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Cusco is considered the most impressive pre-conquest
city in the Americas and Machu Picchu the eighth
wonder of the world. Cusco was the center of the
Inca empire which included present day Peru and its
buildings reflect the power of that empire. Machu
Picchu was a religious center built in the most
inaccessible, wildest of country sides literally on
the peak of a mountain. Both are awe inspiring and
anyone who visits Latin America without seeing them
both has had a wasted journey! We strongly encourage
you to spend extra days in this magical places and
fully enjoy one of the world´s best destinations.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
You will be picked up at the airport and taken to
your comfortable hotel where you are advised to rest
for a while to acclimatize to the altitude. In the
early afternoon you will be taken on a city tour and
will visit a local archeological site returning in
the later afternoon to relax and eat in one of the
many restaurants where you can enjoy the local
cuisine and hospitality of the local people.
Day 2:
After an early breakfast and early start you will be
taken through the Inca Sacred Valley where life has
remained almost unchanged for 500 years. You will
visit the impressive ruins of Pisac and
Ollantaytambo and have the opportunity to visit a
local market in Pisac to enjoy the beautiful
handicrafts on sale and wonder at the many ethnic
tribal costumes worn, not just for tourists, but as
part of their heritage by the local people. Before
returning to your hotel in the late afternoon you
will have the opportunity of visit the impressive
church of Chinchero.
Day 3:
After breakfast at the hotel you take a train to the
hidden temple of the Incas:- Machu Picchu . You will
have a guided tour of one of the most awe inspiring
places in the world. As an option, you may stay
overnight in this area (highly recommended) and
visit the ruins early next day when the full
magnificence of the site reveals itself in all its
majesty. You can also relax at the nearby hot
springs . Otherwise, return to your hotel in Cusco
in the late afternoon.
Day 4:
Breakfast at the hotel and take the train or plane
further into the Inca heartland-Puno. Other wise, we
will transfer you to the airport for your flight
out.
Included:
• 3 nights at comfortable hotels based on US.
standards.
• Guided visits with English speaking tour guides.
• All transfers and entrance fees.
• All breakfasts. 4-star and up hotels offer
breakfast buffets.
Prices:
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