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 From
the Tango and historic
center of Buenos Aires
to the house of Pablo
Neruda and the wine
regions of the South,
our 10 Day Wine &
Wonders tour is simply
fantastico! No where
else will you find a
tour this comprehensive
and tailor-made for
Gutsy women. A Tango
lesson at the Mansion
Dandi Royal, an
Argentine cooking class
at one of Mendoza's
premier wineries, and
comprehensive city tours
of Buenos Aires and
Santiago are just a few
of the many highlights
you'll experience on
this fun and fascinating
itinerary.
DAY 1,
Saturday - Depart USA
Board your international flight to Argentina. Your flight includes meals,
drinks, and in-flight
entertainment for your
journey
DAY 2,
Sunday - Arrive in
Buenos Aires, Buenos
Aires Walking Tour
Arrive in Buenos Aires, transfer to the hotel and check in to your room.
This afternoon, meet the
group and enjoy a
welcome lunch at Puerto
Madero. Afterward,
embark on a walking tour
of the city, through the
bustling banking and
business center of town,
to the Plaza de Mayo
with its historic Casa
Rosada (Government
House), Cabildo (Town
Hall), and Cathedral.
Next, take a ride in one
of the most antique
subway trains in South
America, before a walk
through the narrow
streets of the San Telmo
neighborhood. Then we'll
visit "El Zanjon de
Granados," descending
from a beautifully
restored 1830s house
into other architectural
elements such as a long,
walled, 19th-century
cistern. Afterward,
enjoy a drink at the
famous Café Tortoni, one
of the oldest cafeterias
in Buenos Aires. At
last, return to the
hotel via the colorful
Boca District, where
local artists gather on
Sundays
Overnight: Buenos
Aires
Meals: Lunch
DAY 3,
Monday - Belle Epoque,
Tango Lesson & Tango
Show
After breakfast, enjoy a tour of the Belle Epoque neighborhood. Today's
tour is an ideal
opportunity to absorb
the atmosphere and
life-style of the city's
traditional upper class.
From 1871, the northern
suburbs of Belle Epoque
became the main
residence for wealthy
families, which gave the
area a noticeably
European aura. Along
grand, tree-lined
boulevards, see Beaux
Arts palaces (a visit
will be arranged to one
of them), parks, and
renowned monuments from
of the early 20th
century, including the
impressive Recoleta
Cemetery, with its
ornate marble crypts and
Evita's tomb. Make a
quick stop at La Biela
Café before visiting the
landmark Malba Museum.
The tour then continues
for a drive around the
Palermo district to view
the unique architectural
parks, gardens,
mansions, and embassies
which give the
neighborhood its
moniker. The afternoon
holds a very special
surprise: a Tango Lesson
at the famed Mansion
Dandi Royal. Here, in
the company of some of
the most accomplished
maestros in Buenos
Aires, enjoy a guided
lesson in a typical
tango dancing ballroom.
This evening, enjoy a
true Argentine
experience with a Tango
show and dinner at the
famous Restaurant
Esquina de Carlos Gardel
Overnight: Buenos
Aires
Meals: Breakfast,
Dinner
DAY 4,
Tuesday - Evita Museum
Visit, Palermo City Tour
This morning, visit the Evita Museum, with exhibits detailing the life and
accomplishments of
Argentina's former First
Lady. Following the
visit, have lunch in
Palermo before joining a
walking tour of the
area. Enjoy time to shop
before returning to the
hotel. The balance of
the day is at leisure
Optional: Art &
Design Tour (PM)
Overnight: Buenos
Aires
Meals: Breakfast,
Lunch
DAY 5,
Wednesday - Flight to
Mendoza, Mendoza City
Tour
This morning, transfer to the airport for the flight to Mendoza. Upon
arrival enjoy a half day
tour of Mendoza,
considered one of the
most charming cities in
the country, home to
beautiful parks, wide
shaded sidewalks, and a
friendly atmosphere. The
tour takes us through
the old and modern
quarters of the city,
visiting the Main Square
and Civic area, the
residential
neighborhoods, the
Parque Gral San Martin,
the Monument to the
Andean Army, and El
Challao at the foot of
the Andes. Afterward,
continue to the hotel
for check in
Overnight:
Mendoza
Meals: Breakfast,
Dinner
DAY 6, Thursday - Winery
Tour & Cooking Class
This morning, depart for a full day tour of local Argentine wineries. Of
the many wineries for
which Argentina is
famous, visit the
Bodegas Lopez winery,
with a history dating
back over 100 years.
