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Imagine the majesty of the Inca Empire in Peru back in the days of their glory. Now with guided tours of this area in Peru,  you no longer need to imagine and you can see how the Incas survived and thrived in this beautiful South American location. Guided tours will take you to Cusco, considered the capital city of the Inca Empire.  Cusco is also known as the “Archeological Capital of the Americas” because this is the only place in South America where such rich cultural remains are so readily accessible.

  It’s a beautiful city and a great starting point on your guided adventure. In Cusco, most guided tours divide the city into three types of major attractions.  The first is Cusco city, containing  many ruins, temples, churches, mansions and other archeological sites.  The second is Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the  Incas” and one of the most amazing archeological sites you’ll ever see.  The third is the Sacred Valley of the Incas—a place  with a lovely climate, fertile fields and amazing views of archeological sites, such as the ancient agricultural terraces,  and the beautiful village of Chinchero, complete with huge Inca Walls in the village’s main square. Some guided tours of this area will be perfect for adventurers, who, in the Sacred Valley, can enjoy river rafting,  hang-gliding, hiking and mountain biking.  Let’s look at what a typical guided tour of the area can offer visitors to this  enchanted land.

You’ll arrive at the Cusco Airport where guided tours often meet you and get you to your hotel.  You’ll need time to rest  because the altitude is so high that you’ll need time to get used to in order to avoid altitude sickness.  Later, you’ll  take a sightseeing tour of the city of Cusco, where you’ll visit the city’s main square, its magnificent cathedral and the  Temple of the Sun.  Craftsmen have shops in the area for you to buy some souvenirs of your stay. If there is time, many guided tours will drive you out of the city of Cusco to see the famous Inca sites of Kenko,  Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the very impressive Fortress of Sacsayhuaman.  This was a fortress strategically constructed on a hill overlooking the city of Cusco.

Next, many guided tours of the Inca ruins will take you to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, along the Vilcanota River.   You’ll become acquainted with peasant customs and have time to bargain with street vendors in a traditional Indian Market.   You’ll also visit the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, constructed to guard the entrance to the valley.   Visit  the Andean village of Chinchero and see the Inca Wall in the village’s main square.  Then it’s back to Cusco for some rest  and relaxation. 

Perhaps the highlight of guided tours of this area is the trip to Machu Picchu.  You’ll begin with a three hour train trip  to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu.  This is one of the most well known examples of Inca architecture that survives  today.  You’ll need to take a thirty minute uphill and winding bus trip before arriving at this amazing Citadel.   Once at the Citadel there will be guided tours of this archeological location, including visits to the main plaza, the Circular Tower, The Sacred Sun Dial, the royal quarters, the temple of the three windows and several burial grounds. It’s  easy to imagine the Incas living there.

Guided tours of the Inca Empire in Peru are informative, beautiful and offer some of the best archeology you’ll ever see.  It’s a must-see location for every world traveler.

KERALA BEACH HOLIDAYS

Day 01 : Arrive Cochin :
Kerala Beach Holidays,Beach holiday India, Golden Triangle Tours with Kerala Welcome in KERALA .On arrival transfer to hotel. Rest of day is free for personal activities. .Over night at hotel

Day 02: In Cochin :
Halfday city tour by Boat ..
» Chinese Fishing Nets :They are huge cantilevered fishing nets brought by the Indian traders from the court of Kublai Khan, the famous Mongol Emperor who founded the Yuan Dynasty of China.

» Jewish Synagogue : Built in the year 1568, the Jewish Synagogue is probably the oldest synagogue in the commonwealth.

» St. Francis Church : Built by the Portuguese in 1503 AD, it is the first church built by the Europeans in India. Vasco De Gama, the famous

» Bolghatty Island : An enchantingly beautiful and narrow long island, it’s famous for housing the Bolghatty Palace, built by the Dutch in 1744. The only golf course of Cochin is located on this picturesque island. Other major attraction of the Bolghatty is an exciting Boat cruising on the island connecting Cochin to Bolghatty Island.

» Willington Island : Surrounded by beautiful backwaters of Cochin, Willington Island is an artificial island created by the dumping of the materials that were dug out while Cochin Port was being deepened. It houses the city’s best hotels and trading centers, the port trust and the headquarters of the southern naval command. Over night at hotel

Day 03: Cochin / Alleppey (Drive:60kms/01hrs) :
Drive to Alleppey to board house boat for back water . Alappuzha, previously known as Alleppey, in Kerala is surrounded by waterways and canals and is therefore also called the “Venice of the East.” Alappuzha is famous for the beautiful backwaters surrounding it. Many Kerala Backwater cruises begin or end in Alappuzha.. Overnight at House boat

Day 04: Alleppey / Kumarakom (By Boat) :
Kerala Beach Holidays,Beach holiday India, Golden Triangle Tours with KeralaIn morning proceed to Kumarakom by boat. Kumarakom is enthrallingly beautiful. The blue backwaters and the surface of Vembanad Lake reflect the azure sky. The amazing shades of green of the vegetation that include mangroves, coconut palms, and paddy fields cover the verdant countryside. Channels and waterways wind their way through this green paradise. Water lilies and lotuses bloom in the water and birds from the bird sanctuary on Vembanad Lake call as they fly across the clear tropical sky. Kumarakom is an idyllic holiday destination that you must visit on Kerala tours with Kerala Backwater. Late evening visit Vembanad Sanctuary in Kumarakom include, terns, gulls, herons, lapwings, kingfishers, stilts and Brahminy Kites. If you’re a nature lover you’re sure to be enchanted by the natural beauty of Kumarakom. Overnight at House Boat

Day 05 : Kumarakom / Kovalam (Drive : 185kms/05hrs) :
In morning drive to Kovalam. On arrival check-in at hotel .. . Kovalam Beach located 10 Km from the capital of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, consists of three continuous crescent-shaped beaches. The three beaches are called Lighthouse Beach, Hawah Beach and Samudra Beach. All the three beaches have clear sandy expanses and are backed by waving palm trees. Overnight at hotel
Day 06 : In Kovalam :
Day is free at leisure . Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 : Fly Back :
Transfer to airport (Trivendrum) to board flight