General Information
- Capital: Buenos Aires
- Government: Federal presidential republic
- Currency: Argentine peso (ARS)
- Area: 2,766,890 km2
- Population: 39,921,833 (July 2006 est.)
- Language: Spanish
- Religion: Roman Catholic 92%, Protestant 2%, Jewish 2%, other 4%
- Electricity: 220V/50Hz (European plug)
- Calling Code: +54
- Time Zone: UTC -3
Points of Interest
- Buenos Aires
- Recoleta and Palermo
- The Colon Theatre
- San Telmo
- Mendoza - one of the nine "Great Wine Capitals"
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Package Overview
Embark on a 6 day tour of Argentina's wine region in Mendoza. You will enjoy tours of authentic vineyards, wine tastings, and the enchantment of Buenos Aires while relaxing in one of the most colorful cultures of South America.
$780.00* - Economy Accommodations
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Travel Itinerary
Welcome to Buenos Aires, the 'Paris of South America'.
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon, you will be met at the hotel for a half day city tour in which you will visit the outstanding building of the National Congress, the ancient Council, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Capitol (better known as "Pink House"). The buildings that surround the "Mayo Square" consist of the above mentioned spots. The tour also includes magnificent parks and buildings of Recoleta and Palermo, The Colon Theatre (one of the five most important Opera theatres in the world), and many other architectural, historical and cultural sites.
We will visit San Telmo area, one of the most antique districts of the city, as well as the Boca district with its "caminito" (a picturesque pedestrian street) where you will find colorful metal sheet tenements. Finally, the tour will lead us to the recently refurbished district of Puerto Madero, historic area of the Buenos Aires port.
Breakfast is included.
Transfer to the local airport for a flight towards the City of Mendoza (air priced separately). Upon arrival and welcoming, spend the remainder of your afternoon at leisure at your hotel.
SOPHISTICATION IN ARGENTINA'S WINE COUNTRY - InterContinental Mendoza is part of the city's burgeoning entertainment, business and hospitality centre. Its contemporary architecture, defines the traditional simplicity of most buildings in the area. Located next to the city's largest shopping mall and casino, the InterContinental Mendoza boasts West Argentina's largest meeting space and world-class accommodations. Adventure seekers will enjoy a visit to the foot of the Andes Mountains or the Mendoza River.
As one of the nine "Great Wine Capitals" in the Global Network of internationally-renowned wine regions, Mendoza is home to many area wineries where you can sample the region's own Malbecs, Shiraz and Cabernets. InterContinental Mendoza is conveniently located 20 minutes (13 km) from Mendoza International Airport and 5 minutes from downtown (4 km).
Breakfast is included.
After breakfast, we will take a full day wine tour. It consists of a visit of two or more wine cellars, where wine experts will explain the finer points in the wine production process. This visit also includes walks into the vineyards, some display of the historical origin of this delicious elixir, some delicious regional barbecue, and of course...wine tastings. During your visit you can observe how the desert has been developed and transformed into this modern day oasis. You can also observe the existence of channels and irrigation ditches constructed during the Indian age that are now aided by high tech computerized drip irrigation systems. These systems have helped placed Argentina on the map as one of the premiere wine manufacturers in the world.
After the tour, return to your hotel for overnight accommodations.
Breakfast and Lunch are included.
After breakfast, you can enjoy the day at leisure to enjoy the city or the Andes Mountains.
Breakfast is included.
Transfer to airport for return flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for overnight accommodations.
Breakfast is included.
Transfer to the international airport for return flight home.
Additional Package Information
Package Includes
- Lodging, transfers, tours as described in itinerary
- Meals as described in itinerary
- Regular services with local English guide
Package Does Not Include
- Airfare
- National Park entrance fee
- Meals not mentioned as included
- Optional tours and services
- Gratuities
Package Notes
- The Operator reserves the right to change itineraries.
- Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
- Minimum of 2 passengers
- Subject to space at hotels
- Black out dates apply; not valid for long weekends
- To prevent any loss due to cancellation, travel insurance is recommended.
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