|
|
Cities of
South -13 Days/
11 Nights
Travel to four of the most famous cities in Latin
America: Santiago, Buenos Aires, Montevideo and Rio de Janeiro! Santiago is a
very sophisticated city, famous for its gourmet food and the best wines of South
America. Enjoy the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires, the “Paris of South
America”, with great restaurants, museums and sensual tango show. Take a ferry
ride across the De la Plata River to reach Uruguay. Montevideo has its pleasing
charm expressed on its Old and Modern part of the city. Experience Rio de
Janeiro’s unique and relaxed life style, its legendary strand of
beaches-Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon, the famous Sugar Loaf Mountain, and
Corcovado Christ. Perfect for the city lovers!
Day
01-
Depart from the
U.S.
Day 02-
Arrival in Santiago, transfer to your selected hotel. Afternoon city tour
visits Santa Lucía hill, where the
conqueror Pedro De Valdivia founded Santiago, for a panoramic view
of the city, while enjoying the hill's vegetation and the
architecture of Hidalgo's Castle. Afterwards, visit the
beautiful New York Street, the Stock Exchange, the Government
Palace, and the main historical buildings such as the National
Library, the Court House and the former Congress.
Day 03-
Full day excursion to Vina
Del Mar, the main seaside resort. Visit modern buildings, as well as the
well-kept parks, gardens and Valparaiso, the most important Port of Chile.
Stop at a restaurant overlooking the sea for lunch. Then Valparaiso,
declared world heritage thanks to the picturesque
architecture of its 44 hills, and their characteristic elevators, 15 of them
still working. (BL)
Day 04-
Half-day Concha & Toro
Vineyard, Chile's largest wine producers and winner of many prizes in
international fairs. Visit the
Casona de Pirque, the family mansion of the Concha y Toro family, and experience
the wine production process while walking through the vineyards, learning about
the methodology and materials used. (B)
Day 05-
Flight to Buenos Aires.
Evening Tango show and dinner with drinks. Enjoy a special “porteño”
music night at one of the best tango places, where typical songs and
dances are performed. An excellent dinner with local wines and dessert
is included. (BD)
Day 06- City tour
visiting May Square, Government House, Cathedral, Boca District, upscale Recoleta
area and pause at the Recoleta Cemetery where Eva Peron is interred., &
Colon Opera House. Drive along the widest street in the world, 9 of July, to
the famous Colon Opera House. (B)
Day 07-
Full day tour of the
countryside, visiting a working farm and the unique opportunity to have a close
contact with the Argentine Gaucho, taste typical meat pies and wines, wander
around the farm or ride horses. Lunch includes: pork sausage, beef with salad
and “pastelitos” a typical gaucho dessert. After lunch, the gauchos provide
entertainment in the form of music, dancing and singing. For the daring ones,
there will be time to ride a criollo horse. (BL)
Day 08-
After Breakfast: Full Day tour to Colonia del
Sacramento,
one of the
most popular tourist towns in Uruguay. It is a ferry ride across the Río
de la Plata from Buenos Aires and features historical gems like the
oldest church in Uruguay, the only Plaza de Toros (bull ring) in Uruguay
and a historic center with a fortress and contraband port that are now a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. It features lovely Portuguese architecture
dating back to the late 1600s and streets lined with sycamore trees.
Transfer
to Montevideo for overnight at selected hotel. (BL)
Day 09- City tour:
Divided into old
tow and new town; this capital city features beaches,
colonial plazas, outdoor cafes, and a plethora of restaurants,
nightclubs and casinos. The Ciudad Vieja is being refurbished.
Cultural
attractions like the marvelous Teatro Solís just off
the Plaza de la Independencia and museums are a
highlight in Montevideo. The Museo del Gaucho y de la Moneda in the
Edificio Banco de la República features the interesting history of the
Uruguayan gaucho cowboy.
(BL)
Day 10-
Flight to Rio de Janeiro.
Afternoon city tour,
world famous beaches and the Sugar Loaf Mountain. Ride along the world-famous
beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, circling the Rodrigo de Freitas
Lagoon and proceeding to the "Maracanã", one of the world's largest
stadiums. Visit the modern Cathedral, passing by the Flamengo Park and
the World War II Memorial. The grand finale of the tour: a thrilling
cable-car ride to the top of the Sugar Loaf, 395 meters above the city,
and a breathtaking view of Guanabara Bay. (B)
Day 11- Scenic
ride to the Corcovado and Tijuca Forest. From the
train station ride to the
Christ Redeemer statue overlooking the city’s beaches and mountains.
Drive to the Tijuca Forest, with stops at Taunay’s waterfall & Mayrink’s
chapel. Easy 1-hour trek thru the forest: see different types of
tropical fruits, trees, animals such as monkeys and sloth and various
kinds of birds and butterflies. Return by the ”Loneliness dam” towards
Sao Conrado, watching the hang-gliding flights.
City tour, world famous beaches and the Sugar Loaf Mountain. Evening typical Brazilian BBQ
dinner and fabulous samba show. (BD)
Day 12-
Optional
day tour of tropical islands on a schooner cruise or a half-day
visit to Petropolis (B)
Day 13-
Transfer to airport for
return flight to the U.S. (B)
Dates & Rates:
|
Hotel
category:
|
Single
|
Double
|
Triple
|
|
Tourist Class
|
$2,985.
|
$2,198.
|
$2,067.
|
March 1st
to December 5th, 2009
|
Tour
Includes:
11 nights hotel accommodations * all taxes and
service charges at hotels * daily breakfast * other meals as specified *
transfers throughout * English speaking guide * tours as specified *
baggage handling * assistance from local representatives *
Not Included: entry visa fee to
Brazil * meals not included in the itinerary * beverages * any
personal expenses * travel insurance *
Special holidays surcharge and date
restrictions may apply
Hotel
upgrade and child rates available upon
request!
Special net fares from the
U.S. available on request.
American citizens require entry visa
for Brazil.
Travel Is Our Passion - Latin America Our Mission !
1990 - 2009: 19th
Anniversary !
|
