Uruguay Highlights and Wine

When you arrive at the Port of Colonia, the driver will meet you there and transfer you to the lovely hotel with great location. In the afternoon, you will take a guided walking tour to the most famous attractions like the Nueva Helvecia, the Historic Plaza, and the Old Fort.

Accommodation: Posada Plaza Mayor (3 stars) or similar

The driver will pick you up after breakfast, then you will head east towards the capital city of Montevideo. The distance is about 180km/112 miles, which takes about 2.5 hours. After arriving, you will check into a Boutique Hotel.

Lunch is on your own arrangement, and the guide will meet you at the hotel and take you to enjoy a half-day guided tour at the Ciudad Vieja area, where you will see the best attractions including Plaza Independencia, Salvo Palace and Solis Theatre. Finally, take private transfer back to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Costanero Mvd - Mgallery (5 stars) or similar

In the morning, the guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel, and then drive you to the Canelones wine region (52km/ 32 miles, 1 hour) and visit a 3rd generation family winery. The wine expert will take you to the vineyards, winery, cellar and packaging room. You will learn about Uruguay wines and taste many wines including Tannat. Enjoy a gourmet lunch, and then head back to Montevideo.

You will take a guided tour to Castillo Pittamiglio and Playa Pocitos in the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast, Winey lunch

Accommodation: Hotel Costanero Mvd - Mgallery (5 stars) or similar

Today we will drive all the way east along the coastline, to the charming city of Punta del Este. After about 1.5 hours’ driving, we will stop at a new winery near Piriapolis, where you will have an amazing view of the vineyards. Then, go on with the trip, and after 30mins’ drive, we will come to the place that you cannot miss in Uruguay - Casapueblo, where the white house is just like palace in fairy tale. Visit the museum, enjoy a coffee break and have a spectacular sunset view.

The last stop today is Punta del Este. The driver will drop you off at the hotel on arrival. After check-in, you could take a short break and later visit La Mano (hand out of the sand) by yourself, do some shopping or have dinner.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Don Majestic Punta Del Este (3 stars) or similar

Today we will have a trip to the laid-back beach town of José Ignacio, which used to be a small fishing village. We will firstly stop at the iconic lighthouse to take pictures, then explore the town, or spend some leisure time at the beach. The next stop will be the sleepy village of Pueblo Garzón. In the afternoon, we will transfer back to the hotel in Punta Del Este.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Don Majestic Punta Del Este (3 stars) or similar

The driver will pick you up from the hotel and then take you to the Montevideo Carrasco International Airport based on your flight schedule. Wish you a nice trip home!

Meals: Breakfast