We have now decided to push through with our Machu Picchu trip next year.

Can anyone here help me in making an itinerary for a 9 day stay in Peru?

Day 1: we'll arrive in LIM at 7:30AM from a very long trip. We're from the Philippines.
Day 9: flight out of LIM departs 12:00PM

So far, only Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountains are in our list of not to miss places.

I would need some help in planning for the days of our stay. Should we stay in Lima first or fly straight to Cusco from LIM?

What's the best (easiest) way to go to MP, straight from Cusco? from Ollantaytambo? or stay a night before in Aguas Calientes? We won't be doing any long or steep hikes since one in the group have a knee problem.

What's the best way to go to Rainbow Mountain? Can we hire a car that can drive as to Rainbow Mountain and back to Cusco? Is it true there are horses that we can rent in Rainbow Mountain?

What are the other things that we can do aside from MP and RM?