BUENOS AIRES Buenos Aires, Argentina. THE REGION Explore the region using Google Maps. Click on the image below. BEST TIME TO VISIT The Buenos Aires climate is pleasant almost year-round. The best season to visit the city is THE EXPERIENCE between November and April. Buenos Aires is a unique destination, open, which integrates and allows those who visit not only to contemplate the city but live a wonderful urban experience. The Rio de la Plata and the Riachuelo are the natural SCHEDULES borders of the city on the east and south. The rest of the metropolitan perimeter is surrounded by Avenida General Paz, surrounding the city March 04 (Sat) 09:00 - 18:00 from north to west and complete the city limit. This avenue provides a fast connection between the city and the Greater Buenos Aires, a band with a high concentration of inhabitants and strong commercial and industrial activity. SUGGESTED TOURS March 01st or 03rd – By night - Tango Evening! Experience the excitement of a tango night show at Esquina Carlos Gardel. An incomparable display of technique and artistry that weaves the audience into the mystical tango atmosphere. Esquina Carlos Gardel offers is unmatched and unbeatable. This excursion takes about 4 hours and includes dinner with unlimited non alcoholic drinks (purified water/soft drinks), and a 1/2 bottle of wine per adult, and private round trip transfers from cruise, car with English speaking guide. March 04th – The essence of Buenos Aires Traditional Sightseeing Tour of Buenos Aires Our host will greet you at the pier. The ideal tour to enjoy the beauty and magic of the “Silver Queen” as Tango has named Buenos Aires. Starting from Colón Theatre we can see the symbolic Obelisco. Then you will visit PLAZA DE MAYO (Square): historical, political and foundational epicenter. Metropolitan Cathedral, Government House, the Cabildo and the Municipality. This journey continues southwards, walking along old-stoned streets of SAN TELMO: “Tango” neighborhood. Following the same direction we arrive to La Boca neighborhood. There we find Boca Juniors Football Stadium, which is the maximum example of Argentina’s Passion: Football. We will visit CAMINITO: the most tourist place of the area. Bordering the Riachuelo, our tour continues northwards, visiting the old port we can notice how the physiognomy of the city changes. PUERTO MADERO: panoramic view. In Retiro / San Martín Square, we connect with Libertador Ave. and we enter to the north of Buenos Aires City. 2 We will visit Palermo, which is a residential neighborhood with parks and elegant buildings. San Martiniano Institute, embassies, museums and significant monuments. Lastly we arrive to the region known as Bosques (Woods): El Rosedal, the Zoo, the Planetarium, the Japanese garden, and Lakes add life to the place. We finally reach the elegant neighborhood of RECOLETA, one of the most exclusive neighborhoods, where, among other attractions, we can find the famous Cemetery (where rests Evita, among others Argentine personalities), elegant cafés and restaurants, and its Alvear Avenue, where the leading worldwide clothing brands have their place. At the end of this excursion you will be taken back to the cruise or you can ask our driver to suggest a perfect spot for lunch (in which case you will need to take a taxi back to the shp). This excursion takes about 5 hours and includes a private round trip transfers from cruise, car with English speaking guide. PRICES PER PERSON By night - Tango Traditional Sightseeing COMMENTS Evening! Tour of Buenos Aires Premium seating US$ 190 4 or more people US$ 120 Standard Seating US$ 130 2 – 3 people US$ 100 − Prices are in US dollar. − Price per person − Pricing subject to change without prior notice until paid. − Additional restrictions may apply and are subject to change without notice 3 MONTEVIDEO March 05th - Montevideo, Uruguay. 4 THE REGION Explore the region using Google Maps. Click on the image below. BEST TIME TO VISIT The Uruguay climate is temperate. Average highs and lows in summer (January) in Montevidéu are 28 and 17 °C (82.4 and 62.6 °F), with a maximum of 43 °C (109.4 °F); winter (July) average highs THE EXPERIENCE and lows are 14 and 6 °C (57.2 Montevidéu offers classic broad boulevards lined with well-preserved and 42.8 °F), although the high historic buildings. The Mercado del Puerto and Plaza Independência are humidity makes the icons of the city; the Rambla seaside promenade is ideal for walking temperatures feel colder. and watching amazing sunsets; visit the Reus neighborhood, with its colorful and charming architecture. Visit wineries that are less than an Rainfall is evenly distributed hour from downtown. Walking along the River Plate or through the throughout the year. historic center, or tasting good wines, gives you the feeling of being in a city where the ancient and