Wine & Culture Of Argentina & Chile

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Buenos Aires & Argentine Dinner Party Experience

Stop At: Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal District
Welcome to Buenos Aires

Met by Trip Planner at airport and transfer to hotel.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Argentine Experience, Fitz Roy 2110, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Argentine Dinner Party Experience

You will take part in the Argentina Dinner Experience this evening . This unique dinner party's concept is to teach you the fundamentals of what being an Argentine is all about, whilst simply having more fun than is available anywhere else. Learn how to close your own empanada using the 'repulge' technique, to order steak your way in Spanish, to prepare your own 'mate' drink.

During the experience you get to take part in the ritual of preparing an Argentina Asado with the best of Argentina beef whilst sampling the best of Argentine wines. This is a group experience and is a lot of fun and great way to meet fellow travellers.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner: You take part in the ritual of preparing an Argentina Asado with the best of Argentina beef.
Accommodation included: Overnight at CasaSur hotel

Day 2: City tour & Tango Dinner Show

Stop At: Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal District
Private City Tour
The city tour would be a mixture of driving and walking and would take in all the major sights of Buenos Aires. From the Flor Generica And the Rose gardens we would make our way to the park of memory . This park is dedicated to the 30,000 Argentines who disappeared during the dictatorship between the years 1976 to 1983.
We would then visit Recoleta and the final resting place of EVA (Evita) Peron. This would be followed by the plaza San Martin and the Plaza de Mayo. This plaza has a rich history and the mothers of the plaza de Mayo still march their every Thursday holding the pictures of their disappeared youngsters and wearing their iconic headscarves. This is also the sight of the Casa Rosada where Evita made her famous balcony speech. From there we would move on to take in San Telmo and la Boca with the famous Caminito. We would move on then to the Theatro Colon and the 9th of July Avenue which at 18 lanes wide is the worlds largest and quite a sight to be hold.
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Cafe de los Angelitos, Avenida Rivadavia 2100, Buenos Aires C1033AAX Argentina
Los Angelitos Dinner Show

Buenos Aires is the world capital of Tango and Los Angelitos experiences the nostalgic mood with intensity through dance, music, clothing and poetry. Lively and ethereal, El Cabaret is the vibrant dance of this award winning show. A dazzling live orchestra, great dancers, traditional Argentine cuisine, and a fine selection of local wines and cocktails, make it a must see production. Includes pick and transfer to and from show.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner: Traditional Argentine cuisine, and a fine selection of local wines and cocktails.
Accommodation included: Overnight at CasaSur hotel

Day 3: Free day in Buenos Aires

Stop At: Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal District
Free Day to explore the city
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at CasaSur hotel

Day 4: Travel to Mendoza

Stop At: Mendoza, Mendoza, Province of Mendoza, Cuyo
Transfer from hotel to airport to catch flight.

Transfer from airport to hotel.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Diplomatico hotel

Day 5: Full Day Wine tour

Stop At: Valle de Uco, Tupungato Argentina
Full Day Wine tour

Taste and learn about local wines in the company of a Michelin-trained sommelier during this full-day excursion in Mendoza. Get off the beaten path and visit boutique wineries and hidden jewels with your knowledgeable guide. Enjoy barrel tastings and sit down for lunch with one of the winemakers. Eat a delicious gourmet meal while talking about the wine pairings and the history of the region's wine making. Lunch, all wine tastings and round-trip transportation from Mendoza hotels are included.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Gourmet lunch & wine provided
Accommodation included: Overnight at Diplomatico hotel

Day 6: Horse-riding in the Andes

Stop At: Valle de Uco, Tupungato Argentina
ESTANCIA LA ALEJANDRA
At the foot of the Cerro Plata (6,100 meters), we find the traditional Estancia La Alejandra.

Reception at the guest house and breakfast. Departure on horseback towards the mountains through the colourful plantations of the estancia. Touring the horse breeding paddocks at the foot of the Andes, we will see hares, foxes, condors and beautiful horses that are born at the place. Ascend to the “altar” view point where we can appreciate gorgeous views of the Cordon del Plata Mountains and the Uco valley, while we enjoy some wines from the region. Return to the guest house for lunch.

Towards the evening, by taking the road of La Carrera northward, we will arrive to the viewpoint of La Ollada, where you will see the most breath-taking view of the Valley and the Potrerillos dam. A winding road down and through the mountain villages of Potrerillos will then take you to international route No. 7 with destination to Mendoza City.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: BBQ lunch & wine provided
Accommodation included: Overnight at Diplomatic hotel

Day 7: Travel to Santiago

Stop At: Santiago, Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region
Transfer from hotel to airport to take flight.

Transfer from airport to hotel.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Loreto hotel

Day 8: Full day Chilean Wine tour

Stop At: Vina Cousino Macul, Avenida Quilin 7100, Santiago 7921077 Chile
Cousino Macul and Concha y Toro Wineries

Immerse yourself in the verdant vineyards of two of Chile’s oldest wineries on a full-day tour from Santiago. Descend to the traditional subterranean cellars of Cousino Macul to learn about complex productions processes; hear the legendary tales of Concha y Toro’s eccentric former owner; and sample a selection of signature wines grown in the region. Find out how Chile has established itself as one of the world’s greatest wine producers during this enriching experience.

Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Loreto hotel

Day 9: Vina del Mar & Valparaiso Full Day tour

Stop At: Valparaiso, Valparaiso, Valparaiso Region
Vina Del Mar and Valparaiso

Experience the color and culture of two Chilean coastal towns on a full-day tour from Santiago. On the way, sample delicious wines in the verdant valleys of Chile’s prime winemaking region, then discover the gorgeous greenery of Vina del Mar, a seaside gem declared the ‘Garden City.’ Immerse yourself in the bohemian beauty of Valparaiso as you stroll the serpentine streets with a knowledgeable guide, visiting the historical highlights of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city. Convenient round-trip hotel transportation is included in this tour.

Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Loreto hotel

Day 10: City tour of Santiago & Transfer to airport to fly home

Stop At: Santiago, Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region
City Tour of Santiago

Experience the spectacular sights and colorful culture of Chile’s capital city on an introductory 3.5-hour tour of Santiago. See all of the city’s legendary landmarks as you stroll through Santiago’s streets, visiting the picturesque Moneda Palace, the verdant Parque Forestal and the colossal Cathedral. Choose either a morning or afternoon tour to allow further exploration after the tour concludes.

Transfer from hotel to airport to catch flight home.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.