TOUR DESCRPTION

DAY ONE:

Arrival to Lima and transfer to your hotel. City tour in Lima to visit modern and colonial Lima. Today’s lunch and dinner are not Included.

Overnight at the hotel in Lima.

DAY TWO:

Transfer to the airport to board your flight to Cusco, capital of the Inca Empire. Reception and transfer to Hotel. Lunch and dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel

AFTERNOON CITY TOUR
From 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
The temple of the sun, the cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, Pucapucara and Tambo Machay

Our guided city tour starts by collecting you from your hotel. We begin with a visit of the ruins near Cusco: Sacsayhuaman. This site is situated towards the northeast of Cusco with an altitude of 3600 meters above sea level (11800 ft). It is a bold demonstration of ancient construction skills. Made of massive stones weighing up to 17,000 kg (125 tons), this ruin was called “The Fortress” by the Spanish. It was more than simply a military structure. Some historians say the zigzagging shape of the walls represented the god of lightning, an important Inca deity.

After Sacsayhuaman, we will visit Q’enqo. This site is situated at about 1km towards the east of Sacsayhuaman. It was an Inca shrine (huaca) with a circular amphitheater and a stone block that is said to be representing a puma. This ceremonial center was dedicated to the worshipping of mother earth (Pacha Mama) From here we continue our tour with a visit to Pucapucara at approximately 8.5 kilometers (5.3 miles) from Cusco and with an altitude of 3750 meters above sea level (12300 ft). It was originally thought to be a military checkpoint. It was also a collective lodge offering food and shelter for travelers, as well as for the retinue escorting the Inca to his retreat in Tambo Machay.

Some meters ahead you will find the site of Tambo Machay. Tambo Machay is the sacred bathing place for the Inca rulers; “The Incas Bath”, and was probably a centre of water worship. It is known that the Incas referred to water as one of the principal elements of life.

We then visit the temple of the Sun. Qoricancha is a synthesis of Inca organization, architecture and religion. The walls are made of sedimentary Inca stone work and illustrate the expression of architecture in pre-Columbian America. It was the center of the religion dedicated to different gods and deities: the Rainbow, Thunder, Stars, the Moon, and, of course, The Sun himself. The abducted idols of subdued tribes were kept hostage in the temple and if the tribe stepped out of line the idols were ridiculed and then destroyed.

We finalize the tour with a visit to the Cathedral. Construction of this building started in 1560 under the leadership of Inca Viracocha. It was finished in 1654 after 94 years of work. This is without any doubt, one of the most notable monuments in architecture, with the best expressions of woodcarving, silver and gold works and Cusco school paintings.

Overnight at the hotel

DAY THREE

SACRED VALLEY TOUR
From 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
The Pisac Market, Ollantaytambo ruins and the town

Our guided Sacred Valley tour starts by collecting you from your hotel. We then transfer you to Pisac in approximately 40 minutes in order to visit the Pisac Market. This market is a highly recommended artisan market, especially on market days and Sundays. The peasants from the surrounding communities descend from the mountains in order to perform their commercial transactions. The colorful clothing of peasants is very showy. Their native hats make them very easy to distinguish. At 11:00 A.M. there is a catholic mass in the church for the local populace in Incan language.
After the market visit, we will enjoy Lunch at a restaurant.

We then have a demonstration of Inca beer preparation in an Andean bar (Ajahuasy).

Afterwards, we travel to Ollantaytambo Town which is situated at 68 kilometers (47.2 miles) northwest of Cusco; its altitude is 2,700 meters (8,856 ft). This town used to be the Royal estate of the Inca Pachacuteq, which stands at a strategic spot, enclosed in hills that hide some of the most impressive ruins from Inca and Pre-Inca times. The town is one of the best surviving Inca settlements still inhabited, in blocks called Canchas, one Cancha housed several families. Moreover, we will have a fantastic ceramic demonstration in pre-Inca and Inca style.
We then go the hotel in the Sacred Valley and dinner is included. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY FOUR:

MACHU PICCHU TOUR
From 5:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Cusco, Machu Picchu tour, the sun gate, and the sunset

Our journey starts by collecting you from your hotel. We transfer you to the train station. We either take the first train departing Poroy at 20 minutes from Cusco or the first train departing from Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley, to Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu is located at 112 kilometers (69 miles) northwest of Cusco. Its altitude is 2,450 meters (8,038ft). This is without doubt one of the most fascinating wonders and mysterious cities in the world. We take the bus from Aguas Calientes to the Machu Picchu Inca citadel.

