Mendoza Wine Tour with Optional Lunch

With its rolling vineyards set in the foothills of the Andes, the Mendoza wine region is unlike any other wine region on earth. Experience it with a local guide on this half-day or full-day wine tour! You’ll visit two or three wineries in the Luján de Cuyo area, where you’ll learn about the winemaking process of one of South America’s most important wine countries and, of course, sample several different wine varieties, including Mendoza’s best-known grape, malbec. Depending on the option you choose, you may also visit an olive oil factory or enjoy lunch at a wine cellar.

Set off on your wine-filled day in Mendoza by air-conditioned minivan, heading to the Luján de Cuyo area, where you’ll visit your first winery. Luján de Cuyo sits in the upper Mendoza valley, where the elevations of around 3,280 feet (1,000 meters) help produce wonderful malbec, cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay.

When you arrive at your first winery, meet a member of the winery’s staff, who will tell you about the winery’s history and architecture. Learn about the winemaking process and how to appreciate the different wines, and then enjoy your first wine tasting!

Back in your minivan, head to your second winery, admiring the breathtaking scenery of vineyards shadowed by the Andes mountain range. At the winery, hop out for another wine tasting and chance to learn more about winemaking in the renowned Mendoza region.

Half-Day Tour
If you choose the half-day tour option, you will visit Vistandes and Vina del Cerno wineries. You'll also visit an olive oil factory and the town of Carrodilla to see its Carrodilla Church, which dates back to 1840.

Full-Day Tour
If you choose the full-day tour option, you will visit Navarro Correa, Luigi Bosca and Lagarde wineries plus a visit to Pasrai Olive Oil Factory. Enjoy a lunch of regional specialties at Lagarde.

• Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide
• Wine tasting at three wineries
  
• Lunch
  
• Hotel pickup and drop-off from centrally located hotels
  
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  
  

• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Gratuities (optional)