Buenos Aires and its Tango - Argentina

Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to the Mansion Dandi Royal

A 7 night program - Welcome drink.

You will be driven to the Mansion Dandi Royal, a boutique hotel that has wagered on the theme of the Tango. It's found in the heart of San Telmo, the birthplace of this city's characteristic dance that UNESCO declared as World Cultural Heritage.

Day 2: Half day guided sightseeing tour and stop at Café Tortoni

Today's itinerary includes a half day tour of Buenos Aires and its main attractions, like the neighborhoods of La Recoleta and Palermo, the Colon Theater, Plaza de Mayo, Cathedral, and House of Congress, that will infuse you with the spirit of the city. Once complete, you stop off at Café Tortoni, on Avenida De Mayo. This is a legendary site, called a peña in Spanish, where famous Argentine artists would gather. It was originally led by the painter Quinquela Martín, and then frequented by such important writers as Alfonsina Storni. The tour also includes the old neighborhood of San Telmo, a leisurely walk down Calle Caminito in La Boca, and the affluent area of Puerto Madero. You can experience the San Telmo's Sunday market and take Tango classes at the Mansion Dandi Royal.

Day 3: Half day excursion to La Boca and the Quinquela Martin Museum

Lunch included.

The plan for today is to visit the portside neighborhood of La Boca, the arrival point for thousands of Europeans, mostly Italians, who rode the waves of immigration from 1870 to 1930. It's a quaint area and obligatory stop because of its special scenic beauty. Small houses, nicknamed "conventillos" (mini convents), whose owners followed the lead of celebrated Argentine painter Quinquela Martín and painted them in striking colors, line its streets and corners. You will visit the Quinquela Martín Museum, and walk down famous Calle Caminito. If you wish, you can take a Tango class at La Ventana in San Telmo, birthplace of this graceful dance.

Dinner and a tango show at La Ventana (guide not included) - Private transport. Duration: 4.5 hours

You can take in a dinner and a show at La Ventana, a famous tango bar that opened its doors in 1982 to any and all who wanted to experience Buenos Aires' unparalleled night life. Let the traditional music of the "Queen of the Plata", birthplace of the Argentine tango, pulsate through you.

Day 4: Half day visit to Recoleta and Palermo (3 hours)

The neighborhoods of Recoleta and Palermo await for you to discover lovely European-style buildings and the city's aristocratic past, as well as magnificent mansions and manicured parks. Your tour of the city includes interesting landmarks, like the Recoleta Cemetery, whose stories behind the graves of some of Argentina's most important aristocratic families will shock you. Afterwards, it's off to see the Basilica Our Lady of the Pillar, La Recoleta Cultural Center, the old monastery of the Recollects (monks), the terrace of the Buenos Aires Design shopping mall, and the Palais de Glace. Also on the list is the School of Law building and the city's most modern landmark: "Floralis Genérica". After Recoleta, you will visit Palermo and its parks. The day ends with private tango classes at the Mansion Dandi Royal.

Day 5: Tango Lessons & Dinner

Tango lessons in Regular service at the Borges Cultural Center + private transport.

Dinner at a restaurant + transport (does not include drinks or guide).

Night of Milonga dancing "a lo guapo" (to the max) + guide (tickets included) (5 hours)

Enjoy a night of milonga dancing, where you will feel the passion with which this dance is performed night after night in the city's traditional milonga bars. These establishments open at either 12 midnight or 1 A.M.

Day 6: Tango shopping tour

You will be able to find and purchase all the little details that make the culture of the tango so particular. Spend some time in designers' workshops where exclusive shoes and accessories are made.

Day 7: Free day

This is free day for you to explore the city on your own. In the afternoon, there will be time for one more dinner and tango show at a traditional Buenos Aires house (included in the 7 night Dandi Royal program).

Day 8: Transfer to the Airport

You will be transferred to the Ezeiza Airport.

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