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Luxury Food & Wine Journey

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Buenos Aires, Argentina → Buenos Aires, Argentina

Country: Argentina
Start: Buenos Aires, Argentina
End: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Date: Flexible
Duration: 15 max
Theme: Discovery, Luxury
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, flight, bicycle, horseback, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore Plaza de Mayo and San Telmo in Buenos Aires.
Taste empanadas, chorizo, medialunas, and regional Argentine cuisine.
Watch a live Tango performance with Malbec pairings.
Stay at luxury wine lodges in Mendoza and Cafayate.
Join wine tastings at Catena Zapata, El Enemigo, Caro, and Colomé wineries.
Cycle through the vineyards of Uco Valley.
Learn to make Argentine empanadas during a cooking class.
Visit Mercado San Miguel with a local chef in Salta.
Drive through Quebrada de las Conchas and the Calchaquí Valleys.
Ride horseback through vineyards in Cafayate.
Explore the James Turrell Museum at Colomé Winery.
Experience Gaucho culture in San Antonio de Areco.
Enjoy an Argentine asado and wine pairing experience at an estancia.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Private airport and land transfers throughout the journey
Domestic ground transportation as specified in the itinerary
Professional local guides and culinary specialists
Accommodation in boutique hotels, wine lodges, and estancias
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Wine tastings and vineyard experiences in Mendoza, Uco Valley, Cafayate, and Colomé
Cooking classes and culinary experiences in Salta and Mendoza
Entry fees and sightseeing activities listed in the itinerary
Horseback riding and cycling experiences where specified

Exclusions

International and domestic airfare
Travel insurance
Argentina visa fees (if applicable)
Personal expenses and optional activities
Alcoholic beverages outside included tastings and meals
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff
Items not specifically listed in the inclusions or itinerary

Will This Trip Suit You?

Enjoy wine, food, and regional culinary experiences.
Prefer boutique hotels and luxury lodges over large resorts.
Want a balance of culture, gastronomy, and scenic landscapes.
Enjoy guided tastings, cooking classes, and local interactions.
Comfortable with moderate walking and active touring days.
Appreciate slower, immersive travel experiences.
Want to explore Argentina beyond Buenos Aires.
Prefer fast-paced sightseeing focused on major landmarks only.
Dislike long scenic drives between regions.
Have limited mobility for walking tours, cycling, or horseback riding.
Prefer beach holidays or nightlife-focused itineraries.
Not interested in wine, food, or culinary tourism.
Want extensive free time rather than structured experiences.

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Luxury Food & Wine Journey

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Buenos Aires

Day 2: Buenos Aires

Day 3: Buenos Aires – Mendoza

Day 4: Mendoza Wine Region

Day 5: Uco Valley

Day 6: Salta

Day 7: Salta

Day 8: Salta – Cafayate

Day 9: Cafayate

Day 10: Colomé Winery

Day 11: Salta – Buenos Aires – San Antonio de Areco

Day 12: Departure

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Exclusions

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