Ports
of Call Excursions: Buenos Aires
Located
by the "De La Plata" River, the widest estuary in the world, Buenos Aires
is the capital of the "tango", the "gaucho" and the "asado". It offers
it's visitors numerous alternatives to spend nice and happy moments. In
the city that never sleeps, there is time and space for everyone. Buenos
Aires is a cosmopolitan city, beautiful in its layout with wide tree-lined
boulevards, a combination of baroque, neo-classical and modern architecture
and vast green expanses of which Palermo Park is by far the best known.
It is known as one of the most elegant cities in South America; it's architecture
represents the heterogeneity of it's people, the so called "porteños"
(inhabitants of the port). Buenos Aires by night is a great attraction
for natives and visitors: excellent restaurants of international food,
German, English, Italian, French, Chinese, Japanese, etc., as well as
our typical "parrillas" satisfy the most demanding gourmet. Cultural life
is intense: theatres, the most outstanding is the Colon Opera House, museums,
expositions offer a wide selection of cultural events.
H/D City Tour
Duration: 3 ½ hours - AM or PM departure
Prices available upon request
Children policy: children will pay the full adult rate if they
occupy seat.
Included in the Price of the Tour: Drive along 9 de Julio Avenue,
Plaza de Mayo (20 minutes stop), Caminito (20 minutes stop), Recoleta
(20 minutes stop), Palermo Park and Colon Opera House. Return to the pier.
Tour description: This is a comprehensive tour of this cosmopolitan
capital city. Depart from the pier and drive down the widest boulevard
on earth, the 9 de Julio Avenue, pass the obelisk commemorating 400 hundred
years of history and stop at the Plaza de Mayo bordered by the Casa Rosada
(Government House), Metropolitan Cathedral with the Mausoleum of San Martin
and the Cabildo, colonial Town Hall. Drive to Caminito in colourful La
Boca district, where the first Italian immigrants settled in 1751. Then
through Recoleta with elegant restaurants, sidewalk cafes and the famous
cemetery where Evita Perón is buried. Visit the beautiful Palermo Park
and past world renowned Colon Opera House. Finally, return to the pier.
H/D City Tour and
Shopping Tour with lunch
Duration: 6 ½ hours - AM departure
Prices available upon request
Children policy: children up to 9 years old will pay 60% of the
adult rate.
Included in the Price of the Tour: Drive along 9 de Julio Avenue,
Plaza de Mayo (20 minutes stop), Caminito (20 minutes stop), Recoleta
(20 minutes stop), Palermo Park and Colon Opera House. Lunch at "Los Troncos"
restaurant with drinks. Shopping tour in the main shopping centres. Return
to the pier.
Tour description: This is a comprehensive tour of this cosmopolitan
capital city. Depart from the pier and drive down the widest boulevard
on earth, the 9 de Julio Avenue, pass the obelisk commemorating 400 hundred
years of history and stop at the Plaza de Mayo bordered by the Casa Rosada
(Government House), Metropolitan Cathedral with the Mausoleum of San Martin
and the Cabildo, colonial Town Hall. Drive to Caminito in colourful La
Boca district, where the first Italian immigrants settled in 1751. Then
through Recoleta with elegant restaurants, sidewalk cafes and the famous
cemetery where Evita Perón is buried. Visit the beautiful Palermo Park
and past world renowned Colon Opera House. Then, transfer to a "Los Troncos"
restaurant to taste the famous Argentine meat and wines. This is a traditional
restaurant located in the city centre. After lunch, drive to the most
important and fashionable shopping centres and time at leisure for shopping.
Finally, transfer back to the pier.
Suggested menu at "Hereford"
- Buffet Froid or Cheese & Cold Cuts Table or Salads Table
- Rump Boneless Steak with Salad and French Fries
- Ice cream
- Coffee
- White and red wines Mineral water and soft drinks, beer.
F/D Historical and
Cultural City Tour with lunch
Duration: 8 ½ hours - AM departure
Prices available upon request
Children policy: children up to 9 years old will pay 70% of the
adult rate.
Included in the Price of the Tour: Drive to Plaza de Mayo (30 minutes
stop), Avenida de Mayo, the Congress Palace, 9 de Julio Avenue, Colon
Theatre, La Boca, Caminito (30 minutes stop), San Telmo. Lunch at a "Los
Troncos" restaurant with drinks. Recoleta (30 minutes stop), cemetery,
Palermo parks, the Presidential country house and San Isidro. Return to
the pier.
Tour description: Depart from the pier and drive to Plaza de Mayo,
the centre of the most important political and social events in Argentine
history. Surrounding this square stands the Government House also known
as the Pink House, the old city hall or Cabildo and the Metropolitan Cathedral.
We will drive along Avenida de Mayo to get to the Congress Palace. This
imposing neo classical style building is the headquarters of the National
Legislative power. Then, we will drive on through 9 de Julio Avenue to
see the Colon Theatre, one of the most important in the world due to its
acoustics and infrastructure. We continue southward to visit La Boca colourful
neighbourhood, where the Genoese immigrants settle in 1751. This scenario
inspired numerous artists, whose work can be admired on the walls of Caminito
and in the Museum of Arts of La Boca. Every weekend a fair of paintings
and crafts is held here. Continue to San Telmo, the historical and most
representative neighbourhood of the city. It preserves the city architectural
and cultural patrimony of the 18th, 19th and 20th Centuries.
