The fortress consist of a series of superimposed terraces of carved stone accessed by long staircases. The upper terrace contains large, admirably worked stone. It was here that Manco Inca fought the troops of Hernando Pizarro in 1537, leading a fierce resistance against the Spanish at command of a "General" Ollantay who continued for many years from Inca hideouts in the jungles of Vilcabamba. You have to climb to visit the upper part, where six enormous stones (each weighing some 50 tons) stand upright. Return to Cuzco late afternoon.  

DAY 4  CUZCO-MACHU PICCHU:  This is a full day where you go by train to the most mysterious and energetic place of Inca civilization. The day will start early in the morning with your tour guide picking you up and taking you to the train station for your 3 1/2 hour trip to Machu Picchu. Along the way you will see  incredible scenery such as that  of the the Urubamba River and the Andean mountain range. This night you will be staying at either Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu.   

DAY 5  MACHU PICCHU-CUZCO: Enjoy the day  and explore the "Lost City " of Machu Picchu on your own. There are many things to see such as walking towards the Intipunko (about 2 miles and was the main entrance of Macchu Picchu during Inca times), or taking a back trail to see the old Inca bridge carved on the side of the mountain. You can also just relax, take pictures and enjoy the majesty and aura of the "Lost City". Mid-afternoon return to Cuzco by train and bus.

DAY 6  CUZCO:   On this day you will be able go out on your own to explore the Inca city of Cuzco.  Walk the streets of the fabled city and take advantage to do some great bargain shopping for such items a sweaters, ponchos, rugs, handicrafts, etc.  You also have the option of taking  an optional half day excursion to Chincheros, Maras or Piquillacta.

Day 7  CUZCO-LIMA: In the morning you will be taken to the airport for your flight to Lima  and  then taken to your hotel. In the afternoon your a guide will take you to visit the famous Gold Museum with more than 10,000 Gold pieces, textiles and metal work from Pre-Inca and Inca civilizations, some of them 4,000 years old. (B)  

DAY 8 LIMA-USA: Transfer to the airport for flight home.  INCLUDES: Services have been quoted with local English speaking guides in each city.

INCLUDED:
Accommodation, transfers, excursions and meals as detailed above.
Local airfare Lima-Cuzco-Lima.  

NOT INCLUDED:
Airfare - go to Peru Airfare for a quote
Early check-in, late Check-out, meals not mentioned on itinerary
Beverages during meals, incidentals at hotels, personal expenses.