DAY 1

BUENOS AIRES

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• The Adventure Begins
• For your added comfort, an English-speaking guide will be awaiting your arrival outside of Customs with personalized signage. Your representative will then lead you to your private driver and accompany you to your accommodation.
• Discover why Buenos Aires is known as the "Paris of South America" on a privately guided tour through the city’s finest landmarks. See the dazzling structures representing the city's Belle Epoque era, rich in tree-lined sidewalks, turn-of-the-century palaces and handsome apartment buildings featured prominently. The sprawling Plaza San Martín, an important part of today’s exploration for example, is surrounded by several masterpieces such as the Beaux Arts Palace, originally built as a residence for the Anchorena family, an imposing mansion, partially, inspired by the Louvre. Putting this into perspective, in Argentina the name Anchorena evokes the wealth and power similar to the likes of Rockefeller and Morgan in the United States, Krupp in Germany or Rothschild in France and England. Then there is the Kavanagh Building, a ground-breaking Art Deco skyscraper that was at the time of its inauguration, in 1936, the tallest skyscraper in Latin America. Still in the same area, the Museum of Decorative Arts was the former home to Argentine aristocracy, the Errazuriz-Alvear family, an elegant piece of architecture, surrounded by sumptuous gardens and encircled by detailed, wrought iron railings. The list of splendid edifices you can see also includes Circulo Militar, designed in Paris and built in Buenos Aires for the Paz family who owned the La Prensa newspaper, the French Embassy, owned by the Ortiz Basualdo family until 1939 and the Brazilian Embassy, owned by the Pereda family until 1944. Today's walk sheds plenty of light into how sublime architecture transformed Buenos Aires into the most European of Latin American cities.
• Where you’ll be staying
• Madero Hotel - Puerto Madero
• Superior

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DAY 2

BUENOS AIRES

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• Strolling the Magical Streets
• Embark on an exploration of magnificent San Telmo and La Boca, two of Buenos Aires' most beloved neighborhoods. San Telmo is without question one of the trendiest quarters of the city thanks to its cool, bohemian atmosphere and famed antique shops. Plaza Dorrego is the place to be on Sundays to find anything from antiques, memorabilia, second-hand clothes to dusty magazines during its traditional Antiques Fair. Next, set out to experience La Boca, arguably one of the city's most authentic neighborhoods. La Boca's history was largely shaped by immigrants who established themselves within this gritty port-side barrio. A working-class district, La Boca has jealously guarded its identity, of which soccer and tango are major ingredients. What will strike you immediately is the peculiar architecture, especially along Caminito Street, which in 1959 was declared an outdoor museum. It is the work of one of Argentina’s most famous painters and neighborhood philanthropists, Quinquela Martín. He gathered neighbors to paint the houses, made out of tin and scrap metal, in bright colors, emulating the early immigrants. The most recognizable icon, though, is La Bombonera (the Chocolate Box), right in the heart of the area and home of the Boca Juniors, the country’s largest soccer club.
• Where you’ll be staying
• Swan Hellenic Pre-Cruise Hotel

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DAY 3

BUENOS AIRES TO USHUAIA TO ANTARCTIC CRUISES

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• En Route
• Board a flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia. Approximate flight time is three hours and 30 minutes.
• Board an incredible Swan Hellenic boutique expedition ship and prepare for an adventure of a lifetime. Settle into your elegant home-away-from-home, each cabin offering a place to relax, recharge and admire the ever-changing scenery. Take in the stunning views that surround you as your vessel sets sail for Antarctica.
• Your Antarctic voyage aboard the SH Vega vessel offers a wealth of included amenities and services. Enjoy insightful lecture programs delivered by the experienced expedition team and guest speakers. See the wonders of the 7th Continent during a selection of exciting daily shore landings, where 12-seater hard-hulled zodiacs invite you to journey through an ice-covered wonderland. All meals are included, as well as 24-hour room service, coffee, tea, soft drinks and select alcoholic beverages. Adventure in comfort with an expedition parka and use of rubber boots for shore landings. Complimentary basic wi-fi and covered board gratuities and port taxes provide additional convenience.
• Enjoy a wealth of amenities during your voyage on the SH Vega. Take a refreshing dip at the heated outside pool, or unwind amid stunning views at the sauna. Indulge in international and local cuisine at the 152-seater restaurant, or visit The Club Lounge for 24-hour tapas served with panoramic scenes of the glittering ocean.
• Where you’ll be staying
• SH Vega
• Oceanview Room

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DAY 4

USHUAIA TO DRAKE PASSAGE TO ANTARCTIC CRUISES

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• Sail the Seas
• As you cruise to your first port of call, spend the day at sea savoring the ship’s facilities and learning about your destination’s many facets from the knowledgeable onboard experts. Listen to an enriching talk, indulge in a relaxing treatment at the spa, work out in the well-equipped gym, enjoy some down- time in your cabin, or share travel reminiscences with newly found friends. The options are numerous.
• Where you’ll be staying
• SH Vega
• Oceanview Room

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DAY 5

DRAKE PASSAGE TO ANTARCTIC CRUISES

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• Venture into the Outdoors
• Recline in comfort and watch the world go by. Mingle with fellow passengers to swap tales of adventure, or opt to visit the onboard library, rich with reference materials to further inform your voyage to Antarctica. Choose to make a stop at the indoor sauna for blissful relaxation amid stunning scenery.
• Where you’ll be staying
• SH Vega
• Oceanview Room

