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Day 1  Santiago      
Welcome to Santiago, Chile. Set within a circle of snow-capped mountains, Santiago is vibrant, artistic and gourmet. On arrival, take an included transfer to the hotel where your adventure will begin with a welcome meeting at 6pm. Your feature stay accommodation for the next two evenings is the fabulous Altiplanico Bellas Artes.    

Day 2  Santiago            
Get to know the city on a tour with a local guide who’s an expert on all things Santiago. Your guide will peel back the many layers of the city’s history. Today’s lunch will be a celebration of Santiago’s finest produce. Stop by a local eatery and sample some excellent cheese, ham and wine. The rest of the day is free for your own explorations.            

Day 3  Santiago to Valparaiso      
Enjoy a free morning in Santiago. Begin the journey to Valparaiso, stopping off for a wine tasting on the way in the Casablanca Valley. Continue to the colourful Valparaiso, notable for its brightly hued houses spread across a series of hills overlooking the ocean. Your hotel for the next two nights has been delighting guests since 1885 and sits in the historic heart of the city.

Day 4  Valparaiso          
Listed as a World Heritage centre in 2003, Valparaiso used to be South America’s busiest port before the opening of the Panama Canal. It has since transformed itself into Chile’s most creative city which you'll learn more about on the walking tour today with a local guide. Dinner this evening will be at an iconic local restaurant credited with the invention of chorrillana.            

Day 5  Valparaiso to Mendoza      
Travel through the Andes and across the Argentinean border by private vehicle to Mendoza. Along the way, stop and take in views of Mount Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Americas at 6962 meters above sea level and see the so-called Inca Bridge, a naturally-formed structure that appears to melt into a river amid the mountainous landscape of Mendoza. Once in Mendoza, get a first taste of the city on a gentle stroll around its tree-lined streets with your leader.            
Day 6  Mendoza    
Mendoza is Argentina's most prolific and significant grape-growing region, producing nearly three-quarters of the country's wine. Today you will get to experience this internationally renowned wine at its source during tours and tastings at three world-class and innovative wineries, each with its own distinct style and flavour. After the tastings, settle in for a special closed-door gourmet lunch at one of the wineries. In the evening, perhaps test your palate by attempting to pair the perfect wine with an authentic Argentine asado (barbecue-style food).            

Day 7  Mendoza to Buenos Aires            
This morning fly from Mendoza to Buenos Aires, then transfer to your impressive boutique accommodation. In the afternoon, soak up the Argentinean capital’s irrepressible mix of European and Latin culture on an orientation walk with your leader. The evening is free to explore.

Day 8  Buenos Aires            
Today you will head north of Buenos Aires to explore the city of Tigre and its surrounding delta region. Hop on a train to Tigre and get to know the city during a walking tour. Next, take a public boat through the third-largest river delta in the world, then stop off on an island to enjoy a delightful homemade lunch. Take some time to swim, kayak or just sit back and soak in the beautiful island surroundings. Transfer back to Buenos Aires and spend an evening at leisure.      

Day 9  Buenos Aires    
Your trip comes to an end after breakfast this morning.