Cusco Traditional 4 days

The city offers many attractions, from wandering along its well-preserved colonial streets to visiting the Inca archaeological sites attending Quechua masses in the Sacred Valley, visiting the very interesting Inca museum, or just enjoying its rich gastronomy and always active nightlife.

We have selected the following tours in Cusco and its surroundings.

Day 1: Cusco and City tours

Assistance upon your arrival in Cusco and transfer to your hotel. Free time to take a short rest to acclimatized to the altitude. In the afternoon, the Cusco’s city tour, visiting the Main square, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Koricancha; take a pleasant walk in the bohemian district of San Blas, house of the most well known craftsmen of Cusco, visit to its beautiful church that houses an impressive pulpit, a filigree woodcarving bearing the fruits of the region and visiting some artisans workshops located in its small Main Square. On the way back, pass by the Hatunrumiyoc Street where you can appreciate the famous twelve angles stone. Then drive out of the city to visit Qenqo, Tambomachay, Pucapucara and the impressive fortress of Saqsayhuaman, built strategically on a hill overlooking Cusco; famous carved stones joined with astounding precision to form the outer walls. Some of these stones stand over 9m/30ft tall and weight over 350 tons. Back to the hotel, free night.

DAY 2: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS

Excursion to the “Sacred Valley of the Incas”, a succession of picturesque towns, agricultural terraces and archaeological sites. We’ll have the opportunity to bargain with vendors or stroll at the Pisaq typical Indian market, with a catholic mass service on Sunday (celebrated in Quechua, the native language). Lunch at a local restaurant in the Sacred Valley. In the afternoon pass through Calca and Urubamba towns to arrive to the inca fortress and citadel of Ollantaytambo, which was built to guard the entry of this part of the valley and protect it from enemies of the lower jungles; the structures consisting in a series of superimposed terraces of carved stones accessed by long staircases. We will have the opportunity to walk through the quaint streets of the nearby town, religious and agricultural centre during the Inca Empire, and get a clear idea of the military strategy against possible invasion. On our way back to Cusco we will visit the picturesque Andean village of Chinchero where the remains of what used to be the royal hacienda of Tupac Inca Yupanqui lies. Admire its well preserved Inca wall at the main square, visit the beautiful colonial temple built on Inca foundations, with interesting frescoes on the portico. Back to Cusco in the afternoon.

DAY 3: MACHU PICCHU

The day starts with an early morning rise to transfer to the train station for a 3 hours train journey to the famous Inca citadel of MACHU PICCHU, also known as “The lost city of the Incas”. Arrival at Aguas Calientes station followed by a 20 minute bus drive, climbing 6 km of winding road, to the incredible MACHU PICCHU. Upon arrival, we´ll participate in a guided tour of the citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the circular tower, the Sacred sun clock, the Royal Quarters, the temple of the three Windows and various burial grounds. After the tour you will have time to stroll around the archaeological site at your leisure. Back to Cusco on the afternoon train, transfer to the hotel.

DAY 4 CUSCO

After breakfast, transfer assistance on your departure.

End of our services.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

. Transfer in/out

. 03 night’s accommodation

. All land transfers as mentioned in the itinerary

. All tours include entrance

. All tours include transportation

. English speaking guide for all mentioned tours

. All applicable taxes except airport taxes

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