5 Days Machu Picchu & Cusco Classic

Arrival reception with coca tea at the Hotel. Free day for acclimatization. The city of Cusco is located at an altitude of 3,399 meters.

We will start with the Cathedral located in the Plaza de Armas. It is the main church of the imperial city and was built over the palace of the Inca Wiracocha. The cathedral has more than 300 paintings from the Cusco art school.

First temple to be built by the Incas, which was formerly covered with large amounts of gold and silver.

s enormous lithic blocks weighing more than 150 tons. At the time of the Inca empire, it was considered the Temple of Lightning, “the god Illapa”.

r Earth) where you can see carved stone buildings.

cated to the cult of water, which probably also served as a purification bath for the Inca rulers. At the end of the afternoon we will return to Cusco, where we will drop you off at your hotel or, if you prefer, at the Plaza de Armas.

We will start the day by visiting the Pisaq archaeological complex located on top of a mountain. This wonderful place is made up of groups of terraces and architectural structures scattered across its slopes and high up on the mountain. A wonderful mix of landscape and buildings.

We will taste typical Peruvian cuisine with a variety of dishes including salads, soups, hot dishes, the famous ceviche and delicious desserts.

g settlement built to guard the entrance to this part of the valley and protect it against possible invaders. We will have the opportunity to walk through its streets and get a clearer idea of what this military, religious and cultural center was like during the Inca Empire.

Upon your arrival, the hotel representative will be waiting to take you to your hotel.

We will continue on a journey of approximately 30 minutes until we reach the citadel of Machu Picchu where we will pass through the control gate and then begin our guided tour, getting to know the main places such as the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Rooms , the Temple of the Three Windows, for around 2h30min. Afterwards, we will have free time to stroll around the citadel and have lunch in one of the many restaurants in Aguas Calientes or, if you prefer, at the Sanctuary Lodge Hotel (lunch not included in the program). In the afternoon we will take the train back to Cusco, where upon arrival, our transport will be there to transport you to your hotel.

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