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On a limited time frame, or want to visit the Cusco region without the hard work of the Inca trail? This tour is for you! We have taken the highlights of Cusco and squeezed them into this four-day trip: the wonders of Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and the historic city of Cusco.

Day 1: Cusco City
Upon arrival in Cusco you are transferred to your hotel room where you have some time to rest and acclimatise to the altitude (3200m above sea level). In the afternoon, we enjoy a sightseeing tour of the heart of the Inca Empire including the Koricancha Temple of the Sun, the 12-Angled Rock, and the Cathedral, built on the ruins of an Inca Palace.
 
Next we visit the archaeological remains around the city, including the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo the giant rock, the ancient site of Puca Pucara and finally the Water Temple of Tambomachay.
 
Day 2: Sacred Valley of the Inca: Breakfast
Today, we explore the "Sacred Valley of the Incas". This fertile river valley was home to many important sites for the Incas, both strategic and religious.
 
Our first stop is the village of Pisac, with its famous market, where you can pick up a bargain! You have free time to wander the colourful market stalls
 
We then continue our journey along the River Urubamba, to Ollantaytambo, the best surviving
example of Inca town planning and dominated by a giant Inca fortress, which was the scene of a famous victory for the Incas against the invading Spanish Conquistadors.
 
We return to Cusco in the early evening.
 
Day 3: Machu Picchu: Breakfast
After an early breakfast, we leave the hostal to take the train to Machu Picchu. After an impressive train ride of 4 hours through mountain valleys, cloud forest, and high rainforest, we reach this wonder of the world. Here the ’Lost City of the Incas’ occupies a ridge spur high above the raging Vilcanota River.
 
We have a guided tour of the site, as well as some free time to appreciate this amazing place. For the energetic, there is the chance to climb the emblematic Huayna Picchu (Little Mountain). At the end of the day you descend by bus to the small town of Aguas Calientes to take the train back to Cusco.
 
Optional: Overnight in Machu Picchu.
 
Day 4: Cusco: Departure: Breakfast
Today is at your leisure to do some last minute shopping or sightseeing, before your transfer back to the airport, bus or train station, or the start of your next tour.
 
Tour price based on twin share

Single Supplement US$160