Tailormade trip Peru The Sacred Valley is replete with towns and villages influenced by both the ancient legacies and modern day life. Pisac, which sits about 32 kilometers (20 miles) from Cusco, is a popular place to visit as part of any private, tailormade trip Peru as it boasts a hybrid modern-colonial village lying on the riverbank with a souvenir and local market, and an Inca fortress on a mountain spur about 600 meters (1,970 feet) above. A tailormade Pisac tour is an enjoyable day trip through stunning landscapes, which can be easily combined with other nearby attractions: Chinchero, Maras salt Pans, Maray and Ollantaytambo ruins. Pisac Market For most of the week, the colonial town of Pisac is a quiet Andean village where locals relax in the plaza or enjoy fresh bread baked in an old-fashioned clay oven. Here there is a popular market for tourists where you can pick up an array of souvenirs. But the village comes alive on Sunday when the famous weekly market takes place. Pisac’s Sunday market attracts locals and international tourists alike.The main square gets crowded, especially after the mass, which is celebrated in Quechua. The congregation leaves the church in a colorful procession, led by the Mayor holding his silver staff of office. Pisac Ruins The Pisac Archaeological Site above the village is the largest fortress city of the Incas and one of the largest of ancient America. During a Pisac tour, walking the site in full with expert guiding in Peru takes one and a half hours approximately. For those seeking less adventure, it is also possible to visit the main entrance to the site and walk less, which still affords impressive views down into the green valley. Pisac's setting is postcard-worthy. Visitors can reach the site either by a 10-kilometer (6-mile) paved road up the Chongo Valley, or by a short