Classic Machu Picchu & Peru Tour

View of the ancient city of Machu Picchu in Peru

What to expect on this itinerary

Discover the classic wonders of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley during your customizable 8-day Peru tour. Wander the historic center of Lima as it shines like a gem among the city’s diverse neighborhoods. Machu Picchu continues to linger in the clouds like a diamond in the sky, while the tasty Peruvian Pisco Sour cocktail offers a memorable tang to the classic treasures of Peru.

Countries Visited

Peru

Places Visited

Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Urubamba, Pisac, Moray, Maras, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes

Suggested Duration

8 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Lima – Day at Leisure

You will arrive in Lima to the bustling sounds of the City of Kings. Your private transfer will meet you at the airport and escort you to your luxurious accommodations, where the diversity of Lima sits along the ocean like a montage of smaller cities. Each neighborhood has a distinct culture and feel, different from any other space in the metropolis. The Plaza de Armas is gilded as the gem of the historic center, boasting the Spanish colonial past in the gorgeous structures that decorate the square. A stroll through the Surquillo district brings with it the aroma of fresh produce and spices from the farmers market.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Day 2

Cusco – Cultural History Tour

Day 3

Cusco – Culture at Amaru Villages

Day 4

Aguas Calientes – Moray and Maras

Day 5

Aguas Calientes – Lost City of Machu Picchu Tour

Day 6

Ollantaytambo – Train to Ollantaytambo

Day 7

Cusco – Relax in Cusco

Day 8

Cusco – Depart for Home

Trip Highlights

  • Wander through the famous remains of Machu Picchu and the Sun Gate
  • Indulge in a comfortable luxury train ride through the Sacred Valley
  • Be one of the select few to discover the caves forming the hidden Temple of the Moon at Machu Picchu
  • Scour the sensational Incan ruins of Sacsayhuaman and Ollantaytambo
  • Venture through the villages of the Sacred Valley to discover the ancient ways of the Amaru villagers
  • Discover the sensational saltpans of Maras during a private tour to view the distinctive images and imaginative method for producing the mineral
  • Bask in the sites and culture of Lima’s distinctive neighborhoods within the celebrated City of Kings
  • Descend beneath the city of Lima to view the fascinating catacombs of The Church of San Francisco

Starting Price

$3,300 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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Based on 875 reviews

Jody H.
Peru Tour Review: Lima, Machu Picchu, 8 Nights

I wish I could give more than five stars. My husband and I took our two children, ages 16 and 11, on this amazing trip. Zicasso's travel experts made great suggestions to help make the trip one for everybody to remember. They and their vendors were amazingly supportive, beyond what we expected during the trip in-country as well.

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Claude H.
Peru Travel Review: Incan Culture, Hiking, 6 Nights

Zicasso's travel expert made my travel seamless and stress-free. The guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I learned a great deal about the Incan culture. The driver was always on time and I felt safe traveling by car throughout the region.

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Ronald R.
Peru Trip Review: Machu Picchu, 3 Nights

Our Zicasso travel specialist's communication was great and he did a wonderful job organizing our trip. All went very smoothly.

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Yuji A.
Peru Tour Review: Machu Picchu, 4 Nights

The travel was well designed by Zicasso's tour company, according to our request. The itinerary was fine. The hotels were well chosen. They gave us good advice to enjoy the trip. The communication via email was very smooth. The travel was perfect.

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Lauren F.
Peru Trip Review: Machu Picchu, Salt Fields, 9 Nights

Zicasso's travel agent provided amazing service, great ideas, and was so responsive. What a pleasure to work with. Peru was a wonderful place to visit, with a nice mix of activities and places to stay.

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Maria T.
Peru Trip Review: Cusco, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, Amazon Cruise, 19 Days

From the beginning, Zicasso's travel specialist was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. She replied promptly to emails and phone calls. The drivers and guides were excellent and very punctual. The hotel she booked for us was very nice. We did not encounter any problems.

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Customizable Itinerary

This is a sample itinerary to inspire a personalized trip designed with your travel specialist.

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