Peru · Archaeology

3-Day Cusco City Tour & Machu Picchu

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Cusco’s major historical and religious landmarks
  • 02 Explore Coricancha, the Cathedral, and nearby Inca ruins
  • 03 Travel through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu by train
  • 04 Enjoy a guided tour of the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary
  • 05 Take in views of Urubamba and the surrounding landscapes en route
  • 06 Includes round-trip transfers, train tickets, and bus to Machu Picchu entrance

Discover two of Peru’s most iconic experiences in one compact 3-day journey. This tour combines the highlights of Cusco with a visit to the legendary Machu Picchu, making it a great choice for travellers who want to see the region’s essential cultural and archaeological sites in a short time.

Explore Cusco’s historic treasures, including Coricancha, the Cathedral, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay, then travel through the Sacred Valley toward Machu Picchu by train. At the citadel, enjoy a guided visit through the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary, with additional free time to take in the atmosphere at your own pace.

Discover two of Peru’s most iconic experiences in one compact 3-day journey.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cusco, Machu Picchu, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

DAY 1 Arrival to Cusco and City Tour with 4 nearby ruins

Upon your arrival to Cusco, we will take you to the hotel (accommodation not included). After a rest for an altitude acclimation, the tour begins around the city of Cusco and the following places:

Coricancha

The Koricancha: Temple of the sun.  

Cathedral

The Cathedral: Marvel of the religious art 

Sacsayhuaman

Sacsayhuaman, which is a majestic place with impressive works in stone, some up to 120 tons. 

Qenqo

Qenqo, a religious center dedicated to the adoration of the Earth. 

Puca Pucara

Puca Pucara: (reddish place) which was used as a military control center.

Tambomachay

Tambomachay: (Temple of the Water) a center of adoration and worship of water. Later, we will drop you off at El Regocijo Square.    

2
Day 02

DAY 2 Cusco – Machu Picchu - Cusco

After breakfast at your hotel, our private transport we will pick you up to go to the train station of Wanchaq. Then, we will take a shared bus to the train station of Ollantaytambo, located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, to board the Train Expedition to Machu Picchu. During the journey on board, you will enjoy amazing landscape views around the Sacred Valley, Urubamba and the Amazon rainforest, with a small hint of what Peru has to show.

Machu Picchu

Upon arrival to Aguas Calientes, we are going to take a 20-minute bus journey up to the entrance of Machu Picchu. Once inside, you will receive a two-hour professional guided tour of the beautiful Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary, followed by some free time to explore the area on your own. After enjoying a magic time in Machu Picchu, you will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes.

Back to Cusco

Then, you will board the train back to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival at the train station, we will pick you up and take you to your hotel at Cusco (hotel not included).

3
Day 03

DAY 3 Departure from Cusco

After breakfast, you will be taken back to the airport or bus station to catch your trip out of Cusco. 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cusco. 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Round trip private transfer from Cusco city hotels
  • Round trip Train Expedition to and from Ollantaytambo
  • Round trip bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu

What's Not Included

  • Hotel in Cusco
  • Entrance to Huayna Picchu
  • International and local flights

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Trains schedule could vary because of the season and availability.
  • Trains allow one small bag no more than 5 kilos on board.
  • Shared service minimum 2 people
  • You should bring sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, coat, repellent, comfortable shoes
  • Cusco has an average altitude of 3400 M.A.S.L., so we recommend a good acclimatization before starting any activity.
  • If you have any question, do not hesitate to contact us.
  • Pick up from the airport of Cusco city to start the tour

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

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