Experience a mixture of Uruguay’s wonderful sites, from the World heritage town of Colonia, to its culturally diverse capital, Montevideo.
Although small in Size, Uruguay is bursting with attractions. Montevideo is often described as one of Latin America's most interesting Capital Cities and Colonia has an entirely different appeal with its cobblestone streets and whitewashed buildings.
3 day tour of Uruguay
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Your Itinerary Day by Day:
Day 1 Buenos Aires – Colonia
Your ferry tickets will be provided upon your arrival in Buenos Aires as these will be required to embark the Buquebus.
Please ensure you arrive at the Terminal at least an hour prior to the departure time.
Ferry Company: Buquebus Terminal: Darsena Norte
Av. Antartida Argentina 821 Buenos Aires
Departs: Please reconfirm with the supplier Eurotur 24 hours prior as ferry schedules are subject to change
Duration: 3 hours
Please note: The above timetable is subject to change depending on the day of the week and time of the year.
Your tour starts from the port, for a 1 hour crossing from Buenos Aires to Colonia. Your day tour starts in the picturesque street of the city of Colonia del Sacramento, the oldest city in the country, recently declared world heritage by UNESCO. The Portuguese founded the city of Colonia in 1680.
Today; the city has a lot to say about its Colonial past. Complete sightseeing visiting old and new city, main wall and entrance gate to the bastion, the streets of Santa Rita, San Gabriel, the Matriz church, San Pedro road, the famous Calle de los Suspiros (street of Sighs), the Puerta Del Campo, the Plaza Mayor 25 de Mayo, all of them are places that invite visitors to see them in a state of awe.
Furthermore, we will visit the Portuguese and Spanish Museum, the Municipal Museum, Plaza de Toros and Real de San Carlos (Real de San Carlos bullring). Drop of at your hotel. (Please not that the transfer to the port in Buenos Aires is not included)
Your hotel:
Plaza Mayor Hotel
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Essential Information:
Things to know:
The order of sightseeing tours may vary according to local conditions or unforeseen circumstances, and will remain at the discretion of the tour operator.
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2 night accommodation with breakfast (1 night Colonia & 1 night Montevideo)
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Tourist class ticket on Buquebus Hydrofoil Buenos Aires/Colonia
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Private Colonia city tour
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Private transfer Colonia/Montevideo
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Seat in bus half day Montevideo tour
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Seat in bus transfer to Montevideo airport
Local guides (Bilingual)
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All flights
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Transfer to ferry terminal in Buenos Aires on day 1
This tour departs daily from Buenos Aires
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Day 2 Montevideo City tour
Morning hotel pick up for a private car transfer to Montevideo. Afternoon hotel pick up for your city tour. Starting at the La Plaza Independencia (Independent Square) located in the center of the town, where the mortal remains of local hero José Gervasio Artigas are found. Continue down 18 de Julio to arrive at Plaza Figari (Figari Square), where you can see a monument representative of locval history.
Visit the Palacio Legislativo (Legislative Palace-Congress), a multicolored marble building considered one of the most sumptuous in Latin America, as well as a visit to Montevideo's beautiful parks, famous monuments, such as "La Carreta " (Covered Wagon), Residential Areas, Estadio Centenario our main sport center. On the way back we will go along the rambla where tourist will have the opportunity to know the ten beaches of Montevideo's coast. Drop off at your hotel. [B]
Your hotel:
NH Columbia
Day 3 Depart Montevideo
Please be ready in the lobby with your luggage at the pre-appointed time (normally at least three hours prior to an international flight) where you will be met by your driver and driven to the airport for your departure flight. Tour concludes. [B]
The tour price with all the inclusions starts from NZD $653 per person share twin
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