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info@quintessentiallytravel.com OVERVIEW Indulge in some of the finest food and wine outside of Europe with a stunning journey through Argentina and Chile. Start with the fine steaks and rich red wines of Buenos Aires with a cooking lesson and lunch at a local chef s house. The Faena Hotel provides contemporary design and exquisite architecture and is home for the first three nights. Move to Mendoza and stay in the Cavas Wine Lodge where the staff boast an extensive knowledge of the local wines. Visit two of the most exclusive vineyards of the region before comparing them to the more modern and state of the art wineries of the Uco Valley region. Travel across the border on the seventh day and discover Patagonia. Trek to one of the world s largest moving glaciers and get up close to the ice. Stay in the Singular Patagonia and kayak down the fjords and admire the impressive landscape. Finish the trip in the Chilean city of Santiago staying at the incredibly stylish W Hotel. DAYS 1-4 Buenos Aires - 3 Nights at Faena Hotel & Universe Arrive in the culturally diverse city of Buenos Aires for a walking tour of the San Telmo neighbourhood. Admire the spectacular architecture and meander through the narrowest of cobbled streets in the oldest area of the city. Be sure to dine in one of Argentina s multitude of steak houses before relaxing in the contemporarily designed Faena Hotel. On your second day spend the morning being guided through Paris of South America exploring the vibrant artistic and bohemian atmosphere of La Boca District. The rich European influence is seen right through the gardens and stunning Polo grounds. Work up a sweat in the evening and with an energetic Tango lesson before attending a performance at the famous Tango Porteño with yet another exquisite dining experience. On your third day explore the various types of cuisine this city is famed for with a cooking lesson and dinner at a professional chef s house. Beef is a staple in Argentina; learn to work and cook with this delicacy, washing it down with fine Argentinean wines. The rich Mediterranean influence extends through the cuisine with a multitude of restaurants and cafes be sure to indulge in some of the famous deserts and parties before the day is over. DAYS 4-7 Mendoza - 3 Nights at Cavas Wine Lodge Navigate the city with a trip to the Parque General San Martin, the most beautiful public park in Argentina. Take in the artistic heritage of Mendoza with a
visit to the atelier of Sergio Roggerone, a local artist. Fully relax in the fascinating Cavas Wine Lodge in the idyllic wine growing region and make certain to exploit the extensive knowledge of their diverse wines. On your fifth day discover the tradition and exclusivity of the wine in the Mendoza region with a visit to the very elite vineyards in the Barrancas district. In the shadow of the Andes, the Finca Agostino and Alejandro Toso s vineyards are very rarely visited by tourists. Enjoy an al fresco typical asado accompanied by Mr. Toso himself. After a day tasting wines, unwind by the pool at the lodge. Day six sees you enjoying the entire day learning about the wines of this region with a tour of the wineries in the Uca Valley area. The wineries today are a contrast from the previous days; five state of the art wineries using the most modern techniques to produce the greatest wines outside of Europe. A homemade lunch is paired perfectly with wines from the visited wineries. DAYS 7-9 El Calafate - 2 Nights at Los Sauces Casa Patagonica Head to El Calafate and arrive in this small village on the Southern Coast of Lago Argentino, gateway to Los Glaciares National Park. Taste one of the berries from a typical Patagonian fruit bushes and become part of the areas rich tradition. Relax and receive wonderful spa and body treatment after the days adventures in the Patagonian sun. The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the world s few remaining advancing glaciers and is the destination for a day s mini trek. Admire the spectacular views of this enormous glacier at a multitude of viewing decks, getting as close to the ice as possible. Walk to the pier Puerto Bajo de las Sombras for a short sail to the opposite bank of Brazo Riko before hiking through the forest to the glacier. DAYS 9-13 Patagonia - 4 Nights at The Singular Patagonia Drive across the border to Chile and relax in the historical architecture of the region. The Singular is home for four days and encourages you to mingle with the local people and its customs through visits to ranches, sailing the fjords and admiring the dramatic landscape. The strong industrial links are steeped in history where the original pioneers worked. DAYS 13-14 Santiago - 1 Night at W Santiago Return to relative reality with a night s stay in the exciting and stylish W Hotel. Enjoy the panoramic view of the surrounding snow-capped Andes,
particularly at sunset. Stroll along the quaint cobbled streets contrasted by the towering skyscrapers. The incredibly fashionable hotel has a very sleek and indulgent cocktail bar to celebrate the final night of the trip. QT INSIDER Indulge in some of the finest food and wine outside of Europe with a stunning journey through Argentina and Chile. Start with the fine steaks and rich red wines of Buenos Aires with a cooking lesson and lunch at a local chef s house. The Faena Hotel provides contemporary design and exquisite architecture and is home for the first three nights. Move to Mendoza and stay in the Cavas Wine Lodge where the staff boast an extensive knowledge of the local wines. Visit two of the most exclusive vineyards of the region before comparing them to the more modern and state of the art wineries of the Uco Valley region. Travel across the border on the seventh day and discover Patagonia. Trek to one of the world s largest moving glaciers and get up close to the ice. Stay in the Singular Patagonia and kayak down the fjords and admire the impressive landscape. Finish the trip in the Chilean city of Santiago staying at the incredibly stylish W Hotel. 14 days / 13 nights from GBP 14725.00 / based on 2 people BEST TIME TO TRAVEL January February March April May June July August September October November December LOCATION