Upon arrival at Cusco city, meeting assistance and transfer to your hotel.
Rest of the morning free to adjust to the altitude.
At the afternoon, visit the most important places in the city: Main Square, the Cathedral and the Koricancha palace, be continue visiting the nearby Inca ruins including the ceremonial bath of Tambomachay, Kenko and the amazing fortress of Sacsayhuaman.

At opportunity time, transfer to station where you will catch the train to Aguas Calientes. The 3 hour train journey follows the ever narrowing gorge of the Urubamba river to Aguas Calientes town, on the way you will appreciate picturesque Andean scenery and traditional villages.
As we approach the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, the valley turns into a canyon and the vegetation changes to a cloud forest.
Then you'll board a bus for a 30-minute drive up the switchback road to Machu Picchu. Once at the site and after an orientation by the guide, you will have sometime guided exploration of the fabled Inca citadel.
After lunch, we'll descend by bus to catch the train to Cusco and then transfer to your hotel. (B, L).

At the opportunity time, transfer to the airport or train/bus station to continue your next destination. (B)