CLASSIC BUENOS AIRES
Four Days
DAY 1: Arrival Buenos Aires
Welcome to Argentina. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. The capital offers something for everyone, from sophisticated European-style architecture, gardened parks and broad boulevards, pulsating tango nightlife and unique local neighborhoods of great character and charm.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
DAY 2: Buenos Aires
City tour and evening of Tango
Today you’ll enjoy a half day tour of one of the biggest urban concentrations in the Southern Hemisphere. This tour starts at the historical May Square (Plaza de Mayo) surrounded by the Government House (Pink House), the Metropolitan Cathedral and the ancient City-Hall, seat of the former Spanish Viceroys. Continuation along May Avenue, of strong Spanish influence till you get to Congress Square facing the National Parliament. Drive along Callao Street till the intersection with Corrientes Avenue -the never-sleeping avenue- up to the most emblematic symbol of Buenos Aires: the Obelisk, passing by one of the widest avenues in the world, namely, 9 of July Boulevard as well as the famous Colon Opera House. Heading north-eastwards, you will then reach the most fashionable districts of the city: Recoleta, with a scent o f French charm and the spacious and oxygenating Palermo Parks for a relaxing stroll. Your tour will also include the bohemian and colorful neighborhood of La Boca -of Italian immigrants- and the elegant district of Recoleta, with a visit to its artistic cemetery, where Evita Peron´s tomb is, among others of prominent local characters.
This evening, you will get in close contact with the sensual music and dance of the Tango, Argentina’s major cultural export, accompanied by dinner. In Buenos Aires, towards the end of the 19th century, when tango was evolving, mixing slowly with the essence of the natives and immigrants, the neighborhood of Abasto, named after the Supplies Market, was the birthplace of an undisputed idol: Carlos Gardel. He would become, here and abroad, the icon of Tango. At the corner of the street that today bears his name, a statue of him is placed. Here is a restaurant called “El Chanta Cuatro” where the picturesque guys of the market would gather and where Carlos would meet his friends. The restaurant opened in 1893. Nowadays, more than 100 years afte r, the history repeats and in the same place, “Esquina Carlos Gardel”, this unique theme restaurant, was inaugurated. Offering excellent cuisine, a gorgeous Art Noveau room faithfully resembling the sophistication of the most luxurious salons of that time with last generation technology equipment, and an artistic score of the highest level and a mythic atmosphere, sets the stage for an unforgettable night.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel (B/D)
DAY 3: Buenos Aires
The day is at leisure for you to enjoy the city’s distinguished museums or world-class shopping. We recommend a full day excursion dedicated to the visit of an estancia in the Pampas, a typical Argentine ranch, ideal place to appreciate the Argentine gaucho skills in cattle breeding and horseback riding, plus a typical Argentine barbecue, the “asado”. Or perhaps, a half day tour to the Tigre Delta. Tigre is an exclusive resort of summer residences, yachting and rowing clubs. Or, take one of our selected extension tours described here.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel (B)
DAY 4: Depart Buenos Aires
Breakfast,. Transfer our for your flight to your next destination (B)
