like the Archbishop's Palace, Lima Cathedral, and the famous Balconies of Lima–whose unique aesthetics seamlessly combine European, African, and South American influences. The heart of your adventure, however, lies in Sacred Valley, where the remnants of the Inca Empire act as your looking glass into life in Pre-Columbian America, grandest of which is Machu Picchu, The Lost City of the Incas. In Urubamba, you'll dive into the world of Peruvian art at the Pablo Seminario ceramics workshop, where ancient motifs and finely honed techniques imbue red-grey Peruvian clay with profound meaning. Finally, through one of EF's exclusive partnerships, you’ll engage in impactful service work that supports economic sustainability, local agriculture, and access to education. Nestled high on the west coast of South America, Peru awaits—its art, its history, and its people are yours discover.

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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 Larco Herrera Museum

Visit the San Francisco Monastery

Take a walking tour of Miraflores

Day 3: Lima • Cuzco • Sacred Valley

Fly to Cuzco

Travel to the Sacred Valley

Learn about Peruvian pottery at the Pablo Seminario ceramics workshop in Urubamba

Day 4: Sacred Valley • Aguas Calientes

Travel by train to Aguas Calientes

Tour Machu Picchu with an expert local guide

Day 5: Aguas Calientes • Ollantaytambo • Sacred Valley • Service Project

Travel by train to Ollantaytambo

Explore a community where you’ll work with locals on a service project

Throughout your stay, you’ll be immersed in cultural activities, celebrating local customs and traditions
Past projects have included work on projects to build and maintain educational or community spaces.
Evenings are a chance to reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues

Day 6: Sacred Valley • Service Project

Continue working on a Service Learning project

Day 7: Sacred Valley • Pisac • Cuzco

Travel to Cuzco via Pisac

Visit Pisac Market

Tour the Sacsayhuaman Fortress with an expert local guide

Explore Cuzco on your own

Day 8: Cuzco • Lima • Depart for home

Take a walking tour of Cuzco

Fly to Lima

Depart for home

Day 9: Arrive home

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Day 9: Cuzco • Puno

Travel to Puno

Visit Raqch'i temple

Day 10: Puno

See Taquile and the Uros floating islands

Enjoy hiking and visiting local communities

Day 11: Puno • Lima • Depart for home

Tour the Sillustani archeological site with an expert local guide

Fly to Lima

Depart for home

Day 12: 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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