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Peru Escape

Experience iconic Machu Picchu and more with Globus Peru tours. See ancient structures, immerse yourself in local culture and more while sightseeing in Peru.

Peru Tours: Sightseeing in Peru with Globus

(from USD 1,779)

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Peru Escape
Escape to Peru with a 7-day adventure from its valleys to mountaintops. Get up close and personal with llamas and alpacas in the Sacred Valley and get more than you bargained for in textiles and treasures at Pisaq’s famous market. Journey by train through the Urubamba Valley to explore the lofty “Lost City of the Incas”—Machu Picchu. Dig deeper into ancient Peru with visits to the Incan temple of Sacsayhuaman, as well as cathedrals of Spanish conquistadores. Enter this Incan empire of the past and please the palate with a taste of Peruvian classics in Cusco. Meet the locals who weave magic upon their looms and be won over by the warmth and hospitality of the Peruvian people.

Day 1: ARRIVE IN LIMA PERU

Welcome to Lima! Meet your Tour Director upon arrival.

Day 2: LIMA–CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY

Empire of the AndesFly to Cusco, the impressive Andean city that was once the capital of the Inca Empire. Head into the Sacred Valley of the Incas to visit the old mountain village of Pisaq. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue into the Sacred Valley for an overnight stay. (B,L)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME TRADITIONS & TREASURES Enjoy free time to browse Pisaq’s famous market to find handmade textiles and wares of the Sacred Valley. Here, vendors offer unique local products such as alpaca sweaters and blankets, jewelry, and hand-painted ornamental dishes and vases.

Day 3: SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU–CUSCO

Mystery on the Mountain Board a scenic train that travels through scenic Urubamba Valley. Upon arrival, ascend to legendary Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas,” high above the steep valley overlaid with dense tropical jungle. Your Local Guide will bring you closer to the lives and mysteries still hidden in these amazing structures built by the Pre-Columbian masters of this sacred land. Later this afternoon, return to Cusco via train for an evening at leisure. (B) NOTE:7-8 hours will be spent in Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes regionTOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SPOT Machu Picchu – Found between the Peruvian Andes and the Amazon basin, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is the most impressive Incan site from the Incan Empire. Discover this city that was abandoned in the 16th Century when the Spanish conquered the Incas, only to be rediscovered in 1911.

Day 4: CUSCO

Monumental Stories This morning, learn more about the Incas, their traditions, and their struggle against invading Spaniards. Learn about the importance of camelids (llama, vicuña, alpaca, and guanaco) for Inca cultures. See them up close and learn how their coats are transformed into precious fibers for ancient weaving techniques still in use today. Later, visit the Temple of Sacsayhuaman high on the hillside overlooking Cusco. Some of the best examples of Inca masonry can be found at this fortress, where stones weighing up to 350 tons are pieced together to form a complex that could house up to 10,000 men. Learn about the ceremonies and battles that took place here on your tour. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURE & TRADITION In Cusco, meet with the locals who preserve the ancient technique of Pre-Columbian weaving using South American camelid fleece. This is your chance to get up close to the various camelids, including alpaca, llama, guanaco, and vicuña, indigenous to the region.

Day 5: CUSCO

Sun Worship & Spanish Rule Enjoy a free day before a farewell dinner this evening. (B,D)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE in Cusco with an optional walking tour that includes visits to the imposing Cathedral and the Inca Temple of the Sun, Koricancha, which became the Spaniards’ Santo Domingo Monastery. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus.

Day 6: CUSCO–LIMA

From Plaza to Palace Fly to Lima today and begin your guided sightseeing. Start at the Plaza de Armas to see the Government Palace and the cathedral. From here, stroll to the venerable San Francisco Monastery. Free afternoon and evening. (B)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE in Lima with a visit to Larco Herrera Museum, which houses the largest private collection of Pre-Columbian Peruvian art in the world, followed by dinner at the museum’s restaurant. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus.

Day 7: LIMA

Hasta Luego, LimaYour vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Details

