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 Get the Inside Scoop on the Peru, Tuscany & the Canadian Rockies
- Three nights’ accommodation at Hotel Monasterio del Cusco
- Two nights’ accommodation in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Urubamba
- One nights’ accommodation at a lodge in Machu Picchu
- Full day tour of Machu Picchu sanctuary
- Visit the amazing Salineras, the famous Inca saltpans forming a beautiful honeycomb of pools rising tier upon tier in the Sacred Valley
- Visit the home of a local family in the isolated weaving center of Huilloc
- Learn to prepare Peruvian cuisine in a cooking lesson with a local chef
- Visit to a remote village in Ollantaytambo
- Pre-Columbian and colonial history revealed in Cusco by local guides
- Shop the local markets for local produce and colored textiles with your Trip Leader
- All tours with Peruvian guides, who offer personal insights into the region’s deep mythological and religious roots
- All accommodations, meals, expert local guides, ground transportation, hotel and restaurant gratuities, activity fees and Backroads expert leaders as your hosts
Available April through July; and September 2008
Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:
Book Early Savings on any Insider Trip to Peru, Tuscany or the Canadian Rockies and receive a $200 trip credit toward a companion, a single supplement or future travel. Reservations must be made by April 7, 2008
Virtuoso rates from US$4,198 per person, double occupancy |
- Two nights’ accommodation at a Tuscan estate overlooking Siena
- One nights’ accommodation in the Medieval town of Cortona
- Two nights’ accommodation in the Umbrian countryside
- Behind-the-scenes exploration of Florence
- Exploration of Cortona from its Etruscan tombs to its historic neighborhoods with local expert Giovanni Adreani
- Visit to the Piazza del Popolo in Todi
- Guided tour of Assisi with Rosella Fiorucci
- Cooking demonstration, exclusive chocolate factory visit, superb picnics, and unforgettable dinners
- Escorted tour of Siena’s medieval center, Duomo and Piazza del Campo with local guide Laura Antoni
- Private wine tasting of Chianti Classico at the Borho Scopeto estate near Siena and fine white wines further south in Orvieto
- Paint you own pottery at a prestigious regional pottery producer in Deruta, one of the world’s oldest ceramic centers
- All premiere inn accommodations, meals, expert local guides, ground transportation, hotel and restaurant gratuities, activity fees and Backroads expert leaders as your hosts
Available May through October 2008
Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:
Book Early Savings on any Insider Trip to Peru, Tuscany or the Canadian Rockies and receive a $200 trip credit toward a companion, a single supplement or future travel. Reservations must be made by April 7, 2008
Virtuoso rates from US$4,498 per person, double occupancy |
- One night’s accommodation at The Rimrock Resort Hotel
- Two nights’ accommodation at Post Hotel & Spa
- Two nights’ accommodation at Jasper Park Lodge
- In-depth exploration of renowned national parks
- Helicopter flight above Mount Assiniboine
- Guided mountain walk through meadows carpeted with wildflowers
- Tour the impressive Athabasca Glacier with expert mountaineers
- Observe wildlife, such as mountain goats, bighorn sheep, elk, caribou, and more rarely Grizzly and black bears, throughout your adventure
- All premiere inn accommodations and meals, expert local guides, ground transportation, hotel and restaurant gratuities, activity fees and Backroads expert leaders as your hosts
Available June through August 2008
Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:
Book Early Savings on any Insider Trip to Peru, Tuscany or the Canadian Rockies and receive a $200 trip credit toward a companion, a single supplement or future travel. Reservations must be made by April 7, 2008
Virtuoso rates from US$2,998 per person, double occupancy |
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- Weave together Andean landscapes, Inca history and Quechua culture on a weeklong exploration of Peru
- Experience the energy of the apukuna (mountain spirits) at Machu Picchu
- Visit a ceramics studio dedicated to preserving ancient techniques
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- Devour the ageless scenery, rich history and stellar wine and cuisine that make Tuscany and Umbria ideal destinations for culturally curious travelers
- Look forward to special events and encounters – from a behind-the-scenes exploration of Florence to fun-filled cooking classes – giving you the most in-depth Italian experience possible. You’ll meet artists, chefs and historians who are happy to tell you their stories and share their expertise
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- Hover above majestic Mount Assiniboine in a helicopter, then admire its sheer scale on a guided hike through meadows carpeted with wildflowers
- Walk across the face of massive Athabasca Glacier, learning about the fragile ecosystem from expert mountaineers
- End each day’s adventure in a sumptuous lodge
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Book Early Savings on any Insider Trip to Peru, Tuscany or the Canadian Rockies and receive a $200 trip credit toward a companion, a single supplement or future travel. Reservations must be made by April 7, 2008. Mention code S153 when booking. Prices are based on per person, double occupancy. If traveling without a companion, trip credit may be used toward single supplement fee or on a future booking. Trip credit valid on adult bookings and cannot be combined with other discounts. Unless otherwise stated, rates are per person, based on double occupancy. Offers subject to availability and blackout dates and may change without notice. Restrictions may apply. Prices in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted. Virtuoso is not responsible for errors in pricing. The trademarks VIRTUOSO, the Globe Swirl Logo, SPECIALISTS IN THE ART OF TRAVEL, WE ORCHESTRATE DREAMS and VOYAGER CLUB are registered trademarks of Virtuoso, Ltd. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CST#2069091-40 688003 03/08
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