Upon your arrival at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in the city of Cusco, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. You will have an assistant for the transfer. The immersion in the local culture will begin with a visit to the Cusco Cathedral, where you will admire its stunning colonial architecture and discover valuable works of art and historical treasures. After visiting the Cathedral, you will head to Qorikancha, the Temple of the Sun, for an experience lasting approximately one hour. During this time, you will gain a deep understanding of the profound meanings rooted in andean symbolism, its connection to the stars, and its crucial role in the Inca calendar.
Next, you will continue to the Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park, where you will explore the magnificent fortress and its impressive stone walls. Then, the journey will take you to Qenqo and finally to Tambomachay, where the beautiful ceremonial fountains have been operating in perfect harmony since ancient times, leaving you in awe.

Overnight in Cusco city.

Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive north for 40 minutes to the archaeological site of Chinchero, a living city that retains its original Inca layout and features a colonial-era church. You will then visit Moray, known for its circular terraces, used by the Incas for agricultural experimentation. Afterward, you will explore the Maras Salt Mines, with over 3,000 pools still in use today. After lunch in Urubamba, you will visit the Ollantaytambo archaeological site, a multifunctional Inca city that served as a military, social, and economic center. Next, you will visit Pisaq, famous for its agricultural terraces and its lively market, where you can purchase local crafts and souvenirs. The day will conclude with your return to Cusco around 18:30 hours

Overnight in Cusco city.

You will be picked up 2 hours before your train departure to head to the Ollantaytambo station, bound for Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, you will take a bus to ascend 400 meters in altitude, following a winding path for 30 minutes until you reach the incredible wonder of the world, the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, known as the Lost City of the Incas, where you can enjoy a breathtaking and energizing sunrise.

At the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, your guided tour will begin, visiting the main square, the circular tower, the sacred sundial, the royal chambers, the Temple of the Three Windows, and the cemeteries. The tour lasts approximately two hours.

Afterward, you will have free time to stroll through the citadel. Then, you will board the bus back to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you can have lunch at one of the many restaurants in the town (lunch is at your own expense).

In the afternoon, you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo (depending on the departure time of your train), and upon arrival at the train station, you will be transferred back to the city of Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco.

Enjoy a free day to explore Cusco on your own way or ask for optional tours.

On the final day, you will transfer to Cusco airport for your departure.