Uruguay Holidays
The Carmelo Tour
6 Night Itinerary from £1,508€834$1,111
Private Individual Tour
Cross the River Plate leading to Colonia with ancient cobbled streets, picturesque vineyards, the modern and artistic cities, the trendy beach resort of Punta del Este and wild Atlantic Beaches.
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Called the "Switzerland" of South America for its calm, banking industry and sophistication
Cross the River Plate leading to Colonia with ancient cobbled streets, picturesque vineyards, the modern and artistic cities, the trendy beach resort of Punta del Este and wild Atlantic Beaches.
Travel Highlights
- Enjoy the perfect introduction to charming Uruguay
- Combine the vibrant capital with the rural countryside, pristine vineyards, colonial architecture and a trendy beach resort
- Take a ferry across the River Plate to the cobbled streets of Colonia
- Embark on a full day trip to the picturesque vineyards of Carmelo
- Experience local life on an in-depth tour of the capital Montevideo
- Soak up some sun at the relaxed beaches of Punta del Este
Journey Breakdown
The Carmelo Tour
Travel Itinerary
Colonia Days 1-2
Day 1 - Colonia
Day 2 - Trip to Carmelo
Itinerary Description
Day 1 - Colonia
Departure in the morning from your hotel in Buenos Aries to the pier, to take the fast ferry across the River Plate to Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay. On arrival, we have a tour of the town, walking the cobbled streets and leafy squares with colonial architecture. Colonia was founded by the Portuguese in 1680, alternating ownership with Spain numerous times, until it was the southern most reach of Brasil from 1817 to Independence in 1828; it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Colonial town. Overnight at a traditional hotel. (B)
Day 2 - Trip to Carmelo
Set off north for a day trip to the Carmelo. Visit to the Finca Narbona Wine Lodge, for a tour of the vineyards, and a tasting of the wine and cheese that they make on the property, and lunch in the restaurant. Overnight in Colonia. (B,L)
Montevideo Days 3-4
Day 3 - Montevideo
Day 4 - Full day tour of Montevideo
Itinerary Description
Day 3 - Montevideo
Journey along picturesque countryside on the banks of the River Plate to Montevideo, Uruguay's capital, a vibrant city with wide squares connected by tree-lined avenues, with many grand neoclassical buildings and art museums. Stay for two nights.
Day 4 - Full day tour of Montevideo
Full day tour of the city centre and fashionable districts, including a walk along Rambla, the colourful street markets, and the Mercado del Puerto, at the heart of local lifestyle, with bars, restaurants and outdoor tables serving the country's excellent wines and a great variety of grilled meats.
Punta del Este Days 5-6
Days 5-6 Transfer and leisure at Punta del Este
Day 7 - Ferry and departure
Itinerary Description
Days 5-6 Transfer and leisure at Punta del Este
Transport to Punta del Este, the trendy beach resort where South America's wealthy and celebrities take their Summer holidays. We stay for two nights at a hotel by the beach with time at leisure to enjoy the seaside setting and the cafés and restaurants of this wealthy city.
Day 7 - Ferry and departure
Return to Montevideo for the ferry back to Buenos Aires.
The Carmelo Tour
Travel Details
Price Breakdown
Prices are per person. Please request a quote for Special Events, Christmas, New Year's Eve & Easter.
| Season | Low Season | High Season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Dates | All year | |||||
| Room Arrangement | Tourist | First | Deluxe | Tourist | First | Deluxe |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Room | £1,508 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Multiple Travellers - Own Room | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Single Traveller - Own Room | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Season | Low Season | High Season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Dates | All year | |||||
| Room Arrangement | Tourist | First | Deluxe | Tourist | First | Deluxe |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Room | €834 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Multiple Travellers - Own Room | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Single Traveller - Own Room | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Season | Low Season | High Season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Dates | All year | |||||
| Room Arrangement | Tourist | First | Deluxe | Tourist | First | Deluxe |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Room | $1,111 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Multiple Travellers - Own Room | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Single Traveller - Own Room | - | - | - | - | - | - |
What's Included
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Accommodation and breakfast
- Transfers to and from accommodation
- Excursions with English-speaking guides
- Transport and meals as shown
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Accommodation and breakfast
- Transfers to and from accommodation
- Excursions with English-speaking guides
- Transport and meals as shown
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Accommodation and breakfast
- Transfers to and from accommodation
- Excursions with English-speaking guides
- Transport and meals as shown
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