Cusco and Machu Picchu
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Overview
Highlights
- Explore the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu
- Marvel at the churches, cathedrals, plazas and markets in the great Inca city of Cusco
- Take in impressive views of three mountain ranges in the beautiful Sacred Valley
- Discover the charming town of Aguas Calientes
- Enjoy the historic city of Cusco with an extra day at leisure
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Trip includes
- 6 breakfasts
- Airport transfers on day 1 and day 7 of the trip
- Entrance to Machu Picchu on two occasions
- Expert local bilingual guides
- Comfortable well located hotels
- Private air conditioned transportation
- Train to Machu Picchu
- Sightseeing and site entrance fees as listed
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Itinerary
You will be met at the airport and transferred to our hotel located in the historic centre then you will have some time to explore the city and also enjoy a few hours of rest, essential to initiate successful acclimatisation to the altitude. In the evening you will me...
Today we have a guided tour of Cusco and its nearby ruins. The city, once capital of the extensive Inca Empire, has seen many changes since Francisco Pizarro's men took the city with such apparent ease in November 1533. The tour starts with a visit to Santo Domingo Co...
We leave Cusco and head to the Chinchero Plateau to explore Chinchero, an important town in Inca times. The most striking remnant of this period is the massive stone wall in the main plaza which has ten trapezoidal niches. There are beautiful views overlooking the Sac...
From our hotel, we drive to the railway station at Ollantaytambo where we take an early morning train to Machu Picchu. Our early start ensures we can thoroughly explore these remarkable and truly enigmatic ruins. We will enjoy a guided tour of the sanctuary which last...
This morning we get up early to savour the views and atmosphere of the mystical morning light over Machu Picchu. We are treated to a unique second visit to Machu Picchu including another guided tour (conducted by a local guide) visiting the sites that you may have mis...
A good day to relax and perhaps do some 'tourist shopping', selecting from a great variety of expertly made craft work - including alpaca sweaters and hats, ceramics, weavings and traditional Andean instruments. In and around Cusco there are a number of day trips that can be booked and paid for locally. Overnight: Casa Andina Cathedral Hotel or similar.
meals : B
After breakfast we offer a transfer to the airport where services conclude.
meals : B
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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World Expeditions Reviews & Ratings
Our WE tour was exceptional, great tour guides and great accomodation
Everything ran so smoothly from airport pick up to airport drop off. Would highly recommend.
Wow! What an amazing trip
Although we had flight issues that delayed our arrival, the representatives in Canada and Peru rearranged things for us. Our guide, Roger, gave us a good understandi...
Fantastic information provided at the start of our tour when picked up from the airport
Being so well informed gave us great comfort in all aspects of our tour.
I would rate World Expeditions as one of the best, if not the best tour company I have travelled with or been associated with based on this experience
The professionalism is exceptional and especially our tour guide, Yoana. We came to Cusco and Machu Picchu 37 years ago on our honeymoon and Yoana made this experien...
Our guide really made the tour
The most memorable part: the great views and information.
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- 6 nights hotel
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