Food & Wine: Uruguay, Argentina & Chile

Board your overnight flight to Montevideo today.

Welcome to Uruguay! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at a welcome dinner this evening.

Embark on a guided tour of Montevideo, the southernmost capital in the Americas.

• Stroll through the Old Town, passing the renowned Solís Theatre as you go
• Admire the Artigas Mausoleum in Plaza Independencia, the city's cathedral, the soaring Obelisk, and Mercado del Puerto
• See landmarks like the Legislative Palace, Presidential House, Centenary Stadium, and La Diligencia Monument in Prado’s Park
• Get a glimpse of local life as you pass through a few of the city's residential neighborhoods and drive along the United National Rambla

This afternoon, travel to the Canelones wine region to visit two family-run wineries, or bodegas.

• Tour the vineyards and hear how the winemaking traditions are passed down from generation to generation
• Eat lunch at one of the bodegas and learn how the winemakers put their personal stamp on the varietals they create during tastings served with cheese

Visit the city of Colonia del Sacramento, where a local guide will walk you through the UNESCO-listed Historic Quarter on a guided sightseeing tour.

• Stroll past the Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento, the Real de San Carlos bullring, and the city's famous white lighthouse
• Pass through Mayor Square and take in riverside views from the historic San Pedro Bastion
• Visit a local restaurant for a lunch of Uruguayan specialties and wine
• Enjoy free time to explore and do some shopping

Board a ferry to cross the Río de la Plata and make your way to Buenos Aires.

Enjoy a free evening in the city or add an excursion.

Embark on a guided tour of the city where tango was born.

• Drive through the aristocratic Retiro and Recoleta neighborhoods to visit the grave of Eva Perón, the former First Lady of Argentina
• Make your way past the National Museum of Fine Arts and the beautiful parks and gardens of Palermo
• Drive along 9 de Julio Avenue, the widest street in the world
• Explore Plaza de Mayo, site of the May Revolution in 1810, and enter the neoclassical Metropolitan Cathedral
• Enjoy free time in the La Boca neighborhood, where the influence of Italian settlers can still be felt today

Spend a free evening in the city or add an excursion.

Fly from Buenos Aires to Mendoza and get to know the city on a guided tour.

• Walk through Plaza Independencia to pass the Mendoza Cathedral, the Basilica of St. Francis, and the former Banco Hipotecario, before arriving in the Civic district
• Sample alfajores, a traditional cookie, and dulce de leche at a local chocolate factory
• Enter General San Martín Park to see the Monument to the Army of the Andes

Sit down for an included dinner this evening.

Head outside of the city to visit three of the most famous wineries located in the Luján de Cuyo region.

• Sample local olive oil and Cruzat, a traditional sparkling wine
• Enjoy a five-course lunch and wine pairing featuring Malbec, the area's signature sip
• Learn about the area's wine-making traditions
• Soak in the beautiful views of the vineyards, which sit against the backdrop of the snow-capped Andes mountains

Pass through the towering Andes mountain range to cross the border into Chile.

• Visit the village of Uspallata, pass the Puente del Inca, and see the Horcones River
• Stop in the famed Aconcagua Valley, one of Chile’s five principal wine regions
• Enjoy a lunch and a tasting of carménère, pinot noir, and cabernet sauvignon wines

Then, continue on to Santiago.

Please note: This day will start early in the morning and includes border crossings.

Set out to explore Chile’s capital city of Santiago on a tour led by a local guide.

• Drive through the city’s Barrio Bellavista, known for its bohemian charm
• Pass the Central Market, Estación Mapocho, and the Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts
• Walk up Santa Lucía Hill to soak in incredible views of Santiago
• Continue on to Plaza de Armas where you’ll see Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral, the Chilean National History Museum, and the Central Post Office Building
• Make a photo stop at La Moneda Palace before passing through the modern neighborhoods of Providencia and El Golf

Take part in a cooking class this evening, where you’ll try your hand at making the classic pisco sour cocktail along with traditional Chilean dishes. Then, enjoy eating the meal you’ve prepared and toast to your trip during a farewell dinner.

Spend a free morning in Santiago or add an excursion.

Then, relax in a dayroom before boarding your flight home tonight. If you’re traveling on the tour extension, you’ll spend the night in Santiago.

Arrive home today.