22-Day Peru Tour from Lima to Machu Picchu with Lake Titicaca

• Check out at Lima Peru International Airport and make your way to the selected hotel in Miraflores, Lima.

• Visit Plaza de Armas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Head to the 17th-century Monastery of San Francisco, famous for its Sevillian tile work, the panelled ceiling in the cloisters, and the catacombs under the church.

• Explore the old colonial streets in the centre of the city and the Peruvian Gold Museum, whose excellent collection includes pre-Columbian gold, silver, bronze, ceramics, weaving, and ancient mummies.

• Take a 3-hour bus ride to Paracas.

• After arrival, sail to Paracas Island, famous for its prehistoric geoglyph.

• The "CANDELABRO" is the highlight of this island.

• After breakfast, head to the National Reserve of Paracas.

• Relax by the beach, and then get back to Paracas port for lunch.

• Leave for Ica.

• Visit the Oasis of Huacachina, which is at a distance of 4 km from the centre of Ica.

• Travel south by taking the morning bus ride through the Pan-American Highway and reach Nazca.

• Visit Cahuachi, the sacred destination of Nazca pilgrims.

• Board the morning flight after breakfast in Nazca to see the famous Nazca Lines from above.

• Have lunch and drive to Camana village.

• Dinner and your stay will be at Camana in Hotel de Turistas Nazca Lines.

• After breakfast, you will visit the Archaeological Museum of Instituto Superior Pedagógico "La Inmaculada" and the Archaeological Museum of the Municipality José María Quimper El Cardo.

• Head to El Cardo Circuit Place and the traditional village to spend the afternoon.

• Visit the Main Square, Campiña of Arequipa, and the Molino de Sabandia.

• Drive to Chivay. The paved trail will lead you towards Chachani Volcano, passing by the area of Pampa Galeras where you can see herds of wild vicuñas and alpacas.

• Reach Chivay and check in at the selected hotel and have lunch, after which you will be taken to the hot springs of La Calera.

• Head to the Condor Cross viewpoint, where you might catch sight of condors flying in the sky.

• Visit the villages of Maca (Acoma) and Yanque, where you can admire their well-preserved colonial churches and relax on the drive to Cabanaconde.

• Drive along the Colca Valley, appreciating the landscape that combines small villages and housing in the area. As you go along the valley, it will get deeper.

• Pass through Yanque, Achoma, Maca, Pinchillo, and arrive at Mirador Cruz del Condor.

• Continue to the last village of Colca Valley - Cabanaconde, where you will have lunch and then board the bus to Arequipa.

• Drive to Puno towards the Chachani Volcano and take a halt at Juliaca for lunch.

• Sail to the Uros Floating Islands on Lake Titicaca.

• After sailing for about 15 minutes, you will arrive at Uros Islas Flotantes, where you can observe a small village in the lake. You will also visit the primary floating school and will be introduced to Indian culture by our guides.

• Arrive at Amantani Island. On arrival, you will be received by the locals and, according to the tradition of Amantani Island, each local takes 2 passengers for housing.

• After serving you dinner, they will invite you to the local communal house for the Indian local party, which lasts for about 2 hours. Your stay will be in these houses.

• In the morning, the house owner will take you to the harbour to bid goodbye.

• The next voyage will be to Taquile Island. You can have your lunch there and then visit the Inca terraces and Inca arcs.

• Explore the local communal house where locals sell their products to visitors.

• Discover some interesting places in Puno such as the Main Square, cathedrals, Lake Titicaca, and more.

• Drive to Lake Umayo, where Sillustani, known for its "chullpas", giant tombs in the shape of inverted truncated cones, is located.

• Head back to Puno for dinner and your stay.

• Take a stop at the highest point on the way to have a look at the view and then continue to Sicuani for lunch.

• Head to the Temple of Wiracocha, where the Raqchi festival is celebrated.

• Visit the Church of Adahuaylillas, where you will notice some wonderful paintings from colonial times.

• Visit the Temple of the Sun - Qoricancha.

• Take a full guided tour of Qoricancha, walk through the city of Cusco to the main square and the 17th-century Cathedral.

• Board the bus in the afternoon to continue with the remaining city tours, and then head to Sacsayhuaman, Quenco, Pucapucara, and Tambomachay.

• Visit the archaeological complex of Pisac, a showcase of the majestic abilities of the Incas.

• Later, you will be taken to the artisan market of Pisac, where you will find good-quality craftwork.

• Stop for lunch in a restaurant named "the Cart" and then head to see the Inca town of Ollantaytambo.

• Head to the town of Chinchero, where you will find the best of Inca textiles. The tour will finish at around 19:00 hours in the centre of Cusco.

• Leave for Aguas Calientes from Hunchac train station.

• Head to the Machu Picchu ruins, passing through Puente Ruinas.

• Walk to get to the Machu Picchu citadel.

• Board the train for Cusco at 3:55 pm.

• Drop off at Cusco Airport to board the morning flight to Lima, according to the flight schedule.

• After your arrival at Lima airport, you will be accommodated at the selected hotel in Miraflores district for lunch and can spend the day relaxing.

Dinner and stay in a hotel in Lima.

• Our Peru staff will drop the passengers at the International Airport according to your flight schedule.