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The General Tours World Traveler Advantage
HOTEL INFORMATION:  EmperadorHotel Class: Deluxe The Emperador Hotel is located in the Avenida del Libertador, next to 9th July Avenue. Those who wish to find nightlife, shopping, or local cuisine in the city will find this an easy desire to fulfill. The 265 rooms at the Emperador are equipped with air-conditioning, internet, minibar, and telephone. The hotel also has a cocktail bar, restaurant, sauna, and swimming pool.  Hotel El Bosque Park & SuitesHotel Class: Superior First Class Located in the center of the El Golf district, the El Bosque Park and Suites is comprised of 84 suites equipped with modern amenities including cable television and telephone. On site leisure facilities include an exercise gym, hot tub, and indoor pool. The hotel also boasts two onsite restaurants, Enebro and the Park Club, serving International cuisine.
Day 1 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Upon arrival at the airport, you’ll be met and escorted by private car to the deluxe Hotel Emperador, wonderfully located in the elegant, city-center Recoleta district. Day 2 - Buenos Aires Buenos Aires and its residents are a fascinating mosaic, with Italian, German, French and Spanish influences reflected in the culture, cuisine and architecture of this delightful city. Today’s tour explores this rich heritage; see the grand façade of the historic Teatro Colon, one of the world’s premier opera houses, and drive through the Plaza de Mayo, a vibrant hub of the city. Continue to La Boca, the district where the Tango originated, and then down Avenida 9 de Julio to the Obelisk – symbol of Buenos Aires. Tonight, a 1-hour Tango lesson is followed by dinner and a professional Tango show. Meals B,D Day 3 - Gaucho Fiesta Travel through the Argentine pampas to the sprawling Estancia Santa Susana. Enjoy a barbecue lunch of ranch-raised beef – asado criollo – and wonderful local wine, followed by a show of Argentine folk dances and music. Relax with your fellow guests or explore the countryside by horse-drawn sulky, a traditional two-wheeled carriage. Return to your hotel for a free evening. Meals B,L Day 4 - Buenos Aires / Mendoza Fly to Mendoza. Nestled at the foot of the Andes, this lovely city is the center of Argentina’s growing wine industry. Enjoy 2 nights at your superior first class hotel in the heart of town, the Huentala Hotel . Meals B Day 5 - Mendoza / Winery Tour Founded in the 16th century, Mendoza’s colorful history has graced the city with many beautiful monuments. Today’s sightseeing includes Independence Plaza, General Martin Park and the Hill of Glory, dedicated to Jose de San Martin, widely revered as the military hero who liberated Argentina and Chile from Spain. In the afternoon, you journey into the beautiful countryside to tour the vineyards and sample the vintages of two historic estates. Meals B,L Day 6 - Mendoza / Santiago, Chile Today’s journey is an experience you’ll treasure for a lifetime. Transfer to the Mendoza Bus Terminal to embark on a spectacular drive through the Andes Mountains. Upon arrival in Santiago, you are met and transferred to the Hotel El Bosque Park & Suites, a superior first class hotel in Las Condes, an upscale district close to dining and shopping. Meals B Day 7 - Santiago Experience the sights and flavors of Santiago – with an unusual twist. Our local guide will meet you in the hotel and together you venture forth by Metro to meet with our renowned chef. Stroll along winding streets and through historic plazas to a farmer’s market our chef shares insights into this wonderful city. Sample local produce and hop for ingredients and spices. Then join our chef at home and together prepare a gourmet meal. Once the work is done, offer a toast to your host – with a glass of fine Chilean wine – and relax together over lunch. Meals B,L Day 8 - Santiago Your tour ends today. Or, discover more of South America with our FreeStyle Travel. Meals B
The General Tours World Traveler Advantage
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And a special price…$2,999 per person Exclusively for AARP® Members… Cairo, Abu Simbel and a 5-star Nile Cruise Escorted by Bob Drumm, president of General Tours World Traveler Including 5-star hotels & ship, 16 meals, in-depth sightseeing with expert Egyptologists, luggage handling, port charges, and all on-tour transportation including three internal flights.
Join fellow Members and General Tours president Bob Drumm on this exclusive AARP journey. We’ll stay at the 5-star Sofitel, in the middle of the Nile with river views from every room, and enjoy 2 full days of sightseeing in Cairo, Giza, Sakkara and Memphis. A private lecture by the Director of Egyptian Antiquities and a special entrance into the Egyptian Museum are unique arrangements just for AARP. Then we fly to Ramses’ monuments at Abu Simbel and cruise for 5 days from Aswan to Luxor. With comprehensive sightseeing by our staff of Egyptologists, we won’t miss any of the important sites along the Nile!
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The Great Migration (Sep 18-30, 2009) Now only $7,499 Magnificient South Africa (Nov 5-14, 2009) Now only $4,299 Into Morocco (Dec 5-13,2009) Now only $3,199 Crossing the Andes (Oct 25-Nov 3, 2009) Now only $4,299 Grandeur of Vietnam and Angkor (Oct 12-25, 2009) Now from only $3,499 Hightlights of China and the Yangtze (Six 2009 departures) Now from only $2199 |
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