San Blas Church, which remains much as it was during the colonial period, and was, built on top of Inca temples by the Catholic conquerors. Most of the churches are small and lovely and house marvelous works from the Cusco school of painting which features a mixture of Catholic and pagan imagery. The Cathedral, the Church of La Compania and La Merced Convent will all be visited. The ruins consist of an enormous carved stone city hidden on a spectacular green mountain plateau surrounded by three towering peaks, while Llamas roam on its slopes. Legends about the origins of Machu Picchu are numerous, but there is still no definitive theory, which surrounds it with even more mystery.
Archaeological restoration continues today, as they constantly find more artifacts.
On arrival you will be met and driven to your Hotel. Afternoon fully escorted sightseeing of Cusco City, churches and monuments and the surrounding valley, including Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Kenkco and Tambomachay. Overnight in Cuzco. Early breakfast, and then transfer from your hotel to the train station for an all day excursion by alpine train to Machu Picchu, and fully escorted sightseeing at the fabled lost City. Late afternoon train returns to Cusco and upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.