4-Day Highlights of Cusco Including Machu Picchu
Cusco, Peru
Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: 4 days
See the highlights of Cusco on this 4-day, 3-night tour. Explore incredible archaeological sites such as Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, Pukapukara, and Tambomachay. Tour Machu Picchu independently as well as on a guided tour with your English-speaking host. Round-trip transfers to and from the airport as well as daily breakfasts are included.
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See the highlights of Cusco on this 4-day, 3-night tour. Explore incredible archaeological sites such as Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, Pukapukara, and Tambomachay. Tour Machu Picchu independently as well as on a guided tour with your English-speaking host. Round-trip transfers to and from the airport as well as daily breakfasts are included.
Day 1: Cusco Arrival
After getting picked up from the Cusco airport or your hotel, you will be transferred to your new accommodations. Rest in the morning before taking a 4-hour tour of the city at 1:30pm. Take a guided tour of the Convent of Santo Domingo before moving on to the archeological sites located just outside the city of Cusco. See sites such as Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, Pukapukara, and Tambomachay while there. Then, transfer back to your hotel in the evening.
Overnight: Elected hotel
Day 2: Sacred Valley (B)
Have breakfast, then make your way to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. There, you will see little town of Pisaq including its typical handicraft market and the plaza. Continue the journey along the side the Vilcanota River to Urubamba where you will enjoy an exquisite lunch buffet. Then, make your way to the tourist center of Ollantaytambo before taking the tourist train to Aguas Calientes. Upon your arrival, a driver will take you to your hotel. Afterwards, spend the afternoon at your leisure, including relaxing in the hot spring.
Overnight: Aguas Calientes Hotel
Day 3: Machu Picchu (B)
After an early breakfast, begin your 1-hour ascent to Machu Picchu on foot or by bus. Meet your guide at the entrance then start your 2-hour guided tour. Once your tour is over, you will have time to explore the site on your own. Return to Cusco after lunch by train.
Overnight: Elected Hotel
Day 4: Cusco Departure (B)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before a driver transports you to the airport for your departing flight or your independently booked Cusco hotel.
After getting picked up from the Cusco airport or your hotel, you will be transferred to your new accommodations. Rest in the morning before taking a 4-hour tour of the city at 1:30pm. Take a guided tour of the Convent of Santo Domingo before moving on to the archeological sites located just outside the city of Cusco. See sites such as Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, Pukapukara, and Tambomachay while there. Then, transfer back to your hotel in the evening.
Overnight: Elected hotel
Day 2: Sacred Valley (B)
Have breakfast, then make your way to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. There, you will see little town of Pisaq including its typical handicraft market and the plaza. Continue the journey along the side the Vilcanota River to Urubamba where you will enjoy an exquisite lunch buffet. Then, make your way to the tourist center of Ollantaytambo before taking the tourist train to Aguas Calientes. Upon your arrival, a driver will take you to your hotel. Afterwards, spend the afternoon at your leisure, including relaxing in the hot spring.
Overnight: Aguas Calientes Hotel
Day 3: Machu Picchu (B)
After an early breakfast, begin your 1-hour ascent to Machu Picchu on foot or by bus. Meet your guide at the entrance then start your 2-hour guided tour. Once your tour is over, you will have time to explore the site on your own. Return to Cusco after lunch by train.
Overnight: Elected Hotel
Day 4: Cusco Departure (B)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before a driver transports you to the airport for your departing flight or your independently booked Cusco hotel.
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