Montevideo Highlights and Winery - Semi Private - 6 Passengers
Montevideo is a charming city with pleasant 19th and early 20th century buildings, beautiful parks and historic monuments.
Your highlights tour includes the Old City and waterfront area where you will see the German battleship the Graff Spee that was held here during World War II, Constitution Square, the Cathedral and Colonial Town Hall, and Independence Square - at the center of which stands a monument dedicated to national hero Jose Gervasio Artigas.
Visit the Government House and the Congress Building constructed between 1908 and 1925 with local marble and 12 different types of wood.
Drive through the Prado neighborhood where you'll find one of the oldest parks in the city that features the famous sculpture La Diligencia, Monument to the last Charruas Indians, and the Rose Garden.
Continue to the vineyard. Stimulated by the love of the countryside and its products, Uruguay boasts an impressive wine making tradition. At the vineyard you will enjoy a wine making tour that includes sampling.
From the vineyard you'll drive back to Montevideo and through the Batlle and Ordonez Parks, passing by the Obelisk, La Carreta Monument (Covered Wagon) and the Soccer Stadium - site of the first World Soccer Cup organized by FIFA.
Continue traveling through the Carrasco residential area with its magnificent private residences and the Hotel Casino Carrasco - an imposing building overlooking the coast and filled with tradition and history.
As you begin your return to the ship, you'll journey along the coast to see the long stretches of world-class beaches.
Departures (Local Time)
9:00 AM (Hours: 6.5)
Inclusions
- Motorcoach
- Tour guide
- Wine tour with sampling
Tips
Be sure to bring your camera.
Redemption and Voucher Details
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- Your tour is completely refundable if your ship is unable to get into port or due to weather cancellations. See our terms and conditions for complete details.
