Sacred Cultural Machu Picchu
“We want to make an unforgettable experience while you are in Cusco and Machu Picchu”
Let us introduce you the great opportunity to have an unforgettable experience in the City of the Puma, and its authentic gem, Cusco Peru.
This program has everything you could ever imagine in Cusco and Machu Picchu. Your holidays will start in the Center of the Inca world, better known in Spanish as “El ombligo del mundo”. After this experience, you will stay in love of the places and the nooks in the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.
Places to Visit
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Destination
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DeparturePick up from your hotel / hotel
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Departure TimeThe hours of the excursions will be confirmed
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Return TimeThe hours of the excursions will be confirmed
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Dress CodeCasual, comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat and light jacket.
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IncludedSacred Cultural Machu PicchuPersonal GuideDeparture Taxes
1st Day: Arrival in Cusco & City tour
Pick up at the airport and transfer to your chosen hotel. You will have time for your own in the morning.
In the afternoon, we start at the beautiful Plaza San Cristobal. From here you can have a panoramic view of the imposing city of Cusco. Then, we visit the typical San Pedro market. A colorful building full of local products, where we literally soak up in a mix of different and magical tastes. Then, we visit the magnificent Temple of Qoricancha. Quechua word that in English means "The Golden Temple" once completely covered with gold. Also, we visit the Santo Domingo Church.
Continuing our tour, we walk to San Blas neighborhood colonial district of artisans. From there, we walk down Hatun Rumiyoc Street, finding as we pass the Palace of The Inca Roca, today the Archbishop's Palace. Here, we also contemplate one the gems of the Inca architecture, the famous twelve Angles stone. Finally, we arrive to the charming Huaqaypata (Cusco´s Main Square) surrounded by the astonished Cathedral, which houses colonial works of incalculable value.
* Accommodation in Cusco
* Duration: From 13.00 to 18.00 hours
* Flexible schedule
2nd Day: Moray terraces – Maras Salt mines – Aguas Calientes
We pick you up from your hotel, then we drive to Chinchero village. There, we visit one of its famous Textile Centers, in order to appreciate its majestic textiles, waving techniques and textile productions. Then, we head towards Chinchero viewpoint to contemplate Chinchero Archaeological park constructed by Tupac Yupanqui Inca.
Later, we drive to Moray terraces or Inca Agricultural Experimental Center of the Tahuantinsuyo. Then, we go to the picturesque and colorful village of Maras. There, we visit Mara´s salt mines located in the middle of the Sacred Valley. Also, Mara´s salt mines have mysterious and multiple health benefits.
We have lunch in Urubamba village, then we drive to Ollantaytambo. This ancient Inca town still has Inca characteristic like Pavestone, winding streets, terraces and its colossal military Inca construction. At the same time, we have a spectacular view of the beautiful Sacred Valley.
Finally, we go to Ollantaytambo train station to continue our journey to Aguas Calientes.
* Accommodation in Aguas Calientes
* Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
* Duration: From 08.30 to 20.00 hours. (flexible schedule)
3rd Day: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu Secrets – Ollantaytambo
After breakfast, we take a bus towards Machu Picchu entrance. Machu Picchu is considered as the new spiritual center of the world
We have a tour in one of the most enigmatic and mysterious construction in the world. Discover the secret of this ancient wonder of the world with our professional guide. After the tour, you have time to enjoy, explore, relax, recharge positive vibes and of course take incredible pictures. The Machu Picchu experience will simply stay in your mind, heart and soul.
In the afternoon, we take a bus down to Aguas Calientes to get lunch and take the train back to Ollantaytambo. We pick you up at your arrival at the train station to take you to your hotel.
* Accommodation in Ollantaytambo
* Meals included: Breakfast
* Duration: From 80.30 to 20.00 hours
4th Day: Ollantaytambo – Pisac – Cusco
The tour starts in the ancient Inca living town of Ollantaytambo. First, we pick you up from your hotel.
After enjoying Machu Picchu the day before and staying over in the unique Inca llacta inhabited in these days. We head towards Pisac village. The journey goes along the Sacred Valley of the Incas, passing by the unique landscape on the edge of the river Willcamayu "Sacred river of the Incas".
Once we arrive in Pisac, we visit the peculiar craft market full of different handicrafts, paintings, jewelry and other articles made by the local craftsmen of Pisac. Then, we visit the Archaeological Park of Pisac or The Intihuatana, in Quechua.
Later, we will visit the Archaeological parks around Cusco city like Tambomachay archaeological site, Puca-Pucara, (Inca construction used as a "Tambo" or place of rest and accommodation of the Inca), Kenko (an archaeological site used as an altar to worship the Sun, the Moon and the stars.) Finally, before arriving in Cusco, we will visit Sacsayhuaman. Located just 40 minutes from the city center of Cusco. Sacsayhuaman is a colossal Inca construction that stands out for its enormous carved stone, walls its a wide view of the Capital of the Inca Empire.
* Accommodation in Cusco
* Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
* Duration: From 08.30 to 20.00 hours
5th Day: Cusco – Departure to Lima
After breakfast at your hotel, you will have free time depending on your fly back to Lima. We will transfer you to the airport according to your flight.
TOUR LOCATION
Cusco