Cusco, a city with a legacy filled with history and splendid culture is the starting point to visit the impressive citadel of Machu Picchu, "The Lost City of the Incas", considered one of the jewels of the Archaeological world and a destination binding in Peru . A 120km of Cusco, the Urubamba Valley, Machu Picchu is located in beautiful landscape framed by the lush vegetation of the jungle nearby. The ruins are located in the eastern part of Machu Picchu divided into two areas: agricultural and urban; latter includes the civilian sector (houses and canals) and the sacred sector (temples, mausoleums, squares and royal houses). Despite that buildings are different levels of architecture, religious buildings have been made with a high degree of perfection. The foundations of buildings were mostly made of stone and the roofs of logs with straw ichu. This programme is specially designed for people who want to make your trip a unique experience, sleeping in a hotel near Machu Picchu, offering them the chance to return to town the next day at dawn, when white clouds covering the entire complex, then evaporate as the sun appears before your eyes gradually discovering the magical Machu Picchu.

ITINERARY:

DAY 01: Cusco

Assistance upon their arrival in Cusco and transfer to hotel selected. Free time to rest and acclimatize to the altitude. In the afternoon, city tour of Cuzco, visiting the Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha, we will make a pleasant walk through the bohemian district of San Blas, the birthplace of the most renowned artists and craftsmen of Cusco, visit its beautiful church beautiful, with an impressive pulpit, a wooden filigree work representing the fruits of the region and visit some of the workshops of artisans who are located in its small Main Square. On the way back, passing through the street where Hatunrumiyoc appreciate the Stone of Twelve Angles. Continue out of town to visit the complex of Inca Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman, strategically built on a hill overlooking Cusco, famous for its enormous carved stones assembled with an accuracy that amazes, forming the external walls of the compound. Some of these stones exceed 9m tall and weigh over 350 tons.
Food: None.

DAY 02: Machu Picchu

Early in the morning, transfer to the train station of Cusco for a three-hour trip to the Citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the most famous examples of Inca architecture, known as "The Lost City of the Incas", leaving the train station in Aguas Calientes to take the bus that will take us on a journey of 30 minutes along a path toward zigzageante wonderful citadel. Upon arrival, guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, Tower Circular, the Holy Solar Clock, real rooms, the Temple of the Three Windows and cemeteries. Time off for a stroll by the archaeological complex. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, transfer to your hotel in Machu Picchu or in Aguas Calientes, the nearest village, just 15 minutes of Machu Picchu by bus.
Food: Breakfast and Lunch.

DAY 03: Machu Picchu - Cusco

Excellent opportunity to get up early, watch a beautiful sunrise and also tour the town of Aguas Calientes and visit its thermal waters. Then, you'll have time to do any of the following activities: (not included in the price):

Visiting for the second time the Citadel of Machu Picchu.

For the more adventurous, we recommend the climb Huayna Picchu (if not raining) from where one can appreciate the size of Machu Picchu, even more impressive from the height and distance. Up to this point takes about two and a half hours and can only be done up before the 13:00 pm. It is necessary to register in the booth which is located at the beginning of the trail. An exciting adventure for travelers who want to see the contrast between wild nature and carved stone emerging from the earth as a geological miracle. In the afternoon, returning by train to Cusco, transfer to your hotel overnight. Free night, we recommend dinner at the hotel and go to bed early.

Food: Breakfast and Lunch.

DAY 04: Cusco

After breakfast, transfer and assistance in its output.
Food: Breakfast and Lunch

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