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Wake up early and hike to Machu Picchu for a sunrise view. This is a great opportunity to take stunning photos of the ancient city. Afterward, take a guided hike to Huayna Picchu, the mountain that towers over Machu Picchu. The hike is challenging but rewarding, with panoramic views of the site and the surrounding mountains.

After the hike, take a tour of the Inca Bridge, a suspension bridge that was used for defensive purposes by the Inca. Then, explore the agricultural terraces of Machu Picchu, which were used to grow crops at different altitudes. Learn about the sophisticated irrigation system that the Inca used to water their crops.

Return to Aguas Calientes for a well-deserved dinner at a local restaurant, such as The Tree House or El Indio Feliz.

Take a train back to Cusco and enjoy the scenery along the way. Once you arrive in Cusco, spend the morning exploring the city's historic center. Visit the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral of Santo Domingo, and the Qoricancha, an Inca temple that was later converted into a Spanish colonial church.

After lunch, take a hike to Sacsayhuaman, an Inca fortress that overlooks Cusco. The site is known for its massive stone walls, some of which are over 100 feet tall. Take in the panoramic views of the city and the surrounding mountains.

Return to Cusco for dinner at a local restaurant, such as Cicciolina or Chicha.

Take a day trip to the Sacred Valley, a region outside of Cusco that is known for its Inca ruins and traditional villages. Visit the town of Pisac, which is known for its handicrafts market and its Inca ruins. Then, head to Ollantaytambo, a village that has preserved its Inca architecture and layout.

After lunch, visit the Moray agricultural terraces, which are a series of circular terraces that were used to experiment with different crops at different altitudes. Then, visit the Maras salt mines, which have been used since Inca times to extract salt from the mountainside.

Return to Cusco for dinner at a local restaurant, such as Incanto or Kion.

Spend the morning exploring the San Blas neighborhood, a bohemian area of Cusco that is known for its art galleries and artisan workshops. Visit the San Blas Church, which has a beautiful colonial-era pulpit. Then, head to the Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco, a museum and workshop that showcases traditional Andean weaving techniques.

After lunch, take a cooking class at a local restaurant or cooking school, such as Marcelo Batata or Sky Kitchen. Learn how to make traditional Peruvian dishes, such as ceviche or lomo saltado.

Spend your last evening in Cusco enjoying a farewell dinner at a local restaurant, such as Cicciolina or Chicha.