Peru itinerary templates
Compare 3 routes in Peru before choosing your base plan. A shorter route covers a few highlights; a longer one leaves room for more neighbourhoods and breaks. Check the actual stops rather than choosing on day count alone, and remember to add travel time between cities if you combine routes.
| Route | City | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Cusco: a 2-day starter | Cusco | 2 |
| Arequipa in 7 days | Arequipa | 7 |
| Lima in 9 days | Lima | 9 |
Cusco: a 2-day starter
A light introduction to Cusco, from Plaza de Armas to San Pedro Market. Four highlights with room to add your own discoveries.
Highlights: Plaza de Armas · Qoricancha · Sacsayhuamán · San Pedro Market
Edit this 2-day routeArequipa in 7 days
An unhurried 7-day stay, pairing Cathedral Basilica of Arequipa and other Arequipa highlights into nearby daily groups.
Highlights: Cathedral Basilica of Arequipa · San Camilo Market · Plaza de Armas · Casa Tristan del Pozo
Edit this 7-day routeLima in 9 days
An unhurried 9-day stay, pairing Parque Juana Larco De Dammert and other Lima highlights into nearby daily groups.
Highlights: Parque Juana Larco De Dammert · Museo de Arte Italiano · Museo Larco · National Museum of Archaeology and History
Edit this 9-day routeFit the route to your trip
For a partial arrival day, move a booked attraction to a full day. With children or a slower walking pace, keep one main visit per half-day and leave meals flexible.
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