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MENDOZA
Arrive in the International Airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to venture out and explore Mendoza at your own pace.
Day
2
MENDOZA
After breakfast at your hotel, get ready for an exciting full day excursion. Mendoza is renowned not only for its excellent wines, but also as an important keystone in the country’s olive oil industry and this tour offers the perfect combination of both. Your tour commences at the Don Manuel Villafane Winery that focuses on the production of grapes, harvested in small and exclusive vineyards. Continue on to an olive oil factory where you will have a tasting experience. Then, stop at the Luigi Bosca winery, still run by its founding family over four generations. Next, visit Altavista Winery, considered a historical heritage site of Mendoza operating for over a century that offers a glance into old world and modern manufacturing techniques. Enjoy lunch in the garden of the winery (weather permitting). Afterwards, return to your hotel in the city. (B,L)
Day
3
MENDOZA
Start your day with breakfast at your hotel before heading out to the Uco Valley, featuring amazing wineries situated at an altitude of up to 4,920 feet. The altitude of these cultivated lands also features vast temperature ranges between day and night allowing production of excellent wines suitable for lengthy aging. The most widespread varieties showcased include: Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Merlot. There are also a wide variety of white wines, including Torrontes Riojano, Semillon, Chenin, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay. The excursion continues through the productive area of this important oasis with visits to wineries with lunch included along the way. At the end of the tour, return to your hotel in Mendoza. (B,L)
Day
4
MENDOZA I BUENOS AIRES
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon, embark on a half day city tour of cosmopolitan Buenos Aires. See the Pyramid de Mayo, the Presidential Palace, the Cabinet, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and view the symbol of the city, “The Obelisque.” Discover various neighborhoods from San Telmo with its signature tango parlors to European-inspired La Boca, trendy Puerto Madero, and La Recoleta Cemetery with its rich architecture and important figures that are buried there, including Eva Peron. This evening, enjoy an exquisite dinner and traditional tango show at “La Ventana” in San Telmo. (B,D)
Day
5
BUENOS AIRES
Take your time to explore Buenos Aires at your own pace today. The city overflows with riches—historic buildings, excellent food, diverse neighborhoods, beautiful parks, museums, theaters, and much more. We suggest you experience the city through its history, art, gastronomy, and music to treat all your senses. Alternatively, you can consider embarking on one of the many optional tours. (B)
Day
6
BUENOS AIRES I IGUAZU FALLS
Transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight to Iguazu Falls. Upon arrival in Iguazu Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to explore the area. Tonight, tantalize your taste buds with acclaimed Argentine cuisine options including grilled meats and steaks, fresh river fish recipes, and homemade pastas as you dine at leisure. (B)
Day
7
IGUAZU FALLS
After breakfast today, explore the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls on a full day excursion. Board the train at Central Station that runs inside the subtropical rainforest for 2.5 miles. At Falls Station are two trails: The Upper Circuit, crossing over the top of the canyon and the Lower Circuit, a 1-mile trail that offers waterfall views from eight catwalk lookouts for different perspectives. Then, catch the train to the Devil’s Throat Station and trek on to a suspended platform lookout that delivers Iguazu’s biggest thrill – the tallest and largest waterfall called Devil’s Throat, a 14-fall combination that crashes in a 269-foot sheer drop! (B)
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