Visite de la ville de Cusco avec Sacsayhuaman et sites incas – petit groupe
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Cette visite d'une demi-journée en petit groupe est le moyen le plus simple de voir le meilleur de Cusco en un après-midi. À partir de 13h00, vous rejoindrez un Guide local sympathique et un petit groupe de voyageurs pour explorer le cœur de la ville et les principaux sites incas autour. Promenez-vous sur la Plaza de Armas, la célèbre 12 Angled Stone, et la rue Loreto, où les bâtiments coloniaux s'élèvent au-dessus des murs incas d'origine. Visitez Koricancha (Temple du Soleil), puis voyagez en transport touristique confortable à Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, et Tambomachay. C’est un après-midi parfait et détendu pour apprendre, prendre des photos et commencer à s’acclimater pour le Machu Picchu. POINTS FORTS : • Visite d'une demi-journée en petit groupe à partir de 13h00 • Explorez Plaza de Armas, 12 Angled Stone, Loreto Street et Koricancha • Visitez Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara et Tambomachay • Apprenez l’histoire inca et coloniale de Cusco avec un Guide local sympathique
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Votre visite commence à 13h00 au cœur de Cusco, la magnifique Plaza de Armas. Ici, votre Guide vous montrera les bâtiments coloniaux et incas les plus importants autour de la place et vous expliquera comment cette zone était autrefois le principal centre cérémoniel de l'empire inca. Vous marcherez ensuite jusqu’à la célèbre 12 pierres anglées, parfaitement encastrée dans un ancien mur inca, et continuerez le long de la rue Lorette, considérée comme l’un des plus beaux exemples de design urbain inca, avec des murs de pierre originaux des deux côtés. C’est l’introduction parfaite au mélange d’histoire inca et coloniale de Cusco.
Ensuite, vous visiterez Coricancha, autrefois le temple le plus important de tout l’empire inca, dédié au Soleil. Vous verrez ici comment les Espagnols ont construit le couvent de Saint-Domingue juste au-dessus des fondations incas originales. À l'intérieur, vous pouvez clairement comparer la maçonnerie de pierre inca parfaite avec l'architecture coloniale au-dessus. Votre Guide vous expliquera comment ce temple était autrefois recouvert d'or et utilisé pour les cérémonies importantes, l'astronomie, et le culte, ce qui en fait l'un des endroits les plus fascinants de Cusco.
Vous vous dirigez ensuite en véhicule vers Sacsayhuaman, le site inca le plus impressionnant surplombant Cusco. Cette énorme forteresse est célèbre pour ses murs de pierre géants en zigzag, avec des blocs si parfaitement ajustés que vous ne pouvez même pas glisser un morceau de papier entre eux. En parcourant le site, votre Guide vous racontera des histoires sur les batailles incas, les cérémonies, et comment Sacsayhuaman joue encore un rôle clé aujourd'hui pendant le festival Inti Raymi. De là, vous profiterez également de certaines des meilleures vues panoramiques sur Cusco et les montagnes environnantes.
Votre prochaine étape est Qenqo, un mystérieux centre cérémoniel inca presque entièrement taillé dans la roche. Vous explorerez ses passages sinueux, ses canaux sculptés et ses autels cachés qui étaient probablement utilisés pour des rituels importants. Le nom Qenqo signifie « zigzag » en quechua, et une fois à l’intérieur, vous comprendrez pourquoi. Votre Guide vous expliquera les différentes théories sur son utilisation et la signification spirituelle de ce lieu sacré, vous aidant à imaginer ce qu'il était à l'époque inca.
Vous continuez jusqu’à Puka Pukara, dont le nom signifie « Forteresse Rouge » en quechua. Ce site servait probablement de point de contrôle militaire et de lieu de repos sur la route qui reliait Cusco à la Vallée Sacrée et à la jungle. De ses terrasses et de ses murs de pierre, vous obtenez une vue dégagée sur le paysage et pouvez imaginer les messagers et les voyageurs incas de passage. Votre Guide indiquera les postes de garde, les murs et les pièces, montrant comment ce petit site stratégique a contribué à protéger la capitale.
Enfin, vous visiterez Tambomachay, un site inca paisible connu pour ses fontaines à l'eau claire et ses élégantes pierres. Souvent appelé « thermes incas », il pourrait avoir été un lieu de repos et de culte de l’eau pour la noblesse inca. Ici, vous verrez des aqueducs et des canaux parfaitement construits qui transportent encore de l’eau après des centaines d’années. C’est un endroit calme et magnifique pour profiter de l’air frais, prendre des photos et apprécier le profond respect des Incas pour la nature avant de retourner à Cusco.
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- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes cardiovasculaires
- Condition physique moyenne requise
Avis(49)
Our guide, William was amazing! He was very kind, knowledgeable and patient with us. He very graciously accommodated our time schedule and frequently checked in to see how we were feeling and what we wanted to do next. He is very up to date on historical debates and told us about different accounts of what we were looking at. Knows his research! Our driver, Aquiles, was very professional as well, calm, and safe! Also great to talk to. Thanks so much to William and Aquiles for a great afternoon!
