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Cusco, Peru

Cusco, what does it conjure up. Nestled high in the Andes at 3200m. A beautiful city built of both Inca and Spanish Colonial architecture, with a remarkable history. The foundations of Inca palaces, adapted to form Spanish churches. One of the last Inca strongholds, which to this day has many ghosts of that history. The magnificent ruins of Saqsaywaman, the city of Pisac and the simply brilliant Citadel of Machu Picchu.

This tour is for the curious; those who wish to learn more about the fantastic history that Cusco, centre of the universe holds. In our 5 * journey through the land of the Incas we can discover some of the secrets of the Incas and also see how they lives of the indigenous people still mirrors that of the Inca. Please read our schedule and feel free to ask any questions related to the tour.

Day 1. Arrival Jorge Chavez International Airport, Lima, Peru. Here we will be met by one of our representatives and transferred to our hotel.

Day 2. Buffet breakfast at our hotel and transfer to the airport for our one-hour flight to Cusco. We will be collected and transferred to the beautiful Sol Y Luna. This paradise of bungalows set in rural Urubamba in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. On arrival we have time to unwind, unpack and adjust to the change in altitude. Although fortunately the altitude in The Sacred Valley is much lower at 2800m therefore making the acclimatisation easier.
In the afternoon after a light lunch (not included) we will take our private transport to the salt mines at Salineras. These mines are still worked by hand and we have a fantastic opportunity to take photos and wander around this natural wonder.
We have the evening free to relax and enjoy the space and tranquillity here in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Sacred Valley of the Incas

Day 3. Today we have a full Sacred Valley tour, visiting the city of Pisac, one of the largest left by the Incas, with its varied types of construction, temples, terraces, housing. Pisac is also home to one of the largest handicraft markets in the area and we have a great opportunity to buy locally produced goods. Alpaca, wool, ceramics and paintings are among some of the things that you can purchase. After a buffet lunch of both Peruvian and International cuisine we will continue to the town of Ollanytambo. Ollanytambo town is the only Inca settlement, in Peru that is still inhabited, and the ruins are of particular archaeological importance, a huge battle was fought here between the Spaniards and Manco Inca around 1540, terminating in the quartering of Manco Inca. Evening free to relax.

Day 4. A very early rise for our 6am train to Aguas Calientes and the spiritual and beautiful ruins of Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu untouched by the Spaniards, located further down the Urubamba River, the Sacred River. As we arrive earlier than most others we have more opportunity to enjoy our guided tour through the ruins, and then the opportunity to explore, to see, learn and make our own judgements about the Incas and their way of life. Lunch will be served at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Hotel. With the rest of the afternoon free in Machu Picchu to take photographs, to sit, to enjoy the spectacular view of the Andes falling into the jungle.

Day 5. Today we make our way to Cusco. On our way to Cusco we will take advantage of the close proximity of the small Andean village where the people still work with donkeys and travel by foot between the towns. This vast agricultural area is a fascinating insight into the life of the Incas and may explain the experimental terraces of Moray. A beautiful place to sit and contemplate the different microclimates that allowed the Incas to grow a variety of crops in a small area. On our return to Cusco we will check into our 5* Monasterio hotel. We will have the afternoon and free to do some shopping and walk the small cobbled streets of Cusco. We also have the evening free to try out some of the high quality restaurants that are available in Cusco. If you don’t know a restaurant please ask, we are happy to recommend something that will suit all requirements.

Cusco, Peru

Day 6. We have the whole morning free to visit some of the other sites of interest in Cusco or simply to sit in the main square and watch people go by. Lunch not included but recommendations always available.
After lunch we will take a short city tour where we can visit the Cathedral and also the immense ruins of Saqsaywaman, which are said to be the head of the Puma that makes up the city of Cusco. These immense ruins that include a stone that is said to weigh up to 360 tons. This incredible ruin was once a temple to the sun, and also the home of the grand battle between the Incas led my Manco Inca and the Conquistadores led by Francisco Pizzaro in 1534.
Back to our hotel to freshen up before we go for a typical buffet whilst watching a traditional Peruvian dancing show.

Day 7. Breakfast and transfer to Cusco airport for your flight to Lima and onward connections.

Simply Cusco

Fixed Departures 2005