ARGENTINA & CHILE
Itinerary:
Day 1-Wednesday: USA-Buenos Aires
Overnight flight to Buenos Aires. Dinner and movie on board.
Day 2-Thursday: Buenos Aires
Morning arrival in Argentina’s vibrant capital. Transfer to your centrally located hotel. Day at leisure to explore the surroundings and perhaps shop for leather, suede, wool knits, jewelry or antiques
Day 3-Friday: Buenos Aires
Morning sightseeing tour of the city’s main landmarks: Plaza de Mayo, Presidential Palace (Pink House), Congress Building, Opera House, and Palermo Park. Remainder of day at leisure. This evening we take you to a classical Argentinean Dinner and Tango Show.
Day 4-Saturday: Buenos Aires
Full day tour to an Argentinean Hacienda. This typical and unique excursion will allow us to admire the traditional folk dances and enjoy the songs of the Argentine Gaucho (cowboy). The party is held at an old country ranch located about 90 miles from Buenos Aires. A barbecue lunch, or ‘asado”, with wine is included.
Day 5-Sunday: Buenos Aires
Day at leisure in the Argentinean capital.
Day 6-Monday: Buenos Aires-Santiago
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Santiago, the capital city of Chile. Meeting upon arrival in Santiago and transfer to your hotel. Rest of day at leisure.
Day 7-Tuesday: Santiago-Maypo Canyon & Concha Toro Vineyards
Today we enjoy a full day tour visiting the city of Santiago, including the Pre-Columbian Art Museum, San Cristobal Hill for a panoramic view of the city, the Cathedral, Post Office, and National Museum. Stop for a wine tasting at The Wine House and continue southeast to the River Maipo Canyon traveling along Chilean foothills and villages. After lunch, on your own, afternoon visit to Concha y Toro Vineyard, one of the largest exporters of fine Chilean wines, including the wine cellars and storage area followed by a wine tasting. Then, we drive back to your hotel downtown Santiago.
Day 8-Wednesday: Santiago
Day at leisure in Santiago de Chile.
Day 9-Thursday: Santiago-Buenos Aires-USA
Evening transfer to the airport for your flight home arriving USA the following morning. Dinner and movie on board.
HOTELS USED:
Buenos Aires
Hotel De Las Americas (4*)
De Las Americas Hotel is set in the heart of "The Recoleta", one of the most elegant commercial district of Buenos Aires, and just a short stroll away from most of the important avenues of the city. Guests can taste a variety of international cuisine at the La Cascada Restaurant and enjoy a drink at the lobby-bar. The hotel is fully air-conditioned and offers 162 spacious and stylish guest rooms and suites.
Amenities include Satellite TV, Minibar, Hairdryer, Safe Deposit, and Coffee maker.
Santiago
Galerias Hotel (4*)
The Galerías Hotel offers excellent services in a lovely historic setting, where each of the six floors showcases Chile’s past. It is centrally-located in Santiago near to shopping, museums, and restaurants. The hotel features an award-winning restaurant, outdoor pool, bar, and relaxation center. The Galerías Hotel has 162 spacious rooms, including six suites, and a handicap equipped room. Air-conditioning, sound-diminishing double-pane glass, and first-class facilities for your enjoyment.
