19 days in Peru Itinerary

Founded in 1535 by Spanish explorer Francisco Pizarro, Lima represents an interesting blend of modern attractions and preserved colonial architecture, much of it clustered in the World Heritage-listed city center.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sat): take an in-depth tour of Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas.

For maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Lima trip itinerary app.

Montreal, Canada to Lima is an approximately 14-hour flight. In June, daytime highs in Lima are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Arequipa.

In an area dominated three imposing volcanoes, Arequipa vacations allow visitors to admire well-preserved colonial architecture in a dramatic setting.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Sun): contemplate the geological forces at Volcan Misti, examine the collection at Santa Catalina Monastery, and then contemplate the long history of Historic Centre of Arequipa.

To find where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Arequipa journey maker.

Traveling by flight from Lima to Arequipa takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Lima in June, Arequipa is a bit cooler at night with lows of 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can go by car to Chivay.

Scenic Chivay draws a growing number of tourists each year, yet this remote town of 5,000 inhabitants manages to retain much of its rustic, dusty character.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Mon): take in the natural beauty of La Calera Thermal Waters, then don't miss a visit to Plaza de Armas de Chivay, then whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and finally contemplate the long history of Uyo Uyo Archaeological Site.

For maps, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Chivay day trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Arequipa to Chivay takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. On the 27th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Puno.

Hugging the western tip of Lake Titicaca, Puno serves as a melting pot of indigenous and imported cultures, and makes a great base for explorations around the region.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Tue): steep yourself in history at La Casa del Corregidor. On the 28th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: step off the mainland to explore Uros Floating Islands, then explore the activities along Lake Titicaca, and then make a trip to Catedral de Puno.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, use the Puno online itinerary planner.

You can drive from Chivay to Puno in 4.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. June in Puno sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of -5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Thu) to allow time for the car ride to Juliaca.

Juliaca is the capital of San Roman Province in the Puno Region of southeastern Peru. Kick off your visit on the 29th (Thu): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Iglesia Matriz de Santa Catalina.

To find reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Juliaca day trip planning site.

You can drive from Puno to Juliaca in an hour. June in Juliaca sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of -5°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Cusco.

Capital of the Inca Empire for three centuries, World Heritage-listed Cusco is now a major tourist destination, drawing nearly 2 million annual tourists with its well-preserved colonial architecture and proximity to Machu Picchu.

On the 30th (Fri), steep yourself in history at Plaza de Armas, contemplate the long history of Sacsayhuaman, and then explore the ancient world of Q'enqo. Keep things going the next day: take a stroll through San Blas, then pause for some serene contemplation at Cusco Cathedral, and then delve into the distant past at Centro Historico De Cusco.

To find traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Cusco online trip builder.

Traveling by car from Juliaca to Cusco takes 6 hours. Traveling from Juliaca in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Cusco, with lows of 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can go by car to Machu Picchu.

A symbol of the Incan civilization, the abandoned city of Machu Picchu represents a must-see on a Peru vacation.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu and Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo. Escape the urban bustle at Mandor and Hot Springs (Aguas Calientes). Step out of Machu Picchu to go to Ollantaytambo and see Inca Bridge, which is approximately 6h 15 min away. And it doesn't end there: delve into the distant past at Winay Wayna, look for gifts at Artesanias, and get great views at Intipuncu.

To find other places to visit, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read Machu Picchu trip planner.

Traveling by car from Cusco to Machu Picchu takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Trujillo.

Considered the country's capital of culture, Trujillo was the birthplace of the North Group, a community of artists and intellectuals that included celebrated poet Cesar Vallejo and notable novelist Ciro Alegria.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Chan Chan and La Huaca del Sol. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Site Museum and Cao Museum. The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Casa Orbegoso, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa de Huanchaco, see the interesting displays at Museo del Juguete Antiguo, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral de Trujillo - Catedral de Santa Maria.

To see where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Trujillo online visit planner.

Getting from Machu Picchu to Trujillo by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In July in Trujillo, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 19°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Quillabamba.

For where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Quillabamba trip planner.

Getting from Trujillo to Quillabamba by car takes about 29 hours. You'll set off for Lima on the 10th (Mon).

Start off your visit on the 10th (Mon): head off the coast to Palomino and then ponder the design of Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor).

To find reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Lima online journey builder.

Getting from Quillabamba to Lima by car takes about 20 hours. You will have some time to spend on the 11th (Tue) before leaving for home.