Argentina is the destination on the lips of every foodie traveler and wine lover.
Maybe it’s la dulce vida that has us hooked, after all, Argentines know how live
passionately like no others. Dive into pulsating Buenos Aires, Argentina’s
European-like capital rich in history with a distinctive South American flair where
fashion, the arts, and dining rule. Learn to tango with top dancers and then watch the
pros at one of Buenos Aires’ hottest Cabaret shows. Head to the wild (wine) west of
Mendoza where wine gems are handcrafted at the feet of the jagged, snow-capped
mountain peaks. Partake in vertical, barrel, and comparative tastings at prestigious
boutique and garage wines in Mendoza with winemakers and owners. Develop, hone, and
practice your wine tasting skills while deepening your knowledge of local wines and
food by romps in the market, olive groves, and with local chefs. But it’s all about
getting away and relaxing, too. Slumber in delicious properties along the way that
will indulge you.
Day 1
Having arrived in glitzy Buenos Aires decompress, and in the evening head to a
closed-door food & wine society for an intimate wine pairing dinner with one of Buenos
Aires’ top sommeliers. Lodging: Hotel Ayres de Recoleta Plaza
Day 2
Put on your walking shoes to see the sites of Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital from
colorful Caminito to Recoleta’s iconic cemetery. Rummage around the antiques in San
Telmo before saying “salud” in a delicious brasserie luncheon. Lodging: Hotel
Ayres de Recoleta Plaza
Day 3
Shop till you drop, then recharge with a private mate tasting. Learn to tango with the
experts then be wined and dined at BA’s hottest (and sexiest) tango
show. Lodging: Hotel Ayres de Recoleta Plaza
Day 4
Board the plane and jet west to the sun-kissed wine country of Mendoza where the Andes
tower in the distance. Unwind in your exclusive Relais & Chateaux wine lodge amid,
what else?!, vineyards. Malbec at sunset by a roaring fire? Check. Lodging:
Cavas Wine Lodge
Day 5
Sniff, sip, swirl, and savor the local terroir, Malbec and beyond, with winemakers at
three wineries in the Lujan district of Mendoza. Enjoy an intimate lunch today with a
local friend of ours owning one of Mendoza’s oldest wineries. Salud! Lodging:
Cavas Wine Lodge
Day 6
The wine exploration continues south in the Uco Valley oasis where you’ll unearth
what’s behind Mendoza’s potent high-altitude wines—and learn a thing or two about wine
pairings. In the afternoon, indulge in luxury at the Cavas Wine Lodge Spa (this is a
vacation, remember). Lodging: Cavas Wine Lodge
Day 7
Experience what Mendocinos eat as you wade through the central market chock full of
produce, spices, snacks, and dulce de leche. Learn about artisan olive oil then
sharpen your kitchen skills with a class focused on mud oven cooking and grilling
before saying chau.
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