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Overview
  • Duration:8 days 7 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Lima

Itinerary

Fly to PeruDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - CUSCO

Board your flight and fly through the night to Peru.

Arrival - Cusco City TourDay 2

DAY 2: CUSCO

  • Welcome: Bienvenidos in Peru! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival. Transfer to your hotel to drop off your luggage.
  • City Tour: Guided tour of the city - see Plaza de Armas and the 17th-century Cathedral, a masterpiece of colonial art. Visit Koricancha - a famous temple dedicated to the sun, one of the most fascinating sites in Cusco.
  • Ruins: Explore the ruins around Puca Pucara. See Tambomachay and its ceremonial water fountains, Qenqo - a temple and amphitheater - and the famous fortress of Sacsayhuaman where the Festival of Sun occurs annually.
  • Dinner: Dinner and overnight accommodation in Cusco.

Sacred Valley - Moray, Maras and OllantaytamboDay 3

DAY 3: SACRED VALLEY

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Moray: Travel to the Sacred Valley. Visit the agricultural and archaeological region of Moray.
  • Maras: Enjoy a visit to Maras and its large salt basins - walk down until the Urubamba River, heart of the valley.
  • Ollantaytambo: Explore the village of Ollantaytambo and its ruins with a local guide - it is the most ancient and continuously inhabited village of the American continent. Admire its namesake fortress.
  • Return: Return to Cusco. Dinner and overnight accommodation in Cusco.

South Valley Bike Ride and Pikillacta RuinsDay 4

DAY 4: SOUTH VALLEY

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Huasao: Travel to Huasao - a small village in the South Valley of Cusco known as an esoteric place due to the large number of Shamans that live there.
  • Bike Ride: Partake in a bike ride on the single track route until you arrive at Oropesa, a small colonial town also known for the preparation of a typical kind of bread. Enjoy a picnic!
  • Lagoon: Continue the ride to the Huacarpay Lagoon, where you will see many different kinds of birds.
  • Pikillacta: From Huacarpay, cross to the Pre-Inca Archaeological Complex of Pikillacta for a brief visit.
  • Return: Return to Cusco. Dinner and overnight accommodation in Cusco.

Cultural Exchange Day at a Local SchoolDay 5

DAY 5: SACRED VALLEY

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • School Day: Travel to the Sacred Valley. Spend the entire day with students from a local school - tour the school, exchange cultural differences, practice your Spanish, and have lunch with them.
  • Sports: Challenge each other with a friendly soccer game!
  • Donations: You can also donate school supplies, clothes, or toiletries.
  • Return: Return to Cusco. Dinner and overnight accommodation in Cusco.

Machu PicchuDay 6

DAY 6: MACHU PICCHU

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Train: Early transfer to Poroy's train station to go to Machu Picchu.
  • Machu Picchu: Meet your local guide in Aguas Calientes to explore the fabulous archaeological site of Machu Picchu - a center of worship and astronomical observation, also the secret refuge of Emperor Pachacutec. There are great places, an agricultural area, several temples, and royal tombs built with amazing precision.
  • Return: Board the train back to Cusco. Dinner and overnight accommodation in Cusco.

Peruvian Cooking Class and Travel to LimaDay 7

DAY 7: CUSCO - LIMA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Cooking Class: Enjoy a Peruvian cooking demonstration and lessons with a local chef - prepare 3 Peruvian dishes and enjoy them in a cozy setting.
  • Leisure: Take the rest of the day to explore Cusco at your own pace with your group leaders.
  • Lima: Transfer by motor coach to the airport. Board your flight to Lima. Transfer to your hotel for check-in.
  • Dinner: Dinner and overnight accommodation in Lima.

Lima City Tour and Fly Back HomeDay 8

DAY 8: LIMA - HOME

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Lima Tour: Visit the colonial and modern historical center of Lima - Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral containing the remains of the conquistador Pizarro, the Santo Domingo Convent, and City Hall.
  • San Francisco: Explore the Monastery of San Francisco - famous for its catacombs containing 70,000 graves.
  • Modern Lima: Explore the popular Plaza San Martin. Experience the Magic Water Show of Lima - an exceptional display of water fountains choreographed to music and light designs.
  • Departure: Have dinner with your group. Transfer by motor coach to the airport. Board your flight from Lima and fly back home.
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Overview
  • Duration:8 days 7 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Lima

Itinerary

Fly to PeruDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - CUSCO

Board your flight and fly through the night to Peru.

