Culinary and Wine Tour 2025
BUENOS AIRES. SALTA. MENDOZA. BARILOCHE
Escorted by Chef Ricardo Fernandez Battini and his wife Suzanne
Cities Itinerary
DATES:
November 4th-19th, 2025
Day 1 Departure to Buenos Aires
Depart from USA to International Airport EZE, Buenos Aires, Argentina Arriving next morning.
Day 2 Buenos Aires
Morning arrival to Ezeiza International Airport
Private shuttle to the city, lunch at Gioia at: Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt Hotel
Lunch at Gioia – Menu a la Carte
Check in by 3:00pm – Deluxe room/King with breakfast (Double)
Time to relax.
Reconvene for Dinner.
8:00 pm departure to Marcelo, P. Madero – Chef Marcelo Piegari
Menu a la Carte Not Included.
Return to hotel
Day 3 Buenos Aires
Enjoy your breakfast and relax.
Recommended early visit to URU RECOLETA – leather factory, a place not to be missed for incredible leather goods.
Walk at leisure to the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes. (National Museum of Modern Art), or Recoleta’s Cemetery.
Have Lunch at the classic Argentine Parrilla in La Boca El Gran Paraiso, Menu a la Carte, walk thru the famous Caminito Street.
Leisure time to shop through Calle Florida and Galeria Pacifico
Afternoon at leisure.
Have an ice cream, enjoy a coffee or a drink at La Biela, famous corner in Recoleta.
Reconvene for Dinner. 6:30pm Depart from Hotel
Gala Tango Show with Dinner and Wine tasting.
Gala Tango is the most glamorous site in Buenos Aires.
Three Course Dinner with Argentine culinary classics before the show starts.
Day 4 Buenos Aires to Salta
Early transfer from hotel to Aeroparque – Flight AR AEP – SLA (TBA)
Private transfer to Legado Mitico Boutique Hotel
Check In
8:00 pm
Dinner in downtown at Jose Balcarce Bistro Restaurant Menu a la Carte
Day 5 Salta to Cachi
8:00 am Departure hotel
12:00/1:00 pm visit Puna Winery in Cachi – Lunch Menu A la Carte
Time to enjoy the small town, shopping and walk around the plaza.
3:00 pm Check in El Cortijo Boutique Hotel, Cachi
Dinner a la carte at Catalino Restaurant – El Cortijo Hotel
Day 6 Cachi to Cafayate
Enjoy your breakfast
8:30am Depart hotel
9:00 am drive and visit and tasting at Isasmendi Winery, Cachi
10:00 am Drive to Cerrillos
1:30/2:00pm Visit and Artisanal Charcuterie tasting at Cerdo Negro
(Best Producer of Argentine Prosciutto)
On our way to Cafayate, stop into the Quebrada de las Conchas, a stunning canyon of red sandstone and sedimentary rock deposits formed hundreds of thousands of years ago.
Drive to Piattelli Wine Resort – Check in
7:30 pm Dinner at AURA at the hotel Menu a la Carte
Day 7 Cafayate
Enjoy your breakfast
Have fun at the spa, get a massage, enjoy the pool.
1:00 pm Lunch a la Carte at Oasis Restaurant.
4:00 pm Private tasting at Piattelli Winery to be confirmed.
7:30pm Dinner at Retono restaurant at Bodega Nanni
Return to hotel.
Day 8 Cafayate
Enjoy your breakfast.
9:00 am Drive to Bodega Dal Borgo, Animara, Wine tasting
11:30 am Visit and Tasting at San Pedro de Yacochuya Winery
Return to the hotel for lunch.
Leisure time.
Have fun a the spa, get a massage, enjoy the pool.
Night at leisure.
Day 9 Cafayate to Mendoza
Very early departure
6:00 am Departure to Salta Airport (to be confirmed)
On our way to Salta, quick stop to take a closer look at the naturally carved wonders of the Amphitheatre, before arriving in Salta’s Airport.
Flight AR SLA MDZ to be confirmed.
Private transfer from Mendoza airport to: Park Hyatt Hotel, Mendoza Argentina
Lunch in town
Night at Leisure
Day 10 Wineries in Lujan de Cuvo
Enjoy your breakfast
9:30 am – Departure from the Hotel
10:00am – Visit and tasting at Matervini Winery
12:30pm- Lunch 4 courses at Bistro Chandon.
3:00pm – Visit the winery.
Return to the hotel.
Night of Leisure.
Day 11 Wineries in Valle de Uco
This area covers the highest vineyards of the province: up to 1,700 meters above sea level. Tupungato, Tunuyán and San Carlos are located in this area. Characterized by a top quality red and white wine production, wines grown in this region are suitable for prolonged ageing. The typical wine varieties of this area are Semillon and Malbec, but Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo, and Syrah have been recently planted, with excellent results.
Enjoy your breakfast.
9:00 am – Departure from the Hotel
11:30 am – Visit and tasting at Michel Rolland Winery
1:30pm – 5 Courses Lunch tasting at Bodega Claro Oscuro
Return to the hotel.
Night of Leisure.
Day 12 MENDOZA - BARILOCHE
Early departure to airport
1:00 am departure to Airport
Flights to be confirmed AR MDZ to AEP to BCR
Private transfer from airport to Charming Luxury Lodge & Spa
Double – Master suite with breakfast
8:00/8:30 pm – Dinner at Stag 3 courses menu
Day 13 Bariloche
Enjoy your breakfast.
10:00am – Private Tour visiting Circuito Chico with Lago Nahuel Huapi ending at Civic Center in downtown
Time for shopping and have lunch in downtown.
Suggestions:
La Marmite for Swiss fondue, La Casita for local and European cuisine, Rapanui for Ice cream and gelato, and Chocolates del Turista for chocolates.
3:00 pm depart from downtown to hotel.
7:30 pm Depart hotel for dinner.
8:00 pm II Gabbiano Italian Cuisine – Menu a la Carte
Return to hotel.
Day 14 Bariloche to Buenos Aires
Enjoy your breakfast.
Private shuttle from hotel to Bariloche Airport.
Flight AR BRC AEP (to be confirmed)
Late afternoon at leisure and shopping.
Day 15 Buenos Aires
Morning to relax.
Lunch recommended at the Recoleta or Puerto Madero area.
1:30pm Enjoy a visit to the Teatro Colon the finest Opera House in Buenos Aires with English guide.
Last time for shopping or maybe treat yourself for a unique experience, at the AHIN Wellness & Spa at the hotel.
8:00 pm Dinner at ROUX Bistro Menu a la Carte
Day 16 Buenos Aires to USA
Enjoy your breakfast!
Have your suitcases ready for check out, will have enough time to relax and find a place for lunch.
Check-out from hotel by 12:00pm
Will leave luggage ready in storage to be loaded close to departure time.
Private group transfer to International Ezeiza Airport. *Flights to be confirmed.
DAY 17 ARRIVAL IN USA on March 20th/November 20th
BUENOS AIRES. SALTA. MENDOZA. BARILOCHE