Definitive Wine Tour of Argentina and Chile

Day 1. Buenos Aires
Arrival, reception and transfer to your hotel.

Day 2. Buenos Aires (Breakfast & dinner)
After breakfast, a private city tour of the city, reminiscent of Paris. It is situated on the Rio de la Plata, and as its name suggests, it is the city of good winds. The tour will include a visit to the Plaza de Mayo, the hub of the city centre and where many public buildings such as the Catedral Metropolitana can be found. At the east end, you will find the Casa Rosada presidential palace with the famous balcony from which Juan and Evita Peron greeted the masses. A visit will also be made to the Teatro Colon, the world-class opera house that opened in 1908 with a presentation of Aida. It seats 2500 spectators and offers standing room for another 1000. There is also a museum featuring instruments, costumes and photographs of performers. You shall visit La Boca, Buenos Aires' most colourful neighbourhood. In the evening, dinner & tango Show at one of the foremost tango houses in Buenos Aires.

Day 3. Buenos Aires - Mendoza - Tupungato (Breakfast)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Mendoza. Transfer to Tupungato, in the Uco Valley. The Uco Valley is a privileged area for grape and high quality wine production at the foot of the Andean Mountain Range. With its unique landscape and 1000m altitude, you will find Chardonnay, Merlot, Malbec and Semillón grapes with different characteristics to those in other areas of the province. Transfer to your lodge, surrounded by mountains, vineyards and forests. Visit to local cellars with wine tasting.

Day 4. Tupungato - Mendoza - Tupungato (Breakfast)
After breakfast, a visit to some other bodegas, with options including the Bodegas Lurton and Fapes in the Uco Valley. Bodega Lurton, belongs to the Jacques and Francois Lurton brothers, who use "varietal" and generic wines with Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Grey Pinot. Bodega Fapes, is one of the oldest cellars. After lunch, enjoy a guided excursion of Mendoza which dates back to the XVI Century. Visit to its tree-lined avenues and its streets bordered by 'acequias' (irrigation ditches).

Day 5. Tupungato - Mendoza (Breakfast)
After breakfast, a visit to some other bodegas, with options including Bodegas Norton and Lagarde. Bodega Norton, founded in 1895 is located in Luján de Cuyo department. This winery has the most modern technology in the area where you will find Malbec, Cabernet, Merlot, Semillón, Chenin, Chardonnay, Riesling and Barbera d'Asti. Bodega Lagarde is well known for its prestigious wines and regularly participates in international contests. Its fincas (productive ranches) are located in Luján de Cuyo county. After lunch, a visit to the Bodega Domaine Vistalba. Their French owners have managed to elaborate styles similar to a French Chateaux. Return to Mendoza and accommodation.

Day 6. Mendoza - Santiago (Breakfast)
After breakfast, half day excursion trip across the Andean Mountain ranges to Santiago, capital of Chile. Arrival and transfer to your hotel.

Day 7. Santiago (Breakfast)
After breakfast, a half day city tour of Santiago including a visit to the Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino. This museum offers a thorough overview of 4500 years of pre-Columbian civilization throughout Central and South America. At the Main Square (Plaza de Armas) you shall appreciate the beautiful Cathedral, Post Office and National Museum. Continue along the main avenue called "Alameda" to admire the San Francisco Church and the National Library. You shall also see the Mercado Central which is one of Santiago's most colourful markets. A visit to Cerro Santa Lucia, where Santiago was founded in 1541 before returning to your hotel.

Day 8. Santiago - Santa Cruz (Breakfast)
After breakfast, you will transfer south to the heart of the wine region of Chile with a first stop in the Maipo Valley at the prestigious Casa Real Hotel, located in the Santa Rita valley. This beautiful large mansion is surrounded by excellent vineyards where you can sample some excellent wine. Continue on to the heart of the Colchagua district, the 'Bordeaux' of Chile. Accommodation in Santa Cruz After lunch, visit the Montes vineyards, recipient of the coveted "New World winery of the year 2002 award".

Day 9. Santa Cruz (Breakfast)
After breakfast, enjoy a visit with wine tasting to two more award winning wineries in the region, Bisquert and Casa Silva. Accommodation in Santa Cruz.

Day 10. Santiago (Breakfast)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport in Santiago for your return flight home.

Day 1. Buenos Aires
Day 2. Buenos Aires (Breakfast & dinner)
Day 3. Buenos Aires - Mendoza - Tupungato (Breakfast)
Day 4. Tupungato - Mendoza - Tupungato (Breakfast)
Day 5. Tupungato - Mendoza (Breakfast)
Day 6. Mendoza - Santiago (Breakfast)
Day 7. Santiago (Breakfast)
Day 8. Santiago - Santa Cruz (Breakfast)
Day 9. Santa Cruz (Breakfast)
Day 10. Santiago (Breakfast)

• Buenos Aires - Esplendor by Wyndham Tango
• Tupungato - Casa de Uco vineyards
• Mendoza Park Hyatt
• Santiago Cumbres Lastarria
• Santa Cruz - Callihue Lodge

• Accommodation at selected 4/5 star hotels or similar with private bathroom and breakfast
• All domestic flights
• All transfers, tours and excursions as per itinerary with English speaking guides
• All meals as per itinerary (not including beverages and tips)
• Beverages included in the Tango Show
• All entrance fees to National Parks, museums etc

• International Flights
• Meals not specified on the itinerary
• Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages, etc
• Insurance against theft, loss, illness and/or accident
• Baggage porterage and other extras not specified