An exciting self-drive holiday taking you from the spirited city of Montevideo with its splendid historic quarter, all the way to the charming coastal town of Jose Ignacio.
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THE ITINERARY
Days 1-2
Colonia
You will be met at the airport and driven two hours to your hotel in Colonia del Sacramento.
You will find yourself ideally situated in the town’s historic quarter, just steps from the old lighthouse. Dating back to 1680 when it was founded by the Portuguese, the old town has since been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is renowned for its quaint cobbled streets, colourful colonial buildings, bars and restaurants. Enjoy a walking tour in the afternoon, stopping by the old buildings, forts and Spanish and Portuguese museums.
Stay: One night in a Double Room at the Plaza Mayor – bed & breakfast
Days 3-4
Montevideo
Today, after breakfast, you will be given the keys to your hire car and make the drive to Montevideo. Divided between the old city, new city and open city, Montevideo is an intriguing yet modern metropolis framed entirely by a white sanded beach.
A guided walking tour will introduce you to the old city – dating back to colonial times – where you will discover the famous Port Market, Carnival Museum, Museum of Pre-Columbian Art, Solis Theatre and renowned Torres Garcia Art Museum. You’ll see the Cathedral and Cabildo in Constitution Square, before ending at the gates of the old city where the statue of national hero “Jose Gervasio Artigas” is located next to his mausoleum.
Stay: Two nights in a Double Room at the Don Boutique – bed & breakfast
Days 5-8
Jose Ignacio
Today you will follow the scenic Routes 8 and 12 towards the olive plantations of “Lot 8” where you will enjoy a tasting and learn all about the elaborate production process of olive oil. You then continue your drive to beautiful Viña Eden where you will stop for lunch and another tasting before continuing east to your hotel.
You will be staying in a modern, beachfront property a short drive from the centre of Punta del Este. As well as having an array of outdoor activities at your fingertips – including hiking, windsurfing and horseback riding – you will enjoy direct access to the sandy Jose Ignacio Beach.
Stay: Four nights in a Double Room at Casa Suaya – bed & breakfast
Days 9-10
Fly home
Today, after breakfast, you will drive back to Montevideo, dropping your hire car off at the airport. You’ll board an afternoon flight back home.
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- Mariscala,
- Jose Ignacio
- Take a walking tour of Montevideo to discover its atmospheric old town
- Go hiking and horseback riding through the rolling countryside at Mariscala
- Indulge in undisturbed beach relaxation at Jose Ignacio
- Montevideo,
- Colonia,
- Carmelo
- Soak in the history of Montevideo’s old town
- Admire the preserved Portuguese and Spanish architecture of Colonia
- Sample local wines and regional cuisine at a working vineyard in Carmelo
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- Carmelo,
- Montevideo,
- Pueblo Edén,
- José Ignacio
- Explore Uruguay's famous wine making regions, including Carmelo and Pueblo Edén
- Try a delicious asado in the famous port market of Montevideo
- End the holiday relaxing in the laidback beach resort of José Ignacio
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