Day 1: Origin Airport – Buenos Aires
Gather at the origin airport to catch our flight to Buenos Aires. Overnight flight.
Day 2: Buenos Aires
Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel. Early check-in and breakfast. At the designated time, we’ll set out for a private tour of the southern area of the city with lunch at a restaurant. During the tour, we’ll visit Plaza de Mayo in front of the Pink House, explore the historic neighborhood of San Telmo, the birthplace of Tango, and visit the colorful La Boca neighborhood, home to the famous Caminito. We’ll conclude our tour in the Puerto Madero district. Full board. Night in Buenos Aires.
Day 3: Buenos Aires
In the morning, depart from the hotel for a private tour of the northern area of the city. We’ll start with the renowned 9 de Julio Avenue, home to the Obelisk, and continue through the neighborhoods of Palermo (bohemians, artists, young people) and Recoleta (where the cemetery housing the tombs of aristocratic families is located), passing by the National Library, the National Museum of Fine Arts, and the Recoleta Cultural Center. In the evening, we’ll embark on a private transfer to Café de Los Angelitos for a tango dinner show. Later, return to the hotel. Full board. Night in Buenos Aires.
Day 4: Buenos Aires – Puerto Iguazú; Iguazu Falls
At the designated time, we’ll depart for our flight to Iguazú. Upon arrival in Puerto Iguazú, our staff will greet us and transfer us to the hotel via regular service. Then, we’ll head to Das Cataratas Avenue to visit the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls. During the tour, we’ll enjoy panoramic views of San Martín Island, Bozzetti Falls, which belong to the Argentine side. We’ll explore the area through a walkway with numerous viewpoints offering majestic landscapes. The tour concludes at Floriano Falls, where we’ll access a panoramic elevator before returning to the hotel for dinner. Full board. Night in Puerto Iguazú.
Day 5: Puerto Iguazú – Jesuit Missions – Puerto Iguazú
Today, we’ll dedicate the day to exploring the remains of several Jesuit Missions, also known as Jesuit Reductions, founded in the 17th century to evangelize the indigenous population. Of the thirty missions established, we’ll visit the remains of three: the Ruins of San Ignacio in Posadas and San Ignacio Miní in Argentina, and Encarnación in Paraguay. These missions were the subject of the famous movie “The Mission.” Return to our hotel for dinner. Full board. Night in Puerto Iguazú.
Day 6: Puerto Iguazú – Porto Alegre (Brazil)
At the designated time, we’ll transfer to the airport for our flight to Porto Alegre, Brazil. Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel. Full board. Night in Porto Alegre.
Day 7: Porto Alegre – São Paulo
At the designated time, transfer to the airport for our flight to São Paulo. Upon arrival, transfer to the city to begin our tour. We’ll visit the site of the city’s first Jesuit mission and the Anchieta Museum, which allows us to learn about the Jesuit influence in the city’s early days. We’ll also see iconic landmarks such as the Cathedral, Avenida Paulista, and the Monastery of São Bento, dedicated to the Virgin of Montserrat, among others. Full board. Night in São Paulo.
Day 8: São Paulo
Today, we’ll continue exploring the city, visiting the Liberdade neighborhood and the Municipal Theater. Full board. Night in São Paulo.
Day 9: São Paulo – National Sanctuary of Our Lady Aparecida – Rio de Janeiro
At the designated time, we’ll depart for Rio de Janeiro. En route, we’ll stop at the National Sanctuary of Our Lady Aparecida, the patron saint of Brazil. The basilica housing her is the largest in America and the second largest in the world, serving as a significant pilgrimage site. After the visit, we’ll continue to Rio de Janeiro. Full board. Night in Rio de Janeiro.
Day 10: Rio de Janeiro
Today, we’ll dedicate the day to exploring this great Brazilian city. Among other places of interest are the unique Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, shaped like a pyramid, and the ascent to the Christ the Redeemer statue, which overlooks the city from Corcovado Hill. Enjoy free time. Full board. Night in Rio de Janeiro.
Day 11: Rio de Janeiro – Origin Airport
After breakfast, at the designated time, we’ll head to the airport for our return flight to the origin airport. Arrival. End of the trip and our services.