We will see the Dorrego Square, where every Sunday an antique and craft
fair is held, San Pedro Telmo Church, the antiques shops, etc. San Telmo
is known for its vivid nightlife since most famous tango night-clubs are
located here. Then, enjoy the typical Argentine meats and wines in "Los
Troncos" restaurant.
This is a traditional restaurant located in the city centre.
Continue our tour to the northern residential areas of the city. We will
drive to Recoleta neighbourhood, the most sophisticated area in the city,
known for its exclusive boutiques, world class restaurants and coffee
shops on the side walks. Opposite the coffee places we will visit the
Recoleta Cemetery, where most aristocratic Argentine families' crypts
are. Because of its works of art this cemetery is the second in importance
in the world after the Stalieno Cemetery in Italy. The mortal remains
of Eva Perón lie here. Next to the cemetery is the Paseo del Pilar, former
Franciscan convent, where art exhibitions and concerts are held. We will
continue our visit in Plaza Francia, where a craft fair is held every
weekend, the Fine Arts Museum and the Buenos Aires Design Center. Afterwards
we will drive through Palermo parks and lakes to see the Rosedal, the
Planetarium, the Argentine Polo field and the Hippodrome.
On our way northward we will see the Presidential country house located
in Olivos and the Riverside Train station. Our tour ends in San Isidro
where colonial buildings are on the coastal area surrounded by a thick
vegetation with a magnificent view of the riverside. Return to the pier.
Suggested menu at "Hereford"
- Buffet Froid or Cheese & Cold Cuts Table or Salads Table
- Rump Boneless Steak with Salad and French Fries
- Ice cream
- Coffee
- White and red wines Mineral water and soft drinks, beer.
H/D Tigre and Parana
Delta with Riverside Train
Duration: 3 ½ hours - AM or PM departure
Prices available upon request
Children policy: children under 6 years old will be free of charge,
older children will pay full rate.
Included in the Price of the Tour: Drive to Olivos, Riverside Train
line up to San Isidro station, San Isidro (20 minutes stop), Tigre, 1
hour sailing through Paraná River's delta, return to the pier.
Tour description: Departure from the pier in a wonderful drive
through the northern residential districts. On our way northward we will
see the President's Residence at Olivos. Opposite the presidential country
house stands the Maipú Train Station, which is the beginning of the Riverside
Train line. We will board this picturesque train and enjoy its journey
up to San Isidro Station. From its panoramic windows we will see the de
la Plata River's rivera and its ravines, where luxury houses were built
on top.
Visit of San Isidro, a neighbourhood that grew up around its imposing
neogothic Cathedral, one of the most interesting examples of religious
architecture in the city. The area around the Cathedral with its tree
lined squares, the cobbled streets and century old houses makes up one
of the most charming spots in Buenos Aires. We will also see the Hippodrome
of San Isidro, where the most important races are run. We continue our
way to get to Tigre, a charming neighbourhood where a great number of
summer homes, yachting clubs and rowing clubs concentrate. Tigre is located
at the outlet of the Delta of the Paraná River, in an area of semitropical
woods, with islands and inlets crossed by streams, rivers and brooks,
an ideal setting for nautical sports and leisure.
We will take a one-hour boat excursion to enjoy the great scenery of this
landscape. Return to the pier.
Dinner
& Tango Show "Señor Tango"
Duration: 4 hours - Evening departure
Prices available upon request
Children policy: children up to 8 years old will pay 50% of the
adult rate. They will have a special "Children's menu".
Included in the Price of the Tour: Transfer from the pier. Dinner
and tango show at "Señor Tango", with drinks. Return to the pier.
Tour description: Depart from the pier and transfer to Señor Tango
to have dinner and enjoy an excellent tango show. At the beginning of
the century the building was a big general store, property of the firm
Brenta and Roncoroni (known merchants of the time). Today, it is a unique
complex in the history of popular Argentine music, to strengthen even
more the cultural roots of this country. It offers typical Argentine dishes,
and the speciality is prime beef. The wine cellar has a great variety
of the best Argentine wines as well as the classic German, Italian and
French ones. After the show, return to the pier.
Normal Menu: First dish: Bird terrine with Mesclum salad, olives
and green sauce
Main dish: one option among: Rump boneless steak, mixed brochette, grilled
chicken (with garnishing).
Dessert: Steamed vegetables and noissete potatoes.
Drinks: Red and white wine, beer, sodas, mineral water.
Toast: a glass of champagne
Tango Show "Señor
Tango"
Duration: 2 ½ hours - Evening departure
Prices available upon request
Children policy: children up to 8 years old will pay 50% of the
adult rate.
Included in the Price of the Tour: Transfer to "Señor Tango". Tango show
with one drink. Return to the pier.
