Day 1: Buenos Aires
Arrival in Buenos Aires.
Transfer with a driver from the airport to the hotel. Free day and evening for
exploring the city on your own.
Day 2: Buenos Aires (Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel.
A guided city tour (4 hours) with an
English - speaking guide.
You will see the unique capital and experience the legendary
centuries-old culture of Argentina - a combination of history and art. Buenos
Aires is home of most of Argentina's landmarks. The architectural elegance can
be compared to that of Paris, but the city is unique in its beauty. Buenos
Aires is widely known for its numerous museums, and art enthusiasts will find a
multitude of different museums, galleries, theaters, and architectural
monuments in this city. Among the main attractions of the city are the old
neighborhood of La Boca, the historical zone of San Telmo, where you can find a
large number of large and small bars, restaurants, and a genuine antique market
at Plaza Dorrego. The heart of Buenos Aires is the central square, Plaza de
Mayo, the largest shopping center in the world. Other major city attractions
include the "Pink House" (the Casa Rosada presidential palace),
associated with the name of Eva Perón, and numerous other monumental landmarks.
Among them is the city's symbol, a 67-meter obelisk erected to celebrate the
declaration of Argentine independence, standing on the world's widest avenue,
Avenida 9 de Julio. You will also visit the elegant neighborhood of Recoleta
with its famous cemetery, the colonial-style church El Pilar, and the nearby
cultural and commercial center. The tour program also includes visits to the
modern areas of the city: Puerto Madero and the parks of Lezama and 3 de
Febrero.
In the evening, you will enjoy a Tango Show (with dinner, without
a guide).
Tango is immensely popular worldwide, but Argentina has one
undeniable advantage – it is the birthplace of Tango. The amazing world of
Tango... The dance on the stage, with its passion and virtuosity, transports
you into a world of love and elegant performance. This dance originated in the
city's ports among poor immigrants, gauchos, and other marginalized people.
Initially, the dance was performed quite loosely by two men and was named after
the Latin word "tangere," which means "to touch." Over
time, Tango became slower and acquired new tones of intimacy. Orchestras were
formed to perform Tango. The dance rapidly gained popularity, and today, Tango
is one of the most sensual dances on Earth. It teaches sincerity and reminds
men of gallantry and women of tenderness. In the restaurant, the interior
creates a Tango atmosphere, and a menu featuring several traditional dishes
with excellent Argentine wines complements this romantic evening.
Day 3:
Buenos Aires (Breakfast)
Full-day excursion (8 hours)
"Gaucho Fiesta" in an English-speaking group.
You will head to a
traditional Argentine "estancia." This excursion provides an
opportunity to get acquainted with the lifestyle and folklore of Argentine gauchos.
Initially leading a nomadic way of life, gauchos gradually settled down and
engaged in farming and cattle herding. The few modern gauchos remaining in the
country now demonstrate their remarkable horsemanship skills to all interested
parties. They are known for their ability to use "boleadoras" (ropes
with three tied stones to capture and immobilize cattle), handle knives and
lassos, and prepare the world's finest meat (the excursion includes a
traditional Argentine lunch).
Day 4:
Buenos Aires – Mendoza (Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport, flight to Mendoza. Transfer to a hotel in the city.
Optional activities
(additional fees) - visit to the wine valley with tastings (there are 2 in
Mendoza), horseback rides, rafting, visits and treks around Mount Aconcagua
(the highest in the Southern Hemisphere).
Day 5:
Mendoza (Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Wine
excursion with tastings in the valley.
In the morning, meet with a
wine specialist guide and depart to the wine oasis. Here, you will find
historical wineries and producers of top-quality wines. The Andes landscapes
add to the uniqueness of this route. You will visit two to three wineries where
the guide will introduce you to the wine-making processes: vineyard care, grape
harvesting, wine aging, and the fractionation of various types of wine. The
guide will also explain the technique of wine tasting and the importance of
corks, as well as provide information about using specific wine glasses during
tastings .
Day
6: Mendoza (Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day. Optionally (additional fee), you can visit wineries and have tastings
with an English-speaking group in another valley or choose another activity
(horseback riding, rafting, visiting the famous Atuel Canyon).
Day
7: Mendoza
Transfer to the airport
for your flight back home.