the modern lifestyles hold hands. SUGGESTED TOURS March 5 – The essence of Montevidéu Option 1 – Tour of the “New City” & “Open City” of Montevidéu Your host greets you at the pier to enjoy a tour of the charming neighborhoods of Montevidéu, built after demolition of the Old City Walls in September of 1829. La Ciudad Nueva (The New City) was planned with wide tree-lined streets, magnificent stores and residences. From the Plaza Independência you can admire the surrounding buildings of different heights and styles, defining it as a city facing the future. The main avenue, 18 de Julio, starts here. A few blocks away, we visit the Plaza Fabini. There you see the magnificent sculpture of a horse battle between the first Spanish settlers and the native inhabitants, a masterpiece of the Uruguayan artist José Belloni. From this spot we have a clear view of the Palacio Legislativo (Congress), a multi-coloured marble building - one of the most sumptuous in Latin America. We visit the Montevidéu City Hall Observation Deck and then continue to the Ciudad Abierta (The Open City), the area of Montevidéu which gradually grew into an open city of green parks, famous monuments and residential areas. We will see the famous Estadio Centenario (Sports Centre - entrance fee not included), Monumento a la Carreta, and the residential area of Carrasco and Punta Gorda. The tour includes a visit to one of the following. These activities must be reserved in advance: − The Legislative Palace, where parliament operates: Monday- Friday 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. − Espacio de Arte Contemporaneo: Wednesday-Sunday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. − Museo Nacional Artes Visuales: Tuesday-Sunday 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. 5 − The Gaucho Museum: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. − The Mercado Agricola where guests have the opportunity to taste local artisan beer produced in Uruguay (fee not included) and visit local shops. At the end of this excursion you return to the cruise. Length of the activity: 4 hours. Option 2 – Sensory Training Workshop Our host will greet you at the pier and take you on an unforgettable sensory journey into the “Uruguayan falavours.” This foodie tour takes you into Uruguay’s gastronomic culture. You will have the opportunity to enjoy a maté tasting with some local pastries including “dulce de leche” and “bizcochos”, followed by a “Uruguayan picada” with regional cheeses, olives and salamis. Lunch will include our typical “asado”, mollejas (sweetbread) and chorizo (sausage) accompanied by fresh salads with locally farmed ingredients, Olive oils and local balsamic. You will learn why the Uruguayan asado is grilled with wood (not coal) and how to light up the fire and know when the fire is ready to grill! Assorted desserts will include our typical dulce de leche, butia and chocolate “salchichon”. Everything will be paired with the right wine chosen by a specialized sommelier. You will also learn how to how to choose your wines to build your cellar. End with Uruguayan liquors and cigars. Eat Local. At the end of this excursion you will be taken back to the cruise. This excursion takes about 6 hours and includes a private round trip transfers from cruise, car with English speaking guide and lunch. PRICES PER PERSON NO. OF PEOPLE OPTION 1- City Tour OPTION 2 6 US$ 180 US$ 400 4 US$ 185 US$ 380 2 US$ 430 − Prices are in US dollar. − Price per person − Pricing subject to change without prior notice until paid. − Additional restrictions may apply and are subject to change without notice 6 PUNTA DEL ESTE March 06th – Punta del Este, Uruguay. 7 8 THE REGION Explore the region using Google Maps. Click on the image below. BEST TIME TO VISIT The Uruguay climate in is temperate, with average maximum and minimum temperatures in June 15 ° C and 7 ° C in January and 28 ° C and 18 ° C , rainfall is evenly distributed THE EXPERIENCE throughout the year. Punta is natural and sophisticated. The city has beaches, sumptuous typical houses changing rooms, modern high-rise buildings; a port with a great infrastructure, trade marked by major brands, interesting restaurants and pubs. Other Punta del Este highlights are the cuisine and casinos. The most typical dish of the region is the parrillada, a SCHEDULES barbecue in the Uruguayan fashion, with meat and grilled animal offal in typical fashion March 06 (Mon) 08:00 - 17:00 SUGGESTED TOURS March 06th – The essence of Punta del Este Option 1 – Full Day Garzon Bike Tour: “Cycle the Uruguayan Tuscany” Our host will greet you at the pier and take you on a cycling tour in the sleepy town of Garzon along local trails and across more than 4000 hectares of Olive Tree Plantations. Visit Colinas de Garzon where you will learn about the process of making extra virgin olive oil.