MACHU PICCHU HIRAM BINGHAM TOUR 3D/2N

Machu Picchu was introduced to the scientific world by Hiram Bingham, who was led to the site by the folk that lived in the area. He reached it on July 24th,1911. Bingham, an American Anthropologist from Yale University, was the one that began the Archaeological studies of the area, and it was him who gave the city the title of the "Lost City of the Incas" that was also the name he used for his book on the subject.

I was left speechless  wrote Hiram Bingham, about the moment he discovered the ancient cita, and since then thousands of visitors on seeing Machu Picchu for the first time have reacted in the same way. Is an indispensable place to visit for everybody who gets to Cusco.

Descending the hill next to this site is the Great Central Temple, a three walled building with fine stonework and an attached smaller temple called the "Sacristy". Next to this structure is another three walled building, known as the 'Temple of the Three Windows', so called because of the trapezoidal openings on the east wall. Directly across is the Royal sector, with ample buildings typical of Inca royalty. A very important structure in this section is the "Temple of the Sun", a: circular tower with the best stonework of ancient machupicchu. Its base forms a cavern known as the Royal Tomb. Recent studies show that the actual purpose was for astronomical observance.

Day 1 : Cusco
Upon arrival to Cusco, transfer to your hotel, balance of the morning for resting and acclimatizing to the 3,400 meters altitude. In the afternoon you will do a city tour including the Temple of the Sun or Koricancha , the Cathedral and a visit to the near by ruins such as the Inca baths of Tambomachay, the shirine of kenko, and the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman. Entrance ticket , English speaking guide and transportation is included. Overnight at a local Hotel. Lunch and dinner on your own.

Day 2 : Machu Picchu
Early morning transfer to the train station for a train ride to the Sanctuary. Upon arrival you will take the bus up to the ruins, escorted by your English speaking guide , entrance ticket is included and also lunch. You will explore the stunning city of stone perched on the edge of a sheer precipice 1,500 feet above the Urubamba river.
This bewitching sanctuary is the most perfect surviving example of Inca architecture, never looted or damaged by the conquistadors. American historian Hiram Bingham, who had a fascination with Peruvian archeology, found the site in 1911 while searching for the ruins of Vilcabamba, known to be the last place where the rebel Manco Inca took refuge.
You will take a late afternoon train back to Cusco, get a transfer from the train station to the Hotel in Cusco. Dinner on your own.

Day 3 : Transfer to the airport in Cusco for a flight to Lima. End of our services.

INCLUDES:
- All the transfers
- Entrance ticket to the near by ruins and the city tour
- Overnight at the Hostal los Andenes de Saphy 3 or Picoaga Hotel 4
- Backpacker train round trip to MachuPicchu
- Lunch at MachuPicchu

DOES NOT INCLUDED:
- Meals while at the cities
- Additional tours and services
- Laundry , licor