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Embark on a private journey to the oasis of Mendoza, where the snow-capped Andes and the desert meet, creating a perfect environment for the creations of some of the world’s most innovating wines. Stay at romantic wine lodges and indulge yourself in the true meaning of living the good life.

A Journey by Private Car and Guide, featuring luxury Wine Lodges of the Mendoza Area

Daily arrivals in Mendoza

A Journey by Private Car

5 Days / 4 Nights

Highlights

Visit the world-class wineries in the Mendoza Valley of Argentina
Taste the unique and exquisite wines produced in the valley surrounded by the magnificent Andes Mountains
Experience exclusive tours and visit the largest “hall of aromas” in the Americas
Marvel at the architecture and private modern art collections
Enjoy five-star dining and an Asado (barbecue) lunch

Included

Accommodation:

2 nights at the Finca Adalgisa Wine Lodge
2 nights at the Salentein Inn
All taxes are included

Gourmet Meals & Premium Wine Tastings:

Daily breakfast at the wine lodges
5 lunches
2 dinners
7 wine tastings in selected wineries

Touring and Sightseeing via Private Car & Guide:

Arrival and departure airport transfers
Half-Day Tour of the Luján de Cuyo or Maipú Valleys
Two Full Days touring of the Tupungato Valley (high-altitude winemaking region)

Not Included:

Domestic airfare in Argentina
Tips of any kind
Personal expenses

Itinerary

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Day 1 - Arrival in Mendoza

You will be met at the airport by one of our representatives and transferred to the Mendoza wine region where you will tour the Familia Zuccardi Winery, followed by typical Asado (barbecue) lunch. Accommodation at a winery lodge. (l)

Upon arrival at Mendoza Airport, you’ll be met by our representative and transferred to the Maipú region of Mendoza’s renowned wine country. Begin with a guided tour of Familia Zuccardi Winery, where three generations of the Zuccardi family share their passion for innovation and award-winning wines. After exploring the vineyards and wine-making process, enjoy a typical Asado (barbecue) lunch at their five-star Casa del Visitante, perfectly paired with a selection of Zuccardi wines, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Andes. Your overnight stay will be at a charming winery lodge. (l)

Day 2 - Mendoza Wineries

A full-day wine adventure in Mendoza: explore historic cellars, learn about harvesting and winemaking, tour the exclusive “Growing with the Wine” experience, and visit the largest Hall of Aromas in the Americas. Evening at leisure in Mendoza. (b,l)

Enjoy a full day exploring some of Mendoza’s finest wineries and tasting their exceptional wines. Begin at Bodega Alta Vista, a historic, restored winery with impressive underground cellars. Next, visit Norton Winery for the exclusive “Growing with the Wine” tour, where you’ll follow the winemaking process from fermentation to bottling, tasting wine at every stage. Conclude at Belasco de Baquedano and explore the unique Hall of Aromas, the largest of its kind in the Americas. Enjoy a gourmet lunch at the winery before returning to Mendoza, leaving the evening free for leisure and relaxation. (b,l,d)

Day 3 - Mendoza/ Valle de Uco / Salentein Inn

Depart early for a scenic drive to Mendoza’s high-altitude Valle de Uco, enjoy a guided tour and wine tasting at Clos de los Siete, followed by a gourmet lunch, then transfer to Salentein Inn for dinner and overnight. (b, l, d)

Depart early for a scenic two-hour drive to Valle de Uco, Mendoza’s high-altitude wine region (1,200–1,400 meters / 4,000–4,660 ft) at the foothills of the Andes. Visit Clos de los Siete, a unique vineyard project created by seven French friends, featuring five completed wineries: Rolland, Diamandes, Cuvellier de los Andes, Flecha de los Andes, and Monteviejo. Explore the vineyards and enjoy a guided wine tasting, learning about the cultivation and production at this altitude. Savor a gourmet lunch on-site before an afternoon transfer to the elegant Salentein Inn for dinner and an overnight stay amidst the vineyards. (b, l, d)

Day 4 - Valle de Uco

Visit the world class Bodegas Salentein Winery, with its stunning architecture and spectacular private modern art museum. Enjoy lunch and dinner at the Salentein Inn with the afternoon at your leisure. (b,l,d)

Begin your day with a guided tour of Bodegas Salentein, a world-class winery renowned for its stunning architecture. The barrel room, laid out in a cross pattern around a mosaic compass rose, evokes the grandeur of a cathedral of wine. After exploring the winery, visit Killka, a spectacular private modern art museum showcasing part of the owner’s exclusive collection. Enjoy a wine tasting before returning to the Salentein Inn for a leisurely lunch. The afternoon is free to relax and take in the beautiful vineyard surroundings. Conclude the day with a gourmet dinner at the Inn. (b,l,d)

Day 5 - Valle de Uco / Mendoza

Mendoza Wine Finale: Depart Salentein Inn for Andeluna, inspired by the Argentine moon over the Andes, then visit Atamisque, a winery using gravity-driven winemaking. Enjoy lunch before transfer to Mendoza Airport for your departure.(b,l)

After breakfast, depart the Salentein Inn and journey to Andeluna, a historic winery whose name evokes the romance of the Argentine moon illuminating the Andes Mountains that frame the Uco Valley near Tupungato. Explore the vineyards and learn about the winery’s rich history before continuing to Atamisque, a winery uniquely designed around the laws of gravity, allowing the winemaking process to flow naturally without pumps. Enjoy a trout lunch at Rincón Atamisque before being transferred to Mendoza Airport for your departure flight. (b,l)

Note: Winery visits and order may change based on availability.