Once
capital of the Inca Empire,there are no words to
describe the beauty of this city also named the"archaeologice
army of the Inca empire traveled along the four "suyos"
(roads) to conquer the world.The Incas arrived to Ecuador and
colombia to the north,to Bolivia and Chile to the south,The
Pacific coas to the west.Their dynasty lasted from 1200 A.D.
until the arrival of the Spaniards in 1533.
Vestiges
of stone masonry can still be seen everywhere as foundations
of many colonial buildings;one of the best examples is the Korincha
temple or temple of the sun that is now part of Santo Domingo
church.
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CUS901 THE BEST OF CUSCO 3days
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The Best Of Cuzco and Machu Picchu
: 3 Days / 2 Nights in Cuzco :
Day 01:
Arrival at Cuzco and Half Day
City Tour and Ruins :
Arrival in Cusco and transfer to selected hotel. Afternoon 3
Hours city tour including the nearby ruins :The
tour of the city including the best of Cusco:the Koricancha
temple and the cathedral with its magnificient chapels and baroque
altars and paintings from the Cuzquenian School.The tour also
includes the surrounding ruins:the fortress of Sacsayhuaman,the
Inca bath of Tambomachay,the labyrinth of PucaPucara and the
amphitheatre of Kenko.
Day 02:
Full-day excursion to Machu Picchu
(lunch included and entrance free )
Early transfer
to the train station for a three and a half hour ride across
the Andes to Aguas Calientes(2400mt / 7500ft)at the foot of
the mountains.Then short transportation to the entrance of the
ruins where the guided tour of the Lost City will start.After
a buffet lunch at a local restaurant,return to Cusco by train
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Day 03: Cuzco
Free
Day in Cuzco for optionals Tours
or Transfers to the Airport
*Price per person USD 245
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CUS401 |
COMBINED CITY AND RUINS
TOUR |
| 3-hour tour of the city including the best of Cusco:the
Koricancha temple and the cathedral with its magnificient chapels and baroque
altars and paintings from the Cuzquenian School.The tour also includes the surrounding
ruins:the fortress of Sacsayhuaman,the Inca bath of Tambomachay,the labyrinth
of PucaPucara and the amphitheatre of Kenko. *Price
per person USD 15 | | 3-hour
tour including all the highlights:the Koricancha temple with its magnificient
chapels and baroque altars and paintings from the Cuzquenian School;San Blas Church
and bohemiam area where the best artist have their ateliers and,finally the Museum
of History. *Price
per person USD 50 | | This
tours features the Sacsayhuaman Fortress overlooking the city of Cusco, pre Inca
architectural masterpiece;the Inca bath of Tambomachay with its spring water fountais,good
example of the Inca`s knowledge of engineering;The labyringth of PucaPucara with
its red-stone walls;and the amphitheatre of Kenko with its monolithic altar representing
a puma. *Price
per person USD 45 | | Morning
tour to the village of Pisac to attend to the local agricultural open market where
artisans from all over the area congregate to sell their crafts .Located
at 31 km(19miles) down the Urubamba Valley,the colonial town is set at the foot
of the remains of an Inca settlement. *Price
per person USD 55 | | Located
on the top of a hill overlooking the Vilcanota river,a series of terraces,canals,houses,food
storage and temples can be seen in very good shape.The most notable is the "Intihuana"
or solar calendar made out a big piece of red stone. *Price
per person USD 60 | | At
32 km(20miles)from Cusco and surrounded by snow-capped peaks,the town of Chinchero
appears in the middle of the puna.At a very colourful fair in the main square,the
local people wearing bright dresses get together to barter their products:food
as well as handicrafts.Around the main square the remains of an Inca wall and
the frescoes on the portico of the Colonial church can be observed. *Price
per person USD 59 |
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CUS407 |
PIQUILLACTA
AND ANDAHUAYLILLAS |
| The pre-Inca fortified city of Piquillacta belongs to the
Wari-Tiawanaku Empire that developed between the VIII century.Located at 32 km(20miles)
south of Cusco the remains are very well preserved.The excursion continues further
south toAndahhuaylillas where the main attraction is the church built in XVII
century with polychrome frescoes gaining the name of "Sixtine Chapel of Cusco. *Price
per person USD 56 |
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CUS408 |
ANDAHUAYLILLAS / HUARO
/ OROPESA |
| This excursion includes the visit of the small towns south
of Cusco:Huaro,the legendary capital of the witches during the Inca Empire,houses
a small church with beautiful frescoes.Andahuaylillas where the main attraction
is the church built in XVII century with polichrome frescoes gaining the name
of 'Sixtine Chapel of Cusco"Finally Oropesa at 25 km (16miles) known also
as the"Land of Bread" because of the numerous ovens that have provided
Cusco with fresh bread since ancient times. *Price
per person USD 65 | | Very
interesting Inca ruins 22 km(14miles) which include semi-circular terraces or"Andenes",
and stone constructions with trapezoidal windows. *Price
per person USD 55 |
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WALKING TOUR OF CUSCO |
| Pleasant
stroll through the quaint district of San Blas.Visit the little colonial church
with its impressive wood-carved pulpit then proceed to the Museum of History on
the premises of the Admiral`s Palace; walk around the plaza de armas and visit
the Cathedral *Price
per person USD 30 |
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Day Tours From Cusco | | Early
transfer to the train station for a three and a half hour ride across the Andes
to Aguas Calientes(2400mt / 7500ft)at the foot of the mountains.Then short transportation
to the entrance of the ruins where the guided tour of the Lost City will start.After
a buffet lunch at a local restaurant,return to Cusco. *Price
per person USD 198 |
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PISAC MARKET
/ OLLANTAYTAMBO |
Full day excursion to the Sacred Valley of Urubamba.Visit
the village of Pisac and attend the local agricultural open-market where artisans
from all over the area congregate to sell their crafts.Buffet lunch in a countryside
restaurant.Continue to the north to visit Ollantaytambo,a fortress built during
the Inca Empire,excellent example of military architecture.
*Price
per person USD 25 |
| Tourist train service from Cusco to Puno operates on mondays,wednesdays,fridays,
and saturdays.Departure is schuduled at 8 am and it takes about 9 hours to reach
Puno travelig across 364 km (225 miles) with its higest point at la Raya (4313
m/13500 ft) |
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