Embark on a 2-day guided tour from Cusco to explore the Inca monuments of the Sacred Valley and the legendary citadel of Machu Picchu. Discover the hidden wonders of this ancient civilization and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the Incas.
Cusco - Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes
Pisac - We’ll leave Cusco early in the morning. Then we’ll drive to Pisac town, located in the Sacred Valley. Once there, we’ll go to the traditional market of Pisac. Here you can buy traditional souvenirs and clothes made with alpaca wool.
Afterwards, we’ll visit the archaeological complex of Pisac. This Inca site was the residence of the royal Inca family during the XV century. Pisac also features some religious buildings that were used as astronomical observatories. Our guide will give you a tour of the site. After exploring Pisac, we’ll have lunch in Urubamba, a nearby town.
Ollantaytambo - After exploring Pisac, we’ll go to Ollantaytambo. Like Pisac, Ollantaytambo was another residence of the royal Inca family. However, the site was never completed. Nowadays it’s still possible to see some of the unfinished stone blocks used to build Ollantaytambo. Ollantaytambo also served as a improvised fortress during the Manco Inca rebelion against the Spanish. Our guide will give a complete tour of the site.
Aguas Calientes - After exploring Ollantaytambo, we’ll take a train to Aguas Calientes town. The rail road goes along the course of the Urubamba river and offers incredible views during the sunset. Once in Aguas Calientes town, our staff will guide to your hotel. After leaving your baggage there, you’ll have plenty of time to explore the town and its famous hot springs. Then you’ll return to the hotel to prepare for the next day and spend the night.
- Direct bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- Scenic train journey: Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes (Expedition category)
- Guided tours of Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu
- Hotel pickup in Cusco
- Included meals: breakfast and lunch
- Admission to the Machu Picchu citadel
- Private transportation back to Cusco from Ollantaytambo
- Entrance tickets to Huayna Picchu mountain and Machu Picchu mountain (optional activity)
- Entrance tickets to the hot springs of Aguas Calientes (optional activity)
- Lunch on the second day
- Any private expenses
- Additional meals and beverages
On this expedition, you’ll delve into the Inca landmarks of the Holy Valley and the stunning Inca fortress of Machu Picchu. The Inca fort of Machu Picchu stands alone as an exceptional site in South America. The fortress was left behind by the Inca people in the 16th century, lying secluded until the 20th century; it was then unearthed by the American trailblazer, Hiram Bingham. Frequently referred to as the Incas’ ‘lost’ city, Machu Picchu sparked theories among some historians post its revival, proposing it to be the mythical city of ‘El Dorado’. In present times, it’s surmised that the role of Machu Picchu was to function as an Inca royal estate and a spiritual site.
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