DAY 1 BUENOS AIRES
(Meal Plan: None)
Welcome to Buenos Aires, the ‘Paris of South America’. Upon arrival, you will be picked up from Ezeiza airport and privately escorted to your hotel to settle in.
DAY 2 BUENOS AIRES
(Meal Plan: Breakfast)
Today you’ll enjoy an exciting sightseeing tour of this impressive city. In the early part of the 20th century, Argentina was one of the richest countries in the world. The grand public buildings of Buenos Aires reflect this opulent era. The so-called ‘Paris of South America’ combines the atmosphere of a former European town with the features of a Latin American capital. Our guide will pick out some of the city’s highlights such as Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada; Caminito and Recoleta with its cemetery to illustrate the history of Argentina. Moving on to San Telmo, the oldest district in the city, you will walk along ancient cobblestone streets, admiring old colonial houses, churches and famous antique shops and ateliers. You will confirm that no area in the city evokes the old Porteno spirit as the artists’ quarter of San Telmo.
The remaining of your day will be at leisure.
DAY 3 BUENOS AIRES – COLONIA DEL SACRAMENTO – MONTEVIDEO
(Meal Plan: Breakfast)
Today, embark on Puerto Madero pier to cross Rio de la Plata River onto Colonia del Sacramento, one of the most traditional locations in the neighboring country of Uruguay.
Discover the UNESCO-listed historic quarter of Colonia del Sacramento on this 2.5 hour sightseeing tour. Your guide and driver will be waiting for you at Colonia port or at the bus station. Once at the ‘Barrio’ or historic center you can see the City Gate, next, head to ‘Street of Sighs’. You will then arrive at the Main Square built. Here, you can see some beautiful and well-preserved houses built by the Portuguese in the 17th century. Afterwards, continue by land transfer to Montevideo, the Uruguayan capital.
DAY 4 MONTEVIDEO
(Meal Plan: Breakfast)
Discover Montevideo’s fascinating monuments, parks and gardens in this 3.5-hour sightseeing tour. You will get to experience the Old City of Montevideo while viewing its rich colonial architecture along the way. Continuing through the city towards the Port Market you will get a glimpse into the historical city’s atmosphere and culture. Some sites along the way include the Independence Square, the Legislative Palace, the tranquil neighborhoods of Carrasco, Punta Gorda and Pocitos, Constitution Square, the Cathedral, the Colonial Town Hall, Solis Theater and the beautiful residential neighborhood of El Prado.
The remaining of your day will be at leisure.
DAY 5 MONTEVIDEO – BUENOS AIRES
(Meal Plan: Breakfast)
This morning, you will take a ferry ride (2 hours 15 minutes) in tourist class across the Rio del La Plata from Montevideo to Buenos Aires (unaccompanied). Upon arrival, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
DAY 6 BUENOS AIRES
(Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner)
Today will be at leisure to explore the streets on your own.
Tonight take part in a can’t miss Buenos Aires tradition – a night out at the tango! Enjoy a three-course dinner at ‘Café de los Angelitos’ – an intimate tango house complete with romantic Parisian architecture and a traditional dining hall. But ‘Angelitos’ also offers one of the best shows in town. Performers in top-notch costumes wow audiences with spectacular athletic leaps, high kicks and dramatic pirouettes backed by an eight-piece orchestra. This converted theater space is well set up and everyone gets a good view (white & red wine as well as still & sparkling water are included).
DAY 7 BUENOS AIRES
(Meal Plan: Breakfast)
At proper time, you will be picked up from your hotel and privately escorted to the airport for your upcoming flight home and connections.