Argentina & Wine

Buenos Aires City Tour - Half Day/4 Hours

9:00am pick up.
Buenos Aires, cosmopolitan city that unveils its immigrant heritage at every step. The tour heads first to Plaza de Mayo, historical and political core of the city, to discover its main buildings and monuments: the Pirámide de Mayo, the Casa Rosada (Presidential Palace), the colonial Cabildo and the Metropolitan Cathedral. We continue along Avenida de Mayo, interesting for its different architectural styles, to reach 9 de Julio Avenue, with its eight lanes embellished with lawns, fountains and sculptures, and of course the Obelisco, undisputable emblem and gravitational center of the city.
From here the tour travels back in time to San Telmo, the oldest districts in the city, where each Sunday an antiques’ market takes place, and which boasts an attracting night vibe with gourmet restaurants, lively bars and, of course, the “tanguerias” (restaurants with live tango). Moving on southwards, we reach the picturesque port district of La Boca, with its famous alley Caminito whose colored tin houses and customs reflect the influence of the 19th century European immigrants in the typical “cantinas” (small restaurants) and “conventillos” (tenement houses).
The visit continues to Puerto Madero, with its old port warehouses turned into offices, apartments, world-class restaurants and bars, with an amazing view of the docks and the Rio de la Plata.
Finally, we continue to the residential neighborhood of Palermo with its elegant mansions and ample parks, to end at La Recoleta, where there are remarkable sights such as the church of Nuestra Señora del Pilar, the Cultural Center and the circular building of the Palais de Glace. We will visit the cemetery, surprising for its rich architecture, for its suggestive stories and the relevant historic figures buried there, among whom Evita is probably the most renowned.
Return to hotel.

Dinner & Tango Show at Gala Tango

Early evening departure from your hotel to San Telmo, the cradle of Tango. Tango music was born in the late 19th century in the " arrabales" (southern suburbs) of Buenos Aires, populated by "criollos" (Argentine natives), Italian and Spanish immigrants, some African descendants and people from many other countries. Their fights, their needs, their poverty, their passions, their pretense were the spark that created this mythical and passionate piece of Argentine culture. Its emotive lyrics are sometimes difficult to understand and almost impossible to translate but always deeply poetic. "Gala Tango" is one of the most exclusive tango venues in the city, due to its architecture and decor, in the French style of the 30s, with its Carrara marble bar and refined details. The a-la-carte gourmet 3-course dinner carefully designed by its exclusive chef should also be a distinctive highlight of the evening. Around midnight you return to your hotel.

Buenos Aires Historic Bars & Cafes - Half Day/4 Hours

This is the ideal tour to those willing to learn about the historic and cultural heritage of the city though its bars and cafes , which are such an important tradition for Argentinians. Along the tour, we will visit different districts of the city visiting some of the 73 cafes and bars declared by the city government as "Notable" because each one of them features some representative characteristics of the Porteños, their arts and their history.

We will start in Parque Lezama, where according to some historians the city of Buenos Aires was founded its first time by Don Pedro de Mendoza back in 1536. At the corner and Defensa St. and Brasil Ave, the Bar Británico frequented by the employees of the railway company and the Hipopótamo old outlet for liquors and spirits.
We walk along Defensa St. to reach Plaza Dorrego and the bar of the same name, a typical "cafetín" (small and basic coffee shop). From here, we will continue towards the San Telmo Market, where we will perceive the fusion of the old traditions and the actual life of the modern city that still nowadays keeps the tradition of coffee. A few meters on, and we will get to El Federal , one of the oldest bars of Buenos Aires. Back on our vehicle, we will pass by several other traditional bars such as Bar Sur , which only opens by night and is one of the pioneers in the Tango Show business, El Viejo Almacén, Bar Seddon and El Querandi.

Once in Avenida de Mayo, we will go by the London City and the Best known of all the old bars, the Café Tortoni . Moving along this avenue, core of the Spanish immigration in the city, we will have the chance to see some other bars and the one of the Castelar hotel, the Iberia Bar , and the 36 Billares . The tour continues along Callao Ave., passing by Bar Los Galgos. Afterwards we will walk to El Ateneo Grand Splendid , not one of the declared Notable Bars but an important asset to the city, this is a bookstore with a bar housed in the premises of an old cinema, which has been named by the British newspaper, the Guardian, as the second most important library in the word. We will then continue in our vehicle to Recoleta, to see La Biela, Mar Azul, and on to Corrientes Ave., the street that never sleeps. A walk along it will allow us to pass by El Gato , famous of its carried spiced cafes, La Giralda , and finally the Petit Colon , close to the well know opera house, which boasts a unique belle époque flavor.

