Peru Escape
7 Days
Tour Description
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 Pisaeg’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.
Traveller Notes
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect holiday—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites!
Prices are for all land arrangements including intra-holiday flights and taxes.
Maximum enjoyment of this holiday requires walking on cobblestone streets, uneven pathways, and climbing stairs. Elevations exceeding 10,000 feet can make even modest exertion a challenge. Maximum elevation on this tour is 13,000 ft.
Traveller Notes
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect holiday—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites!
Prices are for all land arrangements including intra-holiday flights and taxes.
Maximum enjoyment of this holiday requires walking on cobblestone streets, uneven pathways, and climbing stairs. Elevations exceeding 10,000 feet can make even modest exertion a challenge. Maximum elevation on this tour is 13,000 ft.
Priced From:
$ 3083pp *
Start Location: Lima, Peru
End Location: Lima, Peru
Major Destinations: Cusco ,Lima,Lima,Machu Picchu,Pisac
Breakfast Meals Included:
6
Lunch Meals Included:
1
Dinner Meals Included:
2
Itinerary
Day
1
ARRIVE IN LIMA, PERU
Welcome to Lima! Meet your Tour Director upon arrival.
Day
2
LIMA-CUSCO-SACRED VALLEY
Empire of the Andes
Fly 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)
FREE TIME TIPS
TRADITIONAL 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, jewellery, 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 is spent in Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes region
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC 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, vicuna, 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. Enjoy dinner at your hotel this evening. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & 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 vicuna, indigenous to the region.
Day
5
CUSCO
Sun Worship & Spanish Rule
Enjoy a free day before a farewell dinner this evening. (B,D)
FREE TIME TIPS
EXPLORE 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 My Account. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
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)
FREE TIME TIPS
EXPLORE 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 My Account. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Day
7
LIMA
Hasta Luego, Lima Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Dates & prices
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Departure Date :
2025-11-16
Return Date :
2025-11-22
Twin :
3113 NZD
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Departure Date :
2025-10-26
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2025-11-01
Twin :
3083 NZD
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2025-10-12
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2025-10-18
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3083 NZD
On Request
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2025-09-28
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2025-10-04
Twin :
3113 NZD
On Request
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2025-09-21
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2025-09-27
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3083 NZD
On Request
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2025-09-07
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2025-09-13
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3083 NZD
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2025-08-10
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2025-08-16
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3083 NZD
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2025-07-20
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2025-07-26
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3113 NZD
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2025-06-29
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2025-07-05
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3113 NZD
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2025-05-18
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2025-05-24
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3083 NZD
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2025-05-04
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2025-05-10
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3113 NZD
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2025-04-13
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2025-04-19
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3113 NZD
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2025-04-06
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2025-04-12
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3113 NZD
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2025-02-23
Return Date :
2025-03-01
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3113 NZD
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2025-02-09
Return Date :
2025-02-15
Twin :
3113 NZD
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