Wine Valleys of Chile & Argentina

Today you will wave goodbye to Chile and say hello to Argentina as you catch a flight to the heart of the country's wine region, Mendoza.

You will be transferred to your hotel where the remainder of the day is free for you to enjoy.

Accommodation

1 night(s) in hotels

Meals

1 Breakfast(s)

Today you be collected and taken on a tour of Mendoza and its surrounding regions. You will visit the historical old city, where Mendoza himself was born as well as the Civic Centre, General San Martin Park and the football stadium. You will also visit the Frank Romero Day Amphitheatre which is the central stage of the national Harvest Festival.

Included Excursions

Mendoza City Tour

Accommodation

1 night(s) in hotels

Meals

1 Breakfast(s)

After breakfast at the hotel you will be met by an expert wine guide, who will take you on a tour of the Uco Valley wine region. This area of Argentina is where some of the most prestigious vineyards are located, in some of the most breathtakingly beautiful landscapes.

You will visit three premium wineries, touring their sites and learning important wine tasting techniques. You will also have a delicious lunch at a prestigious winery, washed down of course with a perfectly paired glass of wine.

In the afternoon you will return to your hotel where you have the evening free to relax.

Included Excursions

Uco Valley Wine Experience visiting 3 vineyards

Accommodation

1 night(s) in hotels

Meals

1 Breakfast(s), 1 Lunch(es)

Today you will catch a flight to Argentina's vibrant capital, Buenos Aires. You will be collected and transferred to your hotel where you have the rest of the day to relax and explore.

Check the quirky neighbourhoods and artistic markets of the city, where European and Latin American influences have mixed together to create a city like no other.

Included Excursions

Buenos Aires City Tour, Tango show & dinner

Accommodation

1 night(s) in hotels

Meals

1 Breakfast(s)

Today you will discover the different barrios that make up the city on a panoramic tour. Begin with a drive along 9 de Julio Avenue where you will find the renowned Col?n Theatre, as well as the Obelisk which you will see rising high above the porte?os below. You will also get a glimpse of the 10-story high portrait of Evita Peron which has been placed on the Health Ministry building as a tribute. The tour will then take you through the luxurious neighbourhood of Palermo, filled with beautiful buildings, all the way to Recoleta. Here, the incredible cemetery of the same name is the final resting place of the city?s most famous residents with countless stunning mausoleums that range from Art Nouveau to neo-Gothic in style.

Your first stop of the day will be at Plaza de Mayo which is surrounded by historic buildings such as the Casa Rosada, the Cathedral and the City Hall. From here you will continue through the bohemian neighbourhood of San Telmo and on to the famous La Boca Juniors Football Stadium where there will be a stop and you can pay an optional visit inside if you wish.It is then time to make the short transfer to the colourful and iconic barrio of La Boca. This area retains a strong European flavour and you are likely to see Tango performances all around you as you stroll around. Next you will continue along the fashionable Avenida de Mayo and the dynamic Avenida Corrientes to the final stop and end of this trip which is Puerto Madero, a busy gastronomic and entertainment area with many restaurants and bars to choose from.

In the evening you will head out to watch Argentina's most famous dance, the passionate and dramatic Tango. Folklore has it that it began in the bordellos of long-ago Buenos Aires as men waiting for their 'ladies' passed time by dancing amongst themselves. Today, tango shows are supremely entertaining with their grand feats of athleticism and you will witness these as you enjoy dinner.

Accommodation

1 night(s) in hotels

Meals

1 Breakfast(s), 1 Dinner(s)

Today is free to enjoy everything the city has to offer.

If you would a little time to relax, there are many green spaces such as Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve, an 865-acre swath of marshland along the R?o de la Plata.

There are also several optional excursions you could take. Just outside the city, the open grassland of Las Pampas is home to many working estancias where you could spend the day learning about the life of Argentinian cowboys - the Gauchos. The waterways of the Tigre Delta offers a peaceful boat ride where you can see local stilt houses and colonial mansions and you can explore along some peaceful trails.

Other options include taking a ferry to Uruguay, visiting the peaceful town of Colonia del Sacramento or enjoying a cooking class to make some traditional empanadas.

Accommodation

1 night(s) in hotels

Meals

1 Breakfast(s)

Your adventure of a lifetime comes to an end today. If you have a late flight or have lengthened your stay by adding post tour accommodation you will have more time to explore the sights.

Included Excursions

Departure Transfer