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influences and displays refined taste in its cuisine, shopping and entertainment options. The motor coach will transfer you to the hotel upon arrival, where you’ll have time to relax before the included dinner. (B, D) Day 8: Buenos Aires City Tour. Get acquainted with the birthplace of the Tango on today’s tour. Drive along 9 de Julio Avenue, the widest in the world. Pass the Colon Theater, one of the world’s best known opera houses and cultural pride of the locals. See the Government House, Plaza de Mayo and Cabildo (first City Hall). Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, housing the mausoleum of General San Martin (their National Hero), and the site where Pope Francis celebrated mass as Cardinal of Buenos Aires. The last stop on the tour is Recoleta – one of the city’s most glamorous spots. (B) Day 9: Buenos Aires. Enjoy a day at leisure or join the optional excursion. This evening, immerse [in] local culture as you are treated to an included dinner and Tango show. (B, D) Day 10: Buenos Aires to Santiago, Chile. Leaving Argentina, fly to Santiago for the remaining two nights. A city of contrasts, experience the eclectic mix of a colonial past and ultra-modern high-rise buildings on a tour of this capital city. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B) Day 11: Santiago. Enjoy a day at leisure or join an optional excursion. This evening, join your traveling companions for a farewell dinner. (B, D) Day 12: Santiago/USA. After experiencing the wonders of Brazil, Argentina and Chile, it’s time to say ‘adios’ to South America as you depart for the airport and flight home. (B) Per person price is $6,299, double occupancy. Pricing includes optional travel protection. A deposit of $549 is due at registration, $299 (travel protection cost) is non-refundable. Final balance is due November 13, 2020.

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