Day 01 : Cusco
Reception at the airport/bus station and transfer to your hotel in Cusco . Today you have time enough to discover Cusco . In the afternoon, city tour of Cusco visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral of Cusco and the Korikancha or Temple of the Sun, then continue the tour visiting some of the most important Inca ruins surrounding the city: the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the ceremonial center of Kenko, the Puca Pucara fortress and the Inca Baths or Tambomachay. Return to the hotel. (Overnight Cusco ) (B)
Day 02 : Cusco / Sacred Valley
Today your driver takes you to the precious Sacred Valley of the Inca's. On the way there you will stop at the Sacsayhuaman and in the Sacred Valley you can enjoy the ruins of Pisac and have a walk through them for approx. 1.5 hours. After that you will visit the Indian market of Pisac with lost of handmade blankets, clothes and curious Inca handicrafts (Only Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday). On the way you will get nice pictures of the valley, and you can have lunch in some of the very good buffet restaurants, some with splendid views and famous Peruvian cookers. You will stay overnight in the Sacred Valley . (Overnight Sacred Valley) (B)
Day 03 : Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu / Sacred Valley
Today you will take the early train to Aguas Calientes. Arrival to the Aguas Calientes Train Station around 08:30 , from where you take a 20 minute bus ride to the ruins of Machu Picchu . The ruins are on the eastern slope of Machu Picchu in two separate areas: the agricultural and the urban. Guided sightseeing through the archaeological site of Machu Picchu visiting the Main Plaza , the Circular Tower , the Sacred Sun Dial (the greatest Intihuatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of Three Windows and various burial grounds. Time free to stroll by the archaeological site and to have lunch in Aguas Calientes town. In the afternoon you will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes and from there take the train back to the Sacred Valley . (Overnight Sacred Valley) (B,L)
Day 4 : Sacred Valley / Cusco
Your driver will pick you up in the morning for another interesting Valley trip. You will enjoy the spectacular views of the salt mines situated between the mountains that surround the Sacred Valley . Later on you visit Chinchero an Indian village In its main square, which is dominated by a formidable Inca wall composed of huge stones and 10 trapezoidal niches, you'll find the famous Chinchero markets. Here you'll be greeted by bustling artisan sellers, dressed in traditional clothing, and eager to win your attention (and secure a purchase). If time permitting you will visit Moray as well, an interesting and photogenic Inca greenhouse. After this spectacular visit you will come back to Cusco . (overnight Cusco ) (B)
Day 5 : Cusco
You will be picked up for transfer to the airport/bus station (B)
Meals unless mentioned.
Flight tickets.
All Land transfers.
02 night accommodation at Cusco hotel
02 nights accommodation at Sacred Valley Hotel
All Guided tours and excursions (in English) as described in the program
Vistadome Train Service Cusco / Machu Picchu / Cusco
Bus tickets from/to Machu Picchu
All entrance fees
04 Breakfasts 01 Lunch in your first day in Aguas Calientes.
Prices from US$ 674.00 (per person based in double occupancy)
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