Day 1 Arrival to Cusco and city tour
Upon your arrival to the city of Cusco, we will take you to the hotel located in the historical center (hotel not included). After a rest to avoid altitude sickness, the city tour starts visiting the most representative Inca sites. You will explore the Koricancha, also known as the Temple of the sun. Then, you will go to Plaza de Armas to visit the Cathedral of Cusco, a marvel of the religious art. You will admire this beautiful square, the main meeting point of locals and tourists. The tour continues to the nearby ruins located around the city. Sacsayhuaman, situated just 1.2 miles from the city center. This archaeological site is a majestic place with impressive works in stone, some up to 120 tons. You are going to continue the tour to the red fortress of Qenqo, a religious center dedicated to the adoration of the Earth. Then, we will explore Puca Pucara which was used as a military control center and, finally, the temple of the water of Tambomachay, a center of adoration and worship of water. Later, we will drop at El Regocijo Square, located one block from Plaza de Armas (hotel not included).
Day 2 Cusco - Machu Picchu – Cusco
We will pick you up very early in the morning to go to the train station of Poroy and begin an amazing full day tour to Machu Picchu taking the train to Aguas Calientes. Enjoy the wonderful landscapes of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. When we arrive to Aguas Calientes, we have a short walk to the bus station and then a 30 minutes’ bus journey up to the entrance of Machu Picchu. Once inside, you will receive a two-hour professional guided tour of the beautiful Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary followed by some free time to explore the area on your own. If you wish you can visit Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountains (optional). After enjoying a magic time at the Lost City of the Incas, you will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes. Later we will board the train back to Poroy. Upon your arrival to the train station, we will pick you up and take you back to your hotel in Cusco (hotel not included).
Day 3 Depart from Cusco
At the agreed time, you will be taken back to the airport or bus station to catch your trip out of Cusco.
