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Cusco Ancient Art Tour
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- Positive impact on nature
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- Empowering those who have fewer chances
- Money for local transportation
Cusco Ancient Art Tour
Cusco Ancient Art Tour–If an authentic colonial art baroque and renaissance architecture figures big in your travel dreams. so Cusco probably is the most famous colonial city in Peru is the answer.
The colonial-era Escuela Cusqueña, or Cusco School of Art, that originated in the ancient Inca capital was a synthesis of traditional Spanish painting with local, mestizo elements — not surprising, perhaps, because its practitioners were themselves of mixed blood. Popular in the 17th and 18th centuries, the style spread from Cusco as far as Ecuador and Argentina. The most famous members of the school were Diego Quispe Tito, Juan Espinosa de los Monteros, and Antonio Sinchi Roca, even though the authors of a large majority of works associated with the school are anonymous.
Most paintings were devotional in nature, with richly decorative surfaces. Artists incorporated recognizable Andean elements into their oil paintings, such as local flora and fauna, customs, and traditions, one depiction of the Last Supper has the apostles feasting on guinea pig and drinking maize beer, and representations of Jesus looking downward, like the Indians who were forbidden to look Spaniards in the eye. Original Escuela Cusqueña works are found in La Cathedral, the Convent of Santa Catalina, the Museum of Religious Art, and a handful of other churches in Cusco. Reproductions of original paintings, ranging from excellent in quality to laughable, are available across Cusco, particularly in the galleries and shops of San Blas where is perfect to get some canvases–Cusco Ancient Art Tour.
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This trip is officially operated by Peru Summit Adventures, a 100% local tour operator based in Cusco.
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Trip Itinerary
DAY 1: Local Colonial (Spanish) Churches Visit
Experience the Canvas, Architecture, Sculpture from the Colonial Times
Full day guided tour at each important colonial church in the city of Cusco, such as Cathedral, Archbishopric church, the Church of compañía de Jesus, the church of saint Blas, the church of la Merced, and the church of saint Francis.
In the morning we will go to the hotel to pick you up, then to go to the cathedral and along with church of holy family and the church of Triumph; cathedral is one of the most important monuments on architecture, sculpture, paintings, etc. The cathedral was a main center of richness and lavishness expression; in which the aristocrasy evinced their might with processions, fancy outfit, and jewel. Cathedral keeps a sumptuous sculptures, reredos, canvas; among the canvas one of the most outstanding is the last supper that was painted by a local indigenous person, where you see a guinea pig as a main dish. Then we will go to Archbishopric church to see the astonishing canvasses that were made by Cusquenian school in colonial time, at this church we will see the famous series of canvas about the Corpus Christi.
After that we will get into the church of Compañía de Jesus, which was built in 1654 and finished after 17-year later. The exellent artists, sculptors, painters of colonial art were fundamental for the internal decoration of the church; such as, Bernardo Bitti, Jeronimo Quispe, Marcos Zapata, and others. Next we will visit the church of Saint Blas that keeps the most beautiful and outstanding sculpture which is the pulpit. After enjoying the details of the pulpit, we will go to the church of la Merced where we will see the valuable monstrance, its masonry, pillar, arch, vault, which make a magnificent cloister. To finish the day we will visit the church of Saint Fransis, this church is home for lots of paintings that way, it is the second church in having the most amount of paintings from the colonial time after the cathedral; one of the most important canvas is the family tree of franciscan order that measures 12-meter / 39,24 feet high and 9-meter / 29,43 feet width, that was painted by the local indigenous Jose Espinoza de los Monteros. Eventually we will take you back to hotel.
Note on Itinerary
Although we do our very best possible to adhere to the schedule above, this itinerary is subject to change for several reasons beyond our control, including strikes, weather, natural disasters, and terrain conditions. On some occasions, these conditions may demand us to deviate from our original schedule, in which case we will provide the best available alternative options. And we’ll make a great experience of it!
Inclusions
Included on the Cusco Ancient Art Tour
- Private Tour Guide.
