Cusco, the navel of the world, is in essence a city full of Inca architecture, which stands out even more for its mix of architectural styles. The arrival of a new world full of art generates a spectacular vision of an Inca-Colonial Cusco. Just five minutes in the Cusco streets, which have been witness to Inca canticles, ancestral processions of mummified ancestors, and fights among the “conquerors," give us a marvelous experience of an incredible mysticism.
Ending the day, how can one say “no” to this constellation of attractions and restaurants, offering both Cusco Novo Andean cooking and a great variety of international dishes.
Day 1.-
In the morning, you will be received in the Alejandro Velasco Astete airport and assisted in the selected hotel.
In the afternoon, you will be introduced to the ancient world of the Incas by visiting the outside of the city. So, we will visit: Sacsayhuaman, archeological park and cyclopean construction of monumental stones, and Qenqo, ritual chamber of Inca sacrifices. Also, we will arrive to Puca Pucara (Red Fortress), a wayside inn or place of surveillance, where we will understand the Inca modus vivendi. Our trip will continue advancing at the time to return to the city and visit the Temple of Qoricancha, the “Place Covered in Gold”. Our trip will end at the monumental beauty of the Colonial Cusco and we will observe the Cusco Art in the Cathedral Basilica. Stay the night in your favorite hotel. EXCURSION HALF DAY.
Day 2.-
At morning, visit the church of Andahuaylillas, called the Sistine Chapel of America, one of the most important monuments of colonial art in the South Valley, and Pikillacta, the “City of Fleas”, a marvelous pre-Inca construction. Return to the Imperial city of Cusco. You can then choose to explore this area as you wish. Stay the night in your favorite hotel. EXCURSION HALF DAY.
Day 3.–
We will be visiting the Sacred Valley of the Incas, which will undoubtedly be a legendary and calming trip. We can visit small towns, which will be a great experience, offering us a glimpse into the Inca life. Pisac is one of the last small towns in which Inca customs, such as the Trueque (barter), an exchange of products realized by two or more people, can be seen. Then, we will head to the living Inca city of Ollantaytambo, a place that keeps evidences of the Inca architecture. Overnight at your chosen hotel.
Day 4.–
This is the ideal day to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World: Machu Picchu. For this purpose, we will move to the railroad station to board the train to the Inca citadel. After arriving in the town of Aguas Calientes, we will take the scheduled bus for 25 minutes to the “lost city”, which is surely the most awaited part of the entire trip. Here, an adventure in the Inca's past is waiting for us. We will return to the Imperial City of Cusco in the same way we arrived, and then transfer to your chosen hotel. EXCURSION FULL DAY.
Day 5.-
Transfer from hotel to airport. Assistance for the departure flight.
