Cusco Cathedral, Qoricancha and Inca Archaeological Sites
Meet your Cusco tour guide at your hotel at 1 pm, after lunch, and begin the city circuit.
Visit the Cathedral, whose construction began in 1560 on top of the Inca Wiracocha Palace. This colonial monument is a marvel of colonial architecture and religious art, featuring approximately 300 paintings by Cusqueñan School painters.
See the Temple of the Sun, or Qoricancha. Without a doubt, it is the most important sacred temple of the Inca Empire, showcasing the finest craftsmanship in its stonework and remarkable pre-Columbian architecture.
Walk for 15 minutes to the Cathedral of the Virgen of Asunción.
Continue your excursion by vehicle on a 20-minute ride to the Archaeological Site of Sacsayhuamán, an impressive construction built with megalithic engraved stones. Its architecture reflects the value and importance it held during Inca times.
Proceed to Qenqo, which means labyrinth. It was used as an Inca adoration centre for offerings and sacrifices.
Visit Puca Pucara (reddish fort), which was used as a fort. Its name comes from the amount of iron in its land, which gives it a reddish colour.
Head towards Tambomachay (temple of water), an adoration centre for the cult of water.
Return to the city of Cusco with an impressive panoramic view along the way, including a detailed view of the city.
In the evening, head out to enjoy a typical regional dance show. It is included in the service, and the visit is optional.
