Argentina & Chile:
Southern Wine Roads
(Feb. 26 - Mar. 13, 2011)
Highlights
- IN-DEPTH DISCOVERY OF THE WINELANDS of Argentina and Chile.
- LUXURY ACCOMMODATIONS: stay in exclusive boutique properties within renowned wine estates.
- PRIVATE WINE TASTINGS: enjoy premium wines (varietals and reserve wines) with expert wine guides and your trip host.
- FINE DINING: lunches and dinners are at top restaurants and wineries.
- SPECIAL "ASADO" FEASTS: the traditional Argentinian BBQ.
- COOKING CLASSES: instructed by top chefs.
- WINE-BLENDING: learn how to blend your own custom wine at a boutique winery.
- Attend the opening of the VINTAGE FESTIVAL: the largest wine celebration in Argentina.
- Travel with ERIN ROSAR, accredited SOMMELLIER and instructor with the International Sommelier Guild.
Brief Itinerary
Feb. 26/27 - to BUENOS AIRES: Fly to Buenos Aires, arrive on Feb. 27. Orientation meeting, wine tasting & dinner.
(Esplendor Hotel, 1nt, D)
Feb. 28, Mar 1 & 2 - BUENOS AIRES: Tour traditional neighbourhoods and cafés. Wine tasting, cooking lesson and dinner.
Mar. 1: Tango lesson and evening gala tango show and dinner.
Mar. 2: at leisure. (Esplendor Hotel, 3nts, 3B, 1L, 2D)
Mar. 3 & 4 - MENDOZA - UCO VALLEY: Fly to the heart of Argentina’s wine country. Explore the beautiful Uco Valley: tour and lunch at Salentein Winery.
Mar. 4: Visit Clos de los Siete winery. Traditional “asado” (BBQ) lunch. Cooking class/dinner. (Postales del Plata Lodge, 2nts, 2B, 2L, 2D)
Mar. 5 & 6 - MENDOZA - VINTAGE FESTIVAL: Visit Catena Zapata winery. Lunch at Ruca Malen winery. Evening Vintage Festival activities.
Mar. 6: Bonfanti Family vineyards; asado lunch. Benegas Winery.
(Club Tapiz, 2nts, 2B, 2L, 1D)
Mar. 7 & 8 - to SANTIAGO: Cross the Andes to Chile. Picnic lunch.
Mar. 8: Walking tour and lunch at the Mercado Central. Cooking class. (Santiago hotel tba, 2nts, 2B, 1L, 1D)
Mar. 9, 10 & 11 - COLCHAGUA VALLEY: Wine tasting & lunch at Viu Manent Winery.
Mar. 10: Visit the town of Curicó and the Alta Cima winery for lunch. Learn about olive oil making.
Mar. 11: Wine tasting and a hands-on wine blending class at MontGras Winery. (Hotel Viña la Playa, 3nts, 3B, 2L, 3D)
Mar. 12/13 - COLCHAGUA VALLEY; HOMEWARD: Stop at Casa Silva winery for lunch enroute to the airport. Overnight flights. (1B, 1L)
Cost
Starting Buenos Aires, Ending Santiago:
- CA$7,175 per person sharing
- Single Supplement: CA$1,460
All quoted prices effective at time of publication (April 14, 2010). While not expected, itinerary and prices are subject to change.
Back to Top