Cusco and Machu Picchu Historical Tour II 4D - 3N

Itinerary

Day 1: City Tour Cusco + Archaeological Park

Stop At: Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport, Avenida Velasco Astete, Cusco 08006, Peru
Reception at the airport of Cusco and transfer to the hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cusco Cathedral, Portal Belen Plaza de Armas, Cusco 08002 Peru
In the afternoon admire the wonderful pre Hispanic and colonial legacy of the city of Cusco, an interesting tour where you can visit the Temple of the Sun or The Koricancha, former place of worship to the sun God of the Incas and on which the current convent of Santo Domingo was erected; contemplate the beauty of Cusco’s Plaza de Armas and admire the most representative sculptural and pictorial displays of Cusco art in its imposing cathedral.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Tambomachay, Cusco Peru
Afterwards walk around the city, admire the fortress of Sacsayhuaman and the amazing of its walls composed of huge stones assembled with great precision, know the adoratory of Kenko, the watchtower of Puca Pucara and finally Tambomachay, ancient Inca enclosure of water worship.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Cusco

Day 2: Cusco + Sacred Valley of the Incas

Stop At: Sacred Valley of the Incas, 0051 Peru
Discover the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a picturesque tour where you can appreciate important archaeological remains, landscapes and customs. Visit the Awanacancha, center of diffusion of the Andean textile and where you will be able to observe closely different South American camelids; then tour the town of Pisac and its artisan market where you can make shopping, as well as experiencing the customs of its inhabitants. Admire Pisac’s impressive archaeological park, nestled at the top of a mountain and then travel by bus along the right bank of the river Vilcanota the different villages of the Sacred Valley to the town of Urubamba where you can enjoy a comforting lunch in a restaurant local.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo 08676 Peru
In the afternoon continue your tour to visit the Fortress of Ollantaytambo, walk through its typical streets and ascend to the highest of the fortress to admire the beauty of the surrounding landscape. Later transfer to your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Cusco

Day 3: Machu Picchu Tour + Cusco

Stop At: Hot Springs (Aguas Calientes), Signposted from main square, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu Peru
The adventure begins by embarking on one of the most beautiful railway routes, crossing picturesque Andean landscapes and then getting into the warm and lush jungle eyebrow to the town of Aguas Calientes; board the bus that will take you down a meandering road to the top of a mountain, then take some time to simply delight your senses and enjoy the breathtaking view of the citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the 7 New Wonders of the Modern World.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Machu Picchu, 08680, Peru
Once in Machu Picchu, we will have the experience and feel of walking through the passageways and alleys of the citadel, bear witness to the architectural grandeur of the Incas and bring with it the satisfaction of having contemplated an incomparable place in the world; Then descend again to the village of Aguas Calientes to replenish the energies with a pleasant lunch. At the indicated time you will board again the return train to Cusco.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Cusco

Day 4: Transfer Out

Stop At: Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport, Avenida Velasco Astete, Cusco 08006, Peru
At coordinated time transfer to the airport to board your return flight.
End of the services.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.