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Day by day…
According to the legend, Manco Capac traced map of his city with a form of Puma. It’s Pachacuteq (around 1438) whose belt the mains temples and palaces. To 1533, the town was marked by fire and the inexorable laws of the Spanish’s were radically transformed. The Inca’s building were savagely destroyed, some of them partially conserved. Over the ancient foundations in stones perfectly adjust, Spanish’s put up imposing churches, monasteries and many colonial’s houses. After Lima, the imperial city was the social activity center of the colonies.
The Sacred Valley surrounding by many highs top, present itself a shade harmony whose go from the red clay to the green’s meadow and lands, often raise of yellow from flowers…
Machu Picchu, Sacsayhuaman, Pisac and Ollantaytambo count among of the most beautifully a remnant from Inca’s past.
Day 1: CUSCO CITY TOUR ½ DAY
Departure at 01.30 p.m. from the hotel. In the afternoon we will visit Cusco and its surroundings. We will begin our tour with a visit of Koricancha (Temple of the Sun); main religious building the Inkas built dedicated to the cult of the sun. We will continue our tour visiting the Cathedral. Its construction began in 1560 and ended in 1669. This church has many paintings from the Cusuqenian School, and a large collection of jewelry, silver and precious stones. Then we will head off to the heights of Cusco to visit the 4 Inca ruins overhanging Cusco: Tambomachay Q'enko - Pukapucara - Sacsayhuaman -. Transfer to Tika Wasi Hotel**at the end of the afternoon.
Free time for meals.
Day 2: CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY – CUSCO (PRIVATE)
09.00 a.m.: departure to the sacred valley in a private vehicle. After a 1-hour trip, we will be arriving at the Pisac ruins, which was once one of the most important fortresses of the Inca Empire mainly built to stock the Empire’s food supplies. Guided tour of the Inca site and walk around the Indian market (Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays). Lunch in a restaurant to taste a typical buffet. In the beginning of the afternoon, we will continue our tour to see Ollantaytambo, which is an Inca village, and we will visit the fortress, which was a military, religious and agricultural strategic center. At the end of the day, We will go back to Cusco. On the way, we will stop to visit a picturesque colonial village called Chinchero. Transfer to Tika Wasi Hotel** at the end of the afternoon.
Free time for dinner.
Day 3: CUSCO – AGUASCALIENTES (TRAIN)
At about 06.15 am we will take a train to Aguascalientes. Arrival at about 10.00 a.m. Installation in the Presidente Hotel **. Free for lunch. Time to relax or walk to a waterfall. In the end of the afternoon a specialized guide will show us orchids that grow naturally in the region located halfway between the cordillera and the Amazonian jungle (Andean foothills).
Free time for meals.
Note: the train timetable will be confirmed when you book the trip.
Day 4: AGUASCALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU- CUSCO (TRAIN)
Hiram Bingham, an American anthropologist discovered Machu Picchu, in 1911. The archeologists estimate this citadel was built in the middle of the 15th century. Today several hypotheses have been ventured on the function this inaccessible citadel. Was it for military purposes? A kind of secret harem dedicated to the Inkas? A place to rest for the Inkas? It is still an enigma!
Departure early in the morning at 06.30 a.m., by bus to reach Machu Picchu citadel. The day will be dedicated to visiting the site. Free for lunch. Return to Aguascalientes by bus and connection to catch the train to Cusco at 03:55 p.m., arrival at 8:20 p.m. Transfer to Tika Wasi Hotel ** in Cusco.
Free time for meals
Suggestions: You can also reach Huayna Picchu peak. The hike up there is quite difficult. You will need good shoes, light backpacks and not to be afraid of heights. From the top, you can enjoy a beautiful view of Machu Picchu. You will need about 2 hours to go up and come back down.
Or you can walk to the Sun gate. Less dangerous and you will also have a beautiful view. It will take you about an hour and a half, both ways.
Note: the train timetable will be confirmed when you book the trip.
Included:
Mentioned transport, mentioned meals (1 lunch in sacred valley), hotels 2 star with breakfast, entrance to parks and cultural places, guided visits and mentioned excursions in private service, English – speaking guide, Train Cusco – Aguascalientes – Cusco in economic class, shuttle at Aguascalientes to Machu Picchu.
Not Included:
Personal equipment, domestic flights, personal insurance obligatory, meals not mentioned, drinks, tips, international and domestic flights, airport tax (28 $us/pers for international flight ant 5 $us/pers for national flight)
Hotels
Cuzco
Aguas
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3 star
Tupac Yupanqui
Machu Picchu Inn
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4/5 star
Novotel ****
Machu Picchu Pueblo ****
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