6 Days The heart of the Empire from Cusco

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival to Cuzco - Sacred Valley
1 stop
1
Sacred Valley of the Incas
A transportation service awaits your arrival at the Cuzco Airport to transfer you to your Sacred Valley hotel. On the way, taking the route to Pisac, you will visit the Inkari Museum, where you can learn about the history and traditions of Peru. Once checked at your hotel, get ready to relax in its facilities or to rest in your room.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Sacred Valley - Chinchero - Ollantaytambo
1 stop
2
Sacred Valley of the Incas
Breakfast at the hotel. During the morning, you are picked up from your hotel to visit the town of Chinchero, a traditional Cuzco urban centre located at an elevated point with a beautiful view of the valley. The inhabitants of this area preserve the artisan traditions and the inherited knowledge of the Incas and display them in their clothes and customs. In Chinchero there are also archaeological remains and a beautiful seventeenth-century church, one of the first Catholic buildings in Peru. Then, you are transferred to the Living Museum of Yucay, a centre Andean traditions interpretations, where demonstrations of the elaboration of textile work, adobe pottery and silverware are carried out in the same way in which they used to in antiquity; an original recreation of Inca traditions. Also, residents of the museum include llamas, sheep and alpacas, and they can be fed!. Later, have lunch in Ollantaytambo and live a superior Andean gastronomy experience in a restaurant, where the true spirit of the Sacred Valley is transmitted in a cosy atmosphere. Upon arriving in Ollantaytambo visit its town, inhabited uninterruptedly since Inca times, and climb the iconic fortress, built next to a mountain. At the end of the day, return to your hotel to rest full of the Inca spirit. *On Sundays, also visit the local market. After your visit, return to your hotel in Sacred Valley.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Sacred Vacred - Machu Picchu - Cusco
1 stop
3
Hot Springs (Aguas Calientes)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Ollantaytambo Station and board the train to Aguas Calientes, enjoying spectacular views of the Andes along the way. Upon arrival, take a shuttle bus to Machu Picchu, the legendary Inca citadel and one of the New Seven Wonders of the Modern World. During a guided tour, discover the history and significance of this UNESCO World Heritage Site while exploring its most important sectors, including the Main Plaza, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Sacred Sundial, and other remarkable structures. After the visit, return by bus to Aguas Calientes and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Later, board the train back to Ollantaytambo, where a shared transfer will be waiting to take you to your selected hotel in Cusco.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Cuzco: City Tour & nearby archeological site
1 stop
4
Centro Historico De Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free morning to relax, explore Cusco’s charming cobblestone streets, or browse local artisan shops at your own pace. In the afternoon, join a guided tour of Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire. Visit the Santo Domingo Convent, built atop the ancient Temple of Coricancha, once the most important sanctuary dedicated to the Sun. Continue to the impressive Cusco Cathedral, located on the city’s historic Main Square. Then head to the surrounding hills to explore the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuamán, known for its massive stone walls and panoramic views of the city, Qenqo, an important ceremonial center, and Puca Pucará, an ancient military complex featuring plazas, aqueducts, towers, and enclosures linked to the Inca era. After the tour, return to your hotel.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Cuzco: Time at leisure.
1 stop
5
Centro Historico De Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a full day at leisure in Cusco, the historic capital of the Inca Empire. Take the opportunity to explore the city at your own pace, stroll through its charming cobblestone streets, visit local markets and museums, relax at a café overlooking the Plaza de Armas, or discover the city’s vibrant culture and traditions. The day is free for independent activities and personal exploration. Overnight in Cusco at the selected hotel.
4 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 6
Departure from Cuzco
1 stop
(Pass by)
A transportation service and guide will pick you up from your hotel at the established time and transfer you to the airport.

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers who stay in Peru for more than 60 days because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Rates do not apply to Peruvian citizens or foreign residents who have stayed in Peru for more than 60 consecutive days. In these cases, an additional 18% sales tax (IGV) will be charged by our local operator

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