[Richard Leon]

Dont rent a car, if you dont know spanish and if it is your firs time in Peru I dont reccomend it. Maps and road signals are not exactly Cuzco's strenght.

If you have 5 days this is what you want to do:

Day 1:
Early morning arrival into Lima's international airport.
Catch next flight out to Cuzco (1 hour flight)
If you arrive before noon, you can have time to catch a Cuzco City group tour.
*overnight in Cuzco

Day 2:
Full day Sacred Valley tour.
*overnight in Machu Picchu

Day 3:
Train to Machu Picchu
Guided tour of Machu Picchu
*overnight in Mach Picchu

Day 4:
Morning free to re-enter Machu Picchu
Afternoon train back to Cuzco
*overnight in Cuzco

Day 5:
Fligth back to Lima.

IF you have more free time, then I reccomend spending free days in Cuzco which is simply a pleasure. There are tons of things to do such as horsebak rides, fishing trips, or simply relax in the main square.

Hope this helps...and feel free to contact me if you would like more information or a pacjkage.
enjoy!