Private Half-Day Historical Cusco with Sacsayhuaman
4 h
Private
Half Day
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sacsayhuaman, Cusco 08000 Peru
he fortress was the largest structure built by the Incas. It was constructed on an elevated rocky promontory facing the northern marshy ground outside the Inca capital of Cuzco.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Iglesia De Santo Domingo, Ahuacpinta 659-A, Cusco Peru
The Temple of Qorikancha was probably the most important and sacred temple of the Incas, not only for worshipping the Sun deity “Inti”, but for being the only temple that devoted itself entirely to worship ceremonies; there was never evidence of households in this area. Most chronicles agree on the description of the majesty of the Qorikancha temple, its walls made of calcite and andesite stone have a perfect finish and prevail over time, despite having endured 3 earthquakes (1650, 1749 y 1950)
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Puka Pukara, Cusco Peru
This fort is made of large walls, terraces, and staircases and was part of defense of Cusco in particular and the Inca Empire in general.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tambomachay, Cusco Peru
It consists of a series of aqueducts, canals and waterfalls that run through the terraced rocks. The function of the site is uncertain: it may have served as a military outpost guarding the approaches to Cusco, as a spa resort for the Incan political elite, or both.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Q'enqo, Cusco Peru
Although the original name of this sanctuary is not known, the Spanish conquerors decided to name the K'enko Quechua word that means "labyrinth" is called the Socorro hill and covers an area of just over 3,500 meters cuadradosacaso the labyrinthine underground galleries or small channels carved on rocks.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mercado Central de San Pedro, Tupac Amaru, Cusco 08003 Peru
Hidden among the aisles of the Mercado de San Pedro (in the fruit section) you can find stands with exotic products brought from the Amazon, tinctures of herbs, and unguents based on the tallow of certain animals. Here you can buy coca leaves and prepare your own tea; mate de coca is one of the best natural remedies to combat altitude sickness. There is a row dedicated to chocolate, here you can find a mixture of delicious chocolate, coca leaves and mint (very delicious). It is not at all unusual for people coming from nearby provinces to come with typical costumes, carrying their babies on their backs in typical blankets, from which it would seem they would fall, but you will see that this is not the case.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sacsayhuaman, Cusco 08000 Peru
he fortress was the largest structure built by the Incas. It was constructed on an elevated rocky promontory facing the northern marshy ground outside the Inca capital of Cuzco.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Iglesia De Santo Domingo, Ahuacpinta 659-A, Cusco Peru
The Temple of Qorikancha was probably the most important and sacred temple of the Incas, not only for worshipping the Sun deity “Inti”, but for being the only temple that devoted itself entirely to worship ceremonies; there was never evidence of households in this area. Most chronicles agree on the description of the majesty of the Qorikancha temple, its walls made of calcite and andesite stone have a perfect finish and prevail over time, despite having endured 3 earthquakes (1650, 1749 y 1950)
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Puka Pukara, Cusco Peru
This fort is made of large walls, terraces, and staircases and was part of defense of Cusco in particular and the Inca Empire in general.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tambomachay, Cusco Peru
It consists of a series of aqueducts, canals and waterfalls that run through the terraced rocks. The function of the site is uncertain: it may have served as a military outpost guarding the approaches to Cusco, as a spa resort for the Incan political elite, or both.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Q'enqo, Cusco Peru
Although the original name of this sanctuary is not known, the Spanish conquerors decided to name the K'enko Quechua word that means "labyrinth" is called the Socorro hill and covers an area of just over 3,500 meters cuadradosacaso the labyrinthine underground galleries or small channels carved on rocks.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mercado Central de San Pedro, Tupac Amaru, Cusco 08003 Peru
Hidden among the aisles of the Mercado de San Pedro (in the fruit section) you can find stands with exotic products brought from the Amazon, tinctures of herbs, and unguents based on the tallow of certain animals. Here you can buy coca leaves and prepare your own tea; mate de coca is one of the best natural remedies to combat altitude sickness. There is a row dedicated to chocolate, here you can find a mixture of delicious chocolate, coca leaves and mint (very delicious). It is not at all unusual for people coming from nearby provinces to come with typical costumes, carrying their babies on their backs in typical blankets, from which it would seem they would fall, but you will see that this is not the case.
Duration: 30 minutes
Included
- Driver/guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/Admission - Sacsayhuaman
- Entry/Admission - Iglesia De Santo Domingo
- Entry/Admission - Puka Pukara
- Entry/Admission - Tambomachay
- Entry/Admission - Q'enqo
- Entry/Admission - Mercado Central de San Pedro
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Dress code is smart casual
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A maximum of 2 people per booking is required
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Important: Please advise your preferred departure time at time of booking. Departures are every hour from 7am to 2pm
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
75%
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