Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu

Peru

About Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu

Cusco works as a hub for the whole region — but unlike a purely logistical hub, it's a rich destination in its own right: colonial architecture built directly over Inca stone foundations, lively markets, and one of Peru's best food scenes. The Sacred Valley connects traditional Andean villages with Inca agricultural terraces still farmed today. Machu Picchu remains the high point, accessible only by train to Aguas Calientes followed by a bus, or on foot via the Inca Trail.

Food & drink

CuyFood

Guinea pig, a traditional Andean specialty.

Things to do

Circuit stages

1

Cusco

23 nights

Colonial architecture over Inca foundations, Plaza de Armas, Sacsayhuamán, markets, restaurants.

2

Sacred Valley (Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray, Maras)

12 nights

Traditional Andean villages, still-farmed Inca agricultural terraces, the Ollantaytambo fortress.

3

Machu Picchu & Aguas Calientes

11 nights

The Inca citadel, reached only by train or trekking — no direct road access.