Our 3-day Cusco and Machu Picchu City Tour package is ideal for those with limited time to explore the Inca city, offering a fantastic mix of essential tours.
Experience the city's most significant attractions, including Koricancha and the Cathedral of Cusco, along with the surrounding ruins of Saqsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukará, and Tambomachay.
The tour culminates with a visit to the Machu Picchu citadel from Cusco by train, recognized as one of the 7 wonders of the modern world.
Tour Description
Day 1: Arrival in Cusco
Upon arriving in Cusco, you'll be escorted to your chosen hotel situated in the heart of the city. Take a brief pause to adjust to the altitude before embarking on your tour of Cusco, exploring the most significant Inca historical sites.
Your journey begins at Koricancha, also recognized as the Temple of the Sun. Next, proceed to the Plaza de Armas to visit the majestic Cusco Cathedral, renowned for its exquisite religious art from the Cusco School of Art. Enjoy the charm of the main square, a bustling hub for both locals and visitors.
The tour continues to archaeological sites close to Cusco's historic center. Start at the Sacsayhuaman fortress, just 2 kilometers away, showcasing impressive stone constructions and massive walls, some weighing as much as 120 tons.
Proceed to the red fortress of Qenqo, a sacred site devoted to Earth worship, featuring subterranean galleries. Then, pass by Puka Pukara, formerly used as a military control point, and conclude with a visit to the water temple known as Tambomachay, a worship center with aqueducts and springs-fed waterfalls.
The tour concludes as we drop you off at Plaza El Regocijo.
Day 2: Cusco – Machu Picchu – Cusco
We will collect you early in the morning and head to the train station in Poroy for your Machu Picchu journey. As the train travels, you'll be treated to breathtaking vistas of the Sacred Valley, Urubamba, and the Amazon rainforest, offering a glimpse of Peru's stunning landscapes.
Upon reaching Machu Picchu town, enjoy a short walk to the bus station, followed by a 30-minute bus ride from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu. Once there, a professional guide will lead you on a two-hour tour of the magnificent historical sanctuary of Machu Picchu, after which you will have free time to explore independently. After a magical experience at Machu Picchu, you'll return by bus to Aguas Calientes.
Then, you'll board the train back to Poroy station. Upon arrival, we'll pick you up and return you to your hotel in Cusco.
Day 3: Departure from Cusco
At the pre-arranged time, you'll be transferred to the airport or bus station to continue to your next destination.
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