FIRST DAY

CUSCO Assistance on arrival to Cusco and transfer to your selected hotel. Free time to take a short rest to get acclimatized to the altitude.

In the afternoon, city tour of Cuzco visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha; take a pleasant walk in the 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. On the way back, pass 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, Puca Pucara and the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman, built strategically on a hill overlooking Cusco; famous for its enormous carved stones joined with astounding precision to form the outer walls. Some of these stones stand over 9m / 30ft tall, and weight over 350 tons.

SECOND DAY

Machupicchu Early in the morning, transfer to Cusco train station for a three hours train ride to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the most renowned examples of Inca architecture, known as "The Lost City of the Incas", get down the train in Aguas Calientes station for a 30-minutes drive climbing a 6km of winding road to reach the marvellous citadel. Upon arrival, guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial (the most important Intihuatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of Three Windows and various burial grounds.

Time free to stroll by the archaeological site. Lunch at a local restaurant. Late afternoon transfer to your selected hotel in Machu Picchu or in Aguas Calientes, closest town, at only 15 minutes by bus from Machu Picchu.

 

THIRD DAY

Machupicchu. Early wake up to see sun rising over Machu Picchu. Enjoy the ruins and watch the mist rise over this mountain top citadel at dawn. Afternoon return to Cusco and transfer to your selected hotel in Cusco.