Day 01
Sacred Valley Journey through Pisac, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero
- In the morning, at approximately 07:30 hrs., we will pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in Cusco and begin the tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will travel by bus to Pisac, making stops along the way to visit points of interest such as viewpoints over the Vilcanota River and the Sacred Valley.
- Once we arrive at the archaeological site of Pisac, we will visit the Inca citadel of Pisac, located at the top of the mountain, where we will explore the Inca neighborhoods, the cemetery, the terraces, and their functions.
- We will then descend by bus to the district of Pisac, where you can visit and see some of the local crafts made through Andean metallurgy.
- Later, we head to the city of Urubamba, traveling along the banks of the Vilcanota River. Upon arrival, we will enjoy a succulent buffet lunch at a local restaurant, where you can try Peruvian cuisine and more.
- After our pleasant buffet lunch, we will take transport to the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, named after the Inca General Ollanta, famous for his romance with an Inca princess, the daughter of Pachacútec. In this park, we can see megalithic remains weighing approximately 45 tons, carved in pink porphyry rock, as well as spaces of purely religious use, water fountains, and tambos that also served as supply points or places of rest.
- We then continue by transport to the archaeological site of Chinchero, which is characterized by the presence of a colonial Catholic church built on an Inca palace, a sign of the imposition of the Catholic religion on Andean culture upon the arrival of the conquerors. Chinchero is also known for its textiles, which are produced in an artisanal way using techniques passed down from generation to generation since the Inca era. You can visit a local craft center to appreciate these production processes, including colors made from natural products used to dye different wools, whether llama or alpaca.
- Finally, after this wonderful experience, we will prepare to return to the city of Cusco, concluding this unforgettable day in the city center at approximately 7:00 p.m.
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