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Buenos Aires Pre-Cruise Program - 3 Days, 2 Nights

Buenos Aires is a dynamic and cosmopolitan city with a rich cultural and architectural heritage, known worldwide for Tango and football, but also for cafés, book stores, and theaters. It is also the capital of a sprawling country of widely varying regions. This program is designed to introduce you both to the city and to life in the nearby countryside.

Day 1 – Buenos Aires, Argentina

Arrive in Buenos Aires, where you will be met and transferred to the Hilton Buenos Aires, your home for the next two nights. Early check-in will be available for those arriving in the morning. A local representative will be present at the hospitality desk in the afternoon to welcome you and to offer suggestions for dining and independent exploration. The day is at leisure, with lunch on your own.

Join your fellow travelers for a welcome cocktail reception this evening. Dinner is at your leisure.

Hilton Buenos Aires

Day 2 – Buenos Aires

After breakfast at the hotel, join an excursion designed to introduce you to the highlights of Buenos Aires. Begin at the historic Plaza de Mayo, surrounded by the Government House, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Cabildo, which served as Town Hall during the 18th-century Spanish Viceregency. Continue to San Telmo, one of the oldest quarters in the city and a treasure trove of antiques, and La Boca, where you stroll the "Caminito," a pedestrian street famous for its colorful houses constructed of corrugated iron. Next is the elegant Recoleta, an area of sophisticated cafés, restaurants, and art galleries, and home to the cemetery that is the final resting place of Eva Perón. Your tour comes to an end at your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure, with an independent lunch and dinner.

Hilton Buenos Aires

Day 3 – Buenos Aires | San Antonio de Areco | Buenos Aires

Today's excursion takes you northwest of Buenos Aires to San Antonio de Areco, once described as "the prettiest town in the pampas," where gaucho traditions of craftsmanship and hospitality are lovingly preserved. You will have the opportunity to explore the village's 18th-century buildings, including a traditional "puplería"—a sort of combination grocery store and bar that was a favorite hangout for gauchos when they were in town. A drive to the outskirts of San Antonio brings you to Estancia El Ombú de Areco, dating to 1880 and still a working ranch, where you will enjoy a specially prepared asado—the traditional Argentinian barbecue. After lunch you can experience life on the estancia on horseback, enjoy a carriage ride, or simply walk around the grounds. Return to Buenos Aires in the late afternoon, and enjoy dinner at leisure.

Note: Your pre-cruise program ends when you return from San Antonio. You now join the main cruise program for an overnight in the hotel before an early morning departure to Ushuaia the following day.

Your hotel:

The Hilton Buenos Aires is located in the middle of the Puerto Madero district, a trendy waterfront neighborhood on the banks of the Rio de la Plata with upscale dining and a wildlife-rich conservation park. The historic barrio of San Telmo and the Calle Florida shopping area are nearby, and the hotel itself features a restaurant and bar, outdoor pool and spa, and all the amenities you would expect from a  deluxe property.

Your program includes:

• 2 nights at the Hilton Buenos Aires (or similar)
• Transfer and luggage handling from the airport to the hotel on the scheduled program arrival day
• Welcome cocktail reception on Day 1
• Breakfast on Days 2 and 3
• Lunch on Day 3
• Sightseeing and programming as noted in the itinerary
• Local English-speaking guide
• Gratuities for the drivers and local guides

Your program does not include:

• Transfer from the airport to the hotel on any day other than the scheduled program arrival day
• Personal expenses and other services and meals not mentioned as included in the program

Please note:

• It is imperative that your flight arrival details are communicated at least 30 days prior to the beginning of your cruise in order to secure your transfer from the airport to the hotel.
• Early check-in is available. An additional night is possible, upon request and depending on hotel availability. Please, contact reservations or your travel agent for further details.
• The official currency is the Argentine peso. Credit cards are widely accepted in hotels, shops, and restaurants.
• This pre-cruise program is offered as a package. There will be no refunds for unused accommodations, meals, or excursions.
• Program is offered on a space available basis.
• Program is subject to change without notice.