Today, you will be picked up at your hotel, and visit Pisac, a picturesque town located 19.8 miles or 32 Km. northeast of Cusco. It is famous for its colonial Church, where masses in Quechua are held every Sunday. Its colorful fairs also take place every day. Here merchants offer for sale all sorts of handicrafts, the most important of which are the textiles and ceramic goods such as ceremonial goblets called "Q'eros"; plates, ashtrays, necklaces, and replicas of pre-Hispanic pottery.
Later, you will visit the remarkable fortress of Ollantaytambo, built by the Incas. A very steep stone staircase leads into the fortress. Across an esplanade, there is a temple with 10 niches, and beside it is a block of partially unworked stones. Beyond another esplanade, six huge rectangular monoliths (estimated weight: 50 tons) form the Temple of the Sun. Vestiges of rooms are seen on top and on the other side of the hill a four-story building, either a military school or prison.
At the end of the excursion, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Type of service: Private
Duration: 9 hours
Included: Transportation mentioned above, excursions mentioned above, bilingual guide (English-Spanish), Cusco Tourist Entrance Ticket, Lunch
Difficulty: Low