Tour Operator
Globus
Start City
LIM
End City
LIM
Duration (Days)
7
Pricing & departures
Option From Departs Returns
Land Only (Double) USD 1,779 January 23, 2028 January 29, 2028
Single Supplement USD 2,279 January 23, 2028 January 29, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 1,899 February 6, 2028 February 12, 2028
Single Supplement USD 2,399 February 6, 2028 February 12, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 1,779 February 20, 2028 February 26, 2028
Single Supplement USD 2,279 February 20, 2028 February 26, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 1,899 March 5, 2028 March 11, 2028
Single Supplement USD 2,399 March 5, 2028 March 11, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 1,779 April 2, 2028 April 8, 2028
Single Supplement USD 2,279 April 2, 2028 April 8, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 1,779 April 9, 2028 April 15, 2028
Single Supplement USD 2,279 April 9, 2028 April 15, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 1,899 April 16, 2028 April 22, 2028
Single Supplement USD 2,399 April 16, 2028 April 22, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 1,779 April 30, 2028 May 6, 2028
Single Supplement USD 2,279 April 30, 2028 May 6, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 1,899 May 14, 2028 May 20, 2028
Single Supplement USD 2,399 May 14, 2028 May 20, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 1,779 May 28, 2028 June 3, 2028
Single Supplement USD 2,279 May 28, 2028 June 3, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 1,779 July 9, 2028 July 15, 2028
Single Supplement USD 2,279 July 9, 2028 July 15, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 1,899 July 16, 2028 July 22, 2028
Single Supplement USD 2,399 July 16, 2028 July 22, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 1,779 August 6, 2028 August 12, 2028
Single Supplement USD 2,279 August 6, 2028 August 12, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 1,779 September 3, 2028 September 9, 2028
Single Supplement USD 2,279 September 3, 2028 September 9, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 1,899 September 17, 2028 September 23, 2028
Single Supplement USD 2,399 September 17, 2028 September 23, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 1,779 September 24, 2028 September 30, 2028
Single Supplement USD 2,279 September 24, 2028 September 30, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 1,779 October 8, 2028 October 14, 2028
Single Supplement USD 2,279 October 8, 2028 October 14, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 1,779 October 22, 2028 October 28, 2028
Single Supplement USD 2,279 October 22, 2028 October 28, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 1,899 November 12, 2028 November 18, 2028
Single Supplement USD 2,399 November 12, 2028 November 18, 2028
Land Only (Double) USD 1,779 November 26, 2028 December 2, 2028
Single Supplement USD 2,279 November 26, 2028 December 2, 2028
Day by day
  1. Day 1

    ARRIVE IN LIMA PERU

    Welcome to Lima! Meet your Tour Director upon arrival.

  2. Day 2

    LIMA–CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY

    Empire of the AndesFly to Cusco, the impressive Andean city that was once the capital of the Inca Empire. Head into the Sacred Valley of the Incas to visit the old mountain village of Pisaq. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue into the Sacred Valley for an overnight stay. (B,L)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME TRADITIONS & TREASURES Enjoy free time to browse Pisaq’s famous market to find handmade textiles and wares of the Sacred Valley. Here, vendors offer unique local products such as alpaca sweaters and blankets, jewelry, and hand-painted ornamental dishes and vases.

  3. Day 3

    SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU–CUSCO

    Mystery on the Mountain Board a scenic train that travels through scenic Urubamba Valley. Upon arrival, ascend to legendary Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas,” high above the steep valley overlaid with dense tropical jungle. Your Local Guide will bring you closer to the lives and mysteries still hidden in these amazing structures built by the Pre-Columbian masters of this sacred land. Later this afternoon, return to Cusco via train for an evening at leisure. (B) NOTE:7-8 hours will be spent in Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes regionTOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SPOT Machu Picchu – Found between the Peruvian Andes and the Amazon basin, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is the most impressive Incan site from the Incan Empire. Discover this city that was abandoned in the 16th Century when the Spanish conquered the Incas, only to be rediscovered in 1911.

  4. Day 4

    CUSCO

    Monumental Stories This morning, learn more about the Incas, their traditions, and their struggle against invading Spaniards. Learn about the importance of camelids (llama, vicuña, alpaca, and guanaco) for Inca cultures. See them up close and learn how their coats are transformed into precious fibers for ancient weaving techniques still in use today. Later, visit the Temple of Sacsayhuaman high on the hillside overlooking Cusco. Some of the best examples of Inca masonry can be found at this fortress, where stones weighing up to 350 tons are pieced together to form a complex that could house up to 10,000 men. Learn about the ceremonies and battles that took place here on your tour. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURE & TRADITION In Cusco, meet with the locals who preserve the ancient technique of Pre-Columbian weaving using South American camelid fleece. This is your chance to get up close to the various camelids, including alpaca, llama, guanaco, and vicuña, indigenous to the region.

  5. Day 5

    CUSCO

    Sun Worship & Spanish Rule Enjoy a free day before a farewell dinner this evening. (B,D)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE in Cusco with an optional walking tour that includes visits to the imposing Cathedral and the Inca Temple of the Sun, Koricancha, which became the Spaniards’ Santo Domingo Monastery. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus.

  6. Day 6

    CUSCO–LIMA

    From Plaza to Palace Fly to Lima today and begin your guided sightseeing. Start at the Plaza de Armas to see the Government Palace and the cathedral. From here, stroll to the venerable San Francisco Monastery. Free afternoon and evening. (B)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE in Lima with a visit to Larco Herrera Museum, which houses the largest private collection of Pre-Columbian Peruvian art in the world, followed by dinner at the museum’s restaurant. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus.

  7. Day 7

    LIMA

    Hasta Luego, LimaYour vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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