The city of Machu Picchu is the most well-known archaeological site in Peru as well as all of South America. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed assembly of terraced hills, temples, and plazas used to be the mountaintop citadel of the ancient Inca empire. It might be quite popular in the world now, but Machu Picchu still hasn’t uncovered the mysteries behind its establishment, function, and subsequent demise.
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Machu Picchu is definitely the highlight of everyone’s Peru tour. It can be reached via a scenic train ride from Cusco that pass through the ancient fertile Sacred Valley of the Inca, whose lofty mountains second giant stone Inca fortresses that once protected the Inca from the pervading Spanish. Cusco happened to be the center of the Inca empire and till today, Inca walls stand throughout the center of the city. Explore colonial Arequipa, the Colca Canyon and Lake Titicaca, or venture deep into the Amazon rainforest embarking on an Amazon river cruise spotting rare birds, monkeys and a number of species in one of the world’s most biodiverse places on the planet.
Tour Highlights:
Experience the beauty of Andean history in Cusco.
Try mouth-watering Peru traditional cuisine in the markets of Cusco.
Witness the weaving tradition of Cusco at the Center for Traditional Textiles.
Visit the Sacred Valley - the most beautiful region of Peru.
Feed your adventurous spirit by hiking up to the exciting ruins of Pisac.
Get a chance to visit Inca agricultural terraces of Moray and modify different varieties of crops.
Explore the ruins of Ollantaytambo and admire the amazing architecture.
Meander along ancient canals in Machu Picchu - one of the most incredible archaeological sites in the world.
Make your way out to a famous Cusco culinary adventure.
Tour At A Glance:
Day 1: Arrival in Lima
Day 2: Flying to Cusco
Day 3: Heading to Sacred Valley
Day 4: Ollantaytambo Ruins Exploration
Day 5: Venturing to Machu Picchu
Day 6: Some More Free Time in Machu Picchu and Return Back to Cusco
Day 7: Exploring More of Cusco
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