Join Tassie Pippert and fellow Faculty Emeriti and friends for a food, wine, and cultural adventure through Chile and Argentina, exploring vibrant cities, scenic landscapes, renowned vineyards, and local cuisine.

Trip Highlights

• Explore Santiago’s landmarks and Mercado Central.
• Discover Valparaíso’s colorful streets and murals.
• Enjoy wine tastings in Chile’s Casablanca Valley and Argentina’s Mendoza region.
• Cross the Andes and experience local cuisine and cooking traditions.
• Discover Buenos Aires’ architecture, food, and tango culture.
• Visit the renowned Colón Theater and enjoy a traditional Argentine farewell dinner.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 | Friday, December 3 — Travel to Santiago
Depart on an overnight flight to Chile.

Day 2 | Saturday, December 4 — Welcome to Santiago
Arrive in Santiago and enjoy a welcome lunch with fellow travelers.

Day 3 | Sunday, December 5 — Santiago Sightseeing
Explore Santiago’s historic landmarks, vibrant neighborhoods, San Cristóbal Hill, and Mercado Central with a local guide.

Day 4 | Monday, December 6 — Valparaíso & Wine Tasting
Discover Valparaíso’s colorful streets and hillside neighborhoods before visiting a Casablanca Valley winery for a tasting and lunch.

Day 5 | Tuesday, December 7 — Across the Andes to Mendoza
Enjoy a wine-paired lunch in Chile’s Aconcagua Valley before crossing the Andes into Argentina and traveling to Mendoza.

Day 6 | Wednesday, December 8 — Mendoza & Andean Cooking
Tour Mendoza’s landmarks, sample local sweets, and experience Andean cooking and gin distillation, followed by dinner.

Day 7 | Thursday, December 9 — Mendoza Wine Country
Visit two wineries in the Luján de Cuyo and Maipú regions for tastings and a regional lunch.

Day 8 | Friday, December 10 — Buenos Aires
Fly to Buenos Aires and enjoy free time to explore. An optional evening tango experience is available.

Day 9 | Saturday, December 11 — Explore Buenos Aires
Discover iconic landmarks, the colorful La Boca neighborhood, and San Telmo Market. Optional culinary experiences are available in the evening.

Day 10 | Sunday, December 12 — Buenos Aires & Farewell Dinner
Explore Recoleta, visit the renowned Colón Theater, enjoy traditional pastries and coffee, and celebrate with an Argentine asado dinner.

Day 11 | Monday, December 13 — Departure
Enjoy breakfast before departing Buenos Aires on your overnight flight home.

Day 12 | Tuesday, December 14 — Arrive Home
Arrive home after your South American adventure.

What's Included?

• Nine nights in handpicked hotels
• Nine breakfasts, three lunches with wine, and two dinners with beer or wine
• Three wine tastings and five additional tastings
• One cooking demonstration
• Four sightseeing tours
• Expert Tour Director and local guides
• Private deluxe motor coach transportation
• One flight during the tour

Optional Experiences

Enhance your trip with optional excursions, potentially including a Mendoza tapas and wine tour, a Buenos Aires tango show and lesson, or an Argentine cultural dinner. Additional costs may apply.