Your guide will be waiting this morning to take you on a private car tour of the city he loves – and knows so well! Your sightseeing begins in the heart of the capital’s historic San Juan neighborhood. At a popular local pastry shop, in business for more than 40 years, you’ll savor a cup of Ecuadorian hot chocolate and a quesadilla, a traditional cake-like sweet made from flour, eggs and cheese. Focusing on Quito’s handsome Colonial-era architecture, your exploration continues with some of the city’s most significant churches and monuments, including the Church of the Compania of Jesus and the historic Church of San Francisco. A pleasant guided stroll brings you next to La Ronda, home to artisan workshops specializing in traditional Ecuadorean crafts like textiles, hats and candles. Return to your deluxe hotel and enjoy the rest of your afternoon at leisure. Meals B