Mendoza and Buenos Aires 6 days 5 nights
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Summary
Buenos Aires is more than a cultural city known for its European influence in architecture and cuisine, the eclectic and diversified city of Buenos Aires invites you to discover what makes “porteños” so passionate. Mendoza is the largest wine-producing region in Latin America, thanks to its hills and high plains with an extensive artificial irrigation system ideal for viticulture.
Duration
6 days 5 nights
Includes
The Trip to Buenos Aires and Mendoza includes: Flights BUE/MDZ/BUE 3 nights at Pulitzer Hotel with daily breakfast 2 nights at NH Cordillera Hotel with daily breakfast Private transfers with english speaking guides Excursions and activities detailed in itinerary + 4 lunches and 3 dinners
Details
Day 1:
Tranfer from the airport to the hotel. Morning at leisure. Discover Buenos Aires - We begin the tour at Plaza de Mayo - the City's main square. Thissquare has been the hub of political life since the Revolution on the 25th ofMay 1810. It was here in 1816 that Argentina garnered independence from Spanishrule. In the heart of the Plaza is CasaRosada (Pink House). Around Plaza de Mayo are also the Cathedral and El Cabildo. The tour will continue with a drive through the trendy San Telmo area,a bohemian neighborhood famous for its high-quality antique shops and weekendflea markets. The next stop is La Boca, a quaint Italian harbor district famous forits unique row of homes with different colors. Stroll among the artists,musicians, and poets who frequent the area; you might even catch a few peopledancing the Tango in the streets. We continue with a drive through the Palermo district, decorated with gardens, fountains, and statues, and this area has trendy bars and shops. Dinner At Leisure.
Day 2:
Flight BA/Mendoza - 1:30 hour. This Day the group will enjoy lunch at a winery in lujan de cuyo. Lujan is the most important area for Malbecs in Mendoza, Argentina, and probably in the World, and it will be our scenario forthis wine tour. Luján isthe only place in the world known to have a denominationof origin fortheir Malbec(D.O.C.),but is now expanding its portfolio creating some of the best wines in Argentina:Blends, Cabernet Sauvignons, Merlots, Bonardas, Cabernet Francs, Torrontes andsome other varietals are exploding today, making its terroirunique, placing itself in world with some ofthe best quality wines. Remarkable wineries to visit: Caelum,Ojo de Vino, Dominio del Plata, Susana Balbo, Matervini, Vina Cobos, Renacer, Casarena, Clos de Chacras, Achaval Ferrer, Cruzat, Viamonte, BenegasLynch, Krontiras, MAAL Wines,Pulenta Estate, Viamonte. Dinner at leisure
Day 3:
Andeluna Winery cooking class. The cooking class consists of 3 recipes (one for empanadas, one forfocaccia and a dessert based on dulce de leche), due to the size of the group,we divide them into smaller groups so that the experience is positive andinteractive. Then, we proceed to cook everything produced, so that you cantaste it after the visit we make while we cook. Finally, they settle into thetables specially prepared for the 4 or 6 course menu. The entire activity, from arrival to the end of lunch, is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours. We suggest starting the class around 11 a.m., having luncharound 1 p.m., and ending at 2:45 p.m.-3 p.m. Spa Hammam - Enjoying the Hamam experience hasalways been at the heart of life for some of the wisest Eastern cultures. Both men and women use thermal baths as part of their daily ritual to purify andrelax the mind, body & soul. Dinner at leisure
Day 4:
This day we combine a famous Olive tasting with a wine tasting in one emblematic winery. Olive tasting Laur - Founded in 1889, Laur was a pioneer in the implementation of olivetrees in Mendoza and the olive oil industry. In 2021, it was named thenumber-one olive oil factory in the world. Pulenta Winery - The Pulenta Family has been linked to Argentine viticulture for four generations. The children of the wine maker Antonio Pulenta and descendants of Italian immigrants, Eduardo and Hugo Pulenta,gave birth to PulentaEstate in 2002, bringing experience and the most skilled workforce. The tradition, knowledge, and experience of the family acquired during 100 yearssince the arrival of Angelo Polenta y Palmina Spinssanti to Argentina, live today in Pulenta Estate. Their mission is to produce a limited series of great wines, proudly made in Argentina Flight back To Buenos Aires. Check in and dinner at leisure
Day 5:
Polo Day. You will begin your day with an informative talk about polo and itsponies. While you taste some delicious empanadas and excellent argentine wine,You will learn also about the rules of the game, the equipment used by the polohorse and the player, and the different shooting techniques. Then you will attend a professional live polo match of 4 chukkers. With more than 30 horses in play, you will enjoy a fast-paced polo game of pure adrenaline. In between chukkers, we will visit the pony line, and you will learn how to take care of a polo horse, its feeding, and its preparation for a match. Lunchtime is part of this incredible Argentine Experience, a complete barbeque with premium argentine wines. After relaxing, you will take a polo lesson to learn how to ride ahorse, hold the mallet, and hit the ball. Believe it! You will finish your day by sharing a mini polo match that will make you feel like a professional player! Dinner at leisure
Day 6:
Day at leisure. Farewelldinner at La Ventana with Tango Show will be at leisure, and for the Farewell Dinner the group will enjoy a cocktail reception and a big menu in exclusive. The menu includes international and typical dishes from our country,with the traditional steak grill and a large cellar of Argentine wines. The Tango Show will be in regular. In the heart of San Telmo, LaVentana Barrio de Tango, opened its doors to the world in 1982. This fullyrestored historic convent is a classic tour of Buenos Aires culture throughtime. The interiors, which preserve the purest of the building, are the idealsetting for a unique proposal with 32 artists on stage: two Tango orchestras, afolk music ensemble, dancers and singers.
Day 7:
Morning at leisure for last minute shopping. Flight back home.