Very early in the morning, we will pick you up from the Cusco hotel to go until Ollantaytambo train station by bus. From
this point, you’ll take the Train Expedition
on a journey of 1:30 hours to Aguas Calientes town. During the way, you will
have the opportunity to admire amazing mountains landscapes. Upon arrival,
you’ll take a bus to Machu Picchu Citadel, and have free time to walk around
this amazing archeological site.
Declare as UNESCO Historical
and Cultural Heritage in 1981, this impressive Inca citadel was built under
the domains of Inca Pachacutec in
the fifteenth century, and started the expansion of the empire, called Tahuantinsuyo.
You’ll meet our professional
guide at the front door, at 11:30 am, to start the guided tour to the
wonderful Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary.
You will enjoy exploring the Lost City of the Incas for 2:30 hours, learning
about this ancient civilization, and looking around its beautiful landscape.
The citadel was made with huge stones which fit together perfectly,
and create a spectacular landscape. We will walk through their streets,
avenues, as well as places that were used for agriculture and religious rites.
Without a doubt, the Incas had unique engineering in construction and always
respecting the environment.
Then, you’ll have time to take beautiful pictures, and walk
throughout this fantastic place, or you have the option to back to Aguas Calientes town to have lunch
(optional). There are many options of traditional lunch in the town.
At 5:50 pm, you should be at the train station to back to Ollantaytambo train station. At this
point, a bus will transfer you until El
Regocijo Square in Cusco city,
one block away from the Main Square.