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
$219.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 6½ hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Rich with European heritage, Montevideo reflects in its architecture and attitude the varied culture of its early settlers, who came from Spain, Portugal and Italy.
A relaxing panoramic drive shows you the city's highlights, including some of its historical landmarks -- the Plaza Independencia and the Palacio Legislativo. The latter boasts a place among the three most beautiful Parliament buildings in the world. Keep an eye out for the Battle y Ordoñez Park's famous soccer stadium and the Carrasco residential area.
Before heading out to the countryside, visit the Mercado Agricola -- an old-but-renovated market hall that nowadays functions as a farmer's market. It offers a great insight into the culinary traditions of Uruguay and is also a chance to mingle with the locals.
Continue your journey to Bouza boutique winery. At this small-scale production winery, learn about winemaking techniques, the differences in vintages and varieties, and how the vineyards are cared for. Along with an extensive visit to the wine cellar, enjoy a quick look inside the impressive museum of classic cars and motorbikes.
Then, relax and enjoy a wine tasting and lunch. The tasting will include Chardonnay-Albarino, Bouza Merlot Tannat, Bouza Tannat, and the premium top blend called Monte Vide Eu.
Relax and enjoy the surroundings of this impressive winery as you are treated to a demonstration of the fiery and passionate Uruguayan Tango .
Notes:
The panoramic city tour is about 3.5 hours. Time at Bouza Winery is approximately three hours. Corkage policy: Wine purchased on this tour is exempt from the onboard corkage fee (offer limited to one bottle of wine per person).