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DAY 6

DRAKE PASSAGE TO SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS TO ANTARCTIC CRUISES

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• Sail the Seas
• Set out to experience the wonders of the South Shetland Islands. While the South Shetlands’ proximity to Antarctica makes the ice-bound sea impassable during winter, these are the first islands to see snow melt in spring. The slightly warmer temperature means that the fauna is also different from what you see in Antarctica proper. As you sail ashore by zodiac, notice ferns, grasses, lichens and native flora that have more in common with Patagonia than they do with Antarctica.
• Where you’ll be staying
• SH Vega
• Oceanview Room

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DAY 7

SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS TO ANTARCTIC PENINSULA TO ANTARCTIC CRUISES

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• Cross an Item off the Bucket List
• Among captivating glaciers, majestic icebergs and snowy islands, the Antarctic Peninsula is where most visitors to the White Continent live out their Antarctica dream. Recognized as the most accessible area of the continent, the peninsula hosts several scientific bases and some of the most interesting wildlife. The sublime beauty of the Lemaire Channel is a photographer's dream, boasting tranquil waters and reflections of surrounding glaciers. Today's shore excursions may include Petermann Island, home to Adelie penguins, blue-eyed shags and skuas, huge, and lumbering elephant seals.
• Where you’ll be staying
• SH Vega
• Oceanview Room

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DAY 8

ANTARCTIC PENINSULA TO ANTARCTIC CRUISES

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• Close Encounters
• Join your expedition team to explore the wonders of the Antarctic Peninsula. Trek through a dynamic landscape and drink in the sights of cathedral-sized icebergs up close and blue-hued glaciers. Snow-blanketed landscapes and colossal ice sculptures await your discovery as you board a zodiac and cruise to shore.
• Where you’ll be staying
• SH Vega
• Oceanview Room

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DAY 9

ANTARCTIC PENINSULA TO ANTARCTIC CRUISES

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• Elusive Creatures
• Embrace the call of the wild as you continue to explore the wonders of Antarctica. Join the expedition team in a selection of shore excursions for a full immersion into this snow-covered wonderland. Take the path less travelled in a hike through the White Continent, observing large clusters of penguins along the way. Opt to kayak with expert guides, marveling at seals hauled out on the ice flow. Paddle among icebergs and brash ice while on the lookout for prolific wildlife.
• Where you’ll be staying
• SH Vega
• Oceanview Room

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DAY 10

DRAKE PASSAGE TO ANTARCTIC CRUISES

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• Nurtured by Nature
• Spend one final day at sea as the SH Vega nears its journey's end. Time at sea offers a great opportunity to enjoy all the amenities of this stunning vessel. Take a dip in the on-board Jacuzzi, unwind in the sauna, or mingle with fellow adventurers.
• Where you’ll be staying
• SH Vega
• Oceanview Room

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DAY 11

DRAKE PASSAGE TO ANTARCTIC CRUISES

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• Rare Sightings
• Spend one final day at sea as the SH Vega nears its journey's end. Time at sea offers a great opportunity to enjoy all the amenities of this stunning vessel. Take a dip in the on-board Jacuzzi, unwind in the sauna, or mingle with fellow adventurers.
• Where you’ll be staying
• SH Vega
• Oceanview Room

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DAY 12

DRAKE PASSAGE TO USHUAIA TO BUENOS AIRES

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• From Sea to Sky
• The journey concludes in Ushuaia this morning. Wave goodbye to the onboard crew and the friends you've made, walking away with memories that will last a lifetime.
• Board a flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires. Approximate flight time is three hours and 30 minutes.
• Meet your professional driver and English-speaking guide for a domestic airport transfer.
• Where you’ll be staying
• Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta
• Superior Room

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DAY 13

BUENOS AIRES

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• An Evening Out
• Spend a day immersing yourself in the beauty of Buenos Aires, accompanied by a knowledgeable private guide. Most visitors to Buenos Aires are struck by the fact that it boasts the glamour of a European city, and nowhere is this more palpable than in Palermo and Recoleta. Your day begins at the splendid Plaza San Martin, right in the heart of Buenos Aires. Designed by French landscape architect Carlos Thays, the plaza is surrounded by some of Buenos Aires’ most impressive public structures. Drink in your surrounds as you drive along Alvear Avenue, a sort of smaller-scale Champs Elysées, up to Recoleta cemetery, where generations of the Argentine elite have been buried, including Eva ‘Evita’ Peron. From here, the journey continues north to Palermo, lined with colonial mansions and cafés, restaurants and boutiques and further divided into trendy, creative, chic and cool areas called Palermo Soho, Palermo Hollywood and Palermo Viejo. Your tour concludes driving down the Avenida 9 de Julio, one of the widest boulevards in the world. En-route, your private guide will introduce you to the spectacular 19th-century Teatro Colón, home to one of the most lavish interiors in the world.
• Buenos Aires and tango are nearly synonymous, and no trip to this cosmopolitan gem is complete without catching a show. This evening, enjoy a special night out as you are picked up from your hotel by a private driver and a bilingual guide, setting out for Rojo Tango. Take in a sophisticated performance that showcases the rhythm, emotion, and gentle precision require to master this intimate dance. Delivered in a small venue, the costume and hairdo of each performer is accentuated, allowing you to better appreciate the embroideries, designs and attention to detail. Adding to the experience, you’ll enjoy a gourmet meal paired with refreshments, