Cusco City Tour

Plaza de Armas - We will meet you at your hotel lobby at 1 p.m. to start your tour. Our first stop will be Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, where you will visit the famous cathedral. Next, we will take a walk down an ancient Inca-built street from Plaza de Armas to Q’oricancha, the Temple of the Sun.

Qorikancha - At Q’oricancha, you will have the opportunity to compare and contrast the building methods of the Incan culture and Catholicism. This temple was the key spiritual center of the Incas and leads to all four quarters of the Inca Empire. You can also see a bronze, high altar at this site.

Sacsayhuaman - Next, we’ll journey down Avenida El Sol and board a bus for a 25-minute ride to the grand Inca site of Sacsayhuaman. Our guide will lead an informative tour of this impressive site

Q’enqo - A short bus trip follows to the Quenqo Inca site, where ancient altars remain intact.

Puka Pukara Archaeological Complex - The tour then proceeds to Puca Pucara, a unique circular Inca site.

Tambomachay - The day concludes at Tambomachay, known as the temple of water. Your immersive journey into Inca history wraps up with a drive back to Cusco

Plaza de Armas - End of the first day.

Cusco, Women’s Weaving, Pisac, Inca Bar, Ollantaytambo & Train To Aguas Calientes

Awana Kancha - Your journey through the Sacred Valley commences at 8 a.m. with a pickup from your hotel lobby by your guide. We’ll embark on a picturesque drive north of Cusco, winding through mountainous landscapes. The first stop on our tour is the Alpaca Farm, where you’ll have the delightful experience of feeding various South American camelids and learn about traditional weaving techniques.

Following this, we proceed to El Mirador, a renowned vantage point offering stunning views of the Sacred Valley. This location provides a window into the Inca’s history, showcasing the valley’s rich, fertile plains, extensive contour terracing, and ancient irrigation systems.

Pisac - We then head to the Pisac ruins, where you’ll immerse yourself in Inca culture, marveling at the exquisite stone art and remarkable agricultural terraces. Afterward, explore the vibrant handicraft market in Pisac’s lower town, a perfect spot for souvenir hunting. A delicious lunch at a local Andean restaurant awaits us next.

Ollantaytambo - Post-lunch, our tour takes us along the Urubamba River to Ollantaytambo. Here, we’ll explore its significant ruins, a testament to Inca construction prowess and featuring rock formations symbolizing the Inca god Wiracocha. The tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel in Ollantaytambo town, wrapping up a day filled with historical and cultural discoveries. After exploring the inca site of Ollantaytambo we will embark on an afternoon train journey to Aguas Calientes town in order to visit the next day the iconic Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu & Train Journey Back To Cusco

Aguas Calientes - On the final day of our three-day Cusco, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu Tour, we will visit the iconic Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. This day is dedicated to exploring one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, a site of profound historical and cultural significance.

Machu Picchu - Upon arrival, you’ll enter the renowned Machu Picchu using your tickets. The exploration starts along the Inca Trail, where you’ll be captivated by the site’s impressive stone structures. If the timing aligns, you might also experience a magnificent sunrise from the Sun Gate.

Your guide will lead you through Machu Picchu’s major landmarks, offering comprehensive explanations of their historical and cultural contexts. You’ll then have some leisure time for independent exploration. For those with Huayna Picchu tickets, an optional hour-and-a-half round-trip hike to the mountain is available.

Aguas Calientes - The day concludes with a return trip to Aguas Calientes and a subsequent train journey back to Cusco.

Plaza de Armas - Arriving at approximately 7:30 pm. This marks the culmination of your enriching three-day tour through Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu.

• Lunch
• Professional guides
• Round trip train tickets
• Round trip bus tickets
• 1 night 3-star hotel
• Machu Picchu tickets (Circuit 2 must be booked in advance, subject to availability)
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• Cusco City tour entrance tickets
• Pisac and Ollantaytambo archeological sites entrance tickets

Join us on an incredible tour where you can discover the rich history of the Inca and colonial past through stunning monuments, unique art, and diverse folklore traditions. Experience the beauty of the Andes in Peru and immerse yourself in the fascinating culture of the indigenous people. As you journey by bus and rail to Machu Picchu, you’ll be amazed by breathtaking views of the Sacred Valley. At Peru Magical Adventures, we value and respect the unique identity of each place we visit, including its culture, history, traditions, environment, and heritage. Our commitment to sustaining their well-being is integral to our company’s mission.

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