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CUZCO: THE NAVEL OF
THE WORLD
Cuzco is known as “The Archaeological Capital of the
Americas”. This beauty city is located at 3,399 m.a.s.l. Since the arrival of
the Spanish Cuzco has become a city of contrasts. Where splendid colonial
buildings were erected on the foundations of an impressive Inca architecture
noted for its fine masonry and perfect fit between each stone.
No only architecture but also painting and sculpture were enriched by the
mixture of cultures, giving rise to the so-called "Cuzco school" of art,
noteworthy for its representations of Catholic themes with clear indigenous
elements, thus demonstrating the superimposition of one religion over another.
While most ruins are just outside of the city, the main ruin within is that of
the Coricancha, once the Inca Empire's richest temple. Today the ruin forms the
base of the colonial church of Santo Domingo. The nearest archaeological sites
are Sacsayhuaman (an impressive example of Inca military architecture), Qenqo,
Puca Pucara & Tambomachay. Machu Picchu, located 120 Km northwest of Cuzco high
above the Urubamba Valley, the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is one of the
world's most important archaeological sites and Peru's premier tourist
attractions.
PROGRAMS
PERIOD: ALL YEAR ROUND /
DEPARTURES: DAILY
Cuzco – Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu
– Cuzco
(04 days / 03 nights)
(Code: S3-001)
Day 01: ..... / Cuzco
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Arrival, reception and transfer
to the Hotel.
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Time to rest so your body gets
used to the altitude. In the afternoon, we have a half-day guided tour of
Cuzco to learn the city’s fascinating past and present (Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo,
Puca Pucara & Tambomachay).
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Later there is free time to
shop for souvenirs and experience the sights and sounds of Cuzco.
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Accommodation and Overnight.
Day 02: Cuzco / Sacred Valley
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Breakfast.
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Travel with our local guide
through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. An important source of food for the
Inca, the Sacred Valley is a lush agricultural region that continues to
supply the city of Cuzco with much of its produce. Visit the impressive
Pisac ruins and the colorful artisan market (market days only). The day trip
finishes in the picturesque village of Ollantaytambo, site of another large
Inca ruin. This major ruin site is known as the best surviving example of
Inca urban planning and engineering. It is admired for its huge steep
terraces guarding the Inca Fortress and for being one of the few places
where the Spanish lost a major battle during the conquest.
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Accommodation and Overnight.
Day 03: Sacred Valley / Machu
Picchu / Cuzco
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Breakfast.
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A morning train, takes us
through the spectacular Urubamba Valley to the village of Aguas Calientes,
our local guide will take us to the historic spiritual centre of the Incas,
the "Lost City" of Machu Picchu.
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Lunch.
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In the afternoon we will go
back to Cuzco by train.
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Arrival and transfer to the
Hotel.
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Accommodation and Overnight.
Day 04: Cuzco / .....
* Include:
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Transportation airport / Hotel
/ airport
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Cuzco City tour and nearby
ruins
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Guided visit to the Sacred
Valley + Lunch
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Guided visit to Machu Picchu +
lunch
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02 night Hotel accommodation in
Cuzco + breakfast
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01 night Hotel accommodation in
Sacred Valley + breakfast
 
Cuzco – Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu
– Cuzco (05 days / 04 nights)
(Code: S3-002)
Day 01: .... / Cuzco
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Arrival, reception and transfer
to the Hotel.
-
Time to rest so your body gets
used to the altitude. In the afternoon, we have a half-day guided tour of
Cuzco to learn the city’s fascinating past and present (Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo,
Puca Pucara & Tambomachay).
-
Later there is free time to
shop for souvenirs and experience the sights and sounds of Cuzco.
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Accommodation and Overnight.
Day 02: Cuzco / Sacred Valley /
Cuzco
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Breakfast.
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Travel with our local guide
through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The valley lies between the towns of
Pisaq and Ollantaytambo. A succession of picturesque villages (some with
splendid colonial churches), terraces and other Inca archaeological sires,
as well as sweeping farmlands planted with sweet corn and blessed with an
exceptional climate.
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Lunch.
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At the end of the day we will
go back to Cuzco
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Accommodation and Overnight.
Day 03: Cuzco – Machu Picchu
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Breakfast.
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A morning train, takes us
through the spectacular Urubamba Valley to the village of Aguas Calientes,
our local guide will take us to the historic spiritual centre of the Incas,
the "Lost City" of Machu Picchu.
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Lunch.
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Time to visit the citadel by
your own or even explore the village of Aguas Calientes by your own.
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Accommodation and Overnight.
Day 04: Machu Picchu / Cuzco
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Breakfast.
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You will have the morning to
visit the citadel by your own
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In the afternoon we will go
back to Cuzco by train.
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Arrival and transfer to the
Hotel.
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Accommodation and Overnight.
Day 05: Cuzco / .....
* Include:
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Transportation airport / Hotel
/ airport
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Cuzco City tour and nearby
ruins
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Guided visit to the Sacred
Valley + Lunch
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Guided visit to Machu Picchu +
lunch
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03 night Hotel accommodation in
Cuzco + breakfast
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01 night Hotel accommodation in
Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) + breakfast
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