Cusco, Archaeological Capital - Including Machu Picchu (4 Days)

• Cusco City
• Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park
• Excursion to the Sacred Citadel of Machu Picchu with Vistadome Train
  

Days: Daily

Time: Varies

Day 1: Cusco
On arrival, welcoming reception and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon our exclusive city tour starts with a visit to the San Cristobal Plaza to enjoy its panoramic view of the city. Then, we will visit the San Pedro Market to soak in its local flavors and to learn about more of the products grown in the area which supply the whole city. After this, the Korikancha temple will welcome us in all its magnificence; this temple, whose Quechua name means “Gold Enclosure” still bedazzles us with the thought of its gold covered walls. Then it is the turn to visit the Santo Domingo Church. We will walk from San Blas, the artisans’ neighborhood, to the Hatun Rumiyoc street, stopping at the Inca Roca Palace, nowadays home to the Archbishop’s Palace and also at the famous Twelve Angle Stone. We will continue our walk to the Main Square to visit the Cathedral and its valuable and beautiful colonial masterpieces.

Day 2: Cusco Included: Breakfast
In the morning we will distance ourselves from the crowds and visit Sacsayhuaman, a huge and impressive fortress of colossal constructions and surrounded by beautiful views blending together perfectly. Our adventure continues at the Inca Shrine Qenqo, to see the sacrificial altar embedded inside a rock cave. Finally we will arrive to the Puca Pucara viewpoint and Tambomachay, monument of impressive architectonic knowledge considered as one of the pillars of Andean Cosmo vision. Free afternoon to explore the city.

Day 3: Cusco/Machu Picchu/Cusco  Included: Breakfast, Lunch
A train trip away to see one of the Seven Wonders of the World. We arrive at the Aguas Calientes station where our staff will assist us on boarding the bus to go up the winding road to Machu Picchu, amid a spectacular view of the Urubamba River and its canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will astonish us with its terraces, ceremonial shrines, steps and urban areas. After a guided visit, we will have time to explore the fortress and have lunch at one of the restaurants in the area. At the arranged time, we will take the train back to Cusco to be transferred to the hotel.

Day 4: Cusco  Included: Dinner.
Departure transfer

End of our services.
 

Inclusions:

• Transfers to/from the airport
• City Tour of Cusco
• Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman
• Excursion to the Sacred Citadel of Machu Picchu with Vistadome train – Buffet lunch
• 3 nights of lodging at a select hotel in Cusco
• Breakfast daily

Exclusions:

• Alcoholic or not alcoholic beverages
• Gratuities
• Meals not mentioned above
• Airfare and airfare tax fee ($6.50 for national flights and $32.00 for international flights)

Please Note:

• Rates are per person (selections are a single or double room)
• Prices are based in round-trip train ticket between Cusco and Machu Picchu in Vistadome class
• Departure time varies.
• Rates are not valid for Christmas or New Years, during which times special prices will be quoted by request
   

Required: In order to issue the train tickets to Machu Picchu, all passengers must provide full name, passport number, and nationality. This information must be provided to Gray Line Peru prior to your trip via e-mail or phone.

Redemption Instructions:

• Contact Gray Line Peru 48 hours before departure by emailing or calling us for tour confirmation. Please present your printed voucher on the day of your tour.