7 Day Experience - Discovering Uruguay
Highlights
Montevideo
Private Tour
7 Days
Easy
English, Portuguese, Spanish
Description
Get ready for an unforgettable 7-day adventure in the stunning landscapes of Uruguay! Kick off your journey in the vibrant capital, Montevideo, and prepare to discover some of the country’s most breathtaking destinations. Explore the charming streets of Colonia del Sacramento, unwind on the beautiful beaches of Punta del Este, and revel in the bohemian vibe of La Barra.
This trip promises not just breathtaking scenery and sun-soaked beach time, but also thrilling experiences like discovering famous attractions, visiting enchanting family-run wineries, and savoring unique and delicious wines. Perfectly crafted for first-time visitors, this adventure will ensure you experience the very best that Uruguay has to offer. Join us and make memories that will last a lifetime!
Not included:
- Accommodation
Itinerary
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Day 1 - Arrive at Carrasco International Airport
- Arrive at Carrasco Airport, meet with the driver who will take you to your accommodation
- Free afternoon to explore
- Dinner at your leisure
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Day 2 - Discover the best sights of Montevideo
- The driver will pick you up at your Hotel
- Enjoy a 3-hour City Tour of Montevideo with a knowledgeable guide
- Stop at Montevideo sign, Estadio Centenario, Mercado Agricola & Ciudad Vieja
- Learn about Uruguay's history and culture
- Return to your accommodation in time for lunch
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Day 3 - Escape Montevideo for a light lunch at a centurion winery
- After breakfast, visit a 4th-generation family winery in the countryside
- Enjoy a glass of bubbles on arrival while you learn about the history
- Visit the winery, production area, and cellar, followed by a light lunch with wine
- This is more of an educational experience, where you will learn about Uruguayan wines
- This is a great opportunity to taste Tannat, Uruguay's flagship grape
- After many laughs and fond memories, head back to the Hotel
- Dinner at your leisure
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Day 4 - Enjoy a trip to Colonia del Sacramento
- After breakfast, travel to Colonia del Sacramento, where you will visit a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Stop at Plaza de Toros de San Carlos, a former bullring. The arena hosted a total of eight fights before bullfighting was prohibited by the Uruguayan National Government in 1912. This is a landmark site in Uruguay
- The next stop will be the Historic Plaza, located near the Old Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- You can then enjoy lunch at your leisure. We will recommend a nice place
- Return to Montevideo with dinner at your leisure.
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Day 5 - Luxuriate in a trip to Punta del Este
- After breakfast at the Hotel, you will take a trip to Punta del Este
- Stop at Casapueblo, constructed by Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró. It is located in Punta Ballena, 13 kilometers from Punta del Este. Initially, it was the artist's summer home and workshop, and now includes a museum, an art gallery, a cafeteria, and a hotel in its facilities. There is time for a coffee or a drink on the terrace
- Drive to Punta del Este to see the "Handout of the Sand", the Lighthouse, and the Port area
- Enjoy lunch at your leisure
- Take a drive through neighbourhoods like Beverly Hills on the route to La Barra beach town
- Return to Montevideo after a full-day trip
- Dinner at your leisure.
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Day 6 - Visit a family winery for a light lunch and indulge in a tango dinner
- After breakfast, you will get to visit a small boutique vineyard in the countryside
- Enjoy a welcome drink in the park facing the vineyards
- The winemaker will guide you to the winery and cellar
- Indulge in a light lunch of cheeses, cured hams, and empanadas
- Taste new and interesting wines, including Tannat, Uruguay's flagship grape
- After lunch, head back to the Hotel for some rest
- Last evening, enjoy a tango dinner with wine
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Day 7 - Private Transfer to Carrasco International Airport
- Have breakfast at the hotel, then head straight to Carrasco Airport in Montevideo for your flight back home.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.