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Cusco · Peru
5 Day Empire of the Incas: Cusco, Sacsayhuaman, Sacred Valley & Machu Picch
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The Experience
What your day looks like
In just five days, you'll discover the best Cusco has to offer. Visit the main attractions of downtown Cusco, Sacsayhuaman and surrounding archaeological sites, the always colorful Sacred Valley, and the spectacular Machu Picchu.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Explore the most important sites in Cusco with an expert guide
- Visit archeological Park of Sacsayhuaman
- Tour the Sacred Valley including Pisac and Ollantaytambo
- Feel the energy of the Inca Empire at Machu Picchu
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Cusco
Arrival in Cusco, meet and greet at the airport, transfer to your hotel.
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Cusco
Local Flavor. In the afternoon our exclusive city tour starts with a visit to the San Cristobal Plaza to enjoy its panoramic view of the city. Then, we will visit the San Pedro Market to soak in its local flavors and to learn about more of the products grown in the area which supply the whole city.
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Cusco
Sightseeing at Coricancha. After this, the Korikancha temple will welcome us in all his magnificence; this temple, whose Quechua name means “Gold Enclosure” still bedazzles us with the thought of its gold covered walls.
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Cusco
Local Flavor. Then it is the turn to visit the Santo Domingo Church. We will walk from San Blas, the artisans’ neighborhood, to the Hatun Rumiyoc street, stopping at the Inca Roca Palace, nowadays home to the Archbishop’s Palace and also at the famous Twelve Angle Stone. We will continue our walk to the Main Square to visit the Cathedral and its valuable and beautiful colonial masterpieces.
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Cusco
Accommodation provided.
Day 2
Cusco
Archaeological Exploration at Saksaywaman, Sacsayhuaman. In the morning we will distance from the crowds and visit Sacsayhuaman, a huge and impressive fortress of colossal constructions and surrounded by beautiful views blending together perfectly. Our adventure continues at the Inca Shrine Qenqo, to see the sacrificial altar embedded inside a rock cave.
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Cusco
Sightseeing at Puka Pukara. Finally we will arrive to the Puca Pucara viewpoint and Tambomachay, monument of impressive architectonic knowledge considered as one of the pillars of Andean Cosmo vision.
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Cusco
Archaeological Exploration at Tipo. VIPAC suggests: Visit to Cusco’s South Valley. Where we will discover the impressive archaeological complex of Tipon. Then we will visit the picturesque town of Huaro, where we will find the fantastic 16th Century church and the breathtaking murals, painted by the great artist, Tadeo Escalante.
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Cusco
Stay in Cusco.
Day 3
Cusco
Local Flavor at Pisac. The Sacred Valley of the Incas is waiting for you. On the way we will stop at Awanacancha, small complex to admire Andean camelids such as alpacas and llamas and learn from local inhabitants about traditional dyeing and knitting techniques. Later we will explore the Pisac Market with enough free time to go around and buy handcrafts and if you feel like tasting something traditional, stop by the wood ovens for a delicious empanada or a piece of bread.
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Cusco
Lunch at a local restaurant.
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Cusco
Local Flavor at Sacred Valley. In the afternoon, our tour continues to Ollantaytambo, a small town full of local color and inhabited since Inca times in which we will visit the main temple used as a fortress during the Inca resistance. Breathtaking views for amazing pictures.
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Cusco
Stay at the Sacred Valley.
Day 4
Cusco
Trains. A train trip away to see one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
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Cusco
Archaeological Exploration at Machu Picchu. We arrive at the Aguas Calientes station where our staff will assist us on boarding the bus to go up the winding road to Machu Picchu, amid a spectacular view of the Urubamba River and its canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will astonish us with its terraces, ceremonial shrines, steps and urban areas. Energy is all around us.
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Cusco
After a guided visit, we will have lunch at one of the restaurants in the area.
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Cusco
At the arranged time, we will return to Cusco and will be transferred to the hotel.
Day 5
Cusco
Departure transfer.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Round-trip transportation from Cusco hotel Guide Entrance fees
Not Included
Personal expenses Gratuities
Meeting & Pickup
We will provide transfer services for all your tours from your hotel in downtown Cusco. For further details, you may contact us by email or phone.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
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