Best of Argentina & Chile Wineries
Includes:
- Three Nights Hotel Accommodations including Tax in Santiago
- Three Nights Hotel Accommodations including Tax in Mendoza
- Three Nights Hotel Accommodations including Tax in Buenos Aires
- City Tour of Santiago and Buenos Aires
- Visits to Vineyards, Wine Cellars including Wine Tasting in Chile and Argentina
- Meet & Greet in Santiago's International Airport, and Transfer to Hotel
- Departure Transfer in Santiago to Bus Depot
- Modern Motor-Coach Transportation Santiago to Mendoza (6 hours)
- Meet and Greet in Mendoza Bus Depot, and Transfer to Hotel
- Departure Transfer to Airport in Mendoza
- Meet & greet in Buenos Aires Airport, and Transfer to Hotel
- Departure Transfer in Buenos Aires
- Assistance of local English Speaking Guide on all Transfers, Sightseeing Tours and Visits. Note: Tour Guide assistance is not provided on overland Motor-Coach transportation Santiago to Mendoza.
- Breakfast Daily
- Lunch (2)
- Welcome Dinner in Mendoza
- Farewell Dinner in Mendoza
- Dinner and Tnago Show in Buenos Aires
Deluxe Category Hotels:
Santiago: Grand Hyatt
Mendoza: Park Hyatt
Buenos Aires: Melia Buenos Aires
Prices from $3229.00 Per person in Double Accommodations
First Class Category Hotels:
Santiago: Hotel Neruda
Mendoza: NH Hotel or Hotel Aconcagua
Buenos Aires: NH City
Prices from $2349.00 Per person in Double Accommodations
- Three Nights Hotel Accommodations including Tax in Santiago
- Three Nights Hotel Accommodations including Tax in Mendoza
- Three Nights Hotel Accommodations including Tax in Buenos Aires
- City Tour of Santiago and Buenos Aires
- Visits to Vineyards, Wine Cellars including Wine Tasting in Chile and Argentina
- Meet & Greet in Santiago's International Airport, and Transfer to Hotel
- Departure Transfer in Santiago to Bus Depot
- Modern Motor-Coach Transportation Santiago to Mendoza (6 hours)
- Meet and Greet in Mendoza Bus Depot, and Transfer to Hotel
- Departure Transfer to Airport in Mendoza
- Meet & greet in Buenos Aires Airport, and Transfer to Hotel
- Departure Transfer in Buenos Aires
- Assistance of local English Speaking Guide on all Transfers, Sightseeing Tours and Visits. Note: Tour Guide assistance is not provided on overland Motor-Coach transportation Santiago to Mendoza.
- Breakfast Daily
- Lunch (2)
- Welcome Dinner in Mendoza
- Farewell Dinner in Mendoza
- Dinner and Tnago Show in Buenos Aires
Deluxe Category Hotels:
Santiago: Grand Hyatt
Mendoza: Park Hyatt
Buenos Aires: Melia Buenos Aires
Prices from $3229.00 Per person in Double Accommodations
First Class Category Hotels:
Santiago: Hotel Neruda
Mendoza: NH Hotel or Hotel Aconcagua
Buenos Aires: NH City
Prices from $2349.00 Per person in Double Accommodations
Call (555) 555-1212 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8474203
- Tour Operator
- Festival Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 12/31/2009
- Duration
- 10 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart Home | HOME CITY - SANTIAGO - VINA CONCHA Y TORO Meet and Greet upon arrival to the Airport, and Transfer to your Hotel. Afternoon, depart for Pirque, bordering the Maipo Valley, area characterized by Chile's most traditional vineyards and ideal for the production of elegant red wines. Vina Concha y Toro, founded by the Marquis de Casa Concha in 1883, today combines over 750 hectares of vineyards in the region elaborating noble Chilean wines of French origin including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Semillon, Gewurztraminer and others. |
| Day 2 | Vina Undurraga | SANTIAGO - CITY TOUR - VINA UNDURRAGA Following breakfast, enjoy City Tour of Santiago, Chile's beautiful cosmopolitan capital city, a mix of modern and classic European architecture. Visit La Moneda, Chile's Presidential Palace, the Church of San Francisco, La Catedral, Cerro Santa Lucia, the chic Providencia and El Golf district, and the beautiful residential area of Las Condes. Afternoon, depart from hotel through the rural Chilean countryside to Vina Undurraga founded in 1883 by Francisco Undurraga Vicuna, great admirer of Europe who in his travels brought back from Germany seedlings for Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Pinot Noir from France. In 1885 under the supervision of the French technician, Pressac, he planted his first vineyards. B |
