4-Hour Tour of Remnants of the Inca & Spanish Empire Near Cusco
Highlights
Cusco
archaeological, cultural, historical
Private Tour
4 Hours
Easy
English, Spanish
Description
Explore the archaeological sites in Cusco, including Sacsayhuamán & its surroundings and understand the history of the ancient rulers of the Inca Empire, from their advances and expansion to their fall against the Spanish people. On the one hand, significant vestiges of Inca architecture and civil engineering and, on the other hand, colonial buildings (Churches) that show the meeting of these two civilizations.
Itinerary
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Cusco & Surroundings
Meet your tour guide and explore the history of Cusco and nearby areas as you visit:
Sacsayhuamán is one of the wonders of civil engineering for its megalithic constructions, many of which surpass four tons.
Q'enqo is possibly a sample of what a religious-astronomical centre could be with its mother's unique rock carvings.
Tambomachay, hypothetically considered a temple of reverence and worship of water due to its sources, perfectly worked.
Puca Pucara, according to many scholars, this archaeological site could have been a military centre for the preparation of many
young of warrior lineage.Qoricancha, one of the most important temples of the Andean religion, was later occupied by the Catholic order of the Dominicans. They transformed its original design turning it into a convent.
Basilica of the Cathedral, an art museum in which you find Andean European syncretism; Likewise, you will observe samples of the great Cusco school of art from the 16th to the 18th centuries.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a private tour |
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