Brazil and Argentina
Buenos Aires, Iguazu, Rio de Janeiro
PROGRAM
Day 1
19.05 - 20.00 Sofia - Rome flight
21.45 - 07.55 flight Rome - Buenos Aires
Day 2
Arrival in Buenos Aires at 7.55 am.
Transfer to Recoleta and breakfast at La Biela (http://www.labiela.com) - one of the most iconic restaurants, a symbol of bohemian life in Recoleta.
Next is a tour of Buenos Aires, one of the most beautiful cities in South America, famous for its European architecture and often compared to Paris and Madrid, but with a charm all its own. Visit the city centre - Avenue 9th of May with its numerous cafes and theatres, Plaza Mayo where the City Hall, the City Cathedral and the Casa Rosada Presidential Residence are located, the Opera House, the San Telmo and La Boca neighbourhoods, the colourful Caminito Street, Palermo Park, Recoleta Cemetery.
After the tour, transfer to the hotel and check in.
Day 3
Breakfast. Optional tour to Tigre and cruise on the Paraná Delta (65 USD per person). During the tour we will pass through the elegant neighborhoods of Vicente Lopez San Isidro, San Fernando and Olivos, where the residence of the Argentine President is located. The town of Tigre is located on the river of the same name, part of the Paraná Delta, and is one of the most popular vacation spots for Buenos Aires residents. You will see numerous small islands, channels and arms, tributaries of the great Paraná River. The journey along the river will start from the Tigre Marina and continue along the network of canals, seeing the elegant villas of wealthy Argentines, private marinas, gardens and polo, riding and boating clubs. The cruise route passes along the Lujan, Sarmiento, Tigre and San Antonio rivers and on board you will enjoy a nice coffee and the local dessert Alfajores.
At the end of the tour, we will take you on a walking tour of Puerto Madero, the most fashionable part of Buenos Aires. The area was once a cargo port and today it has been completely renovated and redeveloped. The numerous restaurants, bars and shops are a favourite place for locals to spend their free time.
Optional and for an additional fee - visit to the Tango Show (130 USD per person). The show program includes live performances of tango in its different variations, changing with time. We will learn about the origin of tango, its changes over the years and feel the passion and thrill of this unique dance. The price of the tour includes transfer, a typical dinner, and a nice Argentine wine. The experience is worth it.
Day 4
Breakfast. Optional and for an additional fee (150 USD per person) - tour to the typical Argentine ranch Santa Susana, located 80 km. from Buenos Aires inside the Argentine pampas. You will be welcomed with a drink and "empanadas" which are traditional patties with meat and vegetables. You will then have free time to ride a horse, take a wagon ride, tour the ranch and more. Lunch will follow with a traditional Argentine barbecue featuring a variety of meats roasted over an open fire, sausages, blood sausage and a variety of salads, homemade desserts, wine and the traditional Argentine tea "mate". During lunch we will watch a folklore show with live performances of local music and dance, and at the end of lunch, we will witness horse racing, a demonstration of the skills of the gauchos.
Day 5
Breakfast. Rest and free program in Buenos Aires, or optionally and for an additional fee - day tour to Montevideo, Uruguay (330 euros per person). Early in the morning, at 06:00, transfer to the port to sail to Montevideo by high-speed catamaran. Arrival in the Uruguayan capital before noon. Followed by a sightseeing excursion visiting the old part of the city and the central Plaza Matriz, the fountain, the Cathedral, the old Cabildo City Hall, the Uruguay Club, the Solis Theatre, Independence Square with the monument to the national hero José G. Artigas, the Citadel, the Palacio Salvo, famous for its architecture. The tour will continue along the 18th of July Boulevard, where most of the shops are located, as well as the Legislative Chamber, the Del Prado residential area, the Parliament and the Obelisk, built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the country's first constitution. The programme continues with Batlle Park and Ordoñez Park, named after one of the country's presidents and a favourite resting place for locals. Next is the monument of La Carreta(the wagon) and the Centenario Stadium. We'll pass through the Carrasco neighborhood, Montevideo's waterfront street, Virgilio Square and several waterfront neighborhoods such as Punta Gorda, Malvin, Buceo - with the famous yacht club, Punta Carretas and the golf club. The return to the Argentine capital is around 22:00.
