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Classic Tourist Routes in Cusco

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Discover the most important circuits travelers follow when visiting Cusco and Machu Picchu. This itinerary represents the traditional Andean experience.

Cusco City Tour

Half day · 4–5 hours

Qorikancha

Sacsayhuamán

Qenqo

Puca Pucará

Tambomachay

Introductory circuit around the city of Cusco.

Sacred Valley of the Incas

Full day · 10–12 hours

Pisac

Urubamba

Ollantaytambo

Chinchero

Optional: Moray and Maras

Panoramic route along the Urubamba river valley.

Machu Picchu

1 or 2 days

Train from Ollantaytambo

Aguas Calientes

Bus to the citadel

Guided tour of 2.5 – 4 hours

The main experience of traveling to Peru.

South Valley of Cusco

Half day

Tipón

Pikillaqta

Andahuaylillas

Known for its colonial art and less crowded archaeological sites.

Classic Trekking Routes

Inca Trail (4 days)

Salkantay Trek

Lares Trek (2–3 days)

Classic 5-day itinerary

Day 1 — Cusco City Tour

Day 2 — Sacred Valley

Day 3 — Machu Picchu

Day 4 — Maras + Moray or South Valley

Day 5 — Rainbow Mountain or Humantay