Seven days isn't really enough time to see Peru. If you are going to be there, you might as well stay 14 or better 21 because there is a ton to see and it takes a little bit of time to get around. So you only have 7 days. Spend as little time in Lima as possible and hop a plane to Cuzco. Get adjusted the the altitude by scoping the areas ruins and old town out. Then get on a trek to Machu Pichu by either taking the Inca Trail or the Lares Trek. Each is different, but both are great treks.It is worth going with a well named operator. The first time I hiked the Inca Trail, I went with a no-name agent that sold me onto another group. It was a sham. I saved a few dollars and ended up eating popcorn for breakfast for the next 3 days. I still remember my terrible guide. All he could sum up upon arrival at Machu Pichu was, "Archaelogical site." The guide services have gotten more standardized and better in the last couple of years, but you can still see differences in the operations when on the trails. Check out United Mice or Intrepid Travel http://intrepidtravel.com/trips/GXBA Both have offices in Cuzco.

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