Arrival - Cusco City TourDay 2

DAY 2: CUSCO

  • Welcome: Bienvenidos in Peru! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival. Transfer to your hotel to drop off your luggage.
  • City Tour: Guided tour of the city - see Plaza de Armas and the 17th-century Cathedral, a masterpiece of colonial art. Visit Koricancha - a famous temple dedicated to the sun, one of the most fascinating sites in Cusco.
  • Ruins: Explore the ruins around Puca Pucara. See Tambomachay and its ceremonial water fountains, Qenqo - a temple and amphitheater - and the famous fortress of Sacsayhuaman where the Festival of Sun occurs annually.
  • Dinner: Dinner and overnight accommodation in Cusco.

Sacred Valley - Moray, Maras and OllantaytamboDay 3

DAY 3: SACRED VALLEY

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Moray: Travel to the Sacred Valley. Visit the agricultural and archaeological region of Moray.
  • Maras: Enjoy a visit to Maras and its large salt basins - walk down until the Urubamba River, heart of the valley.
  • Ollantaytambo: Explore the village of Ollantaytambo and its ruins with a local guide - it is the most ancient and continuously inhabited village of the American continent. Admire its namesake fortress.
  • Return: Return to Cusco. Dinner and overnight accommodation in Cusco.

South Valley Bike Ride and Pikillacta RuinsDay 4

DAY 4: SOUTH VALLEY

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Huasao: Travel to Huasao - a small village in the South Valley of Cusco known as an esoteric place due to the large number of Shamans that live there.
  • Bike Ride: Partake in a bike ride on the single track route until you arrive at Oropesa, a small colonial town also known for the preparation of a typical kind of bread. Enjoy a picnic!
  • Lagoon: Continue the ride to the Huacarpay Lagoon, where you will see many different kinds of birds.
  • Pikillacta: From Huacarpay, cross to the Pre-Inca Archaeological Complex of Pikillacta for a brief visit.
  • Return: Return to Cusco. Dinner and overnight accommodation in Cusco.

Cultural Exchange Day at a Local SchoolDay 5

DAY 5: SACRED VALLEY

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • School Day: Travel to the Sacred Valley. Spend the entire day with students from a local school - tour the school, exchange cultural differences, practice your Spanish, and have lunch with them.
  • Sports: Challenge each other with a friendly soccer game!
  • Donations: You can also donate school supplies, clothes, or toiletries.
  • Return: Return to Cusco. Dinner and overnight accommodation in Cusco.

Machu PicchuDay 6

DAY 6: MACHU PICCHU

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Train: Early transfer to Poroy's train station to go to Machu Picchu.
  • Machu Picchu: Meet your local guide in Aguas Calientes to explore the fabulous archaeological site of Machu Picchu - a center of worship and astronomical observation, also the secret refuge of Emperor Pachacutec. There are great places, an agricultural area, several temples, and royal tombs built with amazing precision.
  • Return: Board the train back to Cusco. Dinner and overnight accommodation in Cusco.

Peruvian Cooking Class and Travel to LimaDay 7

DAY 7: CUSCO - LIMA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Cooking Class: Enjoy a Peruvian cooking demonstration and lessons with a local chef - prepare 3 Peruvian dishes and enjoy them in a cozy setting.
  • Leisure: Take the rest of the day to explore Cusco at your own pace with your group leaders.
  • Lima: Transfer by motor coach to the airport. Board your flight to Lima. Transfer to your hotel for check-in.
  • Dinner: Dinner and overnight accommodation in Lima.

