Inka Sites & Machupicchu 3D/2N

Day 1: Cusco Inka Sites

We will pick you up in the morning from the airport and then leave our stuff at the hotel and start with the tour visiting;

Places to visit:

Sacsayhuaman: This name comes from the Quechua language (Where the Hawk is Appeased, or meaning Speckled Head), and is one of the grand monuments of refined Incan architecture, was a very big city in its period, and according to history, was built  by Inca Pachacutec’s command but was finally carried out by Inca Huayna Capac.  It is located 2 kms from Cusco city with an extension of 3093 hectares, and on the old Saqsaywaman plan corresponds as the head of the puma, considered guardian of earthly things.

Qenqo: Coming from the Quechua language (Labyrinth, Crooked or Zigzag) this place is built of limestone, sedimentary rock of marine origin, which proves that the ancient-time belief that Cusco Valley was once an immense lake is likely true.  These ruins take up a semicircular area of 55 meters in length and support 19 incomplete niches along the wall.

PucaPucara: the name Puka Pukara comes from the Quechua language meaning Red Fortress likely because of the red colored rocks used in the construction, or perhaps for the red colored earth that exists in the area.

Tambomachay: In Quechua: Tanpumacha’y signifies “Place of Rest”, and according to scholars was the original palace of relaxment and spiritual retreat exclusive to the Incas.  It was built during Inca Yupanqui’s reign, which stayed there during hunting days, as it’s built in an area of abundant fauna.

Pisac Market. Located about 35 kilometers from Cusco city, we first stop at the Pisac Market, one of the oldest and impressive markets in the area.  It was once a place for the Inca people to interchange products including textiles, ceramics, and jewelry and is still a place offering these same handcrafted items as well as paintings.

Pisac Ruins. This was a fortified city on the way toward the Antisuyo or Amazon jungle, that according to many historians, was established there to protect the great capital of possible enemy attacks.  Nowadays you can see the walls that protected this place, in addition to viewing many agricultural terraces that were used to produce food for the Quechuas, some of the houses, and remains of aqueducts and fountains that served to supply the whole area.

Urubamba:  Urubamba was one of the principle centers of agriculture during the period of the Incas, located in the center of the Sacred Valley.  This is where we will have our buffet lunch.

Ollantaytambo. This word is composed from the Quechua language, Ollanta which is a person’s name, and Tambo (or Tanpu) which refers to a city offering lodge, food and commodities for travellers.  According to classic literature, Ollanta was a captain that formed part of the Inca Pachacutec army and was distinguished from others for his courage and great skill.  He had a secret love affair with the King’s daughter, and the story ended well and happy, with a daughter born and given the name Ima Sumaq.

Chinchero. This place was the real hacienda of Tupac Inca Yupanqui, son of Pachacutec whom at fifteen years old inherited the throne.  Chinchero is known as the city of the rainbow, because of its location experiencing frequent rain.  The foundations the walls were of limestone and finely-worked into the interior of the Palace.

Day 02: Machupicchu full Day

We will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning and travel directly to the train station, takes 4 hours by bus and train to get Aguas Calientes town, once we get there we will walk to the bus station to take the bus up the mountain to the Machu Picchu entrance (about 30 minutes and 400 meters above the Aguas Calientes town), after checking in with original passports or ID at the government control check-point. your guided tour of the citadel then commences, visiting the main plaza, Circular Tower (Torre Circular), Sacred Solar Clock (Sagrado Reloj Solar), the Sacred Quarters, Temple of the Three Windows and the cemeteries, take photos and catch the bus that heads down to Aguas Calientes town (2000m) and finally board the return train and transportation to the hotel arrives approximately 09.30pm.

Day 03: Transfer Hotel / Airport

After breakfast at the hotel transfer from HOTEL / AIRPORT two hours before the flight, End of Services

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• Assistance once you arrive to Cusco
• Tourist transport airport to Hotel
• Professional bilingual guide for entire Inka Sites Tour
• Tourist transport for entire Inka Sites tour
• Entrance tickets (Boleto Turistico) to, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, Pisac,
• Ollantaytambo and Chinchero.
• 2 nights in a hotel in Cusco
• Pick-up from your hotel on your departure: touristic private transport from your hotel to the train station
• Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu
• Bus tickets up/down – Aguas Calientes /Machu Picchu/ Aguas Calientes
• Departure Tourism class train ticket until Aguas calientes town
• Return ticket in Touristic class train from Aguas Calientes to ollantaytambo or Poroy
• Professional English / Spanish guide in Machupicchu
• 2 hour private guided tour by your English speaking tour guide
• Touristic class transport from Train station / Hotel
• Final transfer Hotel Airport

ROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE:

•  Meals
• Tips