Tour description: Depart from the pier and transfer to Señor Tango
to enjoy an excellent tango show. At the beginning of the century the
building was a big general store, property of the firm Brenta and Roncoroni
(known merchants of the time). Today, it is a unique complex in the history
of popular Argentine music, to strengthen even more the cultural roots
of this country. After the show, return to the pier.
San Telmo
Duration: 3 hours - AM or PM departure, only on Sundays
Prices available upon request
Children policy: children will pay the full adult rate if they
occupy seat.
Included in the Price of the Tour: Transfer to San Telmo neighbourhood.
Time at leisure and transfer back to the pier.
Tour description: Depart from the pier towards San Telmo, the city's
historical district. Aristocratic families settled down in this neighbourhood
until the yellow fever epidemic in 1871 broke out, when they decided to
move to the north. As time passed and new immigrants arrived, the big
houses were inhabited by people who lived promiscuously and in poverty.
It was not until 1970 that the currently known as "conventillos" began
to be remodelled and considered valuable works of architecture. Visit
the flea market, which is held every Sunday in its main square, the Plaza
Dorrego. Here you can find great number of antiques. Finally, transfer
back to the pier.
F/D Tour "Fiesta
Gaucha Santa Susana" with lunch
Duration: 8 hours - AM departure
Prices available upon request
Children policy: children under 5 years old will be free of charge.
Children between 5 and 10 years old will pay 70% of the adult rate.
Included in the Price of the Tour: Transfer to Cardales, lunch
at the "Estancia Santa Susana" with drinks. The traditional "gaucho" entertainment
with guitars and "bombos" and a show of horsemanship.
Tour description: This is the ideal opportunity to sample a bit
of traditional Argentine country life. Depart from the pier towards Cardales,
only 90 km from downtown Buenos Aires to visit Santa Susana Estancia.
Its 1200 hectares are devoted mainly to agriculture and cattle breeding.
A couple of years ago the estancia began holding gaucho parties for visitors.
Upon arrival a welcome drink with empanadas (meat pies) will be served
at the Pulpería. Later, taste a typical Argentine barbecue accompanied
by Argentine wine. As you finish your lunch enjoy a show with folk and
tango music and dances. Afterwards, see a cuadreras and ring races where
gauchos show their skills as horsemen. Late in the afternoon, a snack
consisting in home made pastries and mate will be served. Horses and carriages
for rides are available. Return to the pier.
Lunch at Santa Susana:
- Empanadas
- Tenderloin and roast barbecue, sausage and rump.
- Salads
- Ice cream or fruit salad.
- Mineral water - soft drinks
- White and red wines.
F/D Tour "Fiesta Gaucha Los Patricios" with lunch
Duration: 8 hours - AM departure
Not available for less 10 paxs
Prices available upon request
Children policy: children up to 6 years old will pay 60% of the
adult rate.
Included in the Price of the Tour: Transfer to San Antonio de Areco,
lunch at "Estancia Los Patricios" with drinks. The traditional "gaucho"
entertainment with guitars and "bombos" and a show of horsemanship.
Tour description: This is the ideal opportunity to sample a bit
of traditional Argentine country life. Depart from the pier toward San
Antonio de Areco, 110 kms from downtown Buenos Aires, where you will visit
Los Patricios, a traditional estancia. The first owner of the estancia
was Daniel de Spiller, army man of the Desert Campaign and one of the
first admirals of the Argentinean Army. The present owner is his great-granddaughter,
Maria Luisa de Bary de Solier de Brane. The skeleton of the house was
built by the beginning of the century (1904), with a pampeano-colonial
style. The garden has an English style and was designed by the French
engineer Luis Goddard. It has a sport area, where tourists can practice
tennis, volleyball, bowls, football, polo, swimming pool, horseback riding.
It also has a track for ring races. It has big extensions dedicated to
agriculture, especially dedicated to wheat, corn, sunflower and soya cultivation.
Upon arrival, 6 gauchos on horses will welcome you and lead the bus to
the parking place. María and Juan Brané, the owners of the estancia, will
greet you and serve a snack consisting in typical empanadas and wine.
Later, see the gauchos showing their skills at:
-Mingling of two troops of horses led by a lead male: each mingling has
a female horse with a bell that rings different from the other one and
several horses that follow their female. When the females and males mix
and then they continue in different direction, each group follows its
female.
-Ring race: the ring race is done on horses, at a very high speed, trying
to enter some kind of stick in a bobeche that hangs from an arc.
-Polka dance, with chairs, on horses: this is a very funny dance; there
are 7 gauchos that gallop around 6 chairs with polka music. When music
stops, the gauchos go down the horses to sit down on the chairs and there
is always one gaucho without chair, until there is only one chair and
two men playing the end of the game.
At noon, taste the famous Argentine meat in an asado. As you have your
lunch see a traditional folk dances show. After lunch, enjoy the facilities
of the estancia on your own: take a ride on a sulky or go horseback riding
through beautiful trails or simply relax under the shade of an old tree.
Try the typical mate with delicious home made pastries before returning
to the pier.
Lunch at Los Patricios:
- Tenderloin and roast barbecue, sausage and rump.
- Salads
- Ice cream with strawberry sauce
- Mineral water - soft drinks
- White and red wines
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