Day 9 Sat 29 September
We will begin in the morning visiting Nicolás Catena’s winery, Catena Zapata, perhaps one of the most surprising constructions in the area due to its form, similar to a Mayan pyramid. We will visit the winery and have a private tasting in the barrel room.

Visit and lunch at Norton Estate. In 1989 Norton Cellars was acquired by the Austrian manager Gernot Langes-Swarowski. This establishment is a group of buildings: the oldest, the ancestral house and the neighbouring works, date back to 1895.

Our stay is at the Hyatt Plaza Hotel, Mendoza. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner at leisure. (B/L)

Day 10 Sun 30 September
First stop today is Salentein in the area of Tunuyán, in the high Uco Valley. This winery is situated more than 1,200 metres above sea level in the foothills of the Andes.
In the afternoon, visit and lunch at Bodega Andeluna. Andeluna winery is located nearby on a 200 hectare estate. In the beautiful living room, tastefully decorated and with an incredible view of the Andes, we can enjoy a special lunch paired with wines from Andeluna. Dinner at leisure. (B/L)

Day 11 Mon 1 October
As we start the day, this morning we will visit Alta Vista in the Tupungato region, built in 1890.
Then we visit Kaiken Winery situated in the Maipu region which was established by Chilean wine producer, Montes Wines, in 2001. Montes decided to cross over the Andes into Argentina, with the firm purpose of producing fine wines from Argentine terroir.
Lunch and winery visit to Chandon. In 1959, Robert Jean de Vogüé decided to create Moët & Chandon's first subsidiary outside France. This was the birth of Bodegas Chandon Argentina. We will tour this French off-shoot and sip some of the best sparkling wines in a tutored tasting by the Chief Chandon winemaker.
Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight Hyatt Plaza Hotel. (B/L/D)

Day 12 Tue 2 October
Our first port of call is a visit to the biggest winery in Argentina - Trapiche which is situated in the Maipú region on the outskirts of Mendoza. Trapiche wines are sold in 80 countries around the world. The vats used to store wine are the biggest is the whole of Argentina.
Lunch at Almacén del Sur restaurant. An elegant and warm ambience allows the visitor to fully enjoy the quality of an open kitchen and the outstanding views while a special gastronomic experience takes place.
After lunch we will depart for the airport for our 2hr flight to Buenos Aries. Arrive at Buenos Aires and be met by our local guide as we head to our hotel. Dinner at leisure. Overnight in Sofitel Buenos Aires. (B/L)

Day 13 Wed 3 October
After breakfast we tour the beautiful city of Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, which has been described as the Paris of South America. This sprawling metropolis has a population of over 12m people. Our tour will take in the Recoleta district, Presidential Palace, Plaza Del Mayo, Palermo Park, not to mention the Italian district of La Boca and the Recoleta Cemetery, home to the grave of Eve Peron. Lunch at leisure and the rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight is a special evening - we tango the night away with dinner & show at El Querandi Tango Club, one of the most famous dance halls in Buenos Aires. (B/D)

Day 14 Thu 3 October
After breakfast we spend the day at leisure; you may wish to shop on the long but famous Florida pedestrian Street which offers 10 blocks of continuous shopping. We would also suggest that you visit Palermo Soho where old houses have become restaurants, bars, boutiques and art galleries.

In the evening we will come together for our farewell drinks and dinner at a local restaurant. (B/D)

Day 15 Fri 4 October
After breakfast you will have some time to explore the city on your own.
In the afternoon you will be transferred to the International Airport for your flight back to Australia via Santiago. A late check-out is confirmed for you today. (B)

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Tour details:
The price for the 15 day tour is $10,590 per person twin-share. Single supplement is $2,550 per person. The land only price for the tour (no flights) is $7,990 per person twin –share. Upgrades to business class will incur a $2,900 supplement, subject to availability at the time of booking.
Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 15 passengers; should this number drop prior to our departure we will requote accordingly.

Included in the tour price:
Return economy class air travel from Sydney/ Santiago/ Mendoza/ Buenos Aires/ Santiago/ Sydney with Qantas & Lan Chile. Passengers from other (than Sydney) Australian ports will incur extra travel charges. Passengers will be allowed to travel early or extend their stay before and after the tour. All accommodation is in 4 and 5 star hotels. Price includes all breakfasts, 9 lunches and 7 dinners all offered with local wines in upmarket restaurants & wineries. Wine tastings in the most well-known wineries are included as well as cultural and sightseeing shows. All tipping (drivers/porters, waiters, concierge) and airport taxes. The reciprocity fee in Chile is already included in the price. Please ask Contours Travel South American Specialist for further details of optional travel plans.
Flight changes: After confirmation of travel arrangements, one change will be permitted; subsequent changes will incur a fee. This fee will be subject to the requested change and availability.

Cancellation:
If it is necessary to cancel your travel arrangements, the following fees will apply per person per booking. If travel arrangements are cancelled more than 90 days before the due date for departure – the deposit. If the travel arrangements are cancelled less than 90 days before the due date for departure - up to 50% of total booking cost. If the travel arrangements are cancelled less than 45 days before the due date for departure - up to 100% of the total booking cost. Cancellation fees from service providers including but not limited to airlines, cruise operators, hoteliers, coach companies, may also apply.

Refunds:
Once you have left Australia, Contours Travel will not refund or compensate you for any service not used by you due to late arrival, failure of any transportation to operate as scheduled, early departure or by notice. Contours Travel does not authorise any overseas suppliers including but not limited to hotel management and staff to make any undertakings on our behalf or otherwise in respect of refunds or other matters.

Travel insurance:
It is not included and is strongly recommended and this can be arranged by Contours Travel.
Travel documents:
An unrestricted and valid passport is required with appropriate visas; this is the responsibility of the passport holder. Please check visa requirements with Contours Travel.

Baggage Allowances:
2 pieces of 23 kg is allowed for all economy class passengers and 3 pieces of 23 kg allowed for business class passengers.
Any changes to the tour:
There may be some operational changes to the places (wineries/hotels or restaurants) visited and Contours Travel reserves the right to make these changes to fit in with operational requirements of the enterprises to be visited.
Tour Operator:
Contours Travel Pty Ltd (Licence Number: 30145) is the tour operator working with Dincorp Pty Ltd – www.contourstravel.com.au

Deposit and payments:
A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is required at the time of booking. Full payment will be required 90 days before departure.
Your expert tour leader: Jim McMahon.
Jim has been visiting Chile/Argentina for the past 15 years taking his first tour to these countries in 1997. Jim writes articles on wine for industry trade publications and is a commentator on Sydney Radio 2UE. Jim also consults to airlines, cruise lines and hotels in his field of speciality - wine. Jim travels Australia and the world as a national and international wine show judge. For further information please visit his website. www.wine2000.com.au