Here, enjoy a wine
tasting and the
opportunity to purchase
some of Bodegas'
featured blends.
Afterward, continue to
Zuccardi Winery for a
late morning cooking
class. Good cooking
compliments good wine,
and here chefs will
teach us how to use
regional products to
prepare high-quality
dishes. Following the
class, a three-course
lunch will be served
with paired wines,
followed by a tour of
the vineyards and
cellars. Return to
Mendoza this afternoon
Overnight:
Mendoza
Meals: Breakfast,
Lunch
DAY 7,
Friday - Andes Crossing
This morning depart Mendoza by bus and travel along the scenic
Pan-American Highway for
Cacheuta. Continue the
ascent past Potrerillos
and Uspallata, crossing
the historic bridge
across the Rio Picheuta,
and entering the heart
of the Andes Range where
lunch will be provided
at Puente del Inca.
After a short visit to
Los Potrerillos Ski
Centre, have the
opportunity to view
Aconcagua, the highest
peak in South America.
After completing Chilean
border formalities, pass
the ski center of
Portillo and the Green
Lagoon en route to
Santiago, Chile. Upon
arrival, transfer to the
hotel for check in
Overnight:
Santiago
Meals: Breakfast,
Lunch
DAY 8,
Saturday - Panoramic
City Tour, La Chascona
Visit
The first morning in Santiago begins with a panoramic tour of the city
that includes the
neoclassical Moneda
Palace, current seat of
the Chilean Government,
the Plaza de Armas with
its cathedral, the
Natural History Museum,
and the Central Post
Office. Then continue to
view the Parque Forestal,
modeled on the famed
Champs Elysee in Paris,
France, as well as the
Museum of Fine Arts, and
Santa Lucia Hill where
the city was founded in
1541. Next, take a short
walk to visit “El Patio
de Bellavista," where
new gastronomic and
cultural attractions are
found amidst
condominiums constructed
in a former industrial
district. After enjoying
lunch at El Meson
Nerudiano Restaurant,
visit La Chascona, the
former residence of the
famous poet Pablo
Neruda, which has been
turned into a museum.
The house was designed
by Neruda himself and
was dubbed the "Woman
with the Tousled Hair"
after Matilde Urratia,
his third wife. Tour the
museum and step into the
extraordinary mind of
the poet, whose eclectic
designs earned him the
label "organic
architect." Winding
garden paths,
stairwells, and bridges
lead to the house and
its library, a bedroom
tower, and a secret
passageway. Scattered
throughout are
collections of
butterflies, seashells,
wineglasses, and other
odd objects that
inspired Neruda's
tumultuous life and
romantic poetry.
Following this visit,
head back toward the
hotel with a stop for
shopping at the Parque
Arauco, one of the
largest shopping malls
in the area
Overnight:
Santiago
Meals: Breakfast,
Lunch
DAY 9,
Sunday - Concha y Toro
Winery
This morning, depart Santiago for a full day tour of the Concha y Toro
winery in Maipo Valley,
one of Chile’s most
prosperous wine regions.
Founded in 1883, Concha
y Toro is today the
largest wine exporter in
Chile. This guided tour
of the winery includes a
comprehensive visit to
the extensive landscaped
gardens, the plantations
(some of which were
planted personally by
the vineyard's founder,
Don Melchor de Concha y
Toro), and the modern
plant and old cellars. A
tasting and a souvenir
glass are also included.
Afterward, the tour
continues to Maipo
Canyon, from which you
can see spectacular
views of the Andes
Mountains. Conclude the
tour with a typical
lunch at Casa Bosque
before returning to
Santiago in the
afternoon. This evening,
celebrate your final
night abroad at a
farewell event at Camino
Real restaurant,
offering a wonderful
panoramic view of
Santiago by night. Enjoy
a cocktail on the
restaurant's terrace,
followed by a typical
Chilean folkloric
performance, before
dinner is served
Overnight:
Santiago
Meals: Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10,
Monday - Depart for the
USA
Transfer to the airport in Santiago for your departure flight
Optional: Full
Day Valparaiso Vińa del
Mar
Meals: Breakfast |
