Cusco, the old Inca capital, is the launch point for Machu Picchu. The route between the two cities takes in high-Andes scenery and a stack of history, which is why most Peru trips come through here.
Start with Cusco: colonial facades built on Inca walls, the Qorikancha, and the market blocks around San Pedro. From there, the train to Machu Picchu follows the Urubamba through the Sacred Valley, with mountains on either side.
At the citadel, the draw is the stonework and the setting: terraces, temples, and ridgeline views. A good guide pulls the pieces into a story about how the Inca used the site.
Peruways handles guides, transport and itineraries end to end, which keeps the logistics from eating into the trip.
Book your Cusco-Machu Picchu tour with Peruways.
