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DAY 6 - Transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, which is situated on the estuary of the River Plate and is considered to be the most elegant city in South America. On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for a three night stay. DAY 7 - This morning we have included a city tour of Buenos Aires, often referred to as `The Paris of the Americas.' Your tour will include visits to Plaza de Mayo where the Casa Rosada (Government House) is situated. Also in the square is the Cathedral of Buenos Aires where the tomb of General San Martin, the hero and liberator of Argentina, is located. You will also visit the La Boca District. It is renowned for its brightly painted houses and has now become an artists' colony. The `tango' was born here. A visit will be made to the Recoleta cemetery, famous for its beautiful family tombs and the burial place of Eva Peron. This evening you can enjoy an optional dinner and exciting tango show. DAY 8 - Today we have included a full day tour to the heart of Argentina's Pampas. Here you will experience a day at a typical `estancia' (ranch). You will see the gauchos displaying their horsemanship skills. A typical Argentine barbeque is included today. DAY 9 - Transfer to the airport for your flight to Iguacu Falls. Situated at the meeting point of three countries (Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina), the Iguacu Falls are one of the world's largest natural wonders. They are higher than Niagara, wider than Victoria and consist of 275 separate falls, pouring up to eight million gallons of water every second into the swirling river below. It is a sight of stunning beauty and magnitude. Afternoon tour of the Argentinian side of the Iguacu Falls. Two nights accommodation on the Brazilian side of the falls has been arranged. DAY 10 - Morning tour of the Brazilian side of the falls and an afternoon at leisure with optional tours including a boat safari or helicopter flight over the falls.
DAY 11 - Transfer to the airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro, the most exciting city in Brazil. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel for a three night stay. This immense country (fifth largest in the world) is a land of warm sun, bright colours, irresistible rhythms, unsurpassed natural beauty and captivating contrasts. It is a country of carnival, coffee, soccer and samba. Rio de Janeiro is unique simply bursting with energy, excitement and entertainment. It is beautifully situated beneath Sugar Loaf Mountain, and blessed with magnificent beaches such as Copacabana and Ipanema. It has the world's largest carnival, the largest football stadium, the beautiful parks and the most legendary night life. With its exciting rhythms, bustling shops and fashionable bars, it is an informal and intriguing city. DAY 12 - To introduce you to the excitement of Rio we will take you on a morning tour of the city. You drive firstly along the world famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema to the Sugar Loaf cable car. From the top you will enjoy spectacular views over the city of Rio. You will then continue through the city centre past the Opera House and National Theatre and the Sambadromo, which is used for the annual Rio Carnival parades. This evening you can join an optional excursion of `Rio by night' including dinner and a samba show. DAY 13 - This morning we have included a tour to the peak of Corcovado and the famous Statue of Christ. To reach the statue it is necessary to ascend in a small cog railway which winds up the mountain. During your stay in Rio there will be other optional excursions available. DAY 14 - Free in Rio until departure to the airport for your return flight to the UK. DAY 15 - Arrival in the UK.
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