Argentina: Tango in Buenos Aires

Argentina: Tango in Buenos Aires
2011 DEPARTURE DATES: JUNE 1-9, JUNE 8-16, JUNE 15-23, JUNE 22-30
Buenos Aires, Argentina's largest city is a seductive world capital located on the banks of the Rio de la Plata. Built by European immigrants, Buenos Aires often surprises visitors with its resemblance to the majestic cities of Europe. Locals in outdoor cafés, dancers in tango bars, and passionate citizens discussing government and soccer on the street-corners are all part of the essence of Buenos Aires. The city has one of the greatest entertainment and nightlife scenes in the world. Theaters, tango shows, bars, and clubs all exhibit the great South American flair. Outside the city you will find a land of diversity in the endless grassy horizons of The Pampas. This is Argentina's breadbasket of fertile land where thousands of cattle are raised each year by pampas gauchos, also known as cowboys. Come with us, share the adventure, join in on the fun!

Includes

Day-by-Day Itinerary

ROUND-TRIP AIR TRANSPORTATION; New York on the scheduled services of Delta Airlines or similar.
FOUR STAR ACCOMMODATIONS; A relaxing one hotel throughout the program for seven nights staying at the four star The 562 Nogaro Hotel or similiar.
SUPERB CUISINE; Your special rate includes daily breakfast, two lunches and five dinners including a farewell dinner with a Tango show
SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM; City tour of Buenos Aires, Gaucho Ranch and Pampas tour, Eve Peron tour and a Tango lesson. Optional tours available.
COMPLIMENTARY PLACES; We have complimentary places on all our group departures.
PROFESSIONAL TOUR MANAGER/HOST An experienced professional local host will assist you upon arrival in Buenos Aires
FIRST CLASS MOTORCOACHES; First class motorcoaches and experienced drivers for all transfers, tours, and guided excursions.
LUGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS; Round-trip airport to hotel transfers including luggage handling for one checked bag per person.
LOCAL TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES; These charges are on all included features and all applicable entrance fees and admission charges.
MARKETING PACKAGE; To assist in getting the message out we will provide brochures, e-brochure and Web PDF’s.
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Day 1: Depart the U.S: from your home airport via Delta Airlines (or similar) for Argentina.

Day 2: Buenos Aires, Argentina: Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, proceed to baggage claim and after clearing customs, meet your local Tour Host, continue to the hotel for check-in. The balance of the day is at leisure to explore the city on your own. Tonight you will have a welcome dinner at the hotel. (D)

Day 3: Buenos Aires: Today you will get acquainted with Buenos Aires during a tour highlighting the city’s major neighborhoods and attractions. Buenos Aires, popularly known as “Paris of South America”, has a distinctive European flavor of wide boulevards and stunning architecture; this complex, energetic and seductive port city has been the gateway to Argentina for centuries. In the 19th century, the port was the arrival point for Europeans including Spanish; Italian, Syrian-Lebanese, Polish and Russian immigrants who provided Buenos Aires with the cultural eclecticism that define the city today. We will stop for lunch at a typical local restaurant. After lunch we will visit the Museum of Evita Peron The museum was inaugurated on the 50th anniversary of Eva’s death, and is located in the building that housed the ‘Fundación Ayuda Social’ of Eva Perón. The museum’s collection tells of the life and work of one of the most important women in Argentina’s history. The museum has a modern format, using technology to bring history to the present day. Throughout the thirteen rooms of the permanent collection and one of temporary exhibitions, the museum reviews the history of Eva Duarte from childhood, through her youth as an actress, later her life as the First Lady alongside Juan Perón, her fight for women's civil rights, her social welfare work developed in the Fundacion, until her retirement and death. Return to the hotel for the remainder of the day. Tonight Dinner is at the hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 4: Buenos Aires: After breakfast enjoy a full day of leisure. You can explore the city, do some shopping and maybe stop for Coffee Stop at Café Tortoni. Cafe Tortoni is one of the city’s most traditional cafes, located on the famous Avenida de Mayo, with its original decoration. Here you could try a traditional "Chocolate con Churros" or coffee or tea with pastry. Tonight visit one of the many restaurants Buenos Aires has to offer. (B)

Day 5: Buenos Aires: After breakfast enjoy free time or take an optional tour to the El Tigre Delta and rural Argentina. Tigre is one of the biggest Deltas in the world. We will see Tigre Town one of the most beautiful accesses downtown, passing by residential suburban neighborhoods with their calm narrow roads, yacht clubs, and mansions. Departing from Tigre’s pier, on board of a typical island launch, the green labyrinth of channels and streams will open its doors to let you explore the nature of its islands, enjoying the views of beautiful riverside villas, Victorian docks, English gardens, and traditional rowing and boating clubs. (B, D)

Day 6: Buenos Aires: Today after breakfast meet you guide and driver for a full day tour at a Gaucha Ranch.This tour offers the perfect overview of Argentina's original gaucho, (cowboy) and culture. Visit a beautiful cattle ranch in the pasturelands where you will enjoy an authentic meal and show. Then visit the small charismatic gaucho town of San Antonio del Areco, known as a slice of old Argentina . (B, L)

Day 7:Buenos Aires: After breakfast, enjoy your morning at leisure, you can do some shopping, or just relax. In the afternoon its time to kick off our shoes and take Tango lessons at Mansion Dandi Royal. The Tango is part of the typical music of Buenos Aires. Enjoy two hours of Tango lessons with a top rate instructor. The La Ventana Academy located in one of the principal streets of the traditional san Telmo, at the historic centre of Buenos Aires city, just minutes away from the colorful La Boca and the famous pedestrian Caminito. (B, D)

Day 8: Buenos Aires: After breakfast today is yours to do as you please, get in some last minute sightseeing, souvenir shopping, picture taking or maybe squeeze in a last side tour.This evening we hit the town to see how the professional do it as we head out for farewell dinner and Tango show at La Ventana. This Tango House, located in San Telmo, offer the possibility of admiring all qualities of tango in its different expressions. Tango dancers and singers as well as a tango orchestras, will let you enjoy and feel this particular Buenos Aires music at its utmost while having a drink or a wonderful dinner. Andean music, as well as typical argentine folk music, will also be performed to fulfil your expectations. (B, D)

Day 9:Buenos Aires/ USA: After breakfast depart transfer to the airport for your return flight home, taking all of your wonderful memories of the past week with you.

Please note: Though rare, it may be necessary to substitute hotels and adjust itineraries due to local conditions. Included features may not be available on all departures.

*Prices are subject to change without prior notice. Prices per person based on double occupancy. Prices listed do not include U.S. and International airport taxes and fees of up to $350.00 which varies by travel program. These additional fees include the September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per U.S. enplanement (up to $10.00 per round-trip); passenger facility charges of $4.50 per segment (up to $18.00 per round-trip); Immigration fee of $7.00 per person; travel facilities tax of $8.00 per direction; customs user fee of $5.50; APHIS user fee of $5.00; federal domestic segment fee of $3.60 per segment; and international transportation tax of $16.10 per arrival or departure.


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