During this 4-day tour, you will visit Colonia del Sacramento to see the rich history of this old town. Then, you will explore the area of Carmelo where you will visit 3 different vineyards and learn about the story of their wine productions. Taste multiple varieties of premium wine in each vineyard. Finally, enjoy a sunset river cruise to appreciate the coasts of Uruguay.
Day-by-Day Summary
Day 1 : Colonia del Sacramento Day 2 : Carmelo Wineries Day 3 : Sunset River Cruise Day 4 : Return Home
Highlights
Experience the old town of Colonia del Sacramento
Enjoy wine tasting at 3 different vineyards
Explore the islands of the Delta through a river cruise
Arrive to “Colonia Del Sacramento” and transfer to your hotel.
At the scheduled time, meet with your Tour Guide for walking city tour along the cobbled streets of the old town of “Colonia Del Sacramento”. Visit the Spanish and Portuguese Museums and the most important tourist spots of this Old Portuguese City form the XVII century that has been declared Patrimony of Mankind by the UNESCO.
Finish your day with a traditional “Mate” tasting and discover the cultural aspects of this typical infusion so widely drank locally.
After breakfast, transfer towards the area of Carmelo. The tour starts with the visit of “La Calera de las Huérfanas” Jesuit Ruins where the Uruguayan history of wine begins and where you can still see the Zubizarreta vineyards in the same location where the first vines were planted (visit to Bodega Zubizarreta not included in tour). Continue to one of the oldest vineyards in Uruguay, Almacen de la Capilla – Bodega Cordano. Enjoy a selection of their different varietals and tour of the property before you continue onto Bernardo’s boutique winery, El Legado. Taste the flavors of a typical Uruguayan asado, sampling various meats and other savory dishes.
You will then continue towards Finca Narbona Wine Lodge where guests will enjoy dinner and spend the night.
Morning at leisure. Enjoy your breakfast and a lovely walking in a unique environment.
Picnic lunch in the vineyards and late afternoon wine and cheese pairing tasting in the cellar guided by the winemaker of Finca Narbona (includes three different Narbona wines and seven choices of cheese).
In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing tour through the islands of the Delta, where the waters of Río de la Plata and Rio Uruguay meet; this spot is considered to be “kilometer 0” of both rivers. The experience begins just before sunset at the secluded marina of Club del Faro. Board a classic boat guided by our captain. Discover the legends of the Uruguayan coasts and its shipwrecks before we toast to an amazing sunset.
Day 4 Return Home
1 Breakfast
After breakfast, private transfer (without guide) to Colonia del Sacramento Port or Bus Terminal.
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Initial deposit is $400, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days (10 weeks) prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge.
Kate was great to work with in the planning stage. She was prompt, helpful, and efficient. Our tour guide, Edwin, was knowledgeable and passionate. We were very happy to have traveled with Adventure Life, it made the trip easy and a true pleasure. We could concentrate on enjoying the experience rather than the details of travel.
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When to Go
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Good to ideal period to travel, and many people choose to visit at this time.
Chance for unpredictable weather but with fewer visitors.
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