(am) Flight Lima/Cuzco.
Arrival in Cuzco, reception and transfer to the hotel.
(14:00 pm) Starts the city tour of Cuzco by bus, visiting the main Square, the
cathedral and the Temple Of the Sun or Koricancha; take a pleasant walk in the bohemian district of San
Blas, house to the most re-known craftsmen of Cuzco, visiting its beautiful church, that houses an
impressive pulpit, a filigree woodcarving bearing the fruits of the region and visit some artisans workshops
located in its small main square. Then we contine passing by the Hatunrumiyoc street where you can appreciate
the twelve-angled stone.
Then drive out of the city to visit the inca sites of kenko, tambomachay, Pucapucara and the impressive
fortress of Sacsayhuaman, built strategically on a hill overlooking Cuzco; famous for its enormaus carved
stones joined with astounding precision to form the outer walls. Some of these stones stand over 9m/3oft.tall,
and weight over 350 tons. Overnight at the hotel in Cuzco.
Day 2: Machupicchu
(06:00 am) Transfer from the hotel to the train
station for a 04 hours train ride to the famous Inca citadel of "Machupicchu",
one of the most renowned examples of inca arquitecture, well known as "The
lost city of the Incas", get down the train in Aguas Calientes station for
a 20 minutes bus drive climbing a 6 KM of winding road to reach the
marvelous citadel.
Upon arrival, guided tour of the citadel of Machupicchu, visiting the main
plaza, the circular tower, the Sacred Sun dial, Intiwatana, the Royal
Quarters, the Temple of three windows and various burial grounds. Then time
free to stroll by the archaeological site, and have lunch at Aguas
Calientes town.
(15:30 pm) Return by train from Aguas Calientes
to Cuzco.
Overnight at the hotel in Cuzco.
Day 3: Departure from Cuzco
Transfer from the hotel to the airport.
Flight cuzco/Lima.
INCLUDES:
Flight tickets Lima/Cuzco/Lima.
City tour + 04 ruins (bus, guide, and entrance fee).
Tour to Machupicchu (train, bus, guide and entrance fee).
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