Wines & Wonders of South America
15 nights / 16 days
Fully Guided
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17 May 2025
19 Jul 2025
30 Aug 2025
11 Oct 2025
23 May 2026
20 Jun 2026
19 Sep 2026
10 Oct 2026
Explore South America's astounding diversity through indigenous culture, dance and local folklore, set against a backdrop of the continent's huge landscapes. All washed down with a glass or two of the region's excellent wines!
B Breakfast Included
L Lunch Included
D Dinner Included
Day 1 - Fly to Santiago
Fly overnight to Santiago, Chile's capital. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to relax or begin exploring.
Day 2 - Fly to Santiago
Fly overnight to Santiago, Chile's capital. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to relax or begin exploring.
Day 3 - Explore Santiago
Surrounded by mountains, Santiago is a modern, buzzy city but there is still plenty of history and culture to explore. Head out on a walking tour that includes exploring the Plaza de Armas with its impressive 18th-century cathedral and 19th-century post office and ascending Santa Lucia Hill for wonderful views over the city to, if the weather allows, the peaks beyond.
Day 4 - Visit Valparaiso
Take a day trip to the coast, visiting the port city of Valaparaiso to wander its UNESCO listed hilltop cerros (neighbourhoods) and oak up their colourful charms. Pay a visit to the La Sebastiana Museum before heading on to the Casablanca Valley. Here, in one of Chile's premier wine regions, you'll visit a winery where you'll be served an indulgent lunch and enjoy a tasting session amid the vineyards.
Day 5 - Fly to Mendoza
Board a flight that takes you over the Andes and into Argentina, arriving in the city ofMendoza. The centre of Argentina's wine industry, this laid-back city is set in wonderfully picturesque landscapes and is packed with culture.
Day 6 - Discover Mendoza
Enjoy a walking tour of this vibrant city this morning, wandering the wide, leafy boulevards, airy squares and soaking up the relaxed vibe. This afternoon is at leisure; we highly recommend that you find a peaceful spot to sit outside and try some malbec, the wine for which this region is best known.
Day 7 - Explore the Maipu Valley
Head into the world-renowned Maipu Valley,the heart of Argentina's oldest and mostimportant wine region. As well as admiring the scenic panoramas of vineyards backed by snowcapped peaks, you'll have plenty of opportunity to tour wineries and savour fine wines, including that signature malbec, as well as a delicious lunch.
Day 8 - Arrive in Buenos Aires
Take a morning flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina's lively and flamboyant capital, known for its rich culture, tango rhythms and grand European-inspired architecture. Take the afternoon to start immersing yourself in the city's vibrant energy.
Day 9 - Explore Buenos Aires
Spend the day strolling through Buenos Aires' neighbourhoods, discovering the unique personality of each, including colourful La Boca, stately Recoleta and culture-filled San Telmo. Then, a true Argentine experience, a night of tango, featuring delicious local food and an electrifying tango performance.
Day 10 - Discover the Pampas
Today, find yourself on the vast, fertile grasslands known as the pampas, to spend time on a traditional estancia (ranch) and get an authentic taste of life as a gaucho (cowboy), the folk symbol of Argentina. A tasty ‘asado' lunch is included and, in the afternoon, there will be a fun folklore show.
Day 11 - On to Iguacu
Fly to the northeast of Argentina where, on the border with Brazil, you'll find one ofnature's finest marvels, the spectacular Iguazu (or Iguacu in Brazil) Falls.
Day 12 - Explore Iguazu
The day begins on the Argentine side of the falls. Surrounded by lush rainforest, getting to the viewing platforms is an adventure in itself, with plenty of wildlife to spot as the roar of the water grows ever louder – prepare to be amazed! Later, visit a Mbororé Aldea village, where the community will share their way of life and age-old folk tales with you.
Day 13 - Travel to Rio de Janeiro
This morning, cross over the border into Brazil, taking in the falls from a different perspective before boarding a flight to Rio de Janeiro. You'll arrive in the ‘CiudadMaravillosa' just in time to watch the sunset over the famous Copacabana Beach.
Day 14 - Explore Rio
Today you'll explore one of the most spectacular cities in the world. Starting the dayat the base of the Corcovado Mountain, you'll ascend by cog railway to stand with the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer to overlook the city. After lunch, tour the city ending with a ride on a cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain, for even more magnificent views over the beaches, bays, and hills of Rio.
Day 15 - Fly Rio to UK
Transfer to the airport for your flight home, arriving the next day.
Day 16 - Fly Rio to UK
Transfer to the airport for your flight home, arriving the next day.
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