Cusco Essential Classic

Day 1: Cusco City Tour

Upon your arrival in Cusco, our staff will be waiting for you with a sign displaying your name. You will then be transferred to your selected hotel (please note the hotel check-in time).
At the hotel, you can enjoy a cup of coca or muña tea to help with acclimatization.
At 12:45 p.m., we’ll begin the city tour with pickup from your hotel.

We will visit:

• The Qoricancha Temple and the Convent of Santo Domingo
• Sacsayhuamán
• Q’enqo
• Puca Pucara
• Tambomachay

Day 2: Sacred Valley VIP Tour – Connection to Aguas Calientes

The day begins with pickup from your hotel at 6:30 a.m., after enjoying breakfast.
Our first stop will be Chinchero, where we’ll visit a local textile interpretation center and observe traditional weaving techniques.

Next, we’ll visit the impressive archaeological site of Moray, known as the Inca agricultural laboratory for its unique circular terraces.

Continuing the journey, we’ll arrive at the famous Maras salt mines, made up of over 3,000 small salt ponds still in use today.

Then, we’ll head to Urubamba for a buffet lunch.

After lunch, we’ll visit Ollantaytambo, the only Inca city that still preserves its original urban layout.
From there, we’ll board our train to Aguas Calientes.

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, a representative from your hotel will meet you at the train station and assist you with the transfer to your accommodation.

Day 3: Machu Picchu Full Day

The day begins with pickup from your hotel to transfer you to Wanchaq or Ollantaytambo train station, where you’ll board the train to Aguas Calientes.

Upon arrival, our guide will meet you and explain the itinerary. Then, we’ll take the Consettur bus to Machu Picchu, a 30-minute ride.

You’ll enjoy a 2-hour guided tour visiting highlights such as the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, and more.
Afterward, you’ll have free time to explore the citadel and take photos.

Later, we’ll take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes and in the afternoon board the train back to Ollantaytambo or Cusco.
Finally, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Cusco.

Day 4: South Valley Tour

After breakfast at your hotel, we’ll pick you up at 8:30 a.m. to head toward the South Valley of Cusco.

We’ll pass through the districts of San Sebastián and San Jerónimo, then continue to visit Pikillaqta, a pre-Inca archaeological site, and Rumicolca, an ancient stone quarry and gateway.

Next, we’ll visit the Church of Andahuaylillas, known as the “Sistine Chapel of America” for its beautiful architecture, gold-leaf decorations, and paintings from the Cusco School.

Finally, we’ll explore Tipón, an impressive Inca agricultural and hydraulic site.

In the afternoon, we’ll return to Cusco. The tour will end near the Main Square, where you’ll have time to stroll around, enjoy dinner, and rest.

Day 5: Farewell

After a good breakfast, we’ll pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the Cusco airport, approximately two hours before your scheduled flight.
Please remember that this is the day for your hotel check-out.

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