DAY
01: Cusco
Reception at Cusco airport and transfer to your hotel. Free time
available to rest in order to avoid altitude sickness. In the
afternoon, city tour of Cusco visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral,
and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha.
Then,
we drive out of the city to visit the Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay,
Puca Pucara and the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuamán,
which is strategically built on a hill overlooking Cusco.
DAY 02: Sacred Valley of the Incas
Excursion to the "Sacred Valley of the Incas. On Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Sundays, we´ll visit the typical Indian market.
(On Sunday with a catholic mass service celebrated in Quechua, the
native language). Lunch at a local restaurant in the Sacred Valley.
In the afternoon we continue our trip 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;
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 invasions. On our way back to Cusco we
will visit the picturesque Andean village of Chinchero where the
remains of what was 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.
DAY 03: Machu Picchu
Early morning transfer to Cusco train station for a three hour train
journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, also known as
"The Lost City of the Incas”. Arrive in Aguas Calientes
station followed by a 30-minute bus drive. Guided tour of the Citadel,
visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial,
the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various
burial grounds. After the tour you'll have time to stroll around
and explore the archaeological site by yourself. Late afternoon
return to Cusco. Overnight in your selected hotel in Cusco.
DAY 04: Cusco
After breakfast, transfer and assistance on your departure.
End of our services.
