Among all Peru tours, this one combines the Cusco Classic tour in witch you will have the opportunity to visit Cusco city, the magnificent Sacred Valley, the wonder world Machu Picchu, additional day for watching the INTI RAYMI sun fest and finally a city Tour in Lima.
More than six centuries ago, the Inka Pachakuteq instituted the “Feast of the god Sun” the “Inti Raymi” . Cusco people are still representing it with the same fervor which their ancestors made it into the splendid time of the empire. There were several reasons which prompted the Inca civilization to make the sacrifices and offerings to the sun. One was that the Inca and the Cusco nobility were considered natural sons of the sun and they needed to obey his existence, and should correspond with sacrifices and offerings. On the other hand, if the corn harvest was good, they had to thank him for it and if it was bad they had to beg for the coming year offset with a good production. In June is the winter solstice, in the Incas time they noticed the sun was going away, the cold increased, the water was frosty in dawn, because of that, Incas ask the sun to return, they asked the sun to return in dawn and does not proceed going northward. Finally, there was necessary the god sun to witness the eternity and total surrender of their sons, with submission and respect. You can also add other Peru Tours and tailor your stay. RECOMMENDED
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Lima - Cuzco - Sacred Valley - Inti Raymi - Machu Picchu
June 21 Lima/ Cusco
Reception and transfer from the airport to your hotel.
Free afternoon to aclimatize to the altitude of Cusco city.(3330 m.a.s.l)
June 22 / Cuzco
Breakfast at the hotel.
At 3pm you will be taken to a city tour in Cusco and surrounding ruins like: KENKO, PUCA-PUCARA and TAMBOMACHAY continuing to the fortress of SACSAYHUAMAN. When the tour finish you will return to your hotel.
June 23 / Sacred Valley / Cusco
Full day tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, with a visit to the traditional ANDEAN MARKET in PISAC it's a blend of color, tradition and people. Situated 30 km. (19 miles) from Cuzco and at an altitude of 2,970 meters (9,700 ft.), PISAC is located at the gateway to the SACRED VALLEY. Lunch is included in URUBAMBA.
In the afternoon you will visit the fortress of OLLANTAYTAMBO which is huge religious, military, social, administrative and agricultural complex from TAHUANTINSUYO times. OLLANTAYTAMBO has narrow streets and canals unchanged since Inca's times, recall its ancient heritage. Return to Cusco and your hotel.
June 24 / INTI RAYMI
This is the central day and the principal party of Cusco. INTI RAYMI means "THE SUN PARTY" it was a celebration day with offers and sacrifices for their sun god evoking the religious ceremonies of Incas times. This ceremony begins in the temple of QORICANCHA then pass to the MAIN SQUARE ending in the esplanade of SACSAYHUAMAN where the central ceremony is developed.
In this party you can appreciate the main person in the tawantinsuyo the INCA. You can see also the clothes that people use to were in those times. After the ceremony you can see folkloric groups of dance. Box lunch included.
June 25 / Machupicchu / Cusco
Early departure from your hotel to the train station for a full day tour in the citadel of MACHUPICCHU, the "Lost City of the Incas", one of the most renowned examples of Inca's architecture. The construction is completely by stones considering in mind the mechanical limit devices available in Inca times; Machupicchu is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
The citadel is located on a mist-shrouded mountaintop surrounded by lush forest. Lunch is included in AGUAS CALIENTES. Return to Cusco by train in the afternoon. Arrival and transfer to your hotel.
June 26 / Lima
Early departure from Velasco Astete airport to Lima. When you arrive, you will be transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon you will receive a guided city tour of Lima, visiting its colonial and modern sights.
This tour includes a ride to see LIMA'S COLONIAL CHURCHES AND PALACES, SAN MARTIN SQUARE, THE MAIN SQUARE, THE CATHEDRAL, THE GOVERNMENT PALACE and SAN FRANCISCO CHURCH, among others. Lima's residential areas will be also visited. Among them, SAN ISIDRO with its OLIVE GROVE, MIRAFLORES with its CENTRAL PARK. You will also enjoy a pleasant ride along of the COSTA VERDE, where you can take a view of Lima coast.
June 27 /…
Transfer to Jorge Chávez airport to board your international flight.
Included:
Meals Mentioned
Transfers and Transportation
English Speaking guides
Tour and entrance tickets for all the attractions
Hotel accommodation
Inti Raymi entrance Ticket
Not Included:
Domestic or International flights
Extra luggage charges
Drinks or snacks
Tips
National or International Calls
