Peregrine Adventures

Highlights

• Centro Histórico, the old town area of Quito, is one of Ecuador’s finest offerings. Its well-preserved colonial buildings, such as the Monastery of San Francisco, make it one of the world’s most unique and charming cities.
• In the middle of Quito's old town is La Merced – a beautiful church whose original basilica dates back as far as the 1500s. Its main altar was finished in 1751, complete with carvings by Bernardo de Lagarda.
• The Middle of the World monument is a key piece of national history, representing the official location of the equator as marked by French scientist Charles-Marie de La Condamine.
• Cotopaxi, the still-active stratovolcano in the Andes, is a truly awesome sight – fittingly nicknamed ‘Smooth Neck of the Moon’.
• The walled town of Cuenca is beautifully located in a valley and boasts a UNESCO World Heritage listed town square.

Highlights

• From south to north, Vietnam is a kaleidoscope of wonderful people and picturesque landscapes.
• Imagine learning the mysteries of the Viet Minh in Ho Chi Minh City or exploring the beautiful lakes and boulevards of Hanoi.
• What better way to get to know the locals than to be their guests on a Mekong Delta homestay?
• Experience historical temples, visit Vietnam's spectacular coastline, enjoy delicious banquets and explore lively cities - all with a touch of comfort.

Highlights

• Visit Lecce's ornate Basilica Di Santa Croce
• Explore sassi dwellings from the 8th-century BC in Matera
• Gaze in wonder at the beehive-shaped trullis of Alberobello
• Witness Bari's Basilica di San Nicolas

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• Visit to the Archaeological Museum of Athens
• Visit many of Greece's most impressive sites
• Explore the ruins of the city Mycenae
• Explore the archaeological site of ancient Olympia
• Visit the fascinating Sanctuary of Apollo in ancient Delphi

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• Grab an Irish coffee and stroll through Belfast's city centre
• Scramble about the clustered pillars of Giant's Causeway
• Take a scenic boat ride around the Cliffs of Moher
• Walk through the unspoilt natural wonders of the Ring of Kerry
• Pucker up and smooch a magical rock at Blarney Castle

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• Pick up souvenirs in the bazaars of Tashkent
• Discover the romance of the Silk Road in Samarkand
• Spend a memorable night sleeping in a yurt
• Walk through Bukhara´s historic Old Town
• Gaze up at the ancient walls surrounding Khiva

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• Cruise the canals of Zhouzhuang
• Sample spicy Sichuan delights in Chengdu
• Visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
• Voyage down the Yangzi River
• See the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an

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• Wind and weave your trail through captivating Istanbul.
• Duck underground for an unusual city tour of Derinkuyu.
• Be treated to a local lunch while sailing the Kekova islands.
• Bliss out on the beaches of Fethiye.
• Wander through the pixie-like landscape of Cappadocia.