- Entrance tickets to visit each colonial church
Not Included on the Cusco Ancient Art Tour
- Lunch
Prices & Dates
Number of participants | Price per person | Total ($ USD) | |
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1 Participant | We have special rates for SOLO travelers. Get started by filling out the inquiry form. | Enquire Now | |
2 Participants | $ 150.00 | $ 300.00 | Enquire Now |
3 Participants | $ 130.00 | $ 390.00 | Enquire Now |
4 Participants | $ 110.00 | $ 440.00 | Enquire Now |
5 Participants | $ 90.00 | $ 450.00 | Enquire Now |
6+ Participants | We have special rates for groups, which are over 6ppl. Get started by filling out the inquiry form. | Enquire Now |
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1 person (We have special rates for SOLO travelers. Get started by filling out the inquiry form.) | Enquire Now |
2 people $ 150.00 | Enquire Now |
3 people $ 130.00 | Enquire Now |
4 people $ 110.00 | Enquire Now |
5 people $ 90.00 | Enquire Now |
6+ people (We have special rates for groups, which are over 6ppl. Get started by filling out the inquiry form.) | Enquire Now |
- Flexibility on dates: Choose your own dates, you decide when to start your journey.
- Perfect for families, group of mates (friends), honeymoon: Make this trip for you and your loved ones or someone special.
- Totally customizable: Travel the way you want; so you can travel exactly how you want. Book this trip as is or customize it to be as active or relaxed, rustic or luxurious as you wish to go. Perfect for multi-generational families and to celebrate a special anniversary or milestone birthday.
- Go at your own pace: Walk or explore on your own rhythm, forget to stay or keep up with the large groups. It's your own journey.
Note on Prices
Prices are quoted in US Dollars and all payments must be made in US Dollars. Prices are per person based on SEMI-PRIVATE service; we depart with 2 ppl as a minimum, 8 ppl as maximum, and an average of 4 ppl in a group.
Trip Payment Schedule
- At time of reservation: 30% of the total balance.
- 60 days prior to departure: Balance should be paid fully, or once upon your arrival in Cusco the other 70% of final balance must be paid fully.
Cancellation and Transfer Fee Schedule
- Minimum fee (Tour permit fee): $25 per person
- 61-90 days prior to departure: 30% of trip cost
- 46-60 days prior to departure: 50% of trip cost
- 45 days or less: 100% of trip cost
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4. The Smallest Groups en Route “Cusco Ancient Art Tour” – Averaging Just 4 Travelers
Besides, Machu Picchu offers one of the world’s most spellbinding travel experiences. But it’s also a world-renowned destination, and touring the site in a big group with multitudes of tourists shoving for photos, and competing to hear the guide, your once in a lifetime visit to this World Heritage Site may lose its magic. Our Machu Picchu Trips are scheduled with an average of just four travelers, allowing for a deeper exploration of the lost city of the Incas, with our Local Experts / Tour Leaders.
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In Cusco exist just few truly local tour operators. If you did not know, foreign companies come to Peru to get rich without paying a General Sales Tax or Tax Contribution to our country. If you did not know that, according to the United Nations, for every US $100 spent on a tour in a developing country or foreign travel companies, only $5 stays in the local economy. Normally, almost all of the money flows back to large companies operating outside the destination countries. As we are a local family enterprise, we guarantee that your travel expenditures will support the local economy, and improve the lives of Peruvians through contributing to general sales tax.
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As a locally owned and based Peruvian tour company, we integrate these practices into our in-country operations we are aiming for a style of travel that makes the world a better place for everyone, and for everyone that lives in it. Since our very first days as a tour operator, responsible business has been at the heart of what we do. Peru Summit Adventures is committed not just to treading lightly, but to making a real difference by helping and investing in local communities, education initiatives, environmental conservation projects. These values are not more than just words, they are ingrained in the culture and philosophy of our crew, daily operations of Peru Summit Adventures trips, and at our office too.
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- Original passport and some copies.
- Travel insurance (and some copies)
- Backpack to carry your things.
- Hands sanitizer.
- Phone and Camera charger and adapter.
- Camera
- Deet or mosquito repellent (recommendable 30% deet).
- Rain gear (especially if traveling in the wet season, from October to March).
- Sunblock and sunglasses.
- Water bottle or canteen.
- American dollars and peruvian soles in cash.
- Sun hat.
- Credit or debit card.
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