Day 1:
Flight to Cuzco. Arrival in Cuzco, reception and
transfer to your hotel. Free morning. Afternoon guided visit
of the four ruins nearby; the Sacsayhuaman Fortress overlooking
the city of Cuzco, a pre Inca architectural masterpiece; Kenko,
a rock sanctuary whose main attraction is the monolithic altar
representing a puma, the red Fortress of Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay,
a beautiful fountain fed by a spring forming a series of basins
continue to the city of Cuzco; the Main Square, the Cathedral
and the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun. Return to your hotel.
Dinner and folkloric show.
Sacsayhuaman Cusco
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Coricancha Inca Sun Temple in Cusco
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Day 2:
Full-day excursion to the Urubamba, the Sacred Valley of the
Incas. Visit the village of Pisac, founded during colonial
times and set at the foot of a hill crowned by the remains
of an Inca city. On Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, in the
main square, Indians barter their products and artisans from
all over the area sell their woven alpaca wool blankets and
ponchos, engraved gourds, antique reproductions, jewellery,
etc. On Sundays it is also the meeting place for mayors from
all the villages in the region, dressed in their traditional
costumes to attend morning mass. After lunch, a visit to Ollantaytambo,
the only Inca town which was not overthrown by the conquistadores,
and explore the ruins which tower above it. Late afternoon
return to Cuzco whilst visiting en-route the traditional market
of Chinchero. Return to your hotel.
Sacred Valley Urubamba Cusco
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Sacred Valley - Ollantaytanbo Cusco
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Day 3:
Transfer to the railway station for the early morning departure
to Aguas Calientes and then a bus ride up to the spectacular
Machu Picchu ruins (25 minutes). Guided visit of Machu Picchu.
Built by the Inca Pachacutec, comprising stone blocks fitted
with masterful precision that harmoniously blends into the
mountain landscape. There are many theories as to the origins
of Machu Picchu but three of the most popular ideas include
a temple to the sun, a fortress against the jungle inhabitants
or a sanctuary for the Incas. This fabulous city has houses,
temples, warehouses, a large central square, all connected
by narrow roads and steps, and is surrounded by terraces cut
into the mountain side which were used for agriculture. After
the tour, free time to enjoy this magical and spiritual wonder.
Return in the afternoon to Cuzco by train. Transfer to your
hotel.
Machupicchu Cusco
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Machupicchu Cusco
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(For an overnight extension in Aguas Calientes - please
ask for details) .
Day 4:
After breakfast, transfer to the hotel for the return
flight back to Lima.
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