Culinary Tour to Peru: September 14 to September 23, 2010

Peru ranks among the world's most attractive tourist destinations and has some of the richest biodiversity on Earth. Equally compelling is the diversity of the cuisine; the explosive combination of flavors in Peruvian cooking creates a cuisine unlike any other.

Join us in an exploration of the culinary pleasures of coastal Peru and the Andes. Visit exciting food markets, including the colorful native markets in the Andes, which also sell native weavings, art and many other products. Also enjoy some of the major natural wonders of Peru, especially the astounding Machu Picchu, the "Lost city of the Incas," and the spectacular Ballestas Islands, the protected home for over 150 species of marine birds, and much more...

Culinary Tour to Turkey: September 27 to October 6, 2010

Come with us on a culinary odyssey through Ottoman and modern Turkey, and get to the heart of the culture through an exploration of its scrumptious cuisine and wine. Sample the infinite variety of regional Turkish specialties in their natural setting. Delve into the secrets of Turkish dishes by participating in cooking classes. Visit bustling markets to learn about the herbs, spices and condiments prevalent in Turkish cookery. You'll come away with a thorough knowledge of the culinary traditions of Turkey and a deep appreciation of the magnitude of history and culture that this ancient land possesses.

But it's not all about food and wine. We'll see the major tourist sights in Istanbul, in Antakya in the south and in magical Cappadocia, where we can take a sunrise balloon ride and gently soar above its surreal lunar landscape before landing for a champagne breakfast. And, we'll still have time to shop and relax along the way.

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