2 days: City tour in Cusco and Machupicchu tour by train

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ID: GYG537379-934847
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Country: Peru

Duration: 2 days


Description

Machupicchu & City tour in Cusco are 2 exciting routes that will help you immerse yourself in the incredible Inca culture. You will be surprised by these destinations, Cusco and Machupicchu await you.
ò Day 1: City tour in Cusco:
For this tour, you will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco (12:50 hrs.).
We will begin the tour in the imposing main square of Cusco from where you will witness the different colonial buildings, later you will tour the streets. from the city center until you reach the Inca Palace of Qoricancha, considered the most important palace built for the god Inti.

Completing the visit, you will board the tourist bus which will take you to visit the 4 archaeological points that are around the city, arriving first at the archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman, a place that was strategically built on a nearby mountain from where you can observe the entire city. city of Cusco. It is a place famous for its megalithic stones, some of which measure 9 meters high. You will then visit the archaeological site of Qenqo, which means labyrinth. In Inca times, this place had a religious function where the Incas mummified their dead.

Later the tour will take you to the archaeological site of Puca Pucara, which means “red fortress.” The stones with which this place was built have acquired a reddish color over time. In the time of the Incas, this had the function of being a strategic control of people entering the city of Cusco. And finally we will visit the archaeological site of Tambomachay which means place of rest. This space was strategically located on the route of the Inca roads, where we can also see water sources that had religious purposes.

Completing the tour you will return to the city of Cusco.

ò Machupicchu tour:
In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco (04:00 hrs) to be transported to the Ollantaytambo train station.
Once at the station, you will board the train to the town of Aguas Calientes. On the route you will enjoy extraordinary landscapes, mountains and rivers; as well as the flora and fauna of this area. Upon arriving in the town of Aguas Calientes, agency personnel will be waiting for you to board the bus that will take you to the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu.

Once upon arrival at Machupicchu, you will begin a guided tour of the citadel, visiting the main sites such as: the Plaza de Armas, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sundial, the Royal Quarters, among others; along with our guide who will provide you with all the information and history of this incredible place. At the appropriate time, you must take the bus back to the town of Aguas Calientes and later board the return train to Ollantaytambo, where a staff from the agency will be waiting for you to transport you to the city of Cusco.

Highlights

  • Be transported to the Inca era, with our short 2-day route in Cusco.
  • City tour in Cusco and Machupicchu are unmissable routes on your trip to Peru.
  • The best destinations to have the best photographs in your visit to Cusco.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.