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 Monday - Mendoza
Our tour starts in Mendoza in the Lujan de Cuyo region one of the most traditional and developed wine regions just south of Mendoza. It is home to many of Argentina’s most famous wineries and where the best Malbecs in Argentina are being produced. Our first visit will be to Bodega Benegas, where we will enjoy the real wine tradition of Mendoza in their XIX century winery. Next we will visit Bodega Domaine St Diego where we will be received by the owner, Angel Mendoza, one of the most well known enologists in Argentina. On to Bodega Melipal a modern Boutique Winery that produces only the Malbec wines. After our lunch in Melipal we will visit Bodega Finca Decero producing among several wines a very special Petit Verdot. Tonight you are on your own to enjoy one of Mendoza’s fine restaurants, or dinner at our hotel.
 Tuesday
Tradition, nature and adventure are yours to discover at the 6.000 acres of Rancho ‘e Cuero. With its richness in flora and fauna Rancho ‘e Cuero is kept as a nature reserve. “Guanaco” troops, the majestic "condor" and wild trout live in harmony here. Our adventure takes us horseback riding into the Andes where we will enjoy a delicious picnic lunch – with wine of course!
 Wednesday
We leave the hotel in the morning and we head towards the Valle de Uco region. This is the new frontier in Argentine winemaking and contains some of the most dramatic vineyard scenery in the world. The snow-capped Andes loom overhead with 1800 meter vineyards running into the foothills. We will be astounded by the architecture, technology and fine wines being created here. We will visit Bodega Salentein a concept winery famous for producing Argentina´s first high-altitude Pinot Noir. We next visit Bodega Andeluna a joint venture between Ward Lay and the Reina family (of Rutini fame). At lunch time we‘ll visit Altus winery, where we’ll have the pleasure of enjoying a most delightful meal in an old house specially designed to receive guests.
Thursday
 In the morning we will learn about the process of making olive oil and taste the different Mendocinan varieties at Laur. Next we explore the secrets of Argentine Cuisine with chef Federico Zielger at La Bourgogne Restaurant all while tasting their Carlos Pulenta wines. We will learn about preparing empanadas, the tasty little snack everyone has before their real meal and then the art of Argentine grilling. These people worship their meats and we will see how they treat them on the grill. This is a hands on class and you will participate in the cooking process as well as eating the results!
 Friday
This afternoon we will have an urban wine tour. We will see the sites of the city will checking out some of the new wine tasting rooms; it’s a great way to experience Mendoza and make some last minute wine purchases for those special vintages you wish to bring home. Tonight, we will have a farewell dinner at Francis Mallman 1884.
Saturday
Following breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport in Mendoza for your return flights home, or to continue with us on to Chile.
Pre Trip Extension – Buenos Aires $950.00
 Saturday - Buenos Aires
Arrive Buenos Aires. Today we will take you on a guided walking tour of the Recoleta. This typical "French architecture-style" district is known for it's squares, parks, cafés, galleries and the Cementerio de la Recoleta (Recoleta Cemetery), one of Argentina's most important cemeteries. It’s a fascinating place to visit and wander among the tombs. Lunch today is on your own. In the afternoon we will also visit Plaza San Martin and go to the top of the English Tower for great views of the city and another stop should be the Madres de Plaza de Mayo, where the tribute to the ‘disappeared’ takes place, weekly.
This evening we will meet for dinner and tango lessons. Bring your appetite and your dancing shoes for an evening you will not soon forget.
Sunday
Following breakfast at the hotel, today is yours to wander Buenos Aires. The antique fair at San Telmo is world famous and the neighborhood around it worth exploring.
Tonight we will offer restaurant recommendations in B.A.
Monday
After an early breakfast we will transfer to the airport and board an early morning flight to Mendoza, the heart of Argentina’s wine region for the start of our week long tour of Argentina’s wine districts.
Price: $950.00
Price includes: 2 nights hotel accommodations in Buenos Aires w/breakfast. Dinner and Tango Lessons on Saturday. Flight from Buenos Aires to Mendoza. Transfer to airport Monday morning.
Price Does Not Include: Transportation to the hotel from the airport on arrival. Meals and services not listed in the Itinerary.
CST#1018299-10
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