SOUTHERN CAPITALS | Buenos Aires & Montevideo

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL IN BUENOS AIRES
Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

Buenos Aires is Argentina’s great cosmopolitan capital. Its downtown area is centered around Plaza de Mayo, surrounded by imposing 19th-century buildings, including the Casa Rosada, the iconic presidential palace known for its many balconies. Among many other highlights, Buenos Aires is recognized as a city that never sleeps, offering countless gastronomic options, shows, and events taking place all across the city.

Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight.

DAY 2 – BUENOS AIRES
City Tour (Regular – Morning Only).
A traditional tour through the most emblematic points of interest, giving us an insight into the historical, architectural, and demographic characteristics of the multifaceted City of Buenos Aires.

We will visit, among other highlights: Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, Buenos Aires Cathedral, San Telmo, 9 de Julio Avenue, Teatro Colón, the Obelisk, La Boca neighborhood with its famous Caminito Street, Puerto Madero, Plaza San Martín, Recoleta Cemetery, and Palermo Woods.

Regular service in the morning only, ending at the Obelisk.

Overnight.

DAY 3 – BUENOS AIRES
Day at leisure. We suggest the optional excursion to Tigre Delta.

Departures: Monday to Sunday at 10:00 AM from Puerto Madero.

For approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, you will enjoy a unique coastal boat ride. Admire the stunning views of downtown Buenos Aires, Jorge Newbery Airport, the University District, and the charming northern areas of the city such as Vicente López, Olivos, and Martínez.

You will also pass by the majestic San Isidro Cathedral and its cliffs before entering the first section of the Paraná Delta.

We will navigate along the San Antonio and Sarmiento Rivers, passing by important landmarks such as the Sarmiento House Museum, traditional riverside recreation areas, cozy private homes, piers, and the lush native vegetation of the Delta—offering a privileged insight into island life.

Return from Tigre at 4:00 PM.

DAY 4 – BUENOS AIRES – MONTEVIDEO
Transfer to the port.
Buquebus ferry to Montevideo.
Meet and greet upon arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Montevideo was originally founded for military and commercial purposes, becoming an important military outpost and the main port of the Río de la Plata. Today, remnants of those times can still be found in the Old City, which preserves a significant part of this history. Montevideo also displays remarkable architectural treasures from the 20th century.

The city boasts examples of various periods, styles, and artistic movements—such as Art Nouveau and Art Déco—rarely seen together in other places.

Overnight.

DAY 5 – MONTEVIDEO
Our tour will take us through the Old City, visiting Plaza Matriz with the first potable water fountain of Colonial Montevideo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Cabildo, Club Uruguay, Teatro Solís, and Independence Square with the monument and mausoleum of national hero General José G. Artigas, the Gateway of the Citadel, Palace of Justice, and Palacio Salvo.

We continue along 18 de Julio Avenue, the main commercial artery of downtown, and Plaza Fabini. We will also visit the Legislative Palace, headquarters of the Senate and House of Representatives—an impressive multicolored marble building surrounded by Avenida de las Leyes (visit subject to approval).

The tour continues through the historic residential area of Prado with its monuments—Los Últimos Charrúas and La Diligencia—the Presidential Residence, Government House, the Obelisk to the Constitution-makers of 1830, Batlle y Ordóñez Park, the athletics track, Monument to La Carreta, and Centenario Stadium.

We then proceed to the upscale residential neighborhood of Carrasco, including Carrasco Lawn Tennis, with a brief drive to appreciate its magnificent homes.

We return toward the city center along the beautiful Rambla Naciones Unidas, which connects the city’s different beaches, passing through Punta Gorda (with a stop at Plaza Virgilio for stunning panoramic views), Malvín, Buceo with its Yacht Port and Yacht Club, Pocitos, Punta Carretas, and the Golf Club.

Overnight.

DAY 6 – MONTEVIDEO
Day at leisure for optional excursions.
We suggest a full-day tour to Colonia del Sacramento.

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, Colonia del Sacramento invites visitors to step back in time and discover a Portuguese-style town. Founded by the Portuguese and contested for years between the Spanish and Portuguese crowns, it preserves the magic of its history intact.

Its charming cobblestone streets—illuminated by traditional yellow lanterns—are home to countless historic and cultural attractions. Highlights include:

Street of Sighs, paved with wedge stones and featuring buildings from the early 18th century
The City Gate and drawbridge, one of the original entrances during Portuguese rule
Portuguese Museum, housed in a typical 1720 Portuguese residence
Lighthouse, ruins of the Church and Convent of San Francisco
Nacarello House, Municipal Museum, House of the Viceroy, Regional Historical Archive
Tile Museum, Spanish Museum, Bastion of Carmen
Main Square, Matriz Church, Yacht Port, and the iconic Real de San Carlos Bullring

DAY 7 – DEPARTURE FROM MONTEVIDEO
Transfer to the airport or port.

End of our services.

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The order of activities may vary depending on the travel start date.

The starting point and the sequence of cities may also be modified for better itinerary organization.

Please inquire about optional excursions, additional nights, domestic flights, and show tickets.

Some activities may be subject to availability depending on the season, as well as modifications and/or cancellations due to weather conditions.

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