Christmas and New Year - Far Away Places contd… South America

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Far aWaY PLaCeS South America for Christmas & New Year 16 days £3399 Fly from Heathrow Or from your LoCaL aIrPort from Highlights Include Visit Chile, Argentina & Brazil: Santiago The Andes Buenos Aires Iguaçu Falls Rio de Janeiro RIO DE JANEIRO Discover the delights of three of South Americas most spectacular countries on this marvellous festive holiday  Chile, Argentina and Brazil. Experience vibrant cities including Santiago, Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro; wonder at the magnificent snow-capped Andes Mountains and be amazed by the sheer magnitude of the Iguaçu Falls, one of the worlds largest and most beautiful natural wonders. It will certainly be a Christmas and New Year to remember. Your ItInerarY tHurSDaY 18th - Depart on your scheduled flight to Santiago. IGUAÇU FALLS Whats Included n Scheduled flights to Santiago, returning from Rio de Janeiro n Flights within South America as detailed n Transfers between airport and hotel n All other transportation as detailed n Thirteen nights accommodation including breakfast; two nights in Chile, seven nights in Argentina and four nights in Brazil n Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager n Excursions as detailed n Lunch on two days n Special dinners on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve n All hotel baggage handling for one piece of luggage per person n All State and local taxes n All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges PARAGUAY Iguaçú Falls transfer to your hotel for a two night stay. Discover Santiago with our included tour this afternoon. You will see the Presidential Palace and visit the Pre-Colombian Museum. We also see the beautiful homes and gardens of Las Condes and Providencia, and take a drive up San Cristobal Hill. SaturDaY 20th - Enjoy an included full day visit to Isla Negra, once the home of famous Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, and picturesque Pomaire, known for its distinctive pottery. Lunch is included. SunDaY 21st - We drive eastwards to the famous Concha y Toro Vineyard where you can enjoy a tasting and tour of the winery. Located in the hills of central Chile, east of Santiago it is the countrys most historic winery and produces one of the finest red Chilean wines. Enjoy a scenic drive back to Santiago via the beautiful Maipo Valley with its quaint villages. Rest of the day at leisure. MonDaY 22nd - Depart Santiago for the drive across the Andes into Argentina. Continue to Mendoza at the foot of the Andes in the very heart of the beautiful wine country for a two night stay. Included tour of Mendoza this FrIDaY 19th - Arrive in Santiago and be an included tour of the Argentine side of The Iguaçú Falls followed by a transfer to your hotel where you will stay for two nights. SunDaY 28th - We include a walking tour of the Brazilian side of the Iguaçú falls this morning. There will be an optional excursion available this afternoon. MonDaY 29th - Transfer to the airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Continue to your hotel for a three night stay. tueSDaY 30th - Included morning tour of Rio, featuring Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, and a trip by cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain. neW YearS eve - This morning we include a tour to Corcovado and the famous Statue of Christ the Redeemer. This evening enjoy our included New Year dinner at a churrascaria, a typical Brazilian steakhouse, followed by the fireworks display over Copacabana beach. neW YearS DaY - Free to relax before transferring to the airport for your return flight to the UK. FrIDaY 2nd JanuarY 2009 - Arrival in the UK. Your HoteLS afternoon. tueSDaY 23rd - Morning city tour and a visit BRAZIL Rio de Janeiro ARGENTINA Buenos Aires River Plate URUGUAY Mendoza Santiago CHILE to a local winery. Afternoon at leisure. CHrIStMaS eve - Transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires, where we stay for three nights. This evening there will be a special included dinner as is the tradition in Latin American countries. CHrIStMaS DaY - Included morning city tour featuring Plaza de Mayo, the Casa Rosada and the cathedral. You will also visit colourful La Boca and the Recoleta Cemetery, the burial place of Eva Peron. This evening there will be an opportunity to go to a Tango Show. BoxIng DaY - Today we include a full day visit to the Estancia Santa Susana, a typical ranch. See the gauchos displaying their skills and enjoy an included Argentine barbecue lunch. SaturDaY 27th - Transfer to the airport for your flight to Iguaçú Falls On arrival there will You will stay in the Intercontinental Hotel in Santiago, Cordillera Hotel in Mendoza, Hotel Bourbon Thermes in Iguaçú Falls, Elevage Hotel in Buenos Aires and the Hotel Mar Palace in Rio de Janeiro. All rooms feature private facilities, air-conditioning, TV and telephone. Hotel facilities include a restaurant and bar. 2008 Date, Price & Flight Information Holiday ref: LXCAB Iberia Depart 1850 hrs Return arr. 1435 hrs Heathrow (via Madrid) 18 December £3399 Deposit £150 per person n Single room £895 UK Airline Passenger Duty (£40) Included Overseas Airport Airline Tax Included For insurance information, please see page 78 All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities aLSo FLY FroM... Regional connecting flights available - please see page 4 To view dates and prices click here To book click here 71