Experience Buenos Aires like a local porteño by watching a traditional tango performance, visiting atmospheric neighborhoods and enjoying an Argentine asado of grilled meats at country ranch.
DAY 1
Following disembarkation, you will begin a half-day sightseeing tour of Buenos Aires, starting in the neighborhood La Boca, where you will view El Caminito, a street that is an open-air museum of sorts full of brightly colored buildings. Some claim the tango originated here around 1870, and tango dancers are often seen performing impromptu in the streets.
Continuing on, you will pass the city hall and Metropolitan Cathedral, which is adorned with frescoes and elaborate artwork. You will also see Casa Rosado, the executive mansion. President Juan Peron and his wife Eva, more affectionately known as Evita, delivered numerous speeches from the balcony.
Then, it’s on to the affluent La Recoleta neighborhood and the Recoleta Cemetery, the final resting place for Argentina’s wealthy and powerful. It holds thousands of grandiose mausoleums containing the remains of generals, sports figures and most famously Evita.
A snack at Café Tortoni follows. This historic cafe has served as the artistic and intellectual capital of Buenos Aires since 1858, hosting notable guests such as Argentine author Jorge Luis Borges. Founded in 1858, the café is the oldest coffee shop in the country.
After touring the city, you will transfer to your hotel where the remainder of the day will be at your leisure. Lunch and dinner will be on your own.
Day 2
Following breakfast at the hotel, you will spend the day at a traditional estancia ranch in the countryside, a beautiful land that is home to the gaucho. The owners will be your hosts, and during your stay they will regale you with stories about the differences between modern country life and country life years ago.
Lunch will be a hearty asado of grilled meats with empanadas, accompanied by excellent Argentinean wines.
The entertainment will be just as outstanding. You will enjoy folk songs and dances, equestrian activities and an extraordinary demonstration of traditional gaucho skills, such as ring races and horse races and games.
Following your time at the estancia, you will return to the hotel to spend the evening. Dinner will be on your own.
DAY 3
Following breakfast at the hotel, you will spend most of the daylight hours as you please. The hotel is centrally located in Buenos Aires, and there is plenty to enjoy nearby, including museums, shops and restaurants.
Your evening will be spent watching an authentic tango performance over dinner. Although the exact origin of the tango is unclear, there is no denying that the sultry dance is mesmerizing. The rhythmic music and mournful lyrics are just as alluring, as they often tell a story of lust, betrayal and loneliness. You don’t have to speak the language to feel the passion of tango.
After the tango performance, you will return to the hotel for the evening.
DAY 4
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out (by 12nn) and transferring to the Ezeiza International Airport for your flight home. Transfers will be set up based on the flight details provided. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage is available at the hotel.
Land Program Details Step by Step:
•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.
•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.
•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.
•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DAY 1
8:30am Disembark the ship
9:00am Departure from the pier - Buenos Aires Sightseeing including a stop at Caminito Street
10:30am Depart Caminito Street and drive to Plaza de Mayo
(May Square) driving through San Telmo
11:00am Stop at traditional cafeteria (Café Tortoni or similar) for a beverage
12:00nn Transfer to Recoleta & visit the Cemetery
1:30pm Drive through Palermo Quarters and drive to your hotel for check-in
Lunch & dinner at leisure
Overnight hotel is TBA
DAY 2
7:00am Buffet breakfast at your hotel
8:30am Departure for Rosario de Areco
10:00am Visit San Antonio de Areco town before visiting the Estancia.
11:30am Transfer to the Estancia, arrival & reception with empanadas.
12:30am BBQ Lunch
2:00pm Gaucho Skills Demonstration
3:00pm Folklore Dance Performance & Tea with petit fours
4:00pm Return to your hotel
5:30pm Arrival at the hotel – evening is at leisure with dinner on own
Overnight hotel is TBA
DAY 3
7:30am Buffet breakfast at your hotel
The day is at your leisure with lunch on your own
8:00pm Meet in the hotel lobby for the dinner & Tango Show
12:00am Return to the hotel
Overnight hotel is TBA
DAY 4
7:30am Buffet breakfast at the Hotel
12:00pm Check-out time
TBA Transfer to the international airport per your flight details
Extra Nights: If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.
Transfers: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.
Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.
Expected Weather
Seasons in South America are the opposite of those in North America. Rain can fall at any time of the year. A hot and humid climate should be expected during the summer (December-March).
What to Bring
Light, loose clothing, comfortable walking shoes and a light rain jacket or sweater
Currency
The official Argentine currency is the Peso. USD as well as credit cards are accepted in many places.
Electricity
220 volts A.C. (50 Hz). We recommend that you bring your own travel adaptor for electric devices.
Documents and Visa Requirements
A valid passport is required.
Accommodations
TBA
If a similar hotel is required due to unforeseen circumstances, it will be of equal ratings and standards, and guests would be notified of the change before traveling. If guests are not notified in advance of travel of any changes, then the hotel listed above will be used.
Program includes:
*Three nights in Buenos Aires - hotel TBA
* 3 Breakfasts
* 1 lunch including unlimited local wine, soft drinks and water
*1 dinner including unlimited soft drinks and water and ½ bottle of wine per person)
* English-speaking guide on tours
* Luggage porterage for up to 2 pieces of luggage per person
* Current VAT as per local laws and regulations
Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.
Program Excludes:
•Meals or beverages not specified
•Gratuities to guides and drivers
•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns should check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.
Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
Price: $1,499 per guest based on double occupancy.
Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.
