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8-Day Argentina Wine Area

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Trip Overview

On this exciting tour, you'll sample some of Argentina's best features: wine, tango and cuisine!

Beginning in the land of tango, Buenos Aires, you'll explore the country's capital and all its landmarks over several city tours with local guides. In the evenings, you'll enjoy culinary experiences and various tango shows including a private tango lesson!

Moving on, you'll fly to Mendoza, the laid-back city surrounded by rivers, canyons, valleys and the incredible Andes mountain range. This is where your Argentina wine tour will shine as you travel into the Lujan de Cuyo wine-producing region to explore several wineries & taste wines!
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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Buenos Aires, City Tour with Local Guide & Optional Cooking Class!

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Welcome to Buenos Aires, City Tour with Local Guide & Optional Cooking Class!

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed at the airport and taken to your hotel. After checking in, you'll head out on a city tour to the southern part of the city. You'll visit Avenida de Mayo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and Cabildo. You'll end your tour in San Telmo, a historical neighbourhood and the eldest district of Buenos Aires. In the evening, you'll have the option to joined a shared culinary experience.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires 4 star

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    Activities

    Buenos Aires Southern City Tour

    Welcome to Argentina Culinary ExperienceOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ezeiza International Airport to Buenos Aires

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    Destinations

    Buenos Aires

    Maipú, Buenos Aires

Day 2

Buenos Aires Northern City Tour, Private Tango Lesson & Dinner with Local Hosts

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Buenos Aires Northern City Tour, Private Tango Lesson & Dinner with Local Hosts

Today, you'll visit the northern area of the city, enjoying a guided tour to La Recoleta, one of the city's most glamorous spots. La Recoleta is a wonderful walking area that combines upscale stores, restaurants, and boutiques. In the evening, you'll have the option to head to a private home where you will immerse completely in Argentine culture. In a relaxed and hospitable environment, you'll learn about the culture and how people live by enjoying a 3-course home-cooked meal with wine.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires 4 star

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    Activities

    North of Buenos Aires City Tour

    Private Tango Lesson

    Dinner with Local HostsOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Maipú, Buenos Aires

    Buenos Aires

Day 3

Countryside & Farm Tour in San Antonio de Areco

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Countryside & Farm Tour in San Antonio de Areco

Today, you'll travel to San Antonio de Areco. Here, you'll take a walking tour of the village, including a visit to the historical heart of the city. Afterwards, you'll continue to the ‘El Ombu de Areco’ ranch. Once at the estancia, you can take rides on the horses or go for a ride in a sulky. At lunchtime, you'll enjoy a typical country-style barbeque prepared using only the finest quality meats. Dessert is accompanied by a folklore show, which is followed by a demonstration of gaucho skills.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires 4 star

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    Activities

    Countryside Tour in San Antonio de Areco

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Maipú, Buenos Aires

    San Antonio de Areco

Day 4

Discovering Buenos Aires Icon & Tango Dinner Show at El Viejo Almacén

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Discovering Buenos Aires Icon & Tango Dinner Show at El Viejo Almacén

Today you will have the chance to discover three architectural icons of Buenos Aires city: Colon Theatre, one of the world's best-known opera houses; El Ateneo Bookstore, one of the biggest bookstores in South America and certainly the most luxurious; and the famous Café Tortoni. Visiting a tango show is a must when you are in Buenos Aires and in the evening, you'll enjoy dinner followed by a tango show at El Viejo Almacén!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires 4 star

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    Activities

    Discovering Buenos Aires Icons: Colon Theatre, El Ateneo Bookstore & TortoniOptional Activity

    El Viejo Almacén Dinner & Tango Show

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Maipú, Buenos Aires

    Buenos Aires

Day 5

Fly from Buenos Aires to Mendoza & Guided City Tour

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Fly from Buenos Aires to Mendoza & Guided City Tour

This morning you'll be transferred to the airport in Buenos Aires for your flight to Mendoza. Upon arrival in Mendoza, you'll be picked up and transferred to your hotel. After settling in, you'll leave your hotel and set off on a city tour to learn about Mendoza that was founded by the Spanish four centuries ago. You'll start in the historical centre at the Pedro del Castillo Square and cover several iconic landmarks and attractions over three hours before ending your tour at the Hill of Glory!

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    Accommodation

    Diplomatic Hotel5 star

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    Activities

    Mendoza Walking City Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires Aeroparque (AEP)

    Plane from Buenos Aires Aeroparque (AEP) to Aeropuerto MendozaOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Aeropuerto Mendoza to Mendoza

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Maipú, Buenos Aires

    Mendoza

Day 6

Lujan de Cuyo Wine Tour from Mendoza

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Lujan de Cuyo Wine Tour from Mendoza

In the morning, you'll leave Mendoza and drive towards Luján de Cuyo, one of South America’s main enological centres. Today, you'll visit three different wineries and immerse completely in the wine culture. You'll learn everything you need to know about wine: the different production styles and processes, understand the complexities in making good wines, and how to handle the glass during a tasting. Of course, you'll also taste exquisite wines and enjoy lunch at one of the wineries.

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    Accommodation

    Diplomatic Hotel5 star

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    Activities

    Luján de Cuyo Wine Tour & Lunch

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Mendoza

    Luján de Cuyo

Day 7

Organic and Sustainable Wineries Tour from Mendoza

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Organic and Sustainable Wineries Tour from Mendoza

Today, again, you'll drive to Luján de Cuyo to explore the beautiful wineries along the wine route. You'll learn about the organic viticulture that helps preserve Mendoza’s ancient vineyards’ characteristics with different processes that form an organic and sustainable winery. During your tour, you'll visit three wineries: Familia Arizu (Luigi Busca), Matervini Winery, and Susana Balbo Winery. You'll learn the wine elaboration processes, taste exquisite wines and enjoy a gourmet lunch.

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    Accommodation

    Diplomatic Hotel5 star

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    Activities

    Organic and Sustainable Wineries Tour

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Mendoza

    Luján de Cuyo

Day 8

Departure from Mendoza

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Departure from Mendoza

We hope you leave this Argentina wine tour full of culinary delights & great memories. At the required time, you will be taken to the airport of Mendoza for the flight to your next destination. If you require, flights and transfers can be arranged to other airports in South America.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Mendoza to Aeropuerto Mendoza

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Mendoza

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What’s included?

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 8 activities
  • 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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