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Montevideo: Shared 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer

Montevideo: Shared 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer

Ensure your holiday is stress-free and book your shared airport transfer service in advance. Meet your driver at MVD Airport and avoid the long taxi lines and busy public transport system. Then it's time to sit back and relax as you enjoy a pleasant and comfortable ride in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Montevideo. You can also book this service for your return trip, as well as part of a round trip transfer package to make sure you arrive on time at the airport, and in the most relaxed state possible. Simply wait for your driver in the lobby of your hotel, then let him take care of your heavy luggage as you enjoy your ride back to the airport and end your holiday in style.

Castillo Viejo Winery Tour and Premium Tasting

Castillo Viejo Winery Tour and Premium Tasting

Upon arrival at the winery, the reception will take place in the Winery park in the summer, and in the anteroom in the cold months. Later, he will tell you about the family history of the winery and relevant aspects of Uruguayan viticulture. They will visit the manufacturing plant where the method of making Alta Gama Catamayor wines, bottling plant, and Sensory Room will be explained. At the end of the experience, you will go down to the Underground Wine Cellar, unique in its style, to taste the wines offered by Catamayor: Cab Franc Rosado - Vieja Parcela Cab Franc - Catamayor Grand Vin - Catamayor Grand Tannat - Accompanied by a Mediterranean plate of pickles, sauces and homemade breads

Winery visit for cruisers

Winery visit for cruisers

Welcome cruisers to Montevideo! Discover the beauty and wine tradition of Uruguay on an exclusive tour that will take you to the charming Familia Dardanelli Winery. This unique experience will immerse you in the wine culture while enjoying the warm hospitality of a family-owned winery. The tour begins with a comfortable transfer from the port of Montevideo to the picturesque Familia Dardanelli Winery, located in an idyllic setting that reflects the essence of the Uruguayan countryside. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by the Dardanelli family, who will guide you through the vineyards, sharing fascinating stories about the winemaking tradition that has been passed down through generations. Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the winery as you explore its facilities, surrounded by vineyards that stretch as far as the eye can see. The rustic and welcoming architecture of the winery creates a charming ambiance that pays homage to the region's rich winemaking history. The experience culminates in a tasting of Familia Dardanelli's exquisite wines. The winery's oenology experts will guide you through a selection of premium wines, highlighting the unique characteristics of each grape variety. Enjoy the perfect harmony between the flavors of the wines and carefully selected cheeses that will enhance your sensory experience. At the end of the visit, you will have the opportunity to purchase exclusive wines from Familia Dardanelli to take home as an unforgettable memento of this winery experience. Don't miss the chance to live an unforgettable day in this beautiful and family-owned winery, where tradition and a passion for wine come together to provide you with a unique experience in Montevideo. Cheers and enjoy your stay in Uruguay!

Uruguayan Wine Tasting Experience at Pizzorno Wineries

Uruguayan Wine Tasting Experience at Pizzorno Wineries

We will start your day with the pick-up directly from your hotel. Your journey will lead you to the picturesque Canelones department, where the Pizzorno family Winery is located, just 20 km north of Montevideo. Our expert guide will lead you through the vineyards, providing insights into the fascinating history and legacy of the Pizzorno Family. Inside the cellar, witness the meticulous care taken to preserve the wines in optimal conditions—maintaining precise temperatures and humidity levels. The use of oak barrels from various origins, including American and European, imparts a perfect balance of fruit and nuanced wood notes. This results in wines with intense fruit aromas, a unique body, and distinctive character. You'll have the opportunity to savor up to 4 fine wines, the most renowned in Uruguay from this winery, ensuring an exclusive experience. Additionally, indulge in a tasting of an exquisite cheese platter. Finally, we'll transport you to a refined lounge where a three-course meal, complete with dessert and a beverage, awaits. Savor the flavors of Uruguay in a culinary experience that adds the perfect finishing touch to your day.

