Machu Picchu Express 6 Days
Machu Picchu Express 6 Days
Overview
Machu Picchu Express 6 Days ,land of the Incas including Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu.
This trip is perfect for those looking to experience the region’s archeological and cultural treasures in a short amount of time – along with a visit to the cloud forest citadel of Machu Picchu and Lima City
Highlights
You will discover one of the most incredible cities in the world, Cusco is the Archaeological Capital of America (1933), and World Heritage Site declared by UNESCO in 1983, considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world that you must know.
You will explore the city of Cusco and its surroundings, you will know the incredible landscape of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, one of the 7 wonders of the world Machu Picchu World Heritage Site (1983) and the very famous mountain of the 7 colors a spectacular natural formation, in the middle of the mountain range.
Itinerary
Day 1 - International Arrival in Lima.
Day 2 – Lima Sightseeing Tour.
Breakfast at the Hotel; morning free to relax; we recommend you to take a long rest and be prepared to begin with this unforgettable journey through our wonderful country.
At 2:30pm start your guided sightseeing tour to the most attractive and important sites in Lima, the “City of Kings”.
This excursion offers the best combination of the different attractions in Lima and its three historical periods: pre-Hispanic, colonial and contemporary. In Lima, there were several different pre-Columbian cultures which are dated thousands of years back. Lima was part of the Inca Empire until was founded by the Spaniard Francisco Pizarro on the 18th of January, 1535; back to Hotel – Overnight at Lima Hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 3 – Flight to Cusco – Sightseeing Tour
Breakfast at your hotel; transfer to the airport for your flight to Cuzco, the ancient Inca capital of the Incas. Upon arrival to Cusco; reception and transfer to your Hotel – free morning to get acclimatization After lunch at 1:30pm; Cusco tour including the Cathedral, Koricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay.
Our tour will beginning on to the Main Square of Cusco. You’ll enter the Cathedral of Cusco and see the beautiful woodwork and colonial paintings containing extensive Incan iconography. Visit the Korikancha (Temple of the Sun) on which the Santo Domingo Convent was built.
Legend says this temple was completely gold coated, which impressed the conquerors upon their arrival. Ascend to the Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman and visit the Cuidadela. This is the royal house where they admired the Sun God but also worshiped younger gods. Admire this large structure and enjoy the magnificent landscape which brings peace and tranquility.
Next, visit Qenqo, the old temple of the Puma. Inside you can see a sacrificial altar made of a huge stone. At Tambomachay, you’ll see the sacred fountains of life and health. Pucapucara safeguarded the city gates and the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman. The tour ends with a detailed visit of the city of Cusco – Overnight at Cusco Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 4 - Sacred Valley of the Incas
Breakfast at the hotel; pick up from the hotel at 8:30am for your full day tour to the impressive Sacred Valley of the Incas, explore the beautiful Peruvian countryside with a full-day tour of the magical Sacred Valley. First place, you will visit the town of Pisaq, famous for its bustling market.
This native town was once where “exchange transactions” took place. In this type of transaction, customers would exchange one good for another instead of using currency. Visit the market of Pisaq where you can purchase beautifully crafted products hand-made by the locals.
On Sunday, the main attraction is a mass celebrated in Quechua and conducted in Spanish. It is attended by the mayors and their attendants who play traditional musical instruments called “pututos.”Afterwards, you’ll enjoy a typical Peruvian lunch (included in price) before visiting the fortress of Ollantaytambo.
Next, you will visit the impressive ruins of Ollantaytambo fortress. These magnificent ancient ruins serve as great vantage points to look out over the valley. Originally the royal estate of Emperor Pachakuteq during the Inca Empire, this site later served as a stronghold for Manco Inca Yupanqui in the Inca´s final rebellion against the Spanish.
Stop in Ollantaytambo where you’ll take the train to Aguas Calientes town, upon arrival, reception and transfer to the Hotel – Overnight at Aguas Calientes Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 - Full Day Machu Picchu and back to Cusco.
Breakfast at the hotel; full day Excursion to Machu Picchu; take train from Ollantaytambo railway station to enjoy 1 hour and 40 minutes scenic rail tour to Aguas Calientes (Expedition Train).
Upon arrival at Aguas Calientes station, you’ll board a small bus and head up to the ruins of the “sacred city”, Machu Picchu.
Your expert guide will walk with you through the main streets of these amazing ruins. Stroll through town squares and climb delicately carved stone stairways. Esoteric wisdom holds Machu Picchu as the new spiritual center of the world. There will be time to be alone and fully embrace this magnificent wonder of the world, letting this once in a lifetime experience set in.
After the tour you’ll have time to stroll around the archaeological Site at your leisure.
Then, you will have time to perform some of the following activities by yourself (not included in the price)
Climb to Wayna Picchu;for the most adventurous people, we suggest to go up the Wayna Picchu from where you can appreciate the immensity of Machu Picchu, even more amazing being high and distant. rain back to Cusco: In the afternoon you’ll return to the train station in Aguas Calientes for the trip back to Cusco (Vistadome Train) – train departure to Cusco; upon arrival to Cusco reception and transfer to the Hotel
Overnight at Cusco Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Notes Itinerario
Included
- All mentioned land transport (bus, etc.)
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Entrance to parks and cultural sights
- Guided visits and mentioned excursions
- English/Spanish speaking guide to accompany visits and excursions
- Train tickets Expedition Class.
No Included
- International airfares
- Domestic flights
- Alcoholic beverages or bottled water
- Snacks
- Insurance of any kind
- Laundry
- Wayna Picchu Mountain
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