Cusco The Inka Empire 04 Days / 03 Nights
Duration
1Day
Tour Type
Daily Tour
Group Size
10 people
Languages
English, Espanol
ITINERARY
Day 1:- Cusco – City Tour + 4 Ruins
Assistance on arrival in Cusco and transfer to the hotel. Free time to take a short rest to be acclimatized to the altitude.
In the afternoon, city tour of Cuzco visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha; take a pleasant walk in the the bohemian district of San Blas, house of the most re-known craftsmen of Cuzco, visit to its beautiful church that houses an impressive pulpit, a filigree woodcarving bearing the fruits of the region and visit some artisans workshops located in its small Main Square. On the way back, pass by the Hatunrumiyoc Street where you can appreciate the famous Twelve-angled stone.
Then, drive out of the city to visit the Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman, built strategically on a hill overlooking Cusco; famous for its enormous carved stones joined with astounding precision to form the outer walls. Some of these stones stand over 9m / 30ft tall and weight over 350 tons.
Back to the Hotel, free night.
Day 2:- Sacred Valley of the Incas
Lunch at a local restaurant in the Sacred Valley.
In the afternoon pass through Calca and Urubamba towns to arrive to the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, which was built to guard the entry of this part of the valley and protect it from enemies of the lower jungles; consisting in a series of superimposed terraces of carved stones accessed by long staircases. We will have the opportunity to walk through the quaint streets of the nearby town, religious and agricultural centre during the Inca Empire, and get a clear idea of the military strategy against possible invasions. On our way back to Cusco we will visit the picturesque Andean village of Chinchero where the remains of what was the royal hacienda of Tupac Inca Yupanqui lies. Admire its well preserved Inca Wall at the Main Square, visit the beautiful colonial temple built on Inca foundations, with interesting frescoes on the portico.
Back to Cusco in the afternoon.
Day 3:- Cusco - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Back to Cusco by train in the afternoon, transfer to the Hotel
Day 4:- Cusco / Exit
End of our services.
Included / Excluded
INCLUDED
- In/out transfers
- 03 nights accommodation in Cusco
- Bilingual guided tours
- Train ticket Cusco – Machu Picchu -Cusco
- Bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
- Lunch at Aguas Calientes and other meals as indicated in the program
- All entries
EXCLUDED
- International and domestic flights
- Airport taxes
- Alcoholic drinks, soda or bottled mineral water
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- International or National personal telephone calls.
- Meals not mentioned
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