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Highlights of Peru

8-Day Peru Tour from Lima to Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu in Peru
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Travel & Accommodation

8 days, 1 country and 4 cities

7 nights accommodation

Meals

7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners

Activity Level

Dynamic

Itinerary

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Discover Peru: Lima, Machu Picchu & more

You’re in for an adventure on this tour of Peru exploring Inca treasures, wild landscapes, and ancient legends, all topped off with the opportunity to sample classic Peruvian pisco sour. Step back in time at Machu Picchu, get lost in the heady buzz of a local market in Lima and discover textile art from a Quechua scholar.

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Low deposit from $200

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Low deposit from $200

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Extend Your Tour

Choose to extend your tour with Peruvian Amazon, Galapagos East Cruise or Galapagos North Cruise

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Journey Through Peru

Journey Through Peru

8-Day Peru Tour from Lima to Machu Picchu.

From

$5,943

Peruvian Amazon

Peruvian Amazon

This tour version extends your stay for 5 days in the Peruvian Amazon.

From

$7,752

With Galápagos Legend North and Central Cruise

With Galápagos Legend North and Central Cruise

Extend your trip with 6 days on a North and Central Galapagos cruise aboard the Legend.

From

$13,150

with Galápagos Legend East Cruise

with Galápagos Legend East Cruise

Extend your trip with 6 days on an East Galapagos cruise aboard the Legend.

From

$13,150

Journey Through Peru

Journey Through Peru

8-Day Peru Tour from Lima to Machu Picchu.

From

$5,943

Peruvian Amazon

Peruvian Amazon

This tour version extends your stay for 5 days in the Peruvian Amazon.

From

$7,752

With Galápagos Legend North and Central Cruise

With Galápagos Legend North and Central Cruise

Extend your trip with 6 days on a North and Central Galapagos cruise aboard the Legend.

From

$13,150

with Galápagos Legend East Cruise

with Galápagos Legend East Cruise

Extend your trip with 6 days on an East Galapagos cruise aboard the Legend.

From

$13,150

Trip map

A map highlighting different stops on the Trafalgar's Highlights of Peru tour

Day By Day Itinerary

8-day itinerary from Lima to Lima visiting 1 Country and 4 Cities.

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About this trip

Sightseeing highlights

Explore Lima, Machu Picchu and Larco Museum

Visit San Francisco Monastery, Ollantaytambo Ruins, Historic Sacsayhuaman, Cusco Cathedral, Qorikancha

Scenic Drive through the Sacred Valley, panoramic train to Machu Picchu

Scenic Train Ride to Machu Picchu aboard the Vistadome train

What's included?

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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

All porterage and restaurant gratuities

All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

A Trafalgar Bonus all Intra-Air Flights: Lima to Cusco and Cusco to Lima, including porter service at all airports.

Tickets for a ride aboard the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu

Optional Experiences and free time

On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

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Highlights of Peru trip reviews

Highlights of Peru trip reviews

Overall Trip Rating

4.8/

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791 reviews

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98% of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

"Amazing Trip!"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 07/14/2026 06:21:07

The service both before the tour and on the tour was top notch. I would definitely travel with them

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"Great experience on the Highlights of Peru trip"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 07/13/2026 07:45:09

Service was excellent, the hotel accommodations were very good as well as the meals included in the

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"Another bucket list accomplished!"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 07/10/2026 09:05:46

Very good. This is our third trip with Trafalgar. They did not disappoint. We enjoyed the itinerary.

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"Trafalgar in Peru is the Way to Go."

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 06/25/2026 07:32:20

The travel guide was superb. He was extremely knowledgeable and the detailed information he shared

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"History and culture"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 06/11/2026 10:14:49

Our travel director was supportive, knowledgeable, and humorous. He taught us a lot about the

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Ellen Lewis

5/5

Reviewed on 06/10/2026 14:10:31

The tour was very well organized, and our tour leader. *personal info removed by Feefo* was

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"Excellent trip to Peru including a visit to Machu Picchu."

Vivek Marya

5/5

Reviewed on 06/10/2026 08:47:17

Excellent service! A very well-organized and very enjoyable trip.

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 06/09/2026 12:11:05

Itinerary was packed with adventure and history. Tour guides and drivers were wonderful! Don’t sleep

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Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 06/03/2026 14:51:57

The itinerary was seamless and our trip was very well led and planned. *Personal information removed

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Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 06/03/2026 13:28:29

Vigorous but well worth it! *Personal information removed by Feefo* made the trip informative,

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