Uruguay Highlights and Wine

UY01: 6 Days Colonia del Sacramento - Montevideo - Punta del Este - José Ignacio - Garzon - Punta del Este - Montevideo

Tour Type: Private tailor-made tour, with experienced guide and driver
Hotel: Carefully selected comfort & economy hotels
Highlights:

Explore Colonia del Sacramento’s cobbled streets and colonial style buildings.
Discover the historical imprint in the old town of Ciudad Vieja.
Enjoy the impressive sunset at Casapueblo.
Savour the famous Uruguay wine and enjoy the views of gorgeous vineyards.

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Day 1: Arrival at Colonia del Sacramento When you arrive at the Port of Colonia, the driver will meet you there and transfer you to the lovely hotel with great location. In the afternoon, you will take a guided walking tour to the most famous attractions like the Nueva Helvecia, the Historic Plaza, and the Old Fort. Accommodation: Posada Plaza Mayor (3 stars) or similar
Day 2: Car Transfer from Colonia to Montevideo, Ciudad Vieja The driver will pick you up after breakfast, then you will head east towards the capital city of Montevideo. The distance is about 180km/112 miles, which takes about 2.5 hours. After arriving, you will check into a Boutique Hotel. Lunch is on your own arrangement, and the guide will meet you at the hotel and take you to enjoy a half-day guided tour at the Ciudad Vieja area, where you will see the best attractions including Plaza Independencia, Salvo Palace and Solis Theatre. Finally, take private transfer back to your hotel. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel Costanero Mvd - Mgallery (5 stars) or similar
Day 3: Vineyard Visiting, Winery Lunch, Montevideo City Tour In the morning, the guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel, and then drive you to the Canelones wine region (52km/ 32 miles, 1 hour) and visit a 3rd generation family winery. The wine expert will take you to the vineyards, winery, cellar and packaging room. You will learn about Uruguay wines and taste many wines including Tannat. Enjoy a gourmet lunch, and then head back to Montevideo. You will take a guided tour to Castillo Pittamiglio and Playa Pocitos in the afternoon. Meals: Breakfast, Winey lunch Accommodation: Hotel Costanero Mvd - Mgallery (5 stars) or similar
Day 4: Special Trip to Punta del Este & Wine Tasting Today we will drive all the way east along the coastline, to the charming city of Punta del Este. After about 1.5 hours’ driving, we will stop at a new winery near Piriapolis, where you will have an amazing view of the vineyards. Then, go on with the trip, and after 30mins’ drive, we will come to the place that you cannot miss in Uruguay - Casapueblo, where the white house is just like palace in fairy tale. Visit the museum, enjoy a coffee break and have a spectacular sunset view. The last stop today is Punta del Este. The driver will drop you off at the hotel on arrival. After check-in, you could take a short break and later visit La Mano (hand out of the sand) by yourself, do some shopping or have dinner. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Don Majestic Punta Del Este (3 stars) or similar
Day 5: Visit José Ignacio & Sleepy Village of Pueblo Garzón Today we will have a trip to the laid-back beach town of José Ignacio, which used to be a small fishing village. We will firstly stop at the iconic lighthouse to take pictures, then explore the town, or spend some leisure time at the beach. The next stop will be the sleepy village of Pueblo Garzón. In the afternoon, we will transfer back to the hotel in Punta Del Este. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Don Majestic Punta Del Este (3 stars) or similar
Day 6: Private Airport See-off The driver will pick you up from the hotel and then take you to the Montevideo Carrasco International Airport based on your flight schedule. Wish you a nice trip home! Meals: Breakfast
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This trip can be tailored to match your dates and interests!

Tour Prices

2-3 travelers	4-5 travelers
USD1939	USD1909
Currency Converter Prices are per person based on double occupancy. If you are a group of 6 people or more, we will offer a more favorable price by your group size.

What's Included

Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels.
Service of English speaking driver-guide or guide as itinerary specifies
Private road transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
Guided tours, entrance fees and activities for mentioned sights visited
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary

What's Excluded

International flights to and out of Uruguay.
Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary.
Personal travel insurance and expenses.
Tips for the driver guide, hotel and lodge.
Uruguay visa fee.

7-Day Montevideo Weather Forecast

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