Wonders of Cusco in 2 Days: "Super Sacred Valley and Sunrise at Machu Picchu"

At 6:30 in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in our bus. We will then begin our visit to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. About 40 minutes north of Cusco, we will arrive at the archaeological site of Chinchero, a living town that still preserves the original Inca layout and is located in an important agricultural area. The church and the tower date back to the colonial era, built on the foundations of Inca temples. Local artisans offer handmade textiles using ancestral techniques. After our visit, we will continue by bus to Moray, a system of circular terraces built by taking advantage of natural depressions in the land. These terraces create microclimates and were used for experimentation with plants, including domestication, acclimatization, and hybridization.

Next, we will visit the salt mines, which have been in use since pre-Inca times. There are more than 3,000 shallow pools, owned by nearly 380 families. The salty water comes from natural springs that filter through the mountain known as Qoripukiu (Golden Spring). Afterward, we will enjoy a delicious tourist buffet in Urubamba, prepared with products from the Sacred Valley. Following lunch, we will continue by bus for 30 minutes to reach the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo. This area was continuously occupied throughout history. During the Inca era, it served multiple functions as an administrative, military, social, and economic center, as well as a control point for access to various ecological zones.

Later, we will board the train from Ollantaytambo station to Machu Picchu town.

Upon arrival in Machu Picchu town, we will be ready to welcome you and arrange your immediate transfer to your hotel.

Overnight stay: Machu Picchu town

Meals: Lunch in the Sacred Valley of the Incas

At the scheduled time, we will transfer you to the bus station, where we will board the buses that will take us to the Lost City of the Incas, “Machu Picchu.” This is the most famous example of Inca architecture, discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham. We will enjoy a guided tour through the main structures of the citadel, including: the Viewpoint, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Intihuatana, the Main Square, and more.

At the end of the tour, we will take the bus back down to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time for lunch.

In the afternoon, departure from the train station in Aguas Calientes.

PM: Train departure to the city of Cusco. PM: Arrival in Cusco and transfer to the hotel.

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