| Day 3 | Chilean Wine Route | SANTIAGO - CURICO - CHILEAN WINE ROUTE Following Breakfast, depart for the train station to board train for two and a half hour scenic ride through the Chilean countryside to Curico. Meet and Greet upon arrival to Curico to enjoy exciting Chilean Wine Route, the heart of Chile's viticulture. Visit and tour three vineyards in the area, and enjoy typical lunch in a local restaurant before returning to Curico for train ride back to Santiago. Meet and Greet upon arrival and Transfer to your hotel. B, L |
| Day 4 | Mendoza | SANTIAGO - ANDES MOUNTAIN CROSSING - MENDOZA Following breakfast, Transfer to Bus Depot to board modern motor-coach for dramatic overland crossing of the Andes Mountains on route to beautiful Mendoza, Argentina. The crossing is a wonderful 6 hour drive through the Chilean countryside, continuing up the Andes Mountains, enjoying dramatic vistas of the Potrerillos and Uspallata Valleys and Aconcagua Provincial Park, the highest mountain peak in the western hemisphere, and then descending to the city of Mendoza. Meet and Greet upon arrival to Mendoza's Bus Depot and Transfer to your hotel. Afternoon, brief visit of the city, followed by Welcome Dinner. B, D |
| Day 5 | Mendoza | MENDOZA - VINEYARD VISITS Following breakfast, tour the Mendocino countryside for visit of three or four important local wineries. Enjoy delicious Lunch and generous servings of the local wines. Visit concludes with an introduction to the region, its wine culture, grapes, production and storage processes. Sundown, return to hotel. Evening free to relax, stroll and explore the charming tree-lined city streets on your own. B, L |
| Day 6 | Mendoza | MENDOZA - VINEYARD VISITS Following breakfast, continue touring important local vineyards, enjoying delicious wine tasting. Afternoon free to relax, shop, stroll and explore Mendoza on your own. In the evening, enjoy wonderful Farewell Dinner in a prominent Mondocino Restaurant. B, D |
| Day 7 | Buenos Aires | MENDOZA - BUENOS AIRES Breakfast in the hotel. At the appropiate time, Transfer to the Airport for flight to Buenos Aires. Meet and Greet upon arrival to Buenos Aires, and Transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free to relax, shop, stroll and explore this exciting European style capital city on your own. B |
| Day 8 | Buenos Aires | BUENOS AIRES - CITY TOUR Following breakfast, enjoy City Tour of this beautiful city reminiscent of many European capitals with its narrow streets and wide tree-lined boulevards, turn of the century architecture, sidewalk cafes, elegant window shops, and lively night life. City Tour begins on busy Avenue 9 de Julio, the impressive Colon Theatre and famous Obelisk, key symbol of the city. Continue to Government district, the Legislative Palace dating to early 20th century. Then to historic Plaza de Mayo and beautiful Casa Rosada, the Presidential Palace. Nearby is the Cathedral where the remains of Argentina's greatest national hero, the liberator General San Martin, lie. Continue to colorful Italian inspired Boca District and funky outdoor art displays. Ring along port of Buenos Aires to magnificent homes of Palermo district and elegant shops of Recoleta district. Afternoon free to rela, shop and explore on your own. Evening free or enjoy an optional tour to world famous Tango Show. B |
| Day 9 | Buenos Aires | BUENOS AIRES - TANGO & DINNER SHOW Day at leisure to shop the smart boutiques along Florida and Avenida Santa Fe. Leather and suede, and Argentine handicraft are absolute musts at bargain prices. In the evening, pick up from your hotel in the evening for a night to remember in the Senor Tango, Buenos Aires' premier palace of the tango, the sensuous, steamy, dramatic dance of Argentine couples. Enjoy a delicious dinner complete with wine as you thrill to a wonderful floor show sketching the history of this popular Argentine music made famous by singer Carlos Gardel, marvelling at the couples' artistic, synchronized movements on the stage. (B) |
| Day 10 | Return USA | BUENOS AIRES - HOME CITY At scheduled hour, Transfer to Airport for flight homeward or next destination. B |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
- Prices from $2349.00 Per Person in Double Accommodations. Includes Land Arrangements only. Program is Locally Hosted with English Speaking Guide. Optimum time to travel is September through March.
Important: International and Domestic Airfare not included. Please ask for our Airline Specials too!