Dear 731alyses, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to know you enjoyed the Cusco City Tour and that William and Aquiles made your afternoon special. We truly appreciate your kind words about William’s knowledge, patience, and personalized service, as well as Aquiles’ professionalism and safe driving. We will gladly share your message with them. Best regards, Josselyn
Our family of four had an absolutely epic adventure exploring the Sacred Valley! From start to finish, everything was seamless – the van was comfortable, the itinerary was perfectly paced, and the communication with the team was responsive and helpful throughout our whole vacation. Our tour guide, Katia, was the highlight of the experience. She was not only kind, knowledgeable, and engaging, but also deeply passionate about sharing the stories and traditions of her ancestors. Her personal connection to the sites made the history come alive in such a meaningful way. We couldn’t have asked for a better day in the Sacred Valley. 10/10 – we’ll definitely be back to do another tour! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a genuine, memorable, and comfortable way to experience this magical region.
Dear Jennifer, Thank you so much for this glowing review! We’re thrilled your family of four had a seamless, comfortable day in the Sacred Valley — from the smooth van ride to the well-paced itinerary and clear communication. Katia will be over the moon to hear your kind words. Her passion for sharing her heritage and stories is truly special, and we’re so happy it made the history come alive for you. We’d love to welcome you back for another 10/10 adventure when you return. Thanks again for the heartfelt recommendation! Warm regards, The TreXperience Team
3 day private tour in Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with Katia. Katia is passionate and knowledgeable about the Quechua people and Incan history. She explains history with excitement and love that we were all entranced by the places we saw. Highly recommend her.
Dear Sandra, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear your 3-day private tour in the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu was so special. Katia will be delighted to know her passion for Quechua culture and Inca history brought each place to life. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Peru! Warm regards, The TreXperience Team
Trexperience was recommended by a close personal friend from their recent Peru trip. It did not disappoint. Frank was very knowledgeable, kind and thoughtful. He picked us upon our arrival at the airport in Cusco. We visited a llama sanctuary on our way out to Pisac and Ollytaytambo. The impressive archeological sites are amplified when coupled with explanations by someone with deep pride and knowledge of the history. Frank altered our itinerary when he recognized our fatigue from the red eye flight. Day two we visited Chinchero, Moray and Maras for more local history. Each day included a van, driver, lunch, entry tickets to archeological sites, and hotel. Why sit in Cusco waiting to acclimatize when you can explore, learn and immerse prior to Machu Picchu?
Dear friend, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re so happy to hear that you had such a great experience exploring the Sacred Valley with Frank. He’ll be delighted to know his knowledge, kindness, and flexibility made your trip comfortable and meaningful. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed visiting the local sites, learning about Inca and Quechua history, and immersing yourself in the culture from the very first day. Thank you for choosing TreXperience and for sharing your lovely experience — we hope to see you again for another unforgettable adventure in Peru! Warm regards, The TreXperience Team
English speaking guide Jennifer was patient, helpful, knowledgeable, and entertaining. One of group members got sick and she was extremely helpful. All ended well. Her extensive experience as a guide throughout Peru allowed us to pepper her with questions- and she knew all the answers! We loved beginning with Alpacca and ending at the salt mines. Great day!
Dear DentHouseOwner, Thank you for your kind review! 💚 We’re so glad Jennifer and Adolfo made your Sacred Valley tour such a great day, from meeting the alpacas to exploring the salt mines. It’s wonderful to know you felt supported, especially when a group member wasn’t feeling well. Warmly, TreXperience Team
Great trip. Everything arranged by Trexperience well. Roger, our tour guide was the best. He told interesting facts and stories throughout the tour to make it exciting for our family. Alpaca farm tour was a highlight. Buffet Lunch was amazing. Roger' s attention to detail made all the difference to the tour.
Dear Voyager37374986883, Thank you so much for your lovely message! We’re so glad Roger made your Sacred Valley tour special — and that you enjoyed the alpacas and lunch too! 😊 Warmest wishes, TreXperience Team
The trip was a super easy way to visit all the key sites of the Incans, and we were led by our wonderful guide, Jennifer. She had a wealth of knowledge about every site, and was able to answer every question. We also stopped at a llama and alpaca center, which was a super fun experience.
Dear traveler, thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled that Jennifer made your Private Sacred Valley Tour so easy and informative, and that you loved the llama and alpaca center visit. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re honored you chose TreXperience for this adventure. Warm regards, Yosselyn – TreXperience
The Sacred Valley tour was amazing! Everything is organized really well, and the benefit of doing this tour is you get to see so many different sites in one day! This is perfect for those with limited time and want to see a lot of the important sites. Jennifer, our host, also made the trip really interesting and entertaining. She was very knowledgeable about the sites and was helpful in answering all of our questions. I would definitely recommend the tour to anyone who wants to see as much as possible with limited time, and would definitely do a tour with Jennifer again! Thanks for the wonderful experience!
Dear Apurwa, Thank you for choosing our all-inclusive Sacred Valley tour! We’re delighted it fit your tight schedule and that Jennifer’s knowledge and energy made the day unforgettable. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another adventure!
TreXperience had a fun premade tour through the Sacred Valley, but our Guide Leo made the valley come alive with history and levity and Victor kept us safe and comfortable along dynamic roadways. Ullantaytambo was positioned at the right elevation for us to acclimate before time in Cusco and a 4-day hike on the Inca Trail. To our larger trip with TreXperience, we added two days of tours through the Sacred Valley, which finished in Cusco. This was semi custom. There is more to experience in the Andes and I would find Leo to lead me off the beaten path.
Leo was an amazing guide and would highly recommend him to all my friends and family. Victor keep us on time and was an excellent driver. My greatest thanks to the both of them.
