Visiting the Machu Picchu citadel in Peru is a transformative experience, blending introspection and awe. Believed by historians to be a sacred site where Incas connected with the divine, for the visitor too, the “Lost City” evokes a spiritual sense within even the most agnostic. The palpable experience and feeling of stepping back in time to a lost civilization stays with you forever.

Though experiencing Machu Picchu is the crowning glory for most international travelers who come to Peru, this country abounds with additional travel possibilities that should not be discounted or ignored.

With the idea of prompting discerning travelers to visit Peru by unearthing this “land of hidden treasures,” here we’ve traced just one Machu-Picchu-focused route for those seeking upscale adventure.

First stop – Sacred Valley: A journey through history and nature

On your pilgrimage to the citadel, your international flight will first land

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