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Machu Picchu & Transfer to Cusco
Your day begins in Urubamba, where you will be picked up at 06:00 and taken to the train station to board the train to Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo. The train usually departs around 07:05, although schedules may vary. During the two-hour journey, you will travel through river canyons and rolling hills before arriving at approximately 09:15. From the station, your guide will accompany you to the bus stop for the short but winding drive up to Machu Picchu. At the entrance, you will begin a guided walking tour of the archaeological site. Over the course of two hours, your guide will lead you through some of the most important areas, including the House of the Guardian, Intihuatana, Temple of the Sun, Sacred Plaza, and other significant locations. As you move through the site, you will also enjoy striking views of the terraces, surrounding mountains, and deep valleys below. After the visit, you will take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes, where you can relax and have lunch before boarding the train to Poroy and continuing on to Cusco. On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for the evening.