Peru · Archaeology

Cusco Express Tour Package

4 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cusco. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Cusco’s main cultural and archaeological landmarks
  • 02 Visit Coricancha and Cusco Cathedral
  • 03 Discover Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay
  • 04 Travel through the Sacred Valley of the Incas
  • 05 Browse handicrafts and souvenirs at Pisac market
  • 06 Visit Ollantaytambo Fortress with its impressive terraces
  • 07 Ride the Expedition train to Aguas Calientes
  • 08 Enjoy a guided visit to Machu Picchu

Discover the highlights of Cusco and the Sacred Valley on this 4-day journey through some of Peru’s most iconic cultural and archaeological sites. Explore the historic heart of Cusco, including Coricancha, Cusco Cathedral, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay, while learning about the blend of Incan and colonial heritage that defines the city.

Continue through the Sacred Valley with visits to Pisac and Ollantaytambo, enjoying local scenery, handicrafts, and a buffet lunch in Urubamba before boarding the Expedition train to Aguas Calientes. The experience culminates with a guided visit to Machu Picchu, followed by return transfers and accommodation with breakfast included.

Discover the highlights of Cusco and the Sacred Valley on this 4-day journey through some of Peru’s most iconic cultural and archaeological sites.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cusco, Machu Picchu, Urubamba, Písac, Ollantaytambo
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

DAY 1 Arrival in Cusco

Cusco

Upon arrival at the airport or bus station, a driver will be waiting for you to transfer you to the selected hotel.

Qoricancha

In the afternoon, we will start the tour visiting the Temple of Coricancha, aslo known as Golden Temple, for its gold richness that this place housed. This symbolic place has a clear example of the fusion between Incan and Hispanic cultures, and during the Spanish conquer, the temple’s base was used to build the Church of Santo Domingo and its famous convent.

Cathedral of Cusco

Then, we’re going to visit the Cathedral of Cusco located in the Main Square, to appreciate a beautiful religious paintings of the Cusco School. Also, it was declared as a World Cultural Heritage, as well as a Historic Monument of Peru.

Sacsayhuaman

The tour continues to the archaeological complex of Sacsayhuaman, an amazing place with huge carved stones which fit each other in a perfect way, and it is said that it was built by more than 20 thousand men, and took over 70 years to finish it. Located 2 Km. away from the city of Cusco, this Incan Fortress has amazing landscapes, and it houses llamas and hawks.

Qenqo

Later, we will visit the religious temple of Qenqo, place where the Incas worshiped their Gods like the Sun, the Moon and the Earth. You will have an incredible experience exploring through its underground passageways, and admire a semicircular amphitheater.

Puca Pucara

We will continue this entertaining excursion in the military compound of Puca Pucara, which means “Red Fortress” for its reddish infrastructure.

Tambomachay

Then we will go the water’s worship center of Tambomachay, with aqueducts and waterfalls provided from nearby springs. Definitely, the Inca civilization had an advanced and surprising construction engineering. Drop-off at El Regocijo Square and overnight.

2
Day 02

DAY 2 Cusco - Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes

Pisac

Breakfast at the hotel. Full day visit to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will start the tour in the Pisac market, where you will find typical Peruvian handicrafts, looms and souvenirs.

Urubamba

Then, we will have lunch in a typical local restaurant.

Ollantaytambo

Later, we will reach Ollantaytambo Fortress. Its temple was the headquarter of Inca’s army, as well as a religious and agricultural place. It has stunning views, and more than a hundred Inca platforms with an advanced irrigation canal for that period.

Aguas Calientes

We will transfer you to Ollantaytambo train station, and you will take your Expedition train to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and prior meeting with your guide for the visit of Machu Picchu. Overnight in accommodation.

3
Day 03

DAY 3 Machu Picchu - Cusco

Machu Picchu

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of Machu Picchu, and you can go very early. The guided tour will be approximately two hours, and then you will have free time the rest of the day.

Cusco city

In the afternoon, at the indicated time, you must arrive at the train station in Aguas Calientes, to depart by Train Expedition to Ollantaytambo station. You will be transferred to your hotel located in the city of Cusco. Overnight in accommodation.

4
Day 04

DAY 4 Departure from Cusco

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, a driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco, to transfer you to the airport or bus station.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cusco. 5 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Arrival and departure private transfers in Cusco
  • 3-star accommodation with breakfast included
  • Buffet lunch in Urubamba on day 2
  • Train Expedition to Machu Picchu

What's Not Included

  • Local and international flights
  • Round trip bus tickets to and from Cusco
  • Huayna Picchu entrance

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • When booking, please provide your arrival and departure flights or bus details.
  • We recommend a good acclimatization before starting any activity
  • Pick up from the airport or bus station, until centrally located Cusco city hotels

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Cusco.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Cusco.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Cusco..

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