Arrival in Mendoza. Transfer to accommodation if WITH Transfers chosen. Check in
Half Day Wineries Tour in Mendoza
This kind of tour is designed for people interested in knowing the whole process of wine production. This tour covers the closest producing departments of wines in Mendoza: Maipú, including a visit to 2 wineries and an interesting visit to a factory of olive oil or a chocolate factory and artisan liquors. In each of the wineries there will be a wine tasting and a little talk of how to taste a good wine.
15 km away from the city of Mendoza, Maipu county is an area of 717 km2, cultivated mainly with high quality grapes, olives, fruits and vegetables. In the wine aspect it is located in the so-called "First Zone" of Argentina for its spectacular agroclimatic characteristics.
In Maipu, there are a variety of companies based mostly in an industrial zone with all amenities and a strategic location for its proximity to the bi-oceanic corridor linking ports in Chile and the Atlantic, through the National Routes 7 and 40, railways and international airport.
In all its districts, Maipú offers interesting places to visit: wineries, vineyards, campgrounds, museums, agro-tourism activities, with food service, and urban and rural lodgings.
Duration: Half Day
Departure Time: At 2.30 pm we pick up customers in the first hostel or hotel.
Arrival time: From 7 pm on
Departure days: Everyday excluding Sundays
Season: All year.
Recommendations: Bring water
Note: wineries can change to improve the experience
Mendoza Wineries Half Day
An essential walk through one of the oldest wine areas in the region. The tour starts from the city of Mendoza to visit two wineries in Luján de Cuyo or Maipú area and learn about both , large scale and artisan, processes of wine and olive oil production.
We will taste both wines and products derived from olive trees, as we go through each property, we will highlight the importance of both key industries of the province.
During the activity we will also get to know the irrigation system in the vineyards and its importance for the care of water as a resource for the community.
Finally we will get to know the Carrodilla Church, which houses the Virgin Patroness of the vineyards.
TIPS for this activity:
- A perfect family plan for the kids to learn and the parents enjoy the tastings.
- Make sure you have lunch before the tour, wines will taste better.
- A great option near the city center.
The must-see: Maipú was the first wine region in Argentina. We owe this privilege to the european immigrants.
Departure* / arrival times: Starting at 2:30 p.m. / 8:00 p.m. (approx.)
Availability: Monday to Saturday
Minimum 2 passengers / Maximum 23 passengers
Included
- Transport and professional bilingual guide.
- Visit and tasting in 2 wineries (ramdon choosing, subject to availability in each establishment) and an olive oil factory.
- Bilingual guide,
- Transfer from your accommodation and back.
- Cellar visits and wine tastings.
- Meals
Breakfast. Check out. Transfer to airport if WITH Transfers chosen. End of services
