Day 1
City Tour and Nearby Ruins
Arrival, reception and transfer to Prisma hotel or similar
In the afternoon we visit the city of Cusco on a guided tour of the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Koricancha. Then we will leave the city to visit the Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman, strategically built on top where we will have a panoramic view of the city.Famous for its huge stones, some of them measuring about 9 m. / 30 feet tall weighing about 350 tons. Return to Cusco (Plaza. Regocijo)
Day 2
AM: Sacred Valley of the Incas
Guided tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, over the Vilcanota River for a panoramic view of the Inca citadel of Pisac and visit a typical Indian market town of Pisac, where we will have the opportunity to learn about the customs of its inhabitants and haggle prices with vendors. Lunch at a local restaurant in the Sacred Valley. In the afternoon, stroll through Calca and Urubamba on the way to the Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, built to guard the entrance to this part of the valley and protect it from possible invasion from the tribes of the jungle. We will have the opportunity to walk through the narrow streets and get a clear idea of what this strategic military, religious and agricultural center during the Inca Empire. On the way back to Cusco we visit the picturesque Andean village of Chinchero where the remains of the royal hacienda of Tupac Inca Yupanqui. Admire its well preserved Inca Wall in the main square and visit the beautiful colonial temple with interesting frescoes on the portico, built on the foundations of an Inca building. Departure to the town of Aguas Calientes and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3
AM: Aguas Calientes / Machupicchu / Cusco
Early in the morning, we drive to take the bus to take us on a journey of 20 minutes, rising by a zigzag path, to the incredible Machu Picchu. The tour includes a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and the cemeteries. Free time to stroll around the citadel.
PM: Return to Cusco and transfer to the Prisma hotel.
Day 4
AM: Transfer to the airport, connecting to Lima.