Cusco Lux 7 days

• Cusco and Machu Picchu

A visit to the lands of the Incas; the Inca Capital of Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and the lost City, Machu Picchu. All with the best services and the best hotels Cusco and surroundings can offer.

Cusco and Machu Picchu Cusco, is located in the South - Eastern region of Peru. As the “Archaeological Capital of America”, Cusco was a sacred city and capital of the empire of the Tahuantinsuyo, and it was extended by four regions which included great parts of Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Chile. The city of Cusco was the Andean State Capital of Inka's empire. Cusco is actually, with its impressive cultural heritage, the main attraction in Peru and the most visited. The contrast of the blue sky with the wonderful landscape makes it an unforgettable city. Nowadays, when you walk around the city and you can see the streets with colonial and spanish houses which are built with Incan stones, you will...
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Day 1: Arrive Cuzco and transfer to the Sacred Valley

At arrival in Cusco, transfer to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the source of agricultural products for the city of Cuzco since Inca times, and check in at your hotel.

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Day 2: Sacred Valley Tour

Today we will do the Sacred Valley Tour. This tour includes visit to the Andean native markets and ruins of Pisac and Calca, stop for lunch in Urubamba, a visit to the beautiful Inca village and fortress of Ollantaytambo and stop at the Quechua village of Chinchero, where we appreciate the local church and the Inca ruins. The tour ends in the evening.

Day 3: Machu Picchu

From Ollantaytambo we will take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, from where we will continue with bus up to Machu Picchu where our guide is waiting. After the guided tour there is time to walk around the ruins by yourself. Check in at the hotel in Machu Picchu Pueblo, the luxurious El Pueblo Lodge, beautifully built in harmony with the high rainforest of the area.

Day 4: Aguas Calientes

Today is the opportunity to rest and visit the local town of Aguas Calientes, the thermal pools, or maybe visit the ruins once more.
In the afternoon, there is a train back to the city of Cusco in Vistadome class.

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Day 5: Cusco City Tour

Today, in the afternoon, we will visit the City and nearby ruins, which are examples of the mixture of the Andean and Spanish cultures. We start our trip visiting the Santo Domingo Convent, built over the Koricancha, and ancient Inca palace and main worship center of the Sun God. Later, we will stop at the Main Square, where you can find the Cathedral and the beautiful Church of La Compañía. Going on with the tour, we will visit the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, imposing sample of military Inca architecture which domains the city.

Finally, we will take a look at the archaeological sites of Qenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay, located north east of the city.

Day 6: Cusco

Today is a free day to enjoy Cusco, go up to the beautiful San Blas and wander the small streets, or go shopping, maybe you want to visit the many artisan stands and buy some beautiful textiles.
At night, try Cusco’s wild nightlife, or something else.



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Day 7: Departure Cusco

The tour ends with a flight to Lima, or maybe you will continue your trip to some of our other destinations.

• All transfers, buses and the first class train to Machu Picchu.
• All hotels in first class
• Entrance tickets
• English speaking private guides
• All meals specified in the itinerary

San Agustin Monasterio de la Recoleta Urubamba is located to 76 km from Cusco, it is a stunning valley with an incredible scenic beauty, and historical heritage, thanks to its excellent location, it becomes the best starting point to visit Machu Picchu (just an hour and a half by train).

Urubamba will let you appreciate the magnitude of the Inca Empire, worshippers of the Sun God, as well as its subsequent evangelization as a result of the encounter with the Western culture, evidence of this process, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, is the first Catholic Monastery in Cuzco, today San Agustin Monasterio de la Recoleta Boutique Hotel..

The Recoleta Hotel is a historical religious monument built up in the XVII century. This...
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Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo How does one best prepare for a visit to the enigmatic Lost City of the Incas? Nothing less than a natural paradise will do — a paradise where one connects completely with the sacred energy of the mountain. In Inkaterra’s vacation paradise and luxury boutique hotel, a pueblo of luxurious whitewashed bungalow nestles into terraced hills. Spa services use sublime natural essences, and a first-class restaurant boasts stunning views of the rushing Vilcanota River.

The train station is only steps away. But Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel exists in a world apart. An intimate 85-cottage luxury hotel in sprawling Andean style village within the secluded 12 acres of exquisite beauty, where guests follow...
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Libertador Cusco The exclusive location of our Cusco Hotel Libertador Palacio del Inka invites guests to enjoy a fascinating and unique experience in the historic center of this ancient city.
Located in front of the Koricancha, or Sun Temple, this Libertador Hotel there’s an adventure awaiting: the guest familiarizes with the colonial and Inca legacy of this Andean jewel, strolling around the narrow streets of the city and visiting several places of interest such as Machu Picchu, the main square, the cathedral, the artisan neighborhood of Saint Blas, as well as the archeological sites of Sacsayhuamán, Q’enko, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.

Libertador Hotel Cusco, number twelve hotel of South America according...
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