We will enjoy a final treat before returning to your hotel. (Itinerary subject to change and drinks not included).

Free day to explore on your own

Today you are transferred to the airport in time for your flight to Iguazu Falls.

On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your accommodations for check in.

Iguazu Falls Argentina

One of the world's most spectacular waterfalls, Iguazú Falls has more than 275 different waterfalls crashing over a 230 foot basalt cliff. In this protected sub-tropical rainforest you'll also see many species of butterflies, plants birds, and wildlife.
NOTE - Iguazu Tourist Tax must be paid directly

Tour of Iguazu Falls Argentina Side - Full Day

This morning, you will explore the Argentine side of the falls with a private guide. You will have a close encounter with the falls on the upper and lower walkways which meander through more than 200 separate waterfalls. Visit the roaring Devil’s Throat, by a 15 minute tram ride to the 1200 meter walkway which leads to the observation platform.

Tour of Iguazu Falls Brazil Side - Half Day/3 Hours

With your guide, you depart from your hotel crossing the Puente Tancredo Neves and Juan D. Perón Bridges that join the Argentinian city of Puerto Iguazu with the Brazilian city of Foz de Iguazú. The trip continues towards the National Park do Iguaçu, one of the biggest vegetation reserves in Brazil, arriving at the visitors’ center. Here, you take a bus that will take you on a tour inside the park and then to the beginning of the footbridges over the cliffs of the Iguazu River. The length of these footbridges extends to almost a kilometer. During the walk it is possible to get a panoramic view of the Isla San Martín and of the most majestic waterfalls: the Bossetti, the San Martín and the Three Musketeers. Towards the end of the walk is the view point, from which you can appreciate a unique view of the Devil’s Throat, which, at this point, is only about 500 feet away. This wonderful view is even more enhanced by the constant formation of rainbows. The itinerary ends next to the Salto Floriano waterfall where there is a small store and there is access to the panoramic elevator, which visitors can take if they wish to.
The daily tours are preferably done in the mornings due to the position of the sun over the waterfalls.

Today you are transferred to the airport in time for your flight AR1733 to Jorge Newberry Airport in Buenos Aires. Here you are met and assisted with your Covid Test. Cost of the test is payable directly.
Following the test you are transferred to Ezeiza International Airport for your international flight back home.

Upon arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel.

Mendoza

Located in a major wine-growing region of Argentina, Mendoza is a modern city with a colonial heart - the streets are lined with trees and bordered by the canals built to bring water down from the Andes.

Lujan de Cuyo Wine Tour - Half Day

Today you will have a half day winery tour to the Lujan de Cuyo Wine Valley. The tour will include stops at 2 wineries (with wine tastings). Confirmed winery visits will be advised at a later date. Your local wine guide will select the wineries and make the appointments. Please advise if you have any preferences for wineries to be visited. You will be visiting the most important wine- growing area in the country, where 70 % of Argentine wines are produced. You will mingle with winery owners and learn about the local wines. Just south of Mendoza, Lujan de Cuyo is one of the most traditional and developed wine regions. Geographically speaking, both Maipa and Lujan de Cuyo are part of the same valley, and are equidistant from the town of Mendoza.

Uco Valley Wine Tour - Full Day

Depart from your hotel to the Uco Valley, which covers an extensive area of San Carlos, Tunuyán and Tupungato. The altitude of the cultivated lands ranges between 3,000 and 4,000 feet above sea level. The area has wide temperature ranges between day and night, allowing production of excellent wines suitable for lengthy ageing. The most widespread varieties are: Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Merlot. Also there are excellent white varieties, including the Torrontés Riojano, Semillon, Chenin and Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. The excursion continues through the productive area of this important oasis with visits to wineries. The tour includes lunch.
Wineries found in the Uco Valley include La Azul, Salentein, Gimenez Rilli, Corazon del Sol, Clos de los 7, Diamandes, Piedra Infinita & Pulenta State

Free day to explore on your own

Today you are transferred to the airport in time for your flight.

On arrival at Jorge Newberry Airport you will be transferred to Ezeiza International Airport. Minimum 5 hour connection time recommended.