Day 1: Depart Home City
Day 2: Arrive in Santiago Morning arrival and transfer to the Altiplanico Hotel San Alfonso. Remainder of the day at leisure to enjoy the facilities of the hotel. (L, D)  Day 3: Altiplanico to Chile Wine Valley Depart at your leisure today for the Maipo Wine Valley, making stops at your choice of Concha y Toro Vineyard, Aquitania or Cousino Macul Wineries, one of the leading wineries in the Maipo Valley. After the tastings you will be transferred to Vina Santa Rita for overnight at your selected hotel: La Casona at Vina Matetic in the Casablanca Valley, Casa Bosque in the Maipo Wine Valley or Villa Casa Real at Vina Santa Rita in the Maipo Valley. (B, L)Note: Two tastings and lunch are included. Day 4: Chile Wine Valley to Mendoza You have the morning at leisure to explore this famous winery and the magnificent park before an afternoon transfer to the Santiago Airport for your flight to Mendoza. Meeting service and transfer to your selected hotel. Note: Tastings are not included this day. (B) Day 5: In Mendoza Today you will spend a peaceful time touring around Mendoza, visiting the main attractions. This capital city harmoniously combines natural landscapes with those that were modified by man.  Along General San Martín Avenue to the north, is the Paseo de las Alamedas (Poplars Avenue) with thick vegetation, fountains and wide sidewalks.A few blocks further is the Foundation Area - an historical area around Pedro de Castillo Square. Afterwards visit Satellite Squares dedicated to Spain, Chile & Italy, then San Martín Square as well as Independence Main Square with its huge fountains and springing jets more than 15 meters high. (B)Day 6: In Mendoza Today you will head towards the districts of Maipú and Luján de Cuyo, passing by large plantations of vineyards and fruit trees. You'll visit and taste the wines of two well-known wine cellars. Later on visit to the Carrodilla Church and its Patron Virgin of the Vineyards. (B)  Day 7: Mendoza to Iguazu Falls Morning departure for your return flight to Buenos Aires and connecting service to Iguazu Falls, where you will be met and taken to your selected hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. (B) Day 8: At Iguazu Falls Your guide will pick you up at your hotel for a dramatic tour of the falls from the Argentine side. (B) (Click here for a description of the tour and map) Day 9: Iguazu Falls to Buenos Aires You will have almost another full day at Iguazu Falls for optional tours before transfer to the airport for your afternoon flight to Buenos Aires. Meeting service and transfer to your selected hotel. (B) Day 10: In Buenos Aires Today you will have a tour of the "Paris of South America." Drive down 9th of July Avenue, the widest street in the world, past the Colon Opera House to the Plaza de Mayo.The plaza is faced by the pink Presidential Palace and the National Cathedral, which houses the tomb of the liberator, San Martin.  Next visit "La Boca," the old port district with its pastel houses and shops.You will have time to browse for souvenirs. (B)Day 11: In Buenos Aires A day completely free to explore on your own. Sip traditional tea at a local teashop or visit one of the estancias on the pampas. This evening enjoy a typical Argentine beef dinner followed by a folklore show and Tango performance. (B, D) Day 12: Homeward Bound You will have another full day in Buenos Aires before your evening transfer to the International Airport for your night flight home. (B) Day 13: Arrive Home City
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