Montevideo: Wine Tasting & Countryside Lunch Experience

Montevideo: Wine Tasting & Countryside Lunch Experience

Taste the wines of Uruguay on this trip to Montevideo. Tour a winery, join a tasting, then head to the vineyards to savor a lunch paired with wine. This is a fun day out making, perfect for making new friends with fellow wine and food lovers. If joining the tour in a group of four people or less, you'll be picked up in a private car and your tour will be private. If in a larger group of 5 or more people, you'll get a shared transfer in a van and your tour will also be shared. You will be picked up at your place of residence and get to see the best parts of Montevideo on route to the winery. Depending on availability, your guides will select the best winery to visit for the occasion. Most of the wineries that you can visit date back to the early 1900s, with most having at least 4 generations of history. Upon arrival at the winery, meet a winery guide who will take you through the vineyards, winery, and cellar so you can get an educational look at the winery and winemaking. The highlight of the day is a gourmet wine-paired lunch. Taste some delicious wines including Tannat, Uruguay's flagship grape, which can produce big, bold, robust wines.

Montevideo: Tannat Wine Experience in Canelones

Montevideo: Tannat Wine Experience in Canelones

Escape Montevideo to sample fine wines in the countryside, and learn about the Uruguayan wine industry at a small family winery that is now more than a century old. Taste a variety of wines, including the Tannat grape. Located in the heart of the Canelones wine region, surrounded by lovely rural landscapes. On arrival, feel welcome by a winery expert, who will take you to the vineyards, cellar, and winery. Browse the grouns and ask your guide anything as you go. Enjoy this educational experience, perfect for meeting like minded travelers. Taste new and interesting wines with empanadas or cheeses, depending on the winery, in a fun and interactive experience.

Montevideo: Private 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer

Montevideo: Private 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer

Meet your driver at Montevideo Carrasco International Airport-MVD and avoid the long taxi lines and busy public transport system. Sit back and relax as you enjoy a pleasant and comfortable ride in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Montevideo. Ensure your holiday is stress-free and book your airport transfer service in advance. The transfer service from Carrasco International Airport runs from 8 AM-6 PM daily. You can also book this service for your return trip, as well as part of a round trip private transfer package to make sure you arrive on time at the airport, in the most relaxed state possible. Simply wait for your driver in the lobby of your hotel, then let him take care of your heavy luggage as you enjoy your ride back to the airport and end your holiday in style.

A Prestigious Experience - Wineries Spinoglio and Pizzorno

A Prestigious Experience - Wineries Spinoglio and Pizzorno

Organize your wine getaway and live an oenological experience discovering, tasting and enjoying the best wines of our country. Immerse yourself in a new route through the unmissable vineyards with a specialized guide. Learn about the different stages in the process of elaboration, production and commercialization, tasting wines of different grape varieties and styles. Visit with tasting in one of the wineries and visit with lunch in the other. Tasting: 3 to 5 wines paired with appetizers. Lunch includes starter/main course (meat, pasta, fish) dessert/coffee, water plus wines to taste and accompany lunch. Local guide in english, spanish and portuguese.

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What people are saying about Canelones

Overall rating

5
(6 reviews)

Excellent guide. Warm, personable, passionate, friendly, knowledgeable, down to earth. Great intimate experience in a family vineyard where we were greeted by the owner, which is very rare. Also, the organizer, Ryan, volunteered fantastic tips for other great restaurant and other visit experiences! Highly recommend

Excellent tour. Everything was as described. Wine tasting was led by a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. Wines chosen were interesting. Lunch was delicious. Portions, wine and food, were extremely generous. Highly recommended..

The tour was great, very informative about the different wines and history of the winery. Alejandra was a fantastic guide! Wines were delicious and lovely touch with the nibbles. Worth the money! Thank you

Informative, entertaining tour of the wine factory followed by an excellent wine tasting and sampling. Personal, friendly, competent and very understandable! Highly recommended!

Wonderful tour. Informative and enjoyable. Rachel was knowledgeable and attentive to details. Great host.