From Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro featuring overnight stays in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro calling on Punta Del Este, Uruguay; Rio Grande, Brazil; Porto Belo, Brazil; Santos, Brazil; Ilhabela; Paraty, Brazil and Ilha Grande, Brazil with 1 day at sea from $10,299

Virtuoso Voyager Club Exclusive Experience
Complimentary, exclusive and unique Voyager Club event in Montevideo. See Voyager Club Shore Excursion for complete details.

When you reserve this cruise through us, your Virtuoso Travel Specialist, you automatically become a member of the prestigious Virtuoso Voyager Club, entitling you to a wealth of privileges and complimentary amenities - including a unique and exclusive shore event not available to the general cruising public.

NOTE: You may choose this exclusive shore event, credit toward a customized Virtuoso on-shore event, credit toward a Virtuoso Discovery pre/post hotel stay or shipboard credit. Ask us for complete option details.

Uruguay's long reputation of neutrality and trade has earned it the nickname "Little Switzerland". Rich with European heritage, its capital, Montevideo, reflects the cultures of early settlers from Spain, Portugal, and Italy, particularly in its architecture and outlook. The city is a treasury of fine old buildings, combined with an active port and comfortable residential districts, all set along the curving beaches of the Rio de la Plata.

Departing the Old City, the morning drive will provide an overview of Montevideo, including some of its historical highlights as well as its 19th century colonial architecture. Among the sights we will pass are the Graf Spee Monument, the Plaza Independencia and the Palacio Legislativo, reputed to be among the three most beautiful Parliament buildings in the world, as well as the Batlle y Odonez Park.

We will have the opportunity to visit the Solis Theater, one of Uruguay's oldest theaters. It was built in 1856 and is currently owned by the government of Montevideo. Located in the Old City, the Solis Theater has many similarities to the Teatro Carlo Felice in Genoa, the Teatro alla Scala in Milan just to name a few.

After, we will pass through the Prado neighborhood, a residential neighborhood of mansions on tree lined streets built in the early 20th century, before moving north for a visit to the Carrau Winery. The Carrau Winery is a major exporter of Uruguayan wines located in the Colon area. The winery was constructed in 1894 in a colonial style and has an ancient cave of granite, all surrounded by green parks. Carrau is an exclusive winery which produces 70,000 bottles of fine wine per year. We will be greeted by the owners of the winery who will take us on a tour and a special wine tasting. Following the wine tasting a typical lunch of "Asado", awaits us. Accompanying the luncheon will be a folkloric show featuring traditional music and dance.

We will return to the ship, driving along the riverfront that distinguishes Montevideo from any other capital city.

Approximate Length: Six hours.

Dress Code/Walking Notes: Casual dress and moderate walking.