Lima and imperial Cusco in a 7-day circuit.
The essential circuit for your first trip to Peru: the capital, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu, with seamless logistics.
You begin in Lima with a colonial and modern City Tour, then fly to Cusco for an immersive journey into the heart of the Inca Empire.
This itinerary combines the Cusco City Tour, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Chinchero/Maras/Moray — with transfers, hotels, train, and guide all included.
What makes this itinerary unique.
Lima City Tour — modern and colonial.
Machu Picchu with an expert-guided tour.
Sacred Valley: Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
Chinchero, Moray, and the Maras Salt Mines.
Transfers, 3★ hotels, train, and guide included.
Day by day.
Airport reception and transfer to your hotel in Miraflores or San Isidro. Free evening.
City Tour through modern and colonial Lima, followed by an afternoon flight to Cusco. Afternoon for acclimatization.
Qoricancha and the archaeological complexes of Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
Pisac, buffet lunch, and Ollantaytambo; in the afternoon, train to Aguas Calientes.
Guided tour of Machu Picchu and return train to Ollantaytambo, with onward transport to Cusco.
Chinchero textile village, the Moray terraces, and the Maras Salt Mines. Return to Cusco.
Transfer to Cusco airport according to your flight schedule. End of services.
Everything we take care of for you.
Inclusions
- Airport – hotel – airport transfers
- 1 night at a 3★ hotel in Lima, 1 in Aguas Calientes, and 4 in Cusco, with breakfast included
- Tourist transportation for all tours and professional bilingual guide
- Lima and Cusco City Tours, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Chinchero/Maras/Moray
- Round-trip tourist train and round-trip bus to Machu Picchu
- Entrance tickets for all itinerary attractions and buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley
- 24/7 assistance and support
Not included
- Commercial flights (international and domestic Lima–Cusco)
- Unspecified lunches and dinners
- Tips and personal expenses
Essential packing list.
- Original ID document or valid passport
- Layered clothing: warm jacket for mornings/evenings and light clothes for the day
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Rain poncho or windbreaker (especially between November and March)
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a cap or hat
- Insect repellent
- Reusable water bottle and light snacks
- Cash in soles for extra expenses and tips
- Personal medication
- Camera or fully charged smartphone
Important information
- Domestic flights (e.g., Lima–Cusco) are not included — our team can help you find the best options.
- A physical, original ID or passport is mandatory at all checkpoints (hotels, trains, Machu Picchu, boarding).
- This itinerary is designed for progressive altitude gain, reducing the risk of altitude sickness.
- On the train day, bring only a small backpack (up to 5 kg); large luggage will be stored safely at your Cusco hotel.
- Book in advance — Machu Picchu, trains, and hotels have limited availability.
- Booking policy: 50% deposit and the remaining 50% due 15 days before the trip.
The ideal circuit for your first trip to Peru.
As it includes Machu Picchu, train tickets, and hotels in two cities, this circuit is subject to limited availability — book well in advance.
Contact our team via WhatsApp to confirm dates and get quotes for domestic flights.
Common questions about this itinerary.
No — commercial flights are not included, but our team will help you find options that perfectly fit your itinerary.
Yes — it covers the essentials (Lima, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu) in 7 days, with light to moderate physical effort.
Yes, in all main destinations. Please confirm upon booking.
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