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Explore the country of Gauchos, wine tastings, and tango on a 6 day Jewish tour in Argentina. Visit this cultural capital of the world, birthplace of the tango and the world’s fifth-largest wine producer, known for its incredible art, theater, music, and dance, on a Jewish tour to Argentina.
Home to approximately 250,000 Jews, Argentina is the sixth largest Jewish community in the world. Many came over en masse at the end of the 1880s from Eastern Europe. As the center of Argentinian Jewish life, Buenos Aires is one of the best places for a Jewish tour. But once you leave the city for Pampa you enter the romantic world of the Jewish gaucho: cowboys who earned their living as farmers.
Visit the Shoah Museum and make empanadas and alfajores with an Argentinian chef. Go for a wine tasting in the vineyards of the Buenos Aires Province and sail along the La Plata River and explore the riverside market in Tigre. This country full of passion is waiting for you to explore.
Highlights*
*Some experiences are subject to minimum group size
Arrive in Argentina in the morning. Individual arrival transfers will be provided.
At 12:00 pm, meet in the lobby and enjoy a delicious welcome lunch at a local restaurant.l.
Overview of Buenos Aires as we continue to the famous Avenida de Mayo that runs into the Plazo de Mayo, surrounded by the Casa Rosada (Government House), the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cabildo (the first City Hall)
Drive to the Cathedral, an imposing neo-classical building. Visit to the mausoleum of General San Martin (Argentina’s national hero), located inside the Cathedral. This is where Pope Francis celebrated services when he was Cardinal of Buenos Aires.
Stop at the famous Café Tortoni, the oldest literati café situated on the Avenida de Mayo. This place has been the scene of some of the most celebrated porteño talks (the special slang spoken here). Enjoy a cup of coffee, a snack, and join the many figures who have also had conversations at this unique watering hole.
Return to the hotel and freshen up before dinner.
Welcome Dinner at a specially-chosen local restaurant
The Jewish tour of Buenos Aires ramps up today. Breakfast in a private event with one of the speakers we have chosen to give you a glimpse into modern Jewish Argentinian life.
Depart from the hotel and drive to AMIA to meet with representatives from The Jewish Agency for Israel and learn about their work in Argentina.
Get a special tour of AMIA, the main Jewish institution in Buenos Aires. AMIA’s goal is to strengthen educational environments to guarantee continuity and reflect the diversity of the Jewish-Argentine community. The institution works in many ways, all leading to dignified quality of life for Jewish individuals and families throughout the country, especially those at social risk. AMIA has deep ties with Israel and other Jewish worldwide communities; they also encourage the observance of Jewish traditions and cultural heritage.
The tour includes a visit to the memorial devoted to the 89 victims of the bombing in 1994, built by world famous artist, Yaacov Agam.
Head to the Libertad Synagogue and Jewish Museum, a space committed to passing on Argentine Jewish culture to the entire society
Drive to the “Once” area, the neighborhood that houses most of the Jewish institutions in Buenos Aires, like Hebraica JCC, synagogues, Jewish theaters, schools, and Rabbinical seminaries
Lunch at the kosher steakhouse “Al Galope”, an institution in the Jewish neighborhood passing by many kosher restaurants and businesses along the way
Stop at McDonald’s in Abasto Mall, the only kosher McDonald’s outside of Israel.
Visit the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee’s (JDC) Le Dor v’Dor facility for the elderly to meet some of the residents. The home is a state-of-the art, fully staffed complex for Jewish elderly in Argentina opened in March 2007 and is home to approximately 350 residents. They offer a wide range of services such as occupational therapy, a cinema, a reading room, a synagogue, and special workshops.
Depart the hotel for an evening of Tango. Take a one-hour private tango lesson with champagne and hors d’ oeuvres served during the lesson. Eat dinner and watch a show at Rojo Tango. The tango experience teases the senses, combining the movement, color, sounds, and sensuality of one of the best tango shows in town, with the aromas, textures, and tastes of a meal with an attitude all its own, paired with champagne. Love, passion, madness, and glamor – all in one package
Meet with the Israeli Ambassador to Argentina at the hotel (to be confirmed).
Drive to La Boca, one of the most distinct parts of the city, a colorful area with the famous Caminito Street. The famous Boca Stadium is in this area (Boca Juniors is one of the most important soccer teams in South America and known around the world). Take a walking tour on Caminito Street. This is a great time for shopping, since the area is full of local painters offering their depictions of tango dancers.
Proceed to San Telmo, the best kept historic neighborhood and oldest district of Buenos Aires.
After lunch, take a more somber note and continue to the new Holocaust museum.
For dinner, enjoy a cooking class and wine tasting
Discover the Jewish education system in Buenos Aires as we visit the ORT school.
Guided tour of the Colon Theatre, one of the world’s best-known opera houses and the cultural pride of the “porteños” (as the inhabitants of Buenos Aires are called). The Opera House is one of the most stunning buildings in the city and has been a Buenos Aires landmark since it was built in 1908.
Restful afternoon and freshen up for Kabbalat Shabbat.
Kabbalat Shabbat services and dinner with members of the local community.
The morning is spent at leisure. Those who want to can attend services.
In the afternoon, there is lunch followed by a walking tour of Recoleta.
Visit the northern area of the city, La Recoleta, one of the city’s most glamorous spots. Some people say this area is “an urban piece of Paris”. La Recoleta is a wonderful walking area that combines upscale stores, restaurants, and boutiques.
Tour of Recoleta Cemetery, founded in 1822, the oldest in Buenos Aires, where you will find the grave of Eva Duarte de Perόn (Evita). The cemetery’s mausoleums and pantheons reflect the architectural diversity that emerged from the different cultures Argentina incorporated in its formation as a nation.
Reflection session and cocktails at the hotel, followed by dinner at a local restaurant.
After breakfast, head to El Ateneo Bookstore, located in the ritzy Recoleta neighborhood. A true haven for literature lovers, you cannot leave the city without discovering this hidden treasure. It is one of the largest bookstores in South America and certainly the most luxurious.
Continue to MALBA, the Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires, for a guided visit. The mission of MALBA is to collect, conserve, study and create awareness of Latin American art from the early 20th Century to the present.
Finish the trip with a farewell lunch, return to the hotel to freshen up and check out, or get some last-minute shopping in, then transfer to EZE International Airport for flights.
Accommodation
Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt Buenos Aires is a luxury hotel located in the traditional neighborhood of Recoleta. The two-building complex combines the luxury of an aristocratic palace with upscale contemporary design. Experience a residential stay surrounded by exquisite architecture in spacious rooms and suites, and indulge in haute cuisine created by talented chefs. Contemplate an impressive private art collection, unwind at one of the best Buenos Aires spas, and enjoy the natural wonder of our incredible gardens
Llao Llao Resort, Golf-Spa is the most exclusive hotel in Argentine Patagonia. Our hotel in Bariloche offers Studios and Suites with incredible views of lakes, forests, and mountains. A magnificent indoor/outdoor pool, 18 holes of golf, an amazing Spa and activities for adults and children are some of the services available at our Resort.
Our riverside hotel is based in the Puerto Madero district, a revamped docks area with upscale dining and a wildlife-rich conservation park. The historic neighborhood of San Telmo and Calle Florida shopping are less than two kilometers away. At the hotel, you’ll find a rooftop pool and local dishes in our restaurant.
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