Lima City Tour and Fly Back HomeDay 8

DAY 8: LIMA - HOME

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Lima Tour: Visit the colonial and modern historical center of Lima - Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral containing the remains of the conquistador Pizarro, the Santo Domingo Convent, and City Hall.
  • San Francisco: Explore the Monastery of San Francisco - famous for its catacombs containing 70,000 graves.
  • Modern Lima: Explore the popular Plaza San Martin. Experience the Magic Water Show of Lima - an exceptional display of water fountains choreographed to music and light designs.
  • Departure: Have dinner with your group. Transfer by motor coach to the airport. Board your flight from Lima and fly back home.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the engineering and astronomical precision of the Inca Empire through guided exploration of Machu Picchu, Koricancha, Sacsayhuaman, and the agricultural terraces of Moray.

Investigate the cultural exchange between students and local Peruvian youth through a full day at a Sacred Valley school – including language practice, sports, and the sharing of cultural traditions.

Evaluate the layered history of Lima as a colonial and modern capital, examining the Plaza Mayor, the Monastery of San Francisco catacombs, and the contrast with the contemporary Miraflores district.

Compare the pre-Columbian Inca sites of Cusco and the Sacred Valley with the colonial architecture of Lima and the modern city, tracing Peru’s historical development across 500 years.

Develop cultural curiosity and culinary knowledge through a Peruvian cooking demonstration with a local chef, preparing three traditional Peruvian dishes.

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Landmark Highlights

  • Cusco: Plaza de Armas, 17th-century Cathedral, Koricancha sun temple, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, Qenqo, and Sacsayhuaman fortress.
  • Sacred Valley: Moray agricultural terraces, Maras salt basins, and Ollantaytambo - the most ancient and continuously inhabited village of the American continent.
  • South Valley: Bike ride from Huasao through Oropesa to Huacarpay Lagoon, and Pikillacta Pre-Inca Archaeological Complex.
  • Cultural Exchange: Full day with students from a local Sacred Valley school - school tour, cultural exchange, sports, and opportunity to donate school supplies.
  • Machu Picchu: Guided tour of the citadel - temples, agricultural areas, and royal tombs built with remarkable precision.
  • Lima: Plaza Mayor, Santo Domingo Convent, Monastery of San Francisco catacombs, Plaza San Martin, Miraflores, and the Magic Water Show.
Why Choose Prométour?
100% Risk Free Registration (no costs)
30+ years of Experience
Customizable Itineraries
Guaranteed travel dates
No Hidden Fees, No Surprises
24 x 7 Dedicated support
Learn More

Frequently asked questions

Will my group be combined with another school group?

No. Every Prométour educational tour is personalized to ensure a meaningful experience. We guarantee private tours for all groups.

Your group will have its own dedicated Tour Director and itinerary, and will not be combined with any other school or student group.

How does Prométour support teachers with planning?

We take care of everything to make trip planning easy. From organizing travel logistics and accommodations to managing registrations, payments, and documentation, our team handles all the details so you can focus on the experience.

Support starts from day one. To help launch your trip, we host a parent meeting where your dedicated Tour Consultant introduces themselves, represents Prométour, and answers any parent questions directly.

Throughout the planning process, our expert Customer Service Team is available to assist families with registration, payments, and general inquiries, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for everyone involved.

When will our travel dates be confirmed?

Prométour trips are fully customizable, including your travel dates. You can choose the dates that best align with your school calendar, giving your group flexibility to coordinate extracurricular activities around the trip.

How does Prométour support our group during the trip?

With our own teams in locations such as Montréal, Paris, and Málaga, you get real people who are with your students and know the destination inside and out, not a call center just reading from a script.
If any issues arise while on tour, our 24/7 Emergency Line ensures that help is always just a phone call away. Your group will have access to real-time support whenever it's needed.

What are Prométour's cancellation fees?

When you register for a Prométour trip, you can do so with confidence. If you cancel before the tour is officially confirmed, you'll receive a full refund with no questions asked.

Once the tour is confirmed, standard cancellation fees apply based on your departure date. Travelers may still be eligible for insurance coverage depending on their policy.

In some regions, and for travelers with an upgraded plan, Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance may be available. We recommend contacting the insurance provider directly for full details on coverage options.
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