Tango, Samba & Waterfalls - from Argentina to Brazil

Sunday, Buenos Aires:
Begin your tour in the "European style" capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires, known as "the Paris of the Americas".
Arrive in time to opt for a visit to San Telmo Antique market!
Check in to the Hotel Abasto Plaza (4 stars) with daily free tango lessons!
Tonight, enjoy a Tango Show Dinner (included)

Monday, Buenos Aires:
Sightseeing in this elegant city includes the "Casa Rosada", the well known-stage for Evita Peron's plea, "Don't cry for me Argentina", as well as the history-laden "Plaza de Mayo".
The newly-rebuild port area "Puerto Madero" with its restaurants and bars is a nice place to relax.
The afternoon is free - opt to visit an Estancia.
Lunch and Fiesta Gaucha Show included.

Tuesday, Buenos Aires - Iguassu Falls:
Depart today to Iguassu. Upon your approach to Iguassu International Airport, your pilot might tip his wings to give u your first view of the magnificent Iguassu Falls and the surrounding natural park of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.
Your bilingual tour guide or representatives escort you to the fabulous Hotel Mercure International (5 stars).
Feast on a Brazilian dinner tonight after a relaxing swim in the pool.

Wednesday, Iguassu Falls:
Today's full excursion shows you the falls from both sides. First, cross into Argentina for a walk above the Falls, wider and more powerful than Niagara. A boat guides you to an island to get a close-up view of the Falls below.
The mist of the Falls engulfs you on the Brazilian side, as you walk out onto a platform and into the 'garganta do diabo', the "devil's throat". Opt for the Macuco Safari - a boat ride under the Falls on the Brazilian side.

Thursday, Iguassu Falls - Curitiba:
The rolling landscapes on today's journey is interrupted only by mountain chains, rich farmland and patches of original subtropical forest, with the unique "araucaria trees". Arrive in Curitiba, named best-organized city in South America, now a model for many western industrialized nations! The city grown 10 fold in the past 20 years, using innovative ideas to manage its substantial grown.
The capital city of the state of Paraná is a melting pot of such diverse cultures as dutch, polish, arabian, german, ukranian, italian and japanese cultures, amongst many others!
Check in in your 4 stars Hotel Mercure Curitiba Golden.
Tonight's include dinner will give you a taste of the region's mix of cultures.

Friday, Curitiba:
Morning sightseeing gives you a view of the capital, including the glass Opera House, before heading down to the coast for a stroll along the historic promenade of the Port of Antonina. After lunch, board the scenic historic railway as it winds its way from sea level up 1200 mts (3/4 of a mile high!) over the Serra do Mar chain back to Curitiba.

Saturday, Curitiba - São Paulo:
Head for São Paulo, the world's second largest city & South America's industrial powerhouse!
4000 deadly poisonous snakes welcomes you on our sightseeing including the Butanã Institute, the world-famous lab specializing in anti-venom research.
Continue downtown to see the "paulistanos" as they work and live in this surprising well-organized metropolis. Sightseeing includes the Contemporary Art Museum, Basilica and the "Teatro Municipal". The city of São Paulo is full of surprises. It's the largest german manufacturing city in the world, and contain great architecture, such as the masterpiece by Oscar Niemeyer, architect of the capital, Brasilia.
São Paulo's Hotel Blue Tree Paulista (4 stars) is located in the heart of the city.
Tonight dinner its included.

Sunday, São Paulo - Rio de Janeiro:
Arrive in the "cidade maravilhosa", Rio de Janerio.Welcoming you to the "marvelous city" is your guide tour who will escort you to your hotel he Golden Tulip Continental (4 star).
The afternoon is free for a stroll, some shopping or relaxing on the beach or at your rooftop pool!
Meet your fellows travelers for a complementary "caipirinha" or other tropical drink before attending a Rodizio, an "all-can-you-eat" brazilian barbacue (included).

Monday, Rio de Janeiro:
The panoramic view from the top of the Sugar Loaf Mountain is the highlight of today's sightseeing tour. Board a funicular to reach the summit with its 360º spectrum of golden beaches, green forest and a thriving metropolis that has earned Rio de Janeiro the title of the world's most beautiful city.
Sightseeing continues with a tour of Rio's historical past. Learn how Portugal's prince scandalously broke all family ties and declared himself Emperor of Brazil.
In the afternoon heat, everything slows down, and the "cariocas" (as the people of Rio call themselves) head for the beach!

Tuesday, Rio de Janeiro:
"Christ the Redeemer" keeps an eye on Rio from an elevation of 710 mts (2340 ft.). Board the "trenzinho" (cogwheel railway) up to the top of Corcovado Mountain for a bird's eye view of the center of the city!
This evening, depart for home or your onward journey.
We are sure you'll have had an unforgettable vacation, one of a lifetime!