Cusco, a fascinating city was the capital of the Inca Empire. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the city you find a lot of evidence of a rich and complex history. Colonial architecture often built on top of Inca buildings, throughout the city, while the modern tourist nightlife flourishes in their midst. The city is surrounded by a number of ruins, the most impressive being Sacsayhuaman, a fortress, overseeing Cusco.
The Sacred Valley of the Incas was a crucial area for the Inca empire and it functioned as an agricultural, spiritual and political center for them. Throughout its length there are many Inca and Pre-Inca sites that can be found. The 2 main sites are in Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Interesting are the fine art works and the beautiful scenery of the Sacred Valley.
One of the archaeological world wonders is Machu Picchu, highlight of each trip to Peru. In 1911, discovered by Hiram Bingham, is the biggest peruvian inca ruin. It is to believed that Machu Picchu had been mainly a ceremonial center.
1st day: City Tour Cusco
Upon arrival in Cusco, you will be transferred to your hotel, where you will receive more detailed information about the tour. On the first day, you have free time to settle down in Cusco, until 2 p.m., when we start the guided city tour. We visit the Cathedral, with its magnificent colonial art and paintings. The convent Santo Domingo, built on the fundaments of Qoricancha – Inca Temple of the sun, the Incan fortress Sacsayhuaman, located on a hillside, overseeing Cusco and other archaeological sites as Qenqo, Puca Pucara and the water temple Tambomachay. We will end the tour at the main square of Cusco, with a transfer to your hotel.
2nd day: Sacred Valley of the Incas
After being picked up from your hotel at 8:30 am, we visit the beautiful Sacred Valley, with a first stop at the traditional incar market in Pisac. A good place to buy gifts. Then we will visit the spectacular ruins of Pisaq, located above the village. Our tour then goes on through the Valley until Urubamba to enjoy a delicious lunch. In Ollantaytambo, we do a sightseeing of the fascinating intact ruins, a good example of the Inca architecture. In Chinchero we visit the San Pedro Church and afterwards we return to Cusco and bring you to your hotel.
3rd day: Machu Picchu
Un unforgettable day is ahead of you by visiting the lost city of the Inkas, Machu Picchu. With the train we get through an amazing landscape to Aguas Calientes and then with the bus up to Macchupichu. In a guided tour we will present you this piece of jewelry, one of the wonders of the world. In the afternoon we will return to Cusco by bus and train, finalizing the day with the transfer to your hotel.
4th day: Departure day
On time, you will be transferred to the airport.
