Cusco City Tour – 5 Ruins & Cultural Highlights
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Ülke: Peru
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04:00 saatler
Açıklama
Explore Cusco on a half day tour of ancient temples, majestic stone fortresses, and colonial landmarks. Immerse yourself in its vibrant history, culture, and breathtaking scenery.
The tour begins at Plaza de Armas, Cusco’s central square, where you can admire colonial buildings, arcades, and the Cathedral of Cusco. This cathedral, built on an Inca palace foundation, showcases intricate wooden carvings, gilded altars, and paintings blending European and Indigenous artistic traditions.
Next, we visit Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun), once the most sacred Inca site dedicated to Inti, the Sun God. Its stone walls were originally covered in gold, demonstrating the Inca’s advanced engineering and artistic skills. After the Spanish conquest, the site became the Convent of Santo Domingo, creating a striking blend of Inca and colonial architecture.
From there, the tour continues to Sacsayhuamán, a monumental fortress complex perched above Cusco. Its massive stones, some over 100 tons, are perfectly fitted together, reflecting the Inca’s architectural mastery. The site offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city and surrounding valleys.
We then visit Q’enqo, a limestone site featuring altars, channels, and passageways used for rituals connected to fertility and agriculture, offering insight into Inca religious practices.
The tour continues to Puca Pucara (“Red Fortress”), a military checkpoint and administrative center strategically located on the route to the Sacred Valley, highlighting the Inca’s defensive planning.
Finally, explore Tambomachay, a ceremonial site dedicated to water with functioning aqueducts, canals, and fountains. This site showcases the Incas’ hydraulic engineering and their reverence for water as a sacred resource.
Öne Çıkanlar
- Feel the energy of the ancient Inca Empire at Sacsayhuamán
- Discover the Temple of Qorikancha, once the most sacred Inca temple
- Visit Q’enqo, a mysterious site used for ritual ceremonies
- See Puca Pucara, a military checkpoint with a strategic location
Rehberlik dilleri
ÖNEMLİ BİLGİLER
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Bring water and sunscreen
Prepare for changing weather conditions
Bring a camera or fully charged phone for photos
Carry your passport or ID for ticketing and security checks
DAHİL
- Round trip transportation to all itinerary sites
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish/English)
- Entrance ticket to Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun)
- Tourist ticket covering all other archaeological sites (Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay)
- Guided tours of key landmarks, including Cathedral, Sacsayhuamán, and Qorikancha
- Free time at each location for personal exploration and photos
- Historical and cultural explanations at every stop
DAHİL DEĞİL
- Meals and drinks
- Tips for guide and driver (optional)
- Personal expenses or additional costs not mentioned
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