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Vine Voyage: Wine Tour in Argentina & Chile


Duration: 8 Nights/ 9 Days

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Welcome to Buenos Aires

Welcome to Buenos Aires. It's a vibrant city where the European cultures and the latino spirit amalgamate and create something lively. Our representatives will welcome you as you exit the airport and you will be driven through the city to your hotel.

In the afternoon we will go for a quick tour of "Paris of South America", Buenos Aires. The tour begins with a tour of 9 de Julio Avenue, one of the widest avenues in the world, where you can find the symbol of the city: the Obelisk. You will stop at Plaza de Mayo, where you will visit the Casa Rosada, it is popularly known the presidential palace, and the magnificent Metropolitan Cathedral, with its incredible neoclassical façade and the mausoleum of the national hero General San Martin. You will also visit the squares San Martin, Alvear, and Plaza del Congreso. Furthermore, you stop at important avenues, like Corrientes, Av. De Mayo, and many others. Important areas of the city like La Boca, San Telmo, Palermo, Recoleta and the most modern: Puerto Madero are also a part of the tour.

Overnight stay in Buenos Aires.

Day 2 - Ranch in San Antonio de Areco

We will be spending a relaxing and refreshing day at the traditional ranch in the small town of San Antonio de Areco. Ideally located only 120 km from Buenos Aires and close to San Antonio de Areco in the heart of the Pampa, one of the oldest estancias in Argentina.

The feeling of being welcomed into a private home, into a property steeped in history and tradition makes this hotel a special and timeless place for relaxation. Exquisite cuisine, refined service, gaucho traditions, and equestrian sports add to the unique magic of La Bamba.

Enjoy the night of fun and elegance in a dazzling and spectacular tango hall. Let the luxurious, old theater take you away as you feel the grandeur of the theater the minute you walk through the door. To begin the evening, you will enjoy a three-course meal of the highest quality Argentine cuisine. Your dinner will be paired with traditional Argentine wines, as well as soft drinks and purified water. As the show starts, travel through the glory days of tango as Tango Porteño recreates the golden age of the forties, a time unquestionably known as the reign of tango. Enjoy a live performance by professional dancers, singers, and musicians. The meticulous scenery and costumes at Tango Porteño create the ultimate framework for an unforgettable experience.

Overnight stay in the Ranch at San Antonio de Areco.

Day 3 - San Antonio de Areco - Mendoza

After a magical night, we wake up to the serenity of the ranch. After breakfast, your chauffeur will transport you to the airport in Buenos Aires for your flight to Mendoza. After reaching Mendoza you will be greeted and transferred to the hotel for your lunch and refreshments.

After getting refreshed at the hotel we will be going on a short trip around Mendoza. This tour covers a trip through the mendocinean agricultural oasis and grapes growing areas. Afterwards, we will visit important and traditional vinicultural farms, where we will have the opportunity to taste its delicious products, and a while later we will see the Carrodilla's church, where the patron saint of vineyards.

Winery options: Los Toneles, Lopez, Casarena, Dante Robino, Vistandes, El Cerno.

Olivicolas options: Pasrai y Laur.

Overnight stay in Mendoza.

Day 4 - Exploring wineries of Mendoza

We begin the tour by meeting our host - a guide specialized in wines who will take us on our journey. While at the winery, we will learn about the day to day operations and enjoy a degustation of wines.

Today you will visit 2 wineries going through the installations and enjoying a degustation at each of these wineries. The guide will always be there to answer any questions about the processes of how the wines are elaborated; also the way that the wines are cared for and grown and how the methods differ for different types of wines. The guide will also educate you on the systems of vines and the irrigation methods. At the end of the tour, you will be taken back to your hotel.

Winery options to visit in the Central Zone – Lujan de Cuyo and Maipu: Maipú: La Rural, Tempus Alba, CarinaE, Viña el Cerno, López, Navarro Correas, Benegas, Familia Zuccardi, Trapiche, Domaine St Diego, Lujan: Achaval Ferrer, Tapiz, Catena Zapata, Alta Vista, Nieto Senetiner, Cavas de Weinert, Luigi Bosca, Lagarde, Cap Vistalba, Chandon, Norton, Finca Decero, El Lagar de Carmelo Patti, Séptima, Viniterra, Dolium, Clos de Chacras, Sottano, Melipal, Finca Flichman, Ruca Malen, Belasco de Baquedano, Terraza de los Andes, Renacer, Mendel, Domino del Plata, Dante Robino, Piatelli, Kaiken, Viña Cobos.

Overnight stay in Mendoza.

Day 5 - Leisure at Mendoza or Visit to Uco Valley

You may simply spend this day in leisure and admire the beauty of the rolling valleys of Mendoza or you may go for more wine experiences.

