Montevideo & the Wine Trail
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Port
Montevideo, Uruguay
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
Local Sightseeing,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$259.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 6 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Combine a city drive with a visit to Varela Zarranz Winery where you will enjoy a wine tasting accompanied by a typical uruguayan barbecue.
Rich in European heritage, Montevideo reflects in its architecture and attitude the varied culture of its early settlers, who came from Spain, Portugal and Italy. During a relaxing panoramic dirve, your guide will bring to life many of the city highlights; enjoy views of the Solis Theatre and Government House, and a photo stop at Independence Square.
Before heading out to the countryside, enjoy one of the best panoramic views of Montevideo bay from Virgilio Square.
Continue your journey to Varela Zarranz Winery, one of the oldest and most beautiful wine establishments in Uruguay. A path lined with centenary olive trees will lead you through the vineyards to the winery, founded at the end of the 19th century, being today a heritage of Uruguayan viticulture.
A family member will guide you on a tour, explaining the history of the establishment and the process of winemaking, including the traditional Champenoise method under which the family elaborates natural sparkling wines. You will also visit the barrel room and the old cellar where it is treasured the largest collection of French oak barrels in use in Uruguay, dating from 1903. Do not forget to check out the collection of vintage carriages that are kept on site.
Then, relax and enjoy a typical uruguayan barbecue and taste the different wine lines including the family’s natural sparkling wine.
Notes:
Tour involves approximately 35 minutes of moderate walking. It is recommended. that guests wear comfortable flat shoes. Guests are able to purchase wine at the end of the tour. US dollars and credit cards are accepted. Wine purchased on this tour is exempt from the onboard corkage fee (offer limited to one bottle of wine per person).