Sacred Valley - Machupicchu
(2 days / 1 night)

Descrition

Activities	Cultural
Duration	2 days / 3 nights
Departure	Every day
Minimum number of poeple	1
Operation	All year round
Places to Visit	Sacred valley, Machupicchu
Tour Type	Cultural
Type of service	Shared - Private

Itinerary

Day 1: Sacred valley - Machupicchu

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After breakfast in the hotel RAPTRAVEL will collect you and we’ll begin the journey to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Pisac, the gateway to the Sacred Valley has a huge artisan market which will tantalise all of your senses; vibrant colours, rich traditions and the aromas of local cuisine being prepared in the market square. We will have lunch in Urubamba, a short drive from Pisac and then continue on to Ollantaytambo.
The city of Ollantaytambo is best known for its ruins, and for the spot where the Inca emperor Manco Inca was able to defeat the Spanish in a set-piece battle. The finely cut rocks and plantation terraces were very large obstacles for the Conquistadors to surpass. The fortress was also used by Manco to conduct successful attacks on Francisco Pizarro and other Conquistadors who were based in Lima.
During the Inca Empire, Ollantaytambo was the royal estate of Emperor Pachacuti who conquered the region, built the town and a ceremonial centre.
Afterwards we will board the train to Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night.

Day 2: Machupicchu

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Breakfast in the hotel. We arrive very early at the Sanctuary of Machupicchu, immediately recognisable as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, so we can witness the dawn bathe the mountain with its first rays. With guide in tow, we will extensively explore the site including all of the main constructions, Temples, Towers, the Solar Clock or Intiwatana, etc. The guided tour will last approximately 2½ hours.
You will also have some free time to explore and enjoy the site at leisure. As you sit and marvel at the work of this ancient culture you will have time to absorb and reflect on the undeniable energies that will connect you to this sacred place. At the base of Machu Picchu, several thousand feet below, the raging waters of the mighty Urubamba River can be seen winding its path through the Sacred Valley. Break for lunch.
Late in the evening we will return to Cusco where you will be transferred to your hotel. We spend the night in Cusco.