Day 6
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Flight Buenos Aires - Iguazu.
Tourist program near Iguazu Falls. On the Argentinian side 80% of the falls are located, and on the Brazilian side only 20%. The falls number more than 275 and are formed by the Iguazu and Paraná rivers, with water falling from over 80m in some places. The flow of the falls is about 1500 m3 per second and varies depending on the season and the full flow of the rivers. Travel by train through the Iguazu National Park and walk as close as possible to the falls, during which you will also be able to meet representatives of the local animal world - monkeys, lizards, anteaters, etc. Optional and for an additional fee - a motor boat ride at the foot of the falls.
Transfer and check in at the hotel.
In the evening, on request and for an additional fee, attend a folklore show with dinner, presenting the traditional songs and dances of the South American nations that inhabit the Iguazu Falls region - Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.
Day 7
Breakfast. Hiking tour of Iguazu Falls on the Brazilian side, where you can enjoy the most beautiful view of the largest of the falls - Devil's Throat. Optional and for an additional fee, a panoramic helicopter flight over the falls.
Free time to relax on the beach
Day 8
Transfer to the airport. Flight Iguazu - Rio de Janeiro. Transfer and check in to your hotel in Copacabana. After check-in, our guide will take the group on a walking tour along Avenida Atlantica, Rio's most iconic boulevard, and we will sample typical Brazilian snacks at our favorite churrascaria next to the iconic Copacabana Palace Hotel.
Day 9
Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of Rio de Janeiro: visit to the Sugar Loaf Hill - cable car ride to the observation deck at the top of the hill, where you can enjoy all the beauty of the city and its natural attractions. The tour continues with a visit to Rio's historical and financial center, the tallest cathedral in South America, the mythical Maracana Stadium. In the afternoon, free time for the beach.
In the evening, if you wish and for an additional fee, dinner at a traditional restaurant and a visit to the "Rio by night" show, which is a mix of Brazilian folklore, singers, lambada, foro and xaxado. You will see a demonstration of capoeira, a martial art with many acrobatic and dance elements and inspired performances of samba and reggaeton with colorful costumes, rhythmic music and an amazing mood.
Day 10
Breakfast. Visit the Corcovado Hill, on top of which the world famous statue of Christ is erected. The hill overlooks the entire city, its beaches and the Atlantic Ocean. Next, travel to the famous beaches of the Ipanema and Le Blon area. Visit the office and representative store of H. Stern, the largest manufacturer and retailer of jewelry and precious stones in South America.
Afternoon - free time for the beach.
Day 11
Breakfast. Free program in Rio de Janeiro, or optionally and for an additional fee (about 85 USD per person) - tour to tropical islands in the region of Angra dos Reis about 3 hours west of Rio de Janeiro. Cruise among some of the most beautiful tropical islands in the area - you will have the opportunity to swim in the emerald waters and sunbathe. Lunch is included in the tour price.
Day 12
Breakfast. Free program in Rio de Janeiro. Transfer to the airport.
13.55 - 06.50 flight Rio de Janeiro - Rome
Day 13
09.50 - 12.50 Rome - Sofia flight.
SERVICE PACKAGE:
- Economy class air tickets for international flights including airport taxes Sofia-Rome-Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro-Rome-Sofia;
- Economy class airfare Buenos Aires-Iguazu;
- Economy class plane ticket Iguazu-Rio de Janeiro;
- 4 nights in Buenos Aires in a double room with breakfast included at the selected hotel;
- 4 nights in Rio de Janeiro in a double room with breakfast included at the selected hotel;
- 2 nights in Iguazu in a double room with breakfast included in the selected hotel;
- All transfers described in the program;
- Tour of Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side with entrance and park fees included;
- Tour of Iguazu Falls from the Argentine side with entrance and park fees included;
- Half-day sightseeing tour in Rio de Janeiro including a visit to the Sugar Loaf Hill;
- Half-day sightseeing program in Rio de Janeiro including a visit to the Corcovado Mountain and the statue of Jesus Christ;
- Visit to the office and representative store of Stern - the largest manufacturer and retailer of jewellery and gemstones in South America;
- Buenos Aires half-day tour;
- Medical insurance;
- A group leader from Bulgaria who has been on the route many times
