Sacred Valley, Pisac & Fortress of Ollantaytambo with lunch
Description
The Sacred Valley of the Incas in Cusco, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006, is home to a myriad of important archaeological centers belonging to the Inca Empire. This unforgettable day tour will take you to explore the picturesque village of Pisac, the Fortress of Ollantaytambo and the Chinchero market, places rich in culture and full of mysterious histories. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a local restaurant in Urubamba, and learn about this interesting pre-Columbian civilization, considered one of the most important of the 13th century.
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Itinerary
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco, to start this exciting tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, located 15 km northeast of the city of Cusco, we begin by visiting the Mirador de Taray for a panoramic view of this beautiful Valley so appreciated by the Incas. After 30 km, we will reach the small town of Pisac.
We are going to explore the ruins of Pisac, a place with archaeological temples of stone buildings, with incredible views to the valley and the magnificent Inca platforms.
Then we will continue our tour to Urubamba to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in a traditional restaurant.
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.
To finish the tour, we will visit Chinchero, and its typical and colorful Inca market, full of traditional craft as ceramics and Andean looms. According the Sacred Valley tribe, the Milky Way and its constellations were reflected in the Urubamba River. Pachacutec, who was the ninth Inca emperor, began the expansion of the Inca Empire called Tahuantinsuyo. Among his most important works are the Fortress of Ollantaytambo, Sacsayhuamán, Coricancha, and during his mandate the construction of Machu Picchu began. After this unique experience, we will drop you off at Plaza El Regocijo, one block from Plaza de Armas.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up in centrally located hotels in Cusco city
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You should bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
- At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in the central area of the city.
- If you book the tour without tickets included, you have the option to purchase them at the time of the tour. To do this, you will have to line up for the purchase of the Tourist Ticket at the first archaeological site visited, and will serve for the Fortress of Ollantaytambo and Chinchero. It is important that you bring cash in Peruvian soles (local currency) in order to acquire them at the time of the tour with ease. No US Dollars or other payment method accepted.
- We recommend good acclimatization to the altitude before starting any activity.
