Arrive in Buenos Aires.
The capital of Argentina is one of the largest cities on the continent, located in the bay of the La Plata River, 275 km from the Atlantic Ocean. It is home to the first subway system in Latin America and one of the widest streets in the world.

We will begin our exploration of the city with a stroll through the center, then head to San Telmo — a neighborhood that has best preserved its colonial-era architecture. Here, you’ll find cobblestone streets, the first Orthodox church in South America, a market where you can buy anything under the sun in a building dating back to the late 19th century, and a Museum of Modern Art featuring works by famous Spanish artists such as Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso, and Joan Miró.

We’ll have lunch in the trendy Puerto Madero district, which has been designed by renowned architects like Philippe Starck, Norman Foster, and César Pelli. It's not uncommon to run into the president of the country or a local celebrity here; you just need to know what they look like.

After lunch, we will travel to La Plata, the largest satellite city of Buenos Aires, specifically designed in the late 19th century to be the capital of Buenos Aires Province. We will take a walk around the city and see the Casa Curutchet, built for Dr. Pedro Domingo Curutchet in 1948 according to a design by Le Corbusier. The house has been included by UNESCO in the list of heritage sites of the great architect.

Next, we’ll return to Buenos Aires and attend the La Ventana Tango Show with dinner. We will spend the night at the design hotel Faena Buenos Aires, built by Philippe Starck.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will continue our exploration of Buenos Aires. We will take the subway to the Palermo district, where we will find the library designed by Argentine modernist Clorindo Testa and the famous Recoleta Cemetery. Next, we will head to the port district of Retiro to visit the Isaac Fernández Blanco Museum of Spanish-American Art. The museum is located in the Noel Palace, named after its architect, an Argentine of French descent. The mansion was built in the 1920s in the style of Spanish colonial baroque, which was rarely used in Buenos Aires at the time, and it aligns perfectly with the museum's collection style.

We’ll have lunch in the area of Plaza San Martín — once the site of a bullfighting arena, which was demolished less than 20 years after its construction.

After lunch, we will move to the neighboring San Nicolás district, the very center of the city. We’ll visit the Güemes Gallery, a skyscraper from the early 20th century in the Art Nouveau style. Once, visitors to the café on the 14th floor enjoyed pastries with a view of the city, and Antoine de Saint-Exupéry wrote his novella “Night Flight” in one of the rooms. We will stroll through the floors, ascend to the observation deck, and then head to one of the most peculiar buildings in Buenos Aires — the Palacio Barolo, which was the tallest building in the city until 1935. We’ll conclude our walk at the Congress building, where we will have dinner before taking the subway back home.

In the evening, we will gather on the hotel rooftop terrace for a glass of Malbec.

In the morning, we will take a boat across the bay to the capital of Uruguay, Montevideo. The city was founded in 1726 and was initially named with the verbosity typical of its time: "The City of Saint Philip of the Port of Montevideo." Before its founding, it served as a base for Portuguese smugglers.

We will stroll through Montevideo, admiring its classical rectangular layout and eclectic architecture. We'll see the grand neoclassical parliament and theater, the whimsical Salvo Palace, the younger brother of Argentina's Barolo, the modernist city hall, and much more.

Next, we will travel to Atlántida, a resort town located 45 km from Montevideo. Here, the Russian émigré Ivan Solonevich spent his last years, known in particular for his role in the creation of sambo and for writing the book "Russia in a Concentration Camp." In the suburb, we will find the Church of Christ the Worker — an architectural masterpiece created by Uruguay's Gaudí, architect Eladio Dieste.

After lunch, we will relax on the beach and return to Buenos Aires in the evening.

After breakfast, we will take a boat ride on the Río de la Plata, where we’ll see the Jorge Newbery Airport, named after the pioneer of Argentine aviation, from the river. We will navigate through the Paraná Delta, passing through San Antonio, Sarmiento, and Luján.

On our way, we will stop in Tigre, often referred to as the "Argentine Venice." Here, boats serve as a mode of public transport, ferrying locals from the mainland to the surrounding islands and back. We’ll visit the fruit market, stroll along the waterfront, and find a charming monument to capybaras, as well as the La Marina Rowing Club building, founded in the late 19th century by wealthy British immigrants. We will also check out a small museum located in the former casino and hotel building.

After Tigre, we will continue by boat along the Paraná River to our overnight stop in the city of Rosario. Along the way, we’ll discuss 20th-century art in Latin America.
In Rosario, we will check into a boutique hotel, have dinner, and unwind after our long journey.

After breakfast, we will start exploring Rosario. The city is the third most populous in the country, after Buenos Aires and Córdoba, and is the birthplace of Che Guevara and Lionel Messi. Here, we’ll admire the architecture of the Belle Époque and Beaux-Arts styles, find the house where the great revolutionary was born, visit the Monument to the Argentine Flag, and see the El Circulo Theater, which has hosted the Russian Classical Ballet Academy for 30 years.

After that, we will head to Córdoba, discussing colonial art in Latin America along the way. We will spend the night in Córdoba.

