Day 1: Arrival in Cusco
Upon your arrival in Cusco, we will take you to your selected hotel located in the city center. After a short rest to acclimatize to the altitude, you will begin your tour of Cusco , visiting the most representative sites of Inca history.
You will explore Koricancha , also known as the Temple of the Sun. Then, you will head to the Plaza de Armas to visit the imposing Cusco Cathedral , which boasts magnificent religious art from the Cusco School of Art. You will be able to admire the beautiful main square, a popular meeting place for locals and tourists alike.
We`ll continue the tour to visit archaeological sites located near the historic center of Cusco. We`ll start with the Sacsayhuaman fortress, located just 2 kilometers from the center. This impressive site features stonework and enormous walls, some weighing up to 120 tons.
You will continue to the red fortress of Qenqo , a religious center dedicated to the worship of the Earth, featuring underground galleries. Next, you will pass Puka Pukara , a site that was used as a military control center, and finally, you will visit the water temple known as Tambomachay , a center of worship with aqueducts and waterfalls fed by springs.
At the end of the tour, we will leave you at Plaza El Regocijo.
Day 2: Cusco – Machu Picchu – Cusco
We`ll pick you up early in the morning to go to the train station in Poroy for your trip to Machu Picchu. During the train journey, you`ll have incredible views of the landscapes that the Sacred Valley, Urubamba, and the Amazon rainforest have to offer, giving you a glimpse of what Peru has to offer.
Upon arrival in Machu Picchu town, we`ll have a short walk to the bus station and then a 30-minute bus ride from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu . Once inside, you`ll receive a professional two-hour guided tour of the beautiful historical sanctuary of Machu Picchu, followed by free time to explore the area on your own. After enjoying a magical time at Machu Picchu, you`ll take the bus back to Aguas Calientes.
You will then board the train back to Poroy station . Upon arrival at the train station, we will pick you up and take you to your hotel in Cusco.
Day 3: Departure from Cusco
At the agreed time, you will be transferred back to the airport or bus station to continue to your next destination.