We will first start walking up to the Guardian House. On the way up; we will enjoy the fantastic views of city, the landscapes and the views. Our guide will show you the best look out points and places to take stunning photographs.

After this we will begin the tour. The tour consists of walking and visiting each sector, section by section. The tour provides a personal meeting with the Inca legacy and its energy is connected step by step with each enclosure, temple, altar and nature. The city is incredible in any season. Lunch at a restaurant.

Then we begin to climb towards the sun gate and in the way we can enjoy the fantastic views of the city, the tombs of the Mama Kuna and the Inca altar carved in stone, this is the control of the city and the Inca Trail. Returning to Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate at Machu Picchu enjoy the sun set. Then take the bus to the hotel in Aguas Calientes.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel. We ended up leaving at the hotel.

DAY FIVE:

HUAYNA PICCHU HIKE
From 5:30 A.M. to 8:30 P.M.
Hike to Huaynapicchu Mountain and Cusco

Our journey starts by collecting you from your hotel. We then have a 30 minutes bus ride to Machu Picchu. Our guided hike starts from Machu Picchu at 2,400 meters (7,920 ft) high to Huaynapicchu at 2.800 meters (9240 ft). We have to climb 400 meters (1,320 ft). It is a fascinating hike and we will be able to enjoy incredible views. Upon reaching the top there are unbelievable views of Machu Picchu city. After the guided hike, we have lunch at a restaurant. In the afternoon, we will return to Cusco by train and a private transfer back to the Cusco hotel. Dinner at a restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel

DAY SIX

CUSCO – LIMA

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. Depending on your flight time optional tours of the city and its museums are available.

ITINERARY MAJESTIC CUSCO

(6 DAYS – 5 NIGHTS)

• PRIVATE TOURS
• DAILY TOURS
• MINIMUM: 2 Passengers
• PRICES: On request

DAY ONE:

• Reception at the Lima airport and transfer to the hotel in Lima
• City tour to visit modern and colonial Lima
• Lunch and dinner on your own
• Overnight at the hotel

DAY TWO:

• Breakfast
• Transfer to the airport to board your flight to Cusco The rest of the morning free to acclimatize to the altitude
• Lunch on your own City tour and visit of the nearby Cusco ruins
• Dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel

DAY THREE:

• Breakfast
• Full day tour of the Pisac market
• Lunch at a restaurant
• Demonstration of the Inca beer preparation in an Andean bar
• Continue to Ollantaytambo ruins
• Demonstration of the Inca ceramic in an Andean factory
• Dinner and overnight at the hotel

DAY FOUR:

• Breakfast
• Train from Cusco to the Machu Picchu citadel
  
• Arrive MachuPicchu and bus included
• Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
• Guided hike to the sun gate
  
• Watch the sunset
• Tour at Machu Picchu citadel
• Lunch at a restaurant
• Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Aguas Calientes

DAY FIVE:

• Breakfast
• Bus ride to Machu Picchu 30 minutes
• Second entrance fee to Machu Picchu
• Hiking of Huaynapicchu Mountain
• Lunch at a restaurant
• Afternoon return to Cusco by train
• Transfer to the hotel and dinner at a restaurant

DAY SIX:

• Breakfast
• Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima Flight back to your country.

Service Included:

• Transfer: Airport – Htl – Airport
• Private Transportation by vehicles
• Train Tickets to Machupicchu and return to Cusco
• Tourist Ticket fee to visit historic sites and Machupicchu
• Guide Private and bilingual on your tours
• Meals 3 lunches and 3 dinners
  
• Hotels 1 night in Lima, 2 nights in Cusco, 1 in Valley and 1 in Machupicchu

Service No Included:

• Alcoholic beverages
• Extras
• Tips
• Taxes
• Additional tours
• Laundry service
• Insurance
• Air tickets