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Inca History Tour (3 Days)

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Inca History Tour Details

Embark on a 3-day Inca History tour and immerse yourself in the captivating past of the Incan Empire. This unforgettable tour takes you through the heart of Peru, starting in Cusco, the ancient capital.

On day one, venture to the stunning Inca ruins of Sacsayhuamán, Tambomachay, Pukapukara, and Qenqo, where you’ll uncover the mysteries of Inca rituals and their advanced engineering techniques.

On day two, explore the Sacred Valley, visiting awe-inspiring sites like Chinchero, Moray, Maras, and Ollantaytambo, where you will learn about Incan architecture and culture.

The tour’s highlight is the third day, where you will visit the iconic Machu Picchu, one of the World’s New Seven Wonders. Trek through lush landscapes, discovering ancient pathways and breathtaking views, before reaching the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu at sunrise. 

Departure & Return Location

Cusco Hotel Transfer

Departure Time

0100 PM

Inca History Tour Includes

  • Professional bilingual guide
  • Hotel 1 night in Cusco and 1 night in Aguas Calientes town
  • City Tour and Sacred Valley Tour - private
  • Private guided tour in Machu Picchu
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
  • Expedition Train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
  • Vistadome Train one way Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo

Inca History Tour Excludes

  • Tourist ticket to visit the Inca sites
  • Meals on day 1 and Lunch on day 2
  • Lunch and Dinner on Day 3
  • Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain tickets for the extra climb
  • Travel/Health insurance
  • Tips

Recommended To Carry

  • Hiking boots
  • Waterproof jacket and rain poncho
  • Warm jackets
  • Hat and gloves
  • T-shirts
  • Comfortable trousers
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen (recommended SPF 35 better if is higher)
  • Insect repellent
  • Toiletries and hand sanitiser
  • Personal medications
  • Camera and films
Highlights of Inca History Tour
  • Tour the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu
  • Admire Colonial architecture The Cathedral of Cusco
  • Koricancha the Temple of the Sun, the main spiritual center of the Inka Empire
  • Visit just above Cusco, four main Inca sites located within the city limit
  • Sacsayhuaman
  • Q’enqo
  • Puca Pucara
  • Tambomachay Inca site
  • Chinchero colonial church
  • Chinchero Andean Market
  • Moray Agricultural Terrace
  • Maras Salt Pans
  • Ollantaytambo Fortress
  • Overnight in Machu Picchu Pueblo, Agua Calientes town
Itinerary

Day 1Cusco Half-Day Tour (Cuzco’s important sights)

The tour starts at 1:30 pm from your hotel, where you will visit Cusco’s interesting sights, such as Plaza de Armas, the city’s cathedral, and Coricancha, “the temple of the sun,” inside the city. Then, we go to Cusco to visit three Inca sites: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. After visiting the sites, return to your hotel to drop you off.

Day 2Cusco - Sacred Valley (Chinchero, Moray, Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo) - Aguas Calientes

We will pick you up from your hotel at 8 am. by bus on the way to Chinchero to visit the colonial church and the Alpaca Textile Center. We will continue to visit Moray “the research center of agriculture,” Maras “ The saltpans” and Ollantaytambo, the Inca site. Then, we will take the train from Ollantaytambo train station to Aguas Calientes town in the late afternoon.

Overnight: Gringo Bills Hotel, Machu Picchu Pueblo

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3Machu Picchu - Cusco

After breakfast, take the first bus up to the citadel, then explore for 2 2-hour guided Machu Picchu tour to visit the most important areas of the site. After the walking tour, you will have extra time to walk around the site.

In the afternoon, the train departs from Aguas Calientes town to Ollantaytambo town, and the bus back to Cusco. The tour ends in your hotel!

Overnight:  On your own in Cusco city

Meals: Breakfast

The main entrance of Machu Picchu is for taking famous postcard pics!

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