We will spend the entire day in Córdoba. This trendy Argentine metropolis, the second largest city in the country, is often overlooked by travelers. And that’s a pity: it’s a fantastic place for those who want to enjoy the nightlife and cultural life of the city. It is home to the oldest university in Argentina, as well as museums and galleries of contemporary art. But most importantly, in the lands of Córdoba and its surroundings, which were once a stronghold of the Jesuits, the most interesting colonial architecture in the region has been preserved. We will stroll through the streets of Córdoba, visit the cathedral and the Jesuit Quarter, and admire the architecture of luxurious palaces, including the Ferreyra and Caraffa, which now house excellent art museums.

Overnight stay in Córdoba.

We will travel to Alta Gracia, a city known for being the childhood home of Ernesto Guevara, the future Che Guevara. Here, there is currently a Che Museum, as well as another, perhaps even more famous— the Jesuit Museum located in one of the estates (estancias) of the Order. It is essentially a farm museum that recreates the atmosphere of the 18th century and familiarizes visitors with all the production processes of that time (there's even a blacksmith's workshop).

After visiting the museums, we will return to Córdoba for our flight to Mendoza, the heart of Argentine winemaking. It is here, in three valleys, that red wine varieties are produced: Malbec, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah.

Overnight stay in Mendoza.

We will stroll through Mendoza, the "city of sun and good wine." In the 19th century, an earthquake completely destroyed the city, but it was rebuilt within two years. We’ll wander its streets, find the ruins of the Church of Saint Francis— the only remnants of the catastrophe; see Art Nouveau and Art Deco buildings; and visit the art museum and the Museum of Natural History building—a masterpiece of modernism.

Next, we will head south to the Alpha-Crux winery. The building, designed by the local firm Bormida & Yanson, results in a futuristic structure made of concrete, glass, and steel against a backdrop of green vineyards and snow-capped mountain peaks. We will enjoy a guided tour with a tasting, which will serve as an aperitif before a gourmet dinner.

We will have dinner nearby at Siete Fuegos, the restaurant of renowned Argentine chef Francis Mallmann, a participant in the show Chef's Table.

Overnight stay in Mendoza.

Transfer to the capital of Chile, Santiago.

An epic adventure awaits us— a crossing through the Andes! We will travel approximately 200 km to the tunnel that runs under the Argentina-Chile border. We will see the so-called Inca Bridge and, weather permitting, Mount Aconcagua, the highest point in the Andes (as well as in the Southern Hemisphere and on the American continent). Along the way, we will discuss pre-Columbian art in Latin America.

Upon arrival in Santiago, we will check into our hotel and then take a stroll through the evening city. Overnight stay in a boutique hotel.

We will continue our exploration of the Chilean capital. The city is known for its skyscrapers set against the backdrop of mountain ranges; we will stroll through the streets of the former Spanish colony, visit the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art, which houses the most representative collection in this part of the world (a useful resource for the lecture we attended on our way from Argentina), and see the futuristic Bahá'í House of Worship.

Next, we will head to one of Chile's wine valleys. The first vine from Europe was brought here by Jesuit monks, and since then, Chilean wines have gained fame in both the New and Old Worlds, with the country ranking fifth in the world for wine exports. We will visit the stylish Clos Apalta winery, known for its entirely organic production and original architecture. Clos Apalta is considered one of the most beautiful wineries, and its flagship blend, Clos Apalta, has been recognized as one of the top 100 wines in the world.

Afterward, we will make our way to the Pacific Ocean to the resort town of Algarrobo.

Overnight stay in a spa hotel by the coast.

We will start the morning with a stroll along the coast. After that, we will head to El Quisco, the Chilean version of Peredelkino, a former pirate harbor where Richard Hawkins and Francis Drake once anchored. We will visit the house-museum of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. The house, shaped like a ship, is named Isla Negra ("Black Island") and was Neruda's favorite home, where he and his wife spent much of their time.

In the afternoon, we will spend time in Valparaíso, often compared to Lisbon: with its cobblestone streets, colorful houses, and coastal scenery. It is a favorite spot for street artists, showcasing an open-air exhibition of street art. Even the garbage trucks here are adorned with painted designs.

In Valparaíso, we will find another of Neruda's homes—La Sebastiana, a bright and colorful structure that seems to be made of children's building blocks. From its windows, there are wonderful views of the bay, and it is where the poet spent the last year of his life.

In the evening, we will return to Santiago.

Return flight
As an addition to the program: flight to Easter Island.

Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, is one of the most remote inhabited places on Earth! The island is a territory of Chile but is located 3,500 kilometers away from South America and belongs geographically and culturally to Oceania. The indigenous population of the island almost entirely vanished due to contact with Europeans. Only recently have the descendants of the surviving Rapa Nui people begun to restore their culture. The most significant feature of Easter Island is the enormous moai, and stone statues of people with large heads, which are among the most remarkable works of art in all of Oceania.

We will take a walk on the picturesque island, reaching the Rano Raraku volcano, at the foot of which lie several hundred stone moai. We will visit the ceremonial site known as "The Navel of the Earth" and enjoy the viewpoint at the Rano Kau volcano.

After breakfast, we will continue exploring the island. In the afternoon, we will fly to Santiago.

Return flight.