THE ARGENTINA CULINARY EXPERIENCE



ITINERARY: august 16-24, 2014


Day 1 - Arrive in Buenos Aires

Welcome to Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina and the country's largest city. Upon arrival to South America's second-largest metropolitan area, you will be welcomed by Sovereign's Guardian Angels with amenities as you load into private luxury sedans that will escort you to your hotel.

You will enjoy a welcome reception at your hotel with a wine and cheese tasting. Then enjoy a gourmet welcome dinner as we prepare to begin our exciting journey together.

HOTEL: Luxury Accommodations
MEALS: D

  
 
Day 2 - Buenos Aires

Wake up in Buenos Aires to a light breakfast, as you enjoy a leisurely morning. The afternoon begins with a tour of bakeries, as we hop on and hop off four of Buenos Aires' top bakeries, which most are over 70 years old. Then our group will experience Argentina's traditional beverage with demo tastings of Yerba Mate tea.

A dinnertime treat awaits us at one of Latin America's top 50 restaurants, where you will experience a demonstration of a modern Argentine farm to table full dinner and wine pairing.

HOTEL: Luxury Accommodations
MEALS: B, D

  
 
Day 3 - Buenos Aires-Montevideo

We start our day fresh and early for breakfast, as we prepare a ferry ride to Montevideo, Uruguay, which is the southernmost capital city in South America. The lovely waterside roadway allows a glimpse of the locals enjoy fishing, drinking yerba mate, or biking while enjoying the great views of Montevideo.

Then we top off the day of touring and shopping with a dinner at a local Montevideo winery.

HOTEL: Luxury Accommodations
MEALS: B, D

  

 

Day 4 - Montevideo-Mendoza

Today we fly out to Mendoza, Argentina, where it known for production of olive oil and is the largest wine producer in Latin America. Mendoza is one of nine cities in the world that is part of the network of Great Capitals of Wine, and specializes in 'wine tourism' as its region's hundreds of wineries are located along the Argentina Wine Route.

Lunch will be at a vineyard in the city of Maipu, where we will enjoy a cooking demonstration with a local chef, and then enjoy a wine tasting tour.

Our group will dine with a historical flair at dinner with a renowned Chef who is an expert at cooking with fire:
'over it, under it, in it, and around it .'

HOTEL: Luxury Accommodations
MEALS: L, D

  

 

Day 5 - Mendoza

We continue our exploration in Mendoza by touring three wineries, finding out firsthand the emergence of enotourism, or wine touring, in this lush region. Our group will enjoy lunch while taking in the mountains and beauty of this metropolis.

Then we feast with a traditional Argentinian dinner 'gaucho style' with grilled meats and the entertainment to match.

HOTEL: Luxury Accommodations
MEALS: L, D

 

  
Day 6 - Mendoza

The tour of Mendoza's ample wineries continue, as we explore two more just before enjoying lunch in a wine-producing sub-region of Argentina's largest viticultural area, where our group will dine with the majestic views on the west side of Mendoza.

At dinner, a local chef will present his expertise in Argentinian cuisine in an open air restaurant that lays the foundation for a memorable shared dining experience.

HOTEL: Luxury Accommodations
MEALS: L, D

 

  
 
Day 7 - Mendoza-Buenos Aires

We fly back to Buenos Aires, and then dine and shop. Lunch will be at one of the best known parrillas, or steakhouse grills, in San Telmo. A tango show will shed some of the cultural flavor of this magnificent region.

Then enjoy some shopping time as there are many markets antiques to select from. Explore beautiful Buenos Aires and choose dinner on your own, as you continue to discover this South American jewel of a city.

HOTEL: Luxury Accommodations
MEALS: L

  

 

Day 8 - Buenos Aires

After breakfast, we head to northern Buenos Aires and visit the town of Tigre, a very important tourist and weekend attraction. Here we have the opportunity to explore the area's stalls of fruits and vegetables, unique kitchen items, and clothing, and choose a location for lunch on our own.

We will come together and enjoy dinner at a spectacular regional hot spot.

HOTEL: Luxury Accommodations
MEALS: B, D

  

 

Day 9 - Buenos Aires (Departure)

Upon breakfast, we enjoy some leisure time as Sovereign's Guardian Angels prepare you with private transportation to the international airport for your journey home.

MEALS: B

*Itinerary is subject to change

  
 

Questions? Call Sovereign at 877-661-6458 ext. 252