December 21
After breakfast in the morning, we will take the sightseeing train known as the famous route in South America. We will use the specially designed wide windows of the train to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the valley outside the window, bathe in the warm morning light, and arrive at one of the Seven Wonders of the New World in an hour and a half., one of the seven wonders of the New World, known as the "Sky City" and the "Lost City"-[Machu Picchu] for sightseeing.
Machu Picchu means "ancient mountain top" in the Inca word. This mountain city is located at an altitude of 2400 meters. It was built in the 15th century and is located at the top of mountains and cliffs. The ancient city is divided into several areas, including temples, residential areas, cemeteries, palaces, terraces and other exquisite stone buildings, which fully reflect the glory of the Inca Empire at that time. It was a holy place of the Inca Empire at that time and a shrine where high priests lived. 150 female skeletons were unearthed and were sacrificed to the sun god in the ceremony. On July 24, 1911, an American archaeologist accidentally discovered the ruins of this lost mysterious mountain city, revealing a small part of its mystery. The 100th anniversary of its discovery was celebrated in 2011. It is still unclear how the huge stones used in these buildings were moved to such a high mountain, the purpose for which the city was built, how it was built, and why it was abandoned. Because it is regarded as a perfect work of architectural engineering, it was selected as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in 1983. In the afternoon, we will take the train back to Cusco and check into the hotel to rest after dinner.
Note: The journey time of the day needs to be reconfirmed based on the train tickets purchased. The actual itinerary is subject to the group departure notice.