Our adventure begins in Lima, in an overnight stay in the beautiful Miraflores district. From there we will discover the Pisco Vineyards and the “Arabian-like” landscape of the Huacachina Oasis where you can sandboard in the endless sand dunes of the Ica desert. Enjoy a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands otherwise known as the “little Galapagos” of Peru, because of the great variety of marine wildlife that inhabit them. Take a guided tour of the Paracas Reserve home of the Andean flamingos. Visit Cusco located at over 11,000ft above sea level and explore this ancient Inca capital. From there you’ll visit the Sacred Valley and all of its wonders including a tour of Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo, Pisac and of course, the magnificent Machu Picchu! Not to mention all the laughter and fun we'll be having along the way!
You will be staying in a variety of lovely above-standard hotels in Lima, Cusco, Ica, Machu Picchu town and in the Sacred Valley.As for your meals, get ready to be blown away as Peruvian cuisine is recognized around the world as one of the best in South America! Peru’s amazing cuisine has evolved from both local and immigrant traditions. Foods that were prepared by ancient civilizations are still enjoyed today, while typical Peruvian dishes also benefit from European, African and Asian influences. Peru's geography yields diverse ingredients: abundant seafood from the coast, tropical fruits from the jungle, and unusual varieties of grains and potatoes from the Andes.
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Immersed in the countryside surrounding Cortona, this Hollywood-scene villa is the ideal location to indulge in the Italian dolce vita. Once the setting of the Diane Lane’s famous movie Under The Tuscan Sun, Villa Cortona is now a luxury rental villa in Tuscany, painstakingly restored to offer spacious retreats that can accommodate up to 20 guests.
Gardens and olive groves embrace the villa’s private swimming pool and jetted jacuzzi from where you can enjoy the views of sun-dappled hills. Al fresco dining areas, gas grill and authentic stone pizza oven are the ingredients for memorable evenings spent enjoying the local delicacies, whether cooked by the guests or by one of our professional chefs. The game room is the perfect place for entertaining children and adults alike, with billiards, board games and ping pong – the ideal large villa rental for a multi-generational holiday!
The ten en suite bedrooms are spread over three building and every room has a beautiful view over the gardens up to Cortona or over the olive groves and across the valley. All bedrooms are fitted with air conditioning, hair dryers, a selection of luxurious natural Italian products, bathrobes, slippers and sheets of the highest quality Egyptian cotton for the most comfortable experience.
Set just outside the walls of the vibrant village of Cortona and within a few minutes’ walk of its charming centre, the location couldn’t be more perfect to explore both Tuscany and Umbria. The many charming towns of the Val d’Orcia such as Montepulciano, Pienza and Montalcino, are all within a short drive away allowing for easy day trips. From wine and cheese tasting, to horse riding and farm activities; from music festival and open-air concerts to splendid churches and museums, there is something to satisfy every taste.
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