The Malbecs of Mendoza
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Highlights:
Argentina is well known for its beef and nothing goes better with beef than a strong red wine. Fortunately, the country also has that in abundance in various areas of the country.
One of the noted areas is Mendoza, especially the wines from the Malbec grape. In this program you get a chance to experience the sights and nightlife of Buenos Aires, “The Paris of South America.” Plus a stay in the Mendoza divided into the Central valley and the Uco valley. Enjoy the comparison and the experience.
Argentina is well known for its beef and nothing goes better with beef than a strong red wine. Fortunately, the country also has that in abundance in various areas of the country.
One of the noted areas is Mendoza, especially the wines from the Malbec grape. In this program you get a chance to experience the sights and nightlife of Buenos Aires, “The Paris of South America.” Plus a stay in the Mendoza divided into the Central valley and the Uco valley. Enjoy the comparison and the experience.
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Explore: Mendoza
Customizable Itinerary - 12 Days (from $5,855 per person)
Day 1: Depart USA
You board an aircraft for the overnight flight to Buenos Aires.
Day 2: Arrival in Argentina
You arrive in Buenos Aires early in the morning and will be met by one of our representatives who will escort you to the car which will take you to your hotel which is part of the Puerto Madero complex created from a former docklands area. Your hotel was, at one time, a warehouse but the Phillipe Stark interior has created a 5 star conversion. You have the rest of the day to relax and explore this new addition to the BA social scene.
Day 3: The Best of B.A.
Buenos Aires is an elegant and cosmopolitan city with European flavor and a friendly atmosphere. You will get to see quite a bit of it today accompanied by your personal guide. You will start with the monumental highlights like the main square, Plaza de Mayo with its neo-classical Cathedral, colonial town hall and the Presidential Palace, the “Casa Rosada” which Juan and Eva Peron once inhabited. You then continue to the old neighborhood of San Telmo with its narrow cobblestone streets; La Boca with its multicolor tin houses, the elegant Barrio Norte neighborhood, and Palermo with its wonderful parks and gardens, monuments and magnificent mansions. In the evening you walk a few feet and you are in the city’s finest Tango venue. Enjoy an elegant dinner with open bar followed by a superb show with a variety of dancers and orchestra.
Breakfast and Dinner
Day 4: A Day on the Pampas
After breakfast you will meet your guide who will take you to your car for a trip to the famous Argentine pampas, home to the gauchos. Your destination is San Antonio de Areco, a “gaucho” town about 80 miles from Buenos Aires. You are taken to a private estancia where a lunch of Argentine barbecue beef has been prepared which you enjoy with fine wines enjoying views of the endless plains. If you are inclined you can ride some of the estancia’s horses or take a ride in a sulky before returning to the city. This will be a large meal so we have left this evening open for you to decide how much you want for dinner.
Breakfast and Lunch
Day 5: Buenos Aires to Mendoza
In the morning you are transferred to the airport for the flight to Mendoza which is in the middle of the country in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. Upon arrival you will be met and escorted to your intimate wine lodge. After a chance to relax with a chilled rose, you are invited for dinner at the hotel’s noted restaurant.
Breakfast Lunch and Dinner
Days 6 & 7: Exploring the Central Valley
There are over 900 wineries in the Mendoza Region and you will have a chance to visit some of them during your stay. The options include Catena Zapata, Chandon, Caelum, Ruca Malen, Chakana, Norton, Terrazas, Melipal, Vina Cobos, Finca Decero and many others. You can also take the opportunity to explore the lodge’s own vineyard on horseback. If you are hands-on we can get you set up to do some green thinning or pruning in the vineyard. We can also arrange transport into Mendoza for lunch or dinner or the chance to do some shopping.
Breakfast Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Uco Valley Wine Tour
After breakfast you will be picked up by your guide for a full day tour to and through the UCO Valley visiting a number of vineyards and staying for lunch at one of them. You will eventually arrive at your new resort.
Breakfast and Lunch
Days 9 & 10 Days at Leisure
We have left the last two days open for you to select from a variety of options at the resort, one of which is to relax by the pool and enjoy the facilities of the spa.
Breakfast
Day 11: Return to USA
In the afternoon you will be transferred to Mendoza for a flight to either Buenos Aires or Santiago (which is actually closer). You can then connect to a flight to the USA.
Breakfast
Day 12: Arrive in USA
You board an aircraft for the overnight flight to Buenos Aires.
Day 2: Arrival in Argentina
You arrive in Buenos Aires early in the morning and will be met by one of our representatives who will escort you to the car which will take you to your hotel which is part of the Puerto Madero complex created from a former docklands area. Your hotel was, at one time, a warehouse but the Phillipe Stark interior has created a 5 star conversion. You have the rest of the day to relax and explore this new addition to the BA social scene.
Day 3: The Best of B.A.
Buenos Aires is an elegant and cosmopolitan city with European flavor and a friendly atmosphere. You will get to see quite a bit of it today accompanied by your personal guide. You will start with the monumental highlights like the main square, Plaza de Mayo with its neo-classical Cathedral, colonial town hall and the Presidential Palace, the “Casa Rosada” which Juan and Eva Peron once inhabited. You then continue to the old neighborhood of San Telmo with its narrow cobblestone streets; La Boca with its multicolor tin houses, the elegant Barrio Norte neighborhood, and Palermo with its wonderful parks and gardens, monuments and magnificent mansions. In the evening you walk a few feet and you are in the city’s finest Tango venue. Enjoy an elegant dinner with open bar followed by a superb show with a variety of dancers and orchestra.
Breakfast and Dinner
Day 4: A Day on the Pampas
After breakfast you will meet your guide who will take you to your car for a trip to the famous Argentine pampas, home to the gauchos. Your destination is San Antonio de Areco, a “gaucho” town about 80 miles from Buenos Aires. You are taken to a private estancia where a lunch of Argentine barbecue beef has been prepared which you enjoy with fine wines enjoying views of the endless plains. If you are inclined you can ride some of the estancia’s horses or take a ride in a sulky before returning to the city. This will be a large meal so we have left this evening open for you to decide how much you want for dinner.
Breakfast and Lunch
Day 5: Buenos Aires to Mendoza
In the morning you are transferred to the airport for the flight to Mendoza which is in the middle of the country in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. Upon arrival you will be met and escorted to your intimate wine lodge. After a chance to relax with a chilled rose, you are invited for dinner at the hotel’s noted restaurant.
Breakfast Lunch and Dinner
Days 6 & 7: Exploring the Central Valley
There are over 900 wineries in the Mendoza Region and you will have a chance to visit some of them during your stay. The options include Catena Zapata, Chandon, Caelum, Ruca Malen, Chakana, Norton, Terrazas, Melipal, Vina Cobos, Finca Decero and many others. You can also take the opportunity to explore the lodge’s own vineyard on horseback. If you are hands-on we can get you set up to do some green thinning or pruning in the vineyard. We can also arrange transport into Mendoza for lunch or dinner or the chance to do some shopping.
Breakfast Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Uco Valley Wine Tour
After breakfast you will be picked up by your guide for a full day tour to and through the UCO Valley visiting a number of vineyards and staying for lunch at one of them. You will eventually arrive at your new resort.
Breakfast and Lunch
Days 9 & 10 Days at Leisure
We have left the last two days open for you to select from a variety of options at the resort, one of which is to relax by the pool and enjoy the facilities of the spa.
Breakfast
Day 11: Return to USA
In the afternoon you will be transferred to Mendoza for a flight to either Buenos Aires or Santiago (which is actually closer). You can then connect to a flight to the USA.
Breakfast
Day 12: Arrive in USA
