Heart Of The Empire Tour by Destination Services

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Tour Type

Small Group

Max Group Size

Age Requirement

10 - 99 yrs

Operated In

English, Spanish

Physical Rating

Easy

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Ends

Cusco, Peru

Highlights

Cusco: The ancient Inca capital is a mixture of pre-Columbian ruins and Spanish colonial architecture.

Cathedral: Unmistakable Gothic-Renaissance construction in the Plaza de Armas. Inside you can appreciate a valuable collection of canvases of the prestigious Cusqueña School

Sacsayhuamán: An immense Inca fortress erected in the fifteenth century on top of a hill above Cusco. Its gigantic stones are a sign of its grandeur that continues to amaze visitors 500 years later.

Itinerary

Let the mysteries of the Incas reveal themselves on "The Heart Of The Empire" tour—a six-day easy-paced journey ideal for seniors and history lovers. Explore Cusco’s ancient cityscape, marvel at the grandeur of the Sacred Valley, and stand awestruck before Machu Picchu’s soaring peaks. With all hotels, guides, meals, and transport included, this small group trip ensures both comfort and immersion. The highlight: a deep dive into Andean landscapes and archaeology, offering a rich and accessible way to experience Peru’s most iconic treasures.

Day 1Arrival Cusco – Sacred Valley (50km – 1.5 Hours)

Day 2Sacred Valley – Chinchero – Ollantaytambo (85km - 2 Hrs)

Day 3Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes (75km – 1.5 Hrs)

Day 4Machu Picchu - Cusco (115km - 4 Hours)

Day 5Cusco

Day 6Departure Cusco

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Accommodation

5 nights of accommodation.Standard Hotel Category = AVA Spots or similar 3*Superior Hotel Category = Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay or similar 4*Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba or similar 5*Standard Hotel Category = Hatun Inti Classic Standard or similar 3*Superior Hotel Category = El Mapi by Inkaterra or similar 4*Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo or similar 5*Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4*Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

Meals

5 Breakfast.

Transport

Shared transfers from and to the train stationsRoundtrip train to Machu Picchu in Expedition Service (PeruRail) or Voyager (IncaRail) for Standard and Superior category, and Vistadome Service (Peru Rail) or 360 (Inca Rai) for Deluxe category

Guide

Operated with a bilingual local: English and Spanish-speaking guide

Others

2 Lunches on days 2, 3 .Private transfers from and to the airportAdmission to all major monuments and sightseeing attractions mentioned in above itinerary: Living Museum of Yucay, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero archaeological complexes in Sacred Valley; Machu Picchu on day 3; Coricancha, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay and Puca Pucara in Cusco; Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC ticket) included.

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