Enjoy knowing the most representative places of Cusco in a City Tour on your first day of stay.
Marvel at the views of the breathtaking landscapes along the route.
Give yourself the chance to know one of the "7 Wonders of the Modern World" ... the most impressive of all!
Day 1:WELCOME AND EXCURSION IN CUSCO
Cusco City Tour:Koricancha + 4 Ruinas
We will be waiting for you at the airport in Cusco on the day of your arrival, we will take you to the hotel to rest, have a cup of coca tea and pick you up from your hotel in the afternoon (from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.) to start with the tour of Cusco and surroundings.
- Visit the temple of Qorikancha, temple dedicated to the sun of perfect stone buildings.
- Walk through the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, scene of the Inti Raymi.
- Lose yourself in the underground passages of Qenqo and cool off with the source of Tambomachay, where the water has been flowing for more than 500 years.
The Koricancha Palace and Convent of Santo Domingo
Sacsayhuaman: Located 3 km from the city of Cusco, impressive monumental stone fortress and magnificent architecture, famous for its huge carved stones, some of which are 9 m / 30 feet and weigh 350 tons. This is where the Inty Raymi or Fiesta del Sol in June take place.
Qenqo: Ceremonial and ritual center, amphitheater where sacrifices were made.
Puca-Pucara: An old tambo (place of rest), monitoring place along the routes of the Inka Empire.
Tambomachay: 7 Km. From the city of Cusco, ceremonial center of water worship, traditionally known as the place of water. Excursion time: around 5 hours.
Day 2:MACHU PICCHU
VISIT TO MACHU-PICCHU
After getting up very early and having breakfast, climb the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and see the spectacular sunrise of this wonder. After the excursions with our guide to the citadel of Machu Picchu, visiting the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and several cemeteries for more than two hours.
Optional: you can take the hike to the summit of Huayna Picchu or Sector Mountain (This tour is without a guide). Then, you will be given free time to walk around the citadel. They will have all the morning to Machu Picchu to take photos and be in this mystical place. Then, we descend by bus to Aguas Calientes in the afternoon, we take the train back to Ollantaytambo, where our staff will be waiting for you to transfer it by bus to Cusco.
Day 4: Farewell
Farewell
-Breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer to the airport or land terminal.
THIS TOUR INCLUDES:
Transfer from the hotel in Cusco to the Ollantaytambo train station.
Transfer from the train station of Ollantaytambo to Hotel in the city of Cusco.
Roundtrip train tickets Cusco-Aguas Calientes-Cusco.
Professional guide for the tour (English-Spanish)
Bus service from "Aguas Calientes" to Machu-Picchu and from Machu-Picchu to "Aguas Calientes".
Tickets to visit the citadel of Machu Picchu.
Reservation of tickets, Room services and agencies.
Taxes.
THIS TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Lunches / Dinners not specified
Water or any drink
Phone calls
Snacks, tips.
WE RECOMMEND:
Wear light shoes
Drink lots of liquids during your excursions.
Waterproof in the rainy season.
Long sleeve t-shirts
Long pants
Sunblock and hats for sunny days.
Binoculars
Sunglasses, plastic bags.
Medicines and articles for personal use (liquid contact lenses)
One light backpack per person
Camera or video camera.
We have exchange in soles, dollars or euros.
We send an e-mail confirming the transfer and re-confirmation of your reservations.