BUENOS AIRES; IGUAZU FALLS &

THE WINE COUNTRY OF MENDOZA- 7 Days

Itinerary

Today you arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina.  Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. 

Enjoy a half-day tour of the city of Buenos Aires.   Buenos Aires is an elegant cosmopolitan city.  The tour will introduce the visitor to the beautiful parks and gardens of Palermo, the old quarters of San Telmo, the bustling banking and business centre and the historical Government House, Congress and the Recoleta Cemetery.  You will hear about the immigrants who came from Europe, the politics that swayed emotions, changed lives and became the theme of stories, music and theatre.   This is an entertaining and interesting tour.

Emperador Hotel (no meals)

Drive into the Pampas and visit a working Estancia, which contrasts so sharply with the bustling business city life of Buenos Aires. The Pampas are a blend of traditional Gaucho lore and modern agro-industry.  This estancia is considered the domain of the great landowners, the home of the first polo players and the wealth of the country.  Spend an unusual day in an Estancia enjoying local food and wine and the hospitality of warm hosts.

This evening enjoy dinner and the tango show.  The menu offers a great variety of International dishes and selected wines.  Followed by a An authentic Tango show with virtuous musicians playing a well-chosen repertoire, dancers showing the evolution of the tango with a sober and varied wardrobe and excellent voices.

Emperador Hotel (B, L, D)

Today you will be transferred to the domestic airport for your scheduled flight to Iguazu Falls.  Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel on the Argentinean side. 

Sheraton Iguazu Hotel (B)

This morning you will be taken on the half-day tour of the Falls (Argentinean side).   Drive to the Argentine side of the Iguazu National Park and walk the paths that lead along the lush tropical basin of the Devil’s Gorge and over and under the splashing torrents of falling water.  Enjoy beautiful flowers, ferns, tropical plants, butterflies and exotic birds add to the exciting experience of close contact with nature.

This afternoon is scheduled for a tour of the Falls (Brazilian side).  Drive to the Brazilian side of the Iguazu National Park and continue on foot visiting the Iguazu River canyon with views of the various falls.  Continue down pathways, which take you over the falling water up to a special area with a fantastic panoramic view of the Devil’s Gorge and the surrounding falls. 

Special note:  American passport holders do require visas to enter Brazil.  Other nationals should check with the Brazilian consulate for a more up to day requirement.  

Sheraton Iguazu Hotel (B, L, D)

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your scheduled flight to Mendoza.  Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. 

Park Hyatt Hotel (B)

This morning is scheduled for a half-day city tour of Mendoza.  Mendoza is considered one the prettiest cities of the country with beautiful trees and parks, wide shaded sidewalks and a friendly atmosphere.  This tour will take you through the old and modern city visiting the Main Square and Civic area, the residential neighborhoods, the Parque Gral San Martin (San Martin Park), the Monumento to the Ejercito de los Andes (Andean Army) and the on to El Challao at the foot of the Andes

This afternoon is scheduled for a half-day winery tour.  Drive out towards Maipu and Lujan, main wine centers, where there will be a chance of visiting the plantations and wineries of the area and taste some of the delicious wine.  Later, you will be transferred to your hotel, where you spend the night. 

Park Hyatt Hotel (B)

Transfer to Mendoza airport for your scheduled flight to Buenos Aires.  Upon arrival, you will be met and assisted to your departure flight.

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