Day 1: Buenos Aires Arrival in Buenos Aires.Transfer with a driver from the airport to the hotel. Free day and evening for exploring the city on your own.
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Day 2: Buenos AiresBreakfast at the hotel. A guided city tour (4 hours) with an English - speaking guide. You will see the unique capital and experience the legendary centuries-old culture of Argentina - a combination of history and art. Buenos Aires is home of most of Argentina's landmarks. The architectural elegance can be compared to that of Paris, but the city is unique in its beauty. Buenos Aires is widely known for its numerous museums, and art enthusiasts will find a multitude of different museums, galleries, theaters, and architectural monuments in this city. Among the main attractions of the city are the old neighborhood of La Boca, the historical zone of San Telmo, where you can find a large number of large and small bars, restaurants, and a genuine antique market at Plaza Dorrego. The heart of Buenos Aires is the central square, Plaza de Mayo, the largest shopping center in the world. Other major city attractions include the "Pink House" (the Casa Rosada presidential palace), associated with the name of Eva Perón, and numerous other monumental landmarks. Among them is the city's symbol, a 67-meter obelisk erected to celebrate the declaration of Argentine independence, standing on the world's widest avenue, Avenida 9 de Julio. You will also visit the elegant neighborhood of Recoleta with its famous cemetery, the colonial-style church El Pilar, and the nearby cultural and commercial center. The tour program also includes visits to the modern areas of the city: Puerto Madero and the parks of Lezama and 3 de Febrero. In the evening, you will enjoy a Tango Show (with dinner, without a guide). Tango is immensely popular worldwide, but Argentina has one undeniable advantage – it is the birthplace of Tango. The amazing world of Tango... The dance on the stage, with its passion and virtuosity, transports you into a world of love and elegant performance. This dance originated in the city's ports among poor immigrants, gauchos, and other marginalized people. Initially, the dance was performed quite loosely by two men and was named after the Latin word "tangere," which means "to touch." Over time, Tango became slower and acquired new tones of intimacy. Orchestras were formed to perform Tango. The dance rapidly gained popularity, and today, Tango is one of the most sensual dances on Earth. It teaches sincerity and reminds men of gallantry and women of tenderness. In the restaurant, the interior creates a Tango atmosphere, and a menu featuring several traditional dishes with excellent Argentine wines complements this romantic evening.
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Day 3: Buenos Aires Full-day excursion (8 hours) "Gaucho Fiesta" in an English-speaking group. You will head to a traditional Argentine "estancia." This excursion provides an opportunity to get acquainted with the lifestyle and folklore of Argentine gauchos. Initially leading a nomadic way of life, gauchos gradually settled down and engaged in farming and cattle herding. The few modern gauchos remaining in the country now demonstrate their remarkable horsemanship skills to all interested parties. They are known for their ability to use "boleadoras" (ropes with three tied stones to capture and immobilize cattle), handle knives and lassos, and prepare the world's finest meat (the excursion includes a traditional Argentine lunch).
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Day 4: Buenos Aires – MendozaBreakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport, flight to Mendoza. Transfer to a hotel in the city. Optional activities (additional fees) - visit to the wine valley with tastings (there are 2 in Mendoza), horseback rides, rafting, visits and treks around Mount Aconcagua (the highest in the Southern Hemisphere).
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Day 5: Mendoza Breakfast at the hotel. Wine excursion with tastings in the valley. In the morning, meet with a wine specialist guide and depart to the wine oasis. Here, you will find historical wineries and producers of top-quality wines. The Andes landscapes add to the uniqueness of this route. You will visit two to three wineries where the guide will introduce you to the wine-making processes: vineyard care, grape harvesting, wine aging, and the fractionation of various types of wine. The guide will also explain the technique of wine tasting and the importance of corks, as well as provide information about using specific wine glasses during tastings
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Day 6: MendozaBreakfast at the hotel. Free day. Optionally (additional fee), you can visit wineries and have tastings with an English-speaking group in another valley or choose another activity (horseback riding, rafting, visiting the famous Atuel Canyon).
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Day 7: Mendoza Transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
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