International flights: you will need to book your own flights to/from Buenos Aires. The international airport is known as Ezeiza International Airport (airport code EZE). From the UK British Airways fly ‘direct’ but with a stop in Rio de Janeiro. Otherwise there are one or two-stop flights with Iberia, Air France, Lufthansa, Swiss, ITA and others. From the U.S. there are direct non-stop flights from New York, Atlanta, Miami, Dallas and Houston. Skyscanner and Expedia are good websites for searching fares.

Arrival: Thursday 4th March – if arriving on Day 1 of the tour we advise you to book a flight which arrives in Buenos Aires by 2pm latest.

Departure: the main tour will finish after breakfast on Saturday 13th March, so if leaving that day you can book any flight. The extension will finish on Tuesday 16th March at the Buquebus ferry port in downtown Buenos Aires at 1.45pm

Domestic flights: As well as your international flights, you need to book the flights between Buenos Aires and Mendoza. Note that these operate to/from the domestic airport, Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (airport code AEP). This is 15 minutes’ drive from our hotel in Palermo Soho. These flights are with Aerolinas Argentinas: (timings correct as at 22/07/26)

• Friday 5th March AR1416 departs Buenos Aires (AEP) 14.30 arrives Mendoza (MDZ) 16.30
• Friday 12th March AR1413 departs Mendoza (MDZ) 15.25 arrives Buenos Aires (MDZ) 17.05

There are 3 fare types – the cheapest allows a very small (handbag/rucksack) carry-on. The mid-price allows a carry-on bag of up to 10kgs, and the higher fare allows a check-in bag of up to 15kgs. Note that you can buy additional weight for your check-in bag for a few US dollars up to 23kgs maximum.

GROUP COACHES: In Buenos Aires, and throughout our time in Mendoza and Uco Valley we will have a spacious, comfortable (a 45-50 seater for a maximum group size of 20-24 people). For the extension in Uruguay we will also have a 40-45 seat coach.

FERRY TICKETS FOR THE EXTENSION: Buquebus Ferry tickets between Buenos Aires and Colonia del Sacramento, and between Montevideo and Buenos Aires are included.

Main Tour

Buenos Aires (2 nights):
The 4-star Hotel Pleno, Palermo Soho is a stylish, boutique hotel with 63 rooms located in the trendy Palermo neighbourhood. Pleno Palermo Soho has modern and sophisticated décor. The property has a rooftop pool with city views, a sauna, fitness facilities, and an on-site Italian restaurant. There are many other restaurants and bars nearby.

Room Category: Junior Rooms with Balcony. The bright, spacious rooms (301 ft2), some overlooking the garden, feature air conditioning, hardwood floors, a minibar, flat-screen TV, safety deposit boxes and free wifi.

Mendoza (5 nights):
The 5-star Hotel Sheraton is located in the city centre, close to Plaza Italia. There are indoor and outdoor pools, and also a health club with wellness centre (which includes a solarium, steam room, spa bath, and hot tub, along with massage treatments). There are 3 on-site restaurants and a bar, and also a casino.

Room Category: Guest Room. The spacious, modern, comfortable rooms (388 ft2) have a desk, flat screen TV and free wifi.

Uco Valley (2 nights):
The 4-star Hotel Auberge du Vin is a wine country retreat set in the middle of the vineyards of the Uco Valley, a few kilometres from the town of Tupungato. There is an outdoor pool. The ‘Epic’ restaurant and Bar serves a seasonal menu based on local products, accompanied by a wine list of 200 labels.

Room Category: Vineyard Garden or Vineyard Balcony. The 28 spacious, individually designed rooms (431 ft 2) each have a wood-burning fireplace and vineyard views, most with a private terrace or elevated balcony.

Extension

Montevideo (3 nights):
The 4-star Hotel Cala di Volpe offers a unique combination of charm, elegance, and personalized service. Ideally located along the most iconic stretch of Montevideo’s waterfront promenade, it is just minutes away from Punta Carretas Shopping. There is a small indoor pool on the top floor from where there are panoramic views of the city and the sea. Azurro restaurant offers national and international cuisines.

Room Category: Standard (323ft²). The ensuite rooms feature a desk, minibar, and smart TV

ADDITIONAL NIGHTS PRE/POST TOUR: If you would like to stay for additional nights at Hotel Pleno, Palermo Soho in Buenos Aires before the tour starts we can book this for you. We have reserved a block of rooms for the nights of 2nd and 3rd March which are available first come first served! The cost per night with breakfast is Double/Twin or Single £150. Payment for additional nights’ accommodation will be due at the same time as the balance of payment for the tour i.e. 8 weeks before the start date.

Main Tour: £3,000 sharing a double or twin room.

INCLUDES:

• Transport by air-conditioned executive coach throughout
• 9 nights’ accommodation in ensuite rooms with breakfast
• 8 x group lunches or dinners with wine at wineries or local restaurants
• 1 x Dinner and Tango Show in Buenos Aires
• Tastings at 11 different wineries
• Morning city tour of Buenos Aires with Private Guide
• Services of Christos Ioannou as Tour Leader and Wine Guide

Supplements:

• Single occupancy of a double room (limited number of single rooms available): £600

Extension: £900 sharing a double or twin room.

INCLUDES:

• Buquebus Ferry tickets between Buenos Aires and Colonia del Sacramento, and between Montevideo and Buenos Aires
• Transport by air-conditioned coach
• 3 nights’ accommodation with breakfast
• 3 x group lunches or dinners with wine at wineries or local restaurants
• Tastings at 4 different wineries
• City Tour of Montevideo with Private Guide
• Services of Christos Ioannou as Tour Leader and Wine Guide

Supplements:

• Single occupancy of a double room (limited number of single rooms available): £150

DEPOSIT: A non-refundable deposit of £750 per person is payable when booking. The remaining balance is due two months before the start of the tour. Your money will be held in a secure Client Deposit Account and is fully protected.