Day 1
Arrival, reception and transfer to hotel - flight should arrive no later than 10:00 am.
Cusco City Tour and nearby ruins
We will start the tour of the Plaza de Armas, visit the Cathedral of Cusco to admire the beautiful atriums and the invaluable paintings of the Cusco school of the XVII and XVIII centuries. We continue to one of the most striking buildings in Inca Cusco: the Qorikancha (Golden Enclosure), a temple dedicated to the worship of the Sun god, which, according to the accounts, had entire walls covered with gold. Then we will go to the northwest of the city to visit the archaeological sites: to the fortress of Sacsayhuamán, a colossal edifice of enormous stones carved and closely linked, Qenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay.
Overnight in Cusco
Meals include: None
Day 2
CUSCO/ TERRACES OF MORAY & SALINAS DE MARAS / CUSCOBreakfast.
Excursion to Salinas de Maras & archaeological Center of Moray
In the morning, we will take the road to the Salinas de Maras. Exploited from the time of the Incas until today, this salt mine will surprise you with its very white steps.
After, we continue our journey until arriving at the archeological center of Moray, used as an agricultural laboratory. Its circular platform systems descend 150 meters below our feet. We will confirm the wisdom of the Incas by building masterworks in harmony with nature.
Overnight in Cusco
Meals included: breakfast
Day 3
VALLE SAGRADO
CUSCO / SACRED VALLEY
Visit the Sacred Valley with lunch en route.
This morning we will take the road to the Sacred Valley and our first stop will be Awanakancha, where you will learn about the different types of camelids living in the Andes and learn more about traditional and ancestral techniques of textile art.
Afterwards, we will continue to Pisac, a beautiful place where the Inca and the colonial coexist perfectly and are part of the daily life of the population. Stroll through this picturesque village, famous for handicraft fairs, where you can buy the most delicate works in ceramics, textile handicrafts, and jewelry.
We will have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will visit Ollantaytambo, one of the last living villages of the Inca culture, which has been carefully guarded by a colossal fortress. Discover the great archeological complex of the area which, one day, was a pousada or city of rest and lodging for the real comitiva that traveled long distances. The architectural remains still have walls and turrets that protected it from possible invasions.
Overnight in the Sacred Valley
Meals included: breakfast and lunch.
Day 4
VALLE SAGRADO / MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO
Visit Machu Picchu
Today, we will visit the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
We will leave on board a comfortable train that will take us to the station of Aguas Calientes enjoying, during the route, a spectacular view. Upon arrival, we will take the bus that will take us to the entrance gate of the citadel of Machu Picchu. Discovered for our time by Hiram Bingham for more than a century, Machu Picchu is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
The architectural beauty, the spectacular natural landscapes and the energy that enclose its enigmatic buildings, will leave us breathless. Next, to our guide, we will follow in the footsteps of the ancient Incas on a tour of the magical citadel. After the visit, we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant. At the agreed time, we will receive assistance to return to Aguas Calientes station and take the return train.
Upon arriving at the station, a private transport will be waiting to take us to the hotel in Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco.
Meals included: breakfast and lunch.
Day 5
CUSCO
At scheduled time embark on a private transfer to the airport.
Package includes:
Hotel Economic with breakfast
Price for 02 people in a double room - U$ 1.494,00*
Price for 01 person in a single room - U$ 930,00*
* The prices above are subject to change
* Flight tickets not included