Our Classic Cusco tours and Machu Picchu Vacation Trip. Is the classic travel option to visit the most relevant sites of the Inca civilization in the area of Cusco. From the fascinating Sacred Valley to the majestic lost city of ” Machu Picchu”. Besides these we will take you to see all the cultural and natural wonders of the region.
For the Inca society Cusco was a sacred city, the center of the world called “Qosqo”. Many religious temples, Royal palaces and astronomical places were located at this magical and great Puma shape city. As the evidence of this amazing civilization in South America.
In the present day in Cusco city, you will find interesting blend of Inca and Spanish buildings. It is possible to observe impresive catholic churches, monasteries, convents and great remains of the ancient Inca temples. Many streets are lined up with perfect Inca stonework which served as foundation for most of the Spanish buildings. In Machu Picchu vacation tour you will be able to explore all those great structures.
Upon your arrival, reception by our representatives at the airport of Cusco and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to rest and get acclimated to the altitude or you can explore the city.
Depending on your arrival time, if you are not tired; you can go and explore this marvelous city. In the down-town you of this mysterious city will find an very interesting mixture of Andean and Spanish culture. You will walk around the Main Square to see the Catholic Churches. Also some of the typical Inca streets, We suggest travelers to see Qoricancha the Sun Temple and the impresive local market called San Pedro.
At the scheduled time you will be picked up from the hotel, we will drive to the northern outskirts of Cusco, to visit the famous four ruins around Cusco. Sacsayhuaman is the most Impressive and outstanding Inca Temple, where we will walk around the huge Inca walls, built with massive lime rocks weighing up to 128 tons, amazingly well joined, with absolute perfection.
Then, we will move onto another important Inca site called Qenqo, a strange place with subterranean passages, hiding in its interior perfect carved rock formation, where the Incas probably mummify some of the very important people in their society. We will finish our tour visiting the spectacular Inca Baths of Tambomachay and the military lookout point of Pukapukara, and then you will get back to Cusco.
We will drive toward the Sacred Valley of the Incas, taking the direct route to Pisac. On the way, we will stop at the Mirador of Taray to take in the view of the Urubamba valley. The valley has crops that dress the mountains like carpets. We will arrive in the ruins of Pisac to see the great Inca architecture (optional to visit the market of Pisac). Afterward, we will continue to the town of Urubamba to enjoy our lunch.
After lunch we will visit Ollantaytambo, an attractive town of Incan origin with remarkable water channels and stone streets. There is an impressive ceremonial center that pays homage to the water and a fortress that guarded the access to the interior part of the valley. In the afternoon you will have a beautiful train ride to Aguas Calientes.
In the morning you will have a short bus drive to the gate of Machu Picchu. Our expert tour guide will show you all great temples of this mystical place. You will visit Sun Temple, Royal Palace, Main Temple, Three Windows Temple and Sacred Rock. It will be an unforgettable tour at this wonder of the world. After the guided tour, you will have free time to admire the site. At the convenient time you will get down to Aguas Calientes. Then start the return trip to Cusco by train.
At the scheduled time. We will pick you up from the hotel and the transport you to the airport in Cusco. So you can take your flight to Lima. End of Machu Picchu vacation.