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Ready for a trip that’s equal parts wining and dining? Look no further than Mendoza Wine Tour, Argentina. This 4-day adventure is all about exploring the city’s rich history, delving into the world of winemaking, and savoring the local cuisine. Hit the ground running with a tour of Mendoza’s historic center. Check out the founding area, Franciscan ruins, charming plazas, and more. Get ready for a day of wine tasting in Argentina! Visit world-class vineyards and a one-of-a-kind winery. Learn the ins and outs of winemaking and indulge in delicious food and wine pairings in the Mendoza wine region. Take a cooking class at a top winery and learn how to prepare traditional Argentinian dishes. Enjoy a delicious lunch with stunning vineyard views. Explore the “Mendoza Wine Road” and discover the beauty of Lujan de Cuyo, Maipu, and Valle de Uco. Visit charming farmhouses, lush vineyards, and historic wineries. Learn about sustainable viticulture practices and enjoy tastings of some of the best wines in the world.
Highlights*
*Some experiences are subject to minimum group size
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
Drive to Jorge Newbery Airport for the flight to Mendoza.
Meet & greet by local guide and transfer to a local restaurant for lunch.
Enjoy a city including the founding area, the Franciscan ruins, the plazas around the city, Emilio Civit avenue, and San Martin Park
Dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Cavas Wine and Lodge, Mendoza
After breakfast, depart the hotel.
Led by local guides, visit world-class vineyards and a very special winery. Walking around the winery’s facility, experience different ways of wine making as well as their tempting gastronomic offerings. Learn how to really taste a good wine
Enjoy a culinary experience at one of the top wineries in the region. Guided by a well-known chef, learn different gastronomic techniques and local ingredients used in the province. Wine pairing with different varietals is a must of this tour and a renowned sommelier will teach these special marriages. The day includes lunch. End the day with drinks on the terrace of the winery overlooking the vines
Overnight: Cavas Wine and Lodge, Mendoza
After breakfast, depart the hotel.
Lujan de Cuyo, Maipú, and Valle de Uco are considered the three wine-growing areas of Mendoza. They are composed of beautiful farmhouses, leafy groves, extensive vineyards and centuries-old wineries – this is the Wine Road
The organic viticulture helps to preserve the characteristics of the ancient vineyards of Mendoza. There are several processes that make a Winery organic and bio sustainable. Some examples:
• Fertilize the soil with matter from farms and orchards
• Procedures of work planned in relation to the movements of the sun and the planets
• Use of gravity for wine production, designing and building wineries on natural slopes
Learn the different wine elaboration processes and the secrets of each establishment, while tasting great wines. At the end of the tour, enjoy a great gourmet lunch
Selected wineries:
Familia Arizu (Luigi Busca) Winery
Matervini Winery
Susana Balbo Wines Winery
Overnight: Cavas Wine and Lodge, Mendoza
After breakfast, depart for the airport for your flight back to Buenos Aires
Accommodation
Cavas Wine Lodge is the first Lodge of its kind in South America, blessed by the natural beauty of Mendoza, an idyllic wine growing region at the foot of the Andes. A proud member of Relais & Chateaux, named #1 resort in South America by Travel + Leisure magazine, Aug 2022.
*Star rating standards vary from country to country.
This experience is fully customizable. We will create your personal dream experience!
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