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9-Day Uruguay's Art and Architecture

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Overview

Uruguay is one of South America’s best-kept secrets!

Counting 600 km of coastline with beautiful untouched sandy beaches as well as stunning landscapes in the interior of the country along with Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and British influences make Uruguay a small country with a lot to offer.

This trip takes you through studios, galleries, former workshop and great sculpture parks to learn about the creative current of Uruguay. Basing yourself in Montevideo, your Uruguay sightseeing tour will be balanced out with gallery-hopping and enough time to enjoy the laidback lifestyle of Uruguay, including time on Punta del Este's most famed beaches!
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Food & Drink

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Montevideo, Uruguay!

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Welcome to Montevideo, Uruguay!

Upon arrival, you'll be collected from the airport by a private driver and taken to your hotel. Today, you can use your free time to discover the Uruguayan capital’s European flair and an appealing mix of architectural influences reflected in its modern skyscrapers and historic buildings.

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    Accommodation

    Vivaldi Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Aires Puros to MontevideoOptional Activity

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    Destinations

    Montevideo Department

Day 2

Montevideo City Tour

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Montevideo City Tour

This morning, head into Montevideo for a city tour. The main points of interest will be in the historic city centre where you will visit the Plaza de Constitucion with the cathedral and the colonial town hall. Then you will proceed to the Congress Building, Mercado Agricola Montevideo, passing by the Obelisk to Batlle and Ordoñez Park and the Centenario Soccer Stadium where the very first World Cup final was played. Afterwards, visit Pocitos Beach and take a stroll along to Ramirez Beach.

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    Accommodation

    Vivaldi Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Montevideo

    City Tour of Montevideo with the Congress Building

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Montevideo Department

    Montevideo

Day 3

Montevideo's Finest Art Museums

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Montevideo's Finest Art Museums

Today you will visit the Torres Garcia Museum, housing the works of one of the best-known Uruguayan artists. Joaquin Torres Garcia was an Uruguayan plastic artist, also known as the founder of Constructive Universalism. Continue to Palacio Taranco in the heart of Montevideo. The French-style building hosts the Museum of Decorative Arts containing paintings, sculptures, textiles, ornaments and European furniture. It features also a very interesting collection of classical art and archaeology.

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    Accommodation

    Vivaldi Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Museo Torres García

    Palacio Taranco | Museo de Artes Decorativas

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Montevideo Department

    Montevideo

Day 4

Drive to Punta del Este via Piriapolis and Casa Pueblo

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Drive to Punta del Este via Piriapolis and Casa Pueblo

Drive to Piriapolis, built during the Belle Epoque and made to look like Côte d’Azur. Visit the Argentino Hotel, which takes you back to 1930s luxury. The next stops will be at Portezuelo and Punta Ballena for sweeping views. Then, visit Casa Pueblo, the home and atelier of the Uruguayan artist, Carlos Paez Vilaro. The dazzling white complex resembles Spanish-Moroccan earthen architecture perched on a rocky bluff overlooking the ocean. You'll arrive in Punta del Esta mid-afternoon.

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    Accommodation

    Atlántico Boutique Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hotel Argentino

    Museo Casapueblo

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Montevideo to Punta del Este

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    Breakfast

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    Montevideo Department

    Piriápolis

    Punta Ballena

    Punta del Este

Day 5

Ralli Museum and Fundacion Pablo Atchugarry

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Ralli Museum and Fundacion Pablo Atchugarry

Embrace the opportunity to visit two of the area’s most renowned museums, Ralli and Pablo Atchugarry Foundation. Enjoy a scenic drive through Punta del Este’s most fashionable and impressive neighbourhoods. Visit Ralli Museum with its fine collection of paintings and sculptures by noted Latin American artists in the Beverly Hills district. Visit the Pablo Atchugarry Foundation, a magnificent space that beautifully juxtaposes art and nature. In the afternoon, relax on Punta del Este’s beaches.

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    Accommodation

    Atlántico Boutique Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Museo Ralli Punta del Este

    Fundación Pablo Atchugarry

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Punta del Este

    Maldonado Department

Day 6

Return to Montevideo and Visit the Architectural Wonders

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Return to Montevideo and Visit the Architectural Wonders

This morning, you'll return to Montevideo. Upon arrival, visit the Salvo Palace, an emblematic building in Montevideo's Independence Square. Originally built as a luxury hotel, the project failed. Today it consists of many apartments and offices. Your guide has plenty of exciting stories to tell about this special building! Just a few steps away is the beautiful Solis Theatre, built by an Italian architect, Carlo Zucchi. It opened in 1856 and is a centrepiece of the cultural life in Montevideo.

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    Accommodation

    Vivaldi Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Palacio Salvo

    Solís Theatre

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Punta del Este to Montevideo

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Punta del Este

    Montevideo

    Montevideo Department

Day 7

City Tour of Colonia del Sacramento

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City Tour of Colonia del Sacramento

After breakfast, transfer to Colonia del Sacramento. You'll be greeted at the terminal and driven to the historical centre to stroll along the picturesque cobblestone streets of Uruguay’s oldest city. One of the highlights is Calle de Los Suspiros, often used as scenery for historical films. Colonia complements its archaeological values with natural beauty; the River Plate and the monuments that stand out on the horizon, such as the cathedral and lighthouse. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.

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    Accommodation

    Don Antonio Posada3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Colonia del Sacramento City Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Montevideo to Colonia del Sacramento

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Montevideo Department

    Colonia del Sacramento

Day 8

Juanico Winery Tour from Montevideo

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Juanico Winery Tour from Montevideo

This morning, you'll drive into the Uruguayan countryside to the Juanico Winery. Considered one of the largest and most famous wineries in the country, it combines modern technologies with colonial beauty. The first vines were planted in 1835, and the area’s soils, climate, and temperatures are ideal for different grapes like Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. As you visit the winery, admire its state-of-the-art processing machinery and end your tour with a wine tasting guided by an oenologist.

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    Accommodation

    Vivaldi Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Juanico Winery Tour from Montevideo

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Colonia del Sacramento to Montevideo

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Colonia del Sacramento

    Juanico

    Montevideo Department

Day 9

Departure from Montevideo

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Departure from Montevideo

Today concludes your memorable Uruguay sightseeing tour. You will be picked up at the hotel and taken to the airport for your flight back home.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Vivaldi Hotel to Montevideo Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Montevideo Department

Included in Price

  • 8 nights accommodation
  • 12 activities
  • 8 breakfasts and 2 lunches
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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