Machu Picchu Ruins
Lost City of the Incas
Lost City of the Incas
What is so special about the Ancient Ruins of Machu
Picchu? Machu Picchu is recognisable to people all over the world. One of
the great iconic travel destinations of our time, Machu Picchu is incredible to
see.
There are many theories as to the origins behind Machu Picchu but three of the
most popular ideas include a temple to the sun, a fortress against the jungle
inhabitants or a sanctuary for the Incas. This fabulous city has houses,
temples, warehouses, a large central square, all connected by narrow roads and
steps, and is surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side which were used
for agriculture. The complex is situated on a ridge high above the Sacred
Valley and survives to this day as relic of Inca civilization. Commonly
referred to as the Lost City of the Incas, it is accessible by train and road,
or by walking the 4 day Inca Trail.
There are many great ruins within the complex, such as Intihuatana, which
means “hitching post of the sun.” Researchers believe the Inca used it as an
astrologic clock or calendar. The Inca considered the sun a deity, and
another temple, the Temple of the Sun is believed to be one of Machu Picchu’s
most sacred structures. Consisting of a circular wall enclosing a large
ceremonial stone, the temple is linked to the winter solstice
Day-1. Lima
Day-2. Lima - Cuzco (B)
Day-3: Cuzco (B)
Day-4: Sacred Valley - Ollyantaytambo (BL)
Day-5: Cuzco to Machu Picchu (B)
Day-6: Aguas Calientes - Cuzco (B)
Day-7: Cuzco - Lima
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Day-1. Lima
Arrival in Lima, and transfer to hotel.
Day-2. Lima - Cuzco (B)
Flight and arrival in Cuzco, reception and transfer to Hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure.
Day-3: Cuzco (B)
Afternoon guided visit of the four ruins nearby; the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Kenko, Fortress of Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay, the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun.
Day-4: Sacred Valley - Ollyantaytambo (BL)
Full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Inca and then a visit to Pisac markets and Ollantaytambo
Day-5: Cuzco to Machu Picchu (B)
Transfer to the railway station for the 06.00 departure to Aguas Calientes by train and then bus to Machu Picchu ruins. Guided visit of Machu Picchu . This fabulous city has houses, temples, warehouses, a large central square, all connected by narrow roads and steps, and is surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side which were used for agriculture. Later, free time to enjoy this magical and spiritual wonder. Accommodation in Aguas Calientes.
Day-6: Aguas Calientes - Cuzco (B)
Morning at leisure or option to return to the magnificent Machu Picchu. Return to Cuzco with the 1530 train. Arrival and transfer to hotel.
Day-7: Cuzco - Lima
After an early breakfast we will fly back to Lima.
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