Upon arrival in Cusco, reception and transfer to the selected hotel. Cusco city tour visit: the Cathedral, very important for its architecture and collection of canvases from the “Escuela Cusqueña” (Academy of Cusco); the Temple of the Sun or Koricancha,used as a foundation of Santo Domingo Monastery and classical example of the fusion of Inca and Western cultures and the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, and Tambomachay. Return to the hotel.
Day 2
Cusco - Machu Picchu
Full day excursion to visit the most important archaeological site in Peru. Machu Picchu is located 70 miles northwest of Cusco. The tour starts with an early transfer to the railway station for the morning train ride to Aguas Calientes it takes about three-and-a-half hours. Followed by a 20 minute bus ride up to the archaeological site for a guided tour. Rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911, Machu Picchu is considered an absolute masterpiece of architecture and a unique testimony of the Inca civilization. After the visit, return to the village of Aguas Calientes where lunch is provided. Return to Cusco by train. Includes: Transfers, train tickets, guide, entrance fees, ride round trip in bus to the site and lunch. Duration: Approximately 13 hours.
Day 3
Cusco
Breakfast at the Hotel. Transfer to the Airport for the return to Lima or to Home.
Included:
- Transfer Airport/Hotel/Airport
- Excursion to Machu Picchu
- Cusco City Tour
Not Included:
- Air Tickets
Hotels Available for these dates:
October 2019 to December 2020
3 Star Superior Accommodation
Munay Wasi
Agustos
Mabey
Sueños del Inka
Taypikala
800 559 5192
