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Tour Length: 4 days and 3 nights
Activities: Archaeological, Cultural, and tons
of fun.
Spots to visit: Cusco and the New Wonder of the World: Machu Picchu.
Fixed Departures: Daily from Lima.
Domestic Flights: Not included.
Day
1 LIMA - CUSCO
City tour and visit to nearby ruins. Flight to “the archaeological capital of America” Cuzco. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Morning at leisure to acclimate. P.M. Half day tour visiting the most interesting spots on the city: Sacsayhuaman, the Inca fountain and Temple of Tambomachay, the Puca-Pucara labyrinth and the Kenko amphitheatre, then the tour continue towards The Main Square, the Korikancha Temple, The Cathedral with its magnificent chapels and cloister and paintings of the Cuzqueña School. Return to the hotel.
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2 CUSCO - SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS
Full day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, at the shores of the Urubamba River. Visit the village of Pisac and attend the local agricultural open-market where artisans from all over the area congregate to sell their crafts. Buffet lunch in a countryside restaurant. Continue towards the north to visit Ollantaytambo, a fortress built during the Inca Empire, excellent example of military architecture. Overnight at one of the cozies hotels in Ollanta or at 19:00 depart to Aguas Calientes instead and overnight there to gain time for your excurtion to Machu Picchu, or you may choose to return to Cusco via Chincheros, arrival and transfer to your hotel. This tour is available every day; however the best way to do this tour is by private service. Ask for more options or download this guide for Cusco.
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3 CUSCO - MACHU PICCHU
Full day tour to Machu Picchu, the journey goes downwards the Urubamba Canyon for about 1 hour and 30 min. the journey will continue by bus to the lost City of the Incas and new Wonder of the Modern World: Machu Picchu. The tour continues roving the Lookout, the Main Plaza and Temple of the Three Windows, the Acllawasi and other spots of this amazing Citadel. Time for a buffet lunch brake and then return to Aguas Calientes by the tourist bus, return to Cusco by train, arrival and transfer to your hotel.
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4 LIMA
Breakfast. At proper time transfer and assistance to the airport/bus station. Departure to Lima.
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