Our 3-day Cusco and Machu Picchu City Tour package is ideal for travelers with limited time who wish to explore the Inca city. This tour offers a superb blend of must-see attractions.
During your visit, you'll explore the city's top tourist sites, including Koricancha and the Cusco Cathedral, alongside nearby ruins such as Saqsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukará, and Tambomachay.
The tour concludes with a train journey to the Machu Picchu citadel from Cusco, recognized as one of the 7 wonders of the modern world.
Tour Description
Day 1: Arrival in Cusco
Upon your arrival in Cusco, we will escort you to your chosen hotel situated in the heart of the city. After a brief rest to acclimate to the altitude, you will embark on a tour of Cusco, exploring the most significant sites of Inca heritage.
Your journey begins at Koricancha, also known as the Temple of the Sun. Following this, you'll proceed to the Plaza de Armas to visit the grand Cusco Cathedral, which houses exquisite religious art from the Cusco School of Art. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy the stunning main square, a favored gathering spot for both locals and tourists.
We will then continue to explore archaeological sites located in close proximity to Cusco’s historic center. Our first stop is the Sacsayhuaman fortress, just 2 kilometers from the city center. This remarkable site is renowned for its immense stone walls, some weighing as much as 120 tons.
Your exploration continues at the red fortress of Qenqo, a sacred site dedicated to Earth worship, featuring intriguing underground galleries. Next, you’ll pass by Puka Pukara, which served as a military control center, and finally, visit the water temple known as Tambomachay, a sacred place with aqueducts and springs.
After the tour, we will 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 journey to Machu Picchu. The train ride offers spectacular views of the Sacred Valley, Urubamba, and the Amazon rainforest, showcasing Peru’s diverse landscapes.
Upon reaching Machu Picchu town, a short stroll will take you to the bus station, followed by a 30-minute bus ride from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu. Inside, you'll enjoy a professional two-hour guided tour of the stunning historical sanctuary of Machu Picchu, followed by leisure time to explore independently. After a magical experience at Machu Picchu, you will return by bus to Aguas Calientes.
Subsequently, you will board the train back to Poroy station. Upon arrival, we will be there to transport you to your hotel in Cusco.
Day 3: Departure from Cusco
At the scheduled time, we will arrange your transfer to the airport or bus station for your onward journey to your next destination.
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