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Cuenca & Surroundings

Cuenca & Surroundings holidays

The charming colonial town of Cuenca is a Unesco world heritage site with delightful boutique hotels situated in 19th-century mansions.

Stroll along the cobbled streets and admire the red-roofed colonial houses, graceful iron balconies, flower-filled plazas, churches and cathedrals. The nearby Gualaceo valley is home to various small towns that produce beautiful shawls and scarves, traditional panama hats and gold jewellery. It is also possible to visit the Inca ruins of Ingapirca or travel through the moorland of the Cajas National Park.

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"Thanks for all your help in creating a truly memorable holiday.
Miss Spencer"

"Most inspirational moment - Khiva - beautiful and unexpected although the people came close: friendly, interested proud of their country. Discussing jewellery, children and husbands with ladies selling bread in the market, and not a word of a common language between us, but we communicated just fine!
Mrs Jane Laver"

"We would recommend this holiday to anyone wanting to visit India.
Dr Leslie Wills"

"Thank you for making our holiday both wonderful and memorable.
Mr Churchill"

"The visit to the Temple of the Tooth in Kandi made a deep impression on me. It was intensely crowded with devout Buddhists and I was in the middle of the crush when the doors of the casket opened, yet felt perfectly safe. I have a high regard for the gentle Sri Lankan people. I find tea plantations exceptionally beautiful, and am thrilled with the rich colours and patterns of the small fruit and spice stalls.
Ms Phyllis Babb"

"Everything went so smoothly, the tour was very well-organised and excellent value for money.
Mr P Osborne"

"We would like to let you know that Anna and I had a wonderful holiday in Morocco and a big thank you for all the arrangements and planning.
Mr Newberry"

"The highlights were seeing the rainforest for the first time, the knowledge of our local guides was also amazing. Costa Rica has been the holiday of a lifetime for me…I cannot fault the service.
Mrs Tooley"

"The birdwatching at Ambua and Karawari was world class. They have Joseph and Stephen at Ambua, and Chris at Karawari, who are THE experts in PNG, and are mentioned in the new bird book.
Mr Anthony Ray"

"I would like to tell you that it was a wonderful trip. Thank you for organising it so well.
Mr Boag"

"There were so many [inspirational moments]: the houseboat in Alleppey, the first sight of Kochi harbour at dusk, the Chola temples. An all-round excellent mix.
Dr Andrew Macfarlane"

"Our tour in Mongolia was the most marvellous experience and a great adventure far exceeding expectations.
Mr & Mrs. Dewing"

"Some excellent memories from each of the areas in Chile we visited – Santiago, the Atacama Desert, the Lake District, Torres del Paine National Park, Puerto Williams and Easter Island. The two highlights were Torres del Paine and Puerto Williams – in the former you felt as if you really were at the bottom of the world, almost like the outback in Australia. The daily activities in Puerto Williams were excellent.
Mr Brendan Fitzgerald"

"The first sight of the Taj Mahal was a really magical experience.
Mrs Sally-Ann Hart"

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"Thanks for all your help in creating a truly memorable holiday.
Miss Spencer"

"We would recommend this holiday to anyone wanting to visit India.
Dr Leslie Wills"

"Thank you for making our holiday both wonderful and memorable.
Mr Churchill"

"Everything went so smoothly, the tour was very well-organised and excellent value for money.
Mr P Osborne"

"We would like to let you know that Anna and I had a wonderful holiday in Morocco and a big thank you for all the arrangements and planning.
Mr Newberry"

"The highlights were seeing the rainforest for the first time, the knowledge of our local guides was also amazing. Costa Rica has been the holiday of a lifetime for me…I cannot fault the service.
Mrs Tooley"

"The birdwatching at Ambua and Karawari was world class. They have Joseph and Stephen at Ambua, and Chris at Karawari, who are THE experts in PNG, and are mentioned in the new bird book.
Mr Anthony Ray"

"I would like to tell you that it was a wonderful trip. Thank you for organising it so well.
Mr Boag"

"There were so many [inspirational moments]: the houseboat in Alleppey, the first sight of Kochi harbour at dusk, the Chola temples. An all-round excellent mix.
Dr Andrew Macfarlane"

"Our tour in Mongolia was the most marvellous experience and a great adventure far exceeding expectations.
Mr & Mrs. Dewing"

"The first sight of the Taj Mahal was a really magical experience.
Mrs Sally-Ann Hart"

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Request a brochure

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Cuenca & Surroundings

Cuenca & Surroundings holidays

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Where to go for your autumn adventure

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"Thanks for all your help in creating a truly memorable holiday. Miss Spencer"

"We would recommend this holiday to anyone wanting to visit India. Dr Leslie Wills"

"Thank you for making our holiday both wonderful and memorable. Mr Churchill"

"Everything went so smoothly, the tour was very well-organised and excellent value for money. Mr P Osborne"

"We would like to let you know that Anna and I had a wonderful holiday in Morocco and a big thank you for all the arrangements and planning. Mr Newberry"

"The highlights were seeing the rainforest for the first time, the knowledge of our local guides was also amazing. Costa Rica has been the holiday of a lifetime for me…I cannot fault the service. Mrs Tooley"

"The birdwatching at Ambua and Karawari was world class. They have Joseph and Stephen at Ambua, and Chris at Karawari, who are THE experts in PNG, and are mentioned in the new bird book. Mr Anthony Ray"

"I would like to tell you that it was a wonderful trip. Thank you for organising it so well. Mr Boag"

"There were so many [inspirational moments]: the houseboat in Alleppey, the first sight of Kochi harbour at dusk, the Chola temples. An all-round excellent mix. Dr Andrew Macfarlane"

"Our tour in Mongolia was the most marvellous experience and a great adventure far exceeding expectations. Mr & Mrs. Dewing"

"The first sight of the Taj Mahal was a really magical experience. Mrs Sally-Ann Hart"

Begin your journey

Request a brochure

"Thanks for all your help in creating a truly memorable holiday.
Miss Spencer"

"We would recommend this holiday to anyone wanting to visit India.
Dr Leslie Wills"

"Thank you for making our holiday both wonderful and memorable.
Mr Churchill"

"Everything went so smoothly, the tour was very well-organised and excellent value for money.
Mr P Osborne"

"We would like to let you know that Anna and I had a wonderful holiday in Morocco and a big thank you for all the arrangements and planning.
Mr Newberry"

"The highlights were seeing the rainforest for the first time, the knowledge of our local guides was also amazing. Costa Rica has been the holiday of a lifetime for me…I cannot fault the service.
Mrs Tooley"

"The birdwatching at Ambua and Karawari was world class. They have Joseph and Stephen at Ambua, and Chris at Karawari, who are THE experts in PNG, and are mentioned in the new bird book.
Mr Anthony Ray"

"I would like to tell you that it was a wonderful trip. Thank you for organising it so well.
Mr Boag"

"There were so many [inspirational moments]: the houseboat in Alleppey, the first sight of Kochi harbour at dusk, the Chola temples. An all-round excellent mix.
Dr Andrew Macfarlane"

"Our tour in Mongolia was the most marvellous experience and a great adventure far exceeding expectations.
Mr & Mrs. Dewing"

"The first sight of the Taj Mahal was a really magical experience.
Mrs Sally-Ann Hart"