Go for a full day Wine experience at Uco Valley. The tour includes wine tastings at Three Wineries at Uco Valley, regional lunch at one of the wineries.

Active Tourism options: horseback riding, rafting, canopy, bike tours.

Overnight stay in Mendoza

Day 6 - Mendoza - Santiago de Chile

In the morning you will be transferred to the airport at Mendoza for your flight to Santiago de Chile. Check-in to your hotel and get refreshed.

In the afternoon, we will go for a Santiago de Chile Panoramic City Tour. During this tour, you will discover the Chilean capital city. It's rapid economic growth and unique urban environment that artfully unites classic and modern have given it a unique character. Chile's rich cultural heritage comes to life through iconic symbols of the city including la Plaza de Armas (the main square), Santa Lucia Hill, La Moneda (the Government Palace), the Post Office and the Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral. Then you will head to Cerro San Cristobal, a tall hill rising nearly 1000 feet above the city, located inside the city’s largest urban park. Standing atop the hill you’ll find a church as well as a stunning 72-foot tall statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Finally, you will visit the Orient Sector, the most modern area of the city with its impressive high rise buildings and classy boulevards.

During the tour, you will have time to enjoy an optional lunch on your own at a variety of locations including:

Central Market: Enjoy the experience of lunch in the atmosphere of a classic Chilean market host to only the freshest of seafood.

Borde de Rio Boulevard: Different dishes to satisfy your every culinary desire at one of the premier restaurants of the boulevard.

Shopping Center: Combine two of life’s greatest pleasures, food, and shopping, with a quick lunch among over the most well-known International stores.

Overnight stay in Santiago.

Day 7 - Exploring Santiago

Travel along the central coast of Chile to visit the classic wine beach paradise Viña del Mar and the historic streets of one of Chile’s most important seaports, Valparaiso.

As we head for Valparaiso on the Pacific Coast, we will pass through the beautifully groomed vineyards of the Curacavi and Casablanca Valleys. Valparaiso, Spanish for 'Paradise Valley,' is a cultural hotspot that serves as one of the country’s most important seaports. The entire city is recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site for its intriguing cobblestone labyrinth of historic buildings and ancient funiculars along sloping hills. From the lookout point 'Mirador 21 de Mayo' you’ll enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the city and harbor.

Next, we will visit the garden city, Viña del Mar, Spanish for 'Vineyard of the Sea.' The most famous and most visited beach in the Central Coast has much to offer. The city is ripe with beautiful parks, gardens, and avenues scattered across miles of sparkling beaches. Sights include the Presidential Castle, Liberty Avenue, the 1930’s Casino, and various classic century-old 'palaces.' As a part of the experience, you may decide to enjoy lunch on your own at a delightful Viña del Mar Restaurant (optional, not included). And if your timing is right, this is also the home of the famous Viña del Mar Song Festival.

Overnight stay in Santiago.

Day 8 - Wine Tasting in Santiago

Spend an enchanting afternoon exploring the grounds of the traditional Concha y Toro Winery, producer of a world-famous Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon.

Travel through the beautiful wine country to Chile's legendary Concha y Toro Winery. After a relaxing drive, pass through the traditional winery’s grand entrance to spend a pleasant afternoon enjoying the grounds. Your guided winery tour starts at the stunningly landscaped antique gardens just outside the Casona, a mansion that was once the summer residence of the Concha y Toro family. Cross into the Pirque Vineyards to learn about the growth and development of vines assisted by the meticulous attention of master vineyard keepers. Centuries of old history is all around as you explore the ancient Pirque Terraces. Old world taste comes to life with the sampling of Casillero del Diablo Carmenere.

Visit 'Casillero del Diablo' (Devil’s Cellar), the source of the famous legend that made Chilean wine known around the world. End the tour with a visit to the wine bar, an ideal place to taste premium wines. Once you’ve met your match, visit the wine shop where the full assortment of ultra-premium Concha y Toro wines are available for sale as well as books and souvenirs to commemorate your visit.

Overnight stay in Santiago.

Day 9 - Goodbye!

Hope you have enjoyed the trip at high notes.

Our chauffeur will take you to the airport and toast you a warm farewell for your safe and pleasant journey back home.

Your experience includes

  • 1 night accommodation in Hotel Intercontinental or similar in Buenos Aires
  • 1 night accommodation in Estancia La Bamba De Areco - Relais & Chateaux in San Antonio de Areco
  • 3 nights accommodation in Hotel Intercontinental or similar in Mendoza
  • 3 nights accommodation in Hotel Sheraton or similar in Santiago
  • All meals
  • Wine Tasting in selected wineries according to the itinerary
  • Transportation according to the itinerary
  • Professional English – speaking guide throughout the program
  • Entry fees to National Parks

Exclusions

  • Flight Fare
  • Visa Fees and Travel Insurance
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusion

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