CUSCO CITY TOUR - TEMPLE OF THE SUN & SAN PEDRO MARKET.
Qorikancha - Welcome to Peru! Your journey begins with a warm greeting in Cusco City. Your local expert guide will meet you at your hotel for a walking tour of this archaeological city, starting at the Santo Domingo convent monastery. This former colonial monastery was once the Qoricancha Temple, also known as the “Temple of the Sun” or the place where the gold shines. It was one of the most significant temples dedicated to sun worship. Chronicles say it was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature.
Plaza de Armas - Enjoy this incredible space with your native tour guide. Cusco’s main square, Plaza De Armas, is a bustling and lively area that marks the colonial heart of the city. Walking through the main plaza with your guide, you’ll learn about the history of our ancestors. The plaza features wide stone pathways and well-maintained colorful gardens and is home to two iconic buildings: The Cusco Cathedral and the Church La Compañia De Jesus.
Mercado Central de San Pedro - COLORFUL SAN PEDRO MARKET CUSCO
The best way to learn more about our people and traditions is by visiting our local market. The streets become noisy and crowded as you approach the San Pedro Market Cusco, a place where (almost!) everything can be bought. This market can keep you entertained for hours.
PLACES TO VISIT:
Santo Domingo Monastery / Qoricanca.
Main Plaza of Cusco City – Main Square surrounded by the Inca palaces.
Central Market Of Cusco.
SACRED VALLEY TOUR & CHINCHERO
Complejo Arqueologico Chinchero - Enjoy this experience by taking a sweet selfie with baby alpacas and llamas. Your expert local guide and private vehicle will pick you up from your hotel and drive you first to Chinchero, guiding you through the fertile Sacred Valley, once the spiritual and commercial heartland of the Inca Empire. We will also visit the beautiful colonial church, unique for its artwork. Continuing, we will participate in a wonderful exposition of Andean weaving art. During the weaving, we will become familiar with the wisdom of Andean weavings, as they have been maintained long before Inka times.
Moray - Next, we will stop in Moray, where we will explore amazing Inca terraces for some light hiking in these spectacular landscapes. It has been proven to be an experimental center for understanding the various climates and temperatures of different crops or agricultural plants, perhaps even used for the domestication of different crops.
Salinas de Maras - After exploring Moray, we will descend to the salt mines of Maras, an important production center dating back to pre-Inca times. Here, over 3,000 salt pools are carved into the mountainside, filled daily by water seeping from the Earth, which we call the tears of Mother Earth!
Finally, we enjoy one of the best sunset experiences from the Andes of Chinchero.
FULL DAY MACHUPICCHU - PRIVATE EXPERIENCE.
Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu - After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven to the train station of Ollantaytambo. Then we board our train to Machupicchu town.
Once we arrive at the Machupicchu citadel, your private guide will take you on a comprehensive tour of the site, bringing it to life by detailing its history, significance, and myths, as well as taking you to hidden corners and the best viewpoints.
After we have fully enjoyed Machupicchu, we return to Aguas Calientes town to enjoy a delicious lunch.
Finally, we board our train back to Ollantaytambo, and then our private transfer will take us back to Cusco city.
Remember, we start this experience by picking you up from your hotel in Cusco, and we finish the tour by dropping you off at your hotel in Cusco.
- Full support from your Travel Concierge before, during and after your trip.
- All private transportation.
- 2 breakfasts with dietary options available upon request.
- Entrance fees included for the 1st and 3rd day of the tour.
- Entrance fee to Machu Picchu.
- 2 nights’ accommodation in 3-star hotels.
- English Speaking Tour Guide for the entire trip.
- Round-trip bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
- Round-trip train tickets to Machu Picchu.
- Hotel stay in Aguas Calientes at Waman Hotel* or similar.
- Private Machu Picchu Tour.
- Meals where are not included.
- Entrance Fee to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. Extra US$ 35.
- Entrance Fee for Day 2 (Sacred Valley) $ 25 USA Dollar.
- Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance during your trip.
Provided we have at least two participants, our Exceptional Journey Tours are available every day, throughout the year. Immerse yourself in a three-day thrill featuring a tour of the city of Cusco, a journey through the Sacred Valley, and a private tour of the iconic Machu Picchu. Our travel experts at Machupicchu, backed up by years of experience in crafting customized family vacations, will offer you a meticulously planned trip for a hassle-free and enjoyable adventure. We take into account important factors such as your family’s composition and trip goals to create a fully tailored and personalized travel itinerary. With us, your family’s interests, tastes and schedule are our top priorities, ensuring that you do not miss out on unrivaled experiences, sophisticated elegance and stellar service.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
