From Cusco: Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley 2-Day Tour – Cusco, Peru

EXPERIENCE:

Explore the ancient civilization of the Incas on a 2-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.

Day 1:
Start the day with a breathtaking ride through the mountains between Cusco and Pisac, and see the Inca temples on an in-depth tour on arrival. Bargain for colorful textiles in the traditional market, and then experience the “Breadbasket of the Incas” on a scenic drive to Urubamba. Arrive in time for lunch at a local restaurant.

Then, explore the pink granite palace at Ollantaytambo, and climb the great stairs of the Temple of the Sun. Feast on local produce at a nearby venue, before ending the day with a train ride to Aguas Calientes, where you can bathe in the hot spring baths and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings.

Day 2:
You will take a morning bus up to Machu Picchu to experience the first rays of the sun as they pass through the ruins of the “Lost City of the Incas.” Go to a panoramic lookout for the best views and take a 2-hour tour of the legendary site. Get lost in the maze-like constructions, or follow in the footsteps of the ancients and climb Huayna Picchu. Then, enjoy lunch in Aguas Calientes before a lazy ride back to Cusco.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas visiting Pisac and Ollantaytambo
Learn about the history and culture of the Inca civilization from local guides
Travel by train to Machu Picchu to see the ruins of the Lost City of the Incas
Soak in the best panoramic views while exploring the legendary site

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