Ultimate Peru Itinerary: From One Week to One Month of Travel

Home to an abundance of cultural and archaeological sites, many of which are surrounded by breath-taking nature, Peru is guaranteed to exceed your expectations.

Day one: Cusco

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Day two: The Sacred Valley

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Days three and four: Machu Picchu

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Day five: Cusco

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Days six and seven: Lima

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Day eight: Machu Picchu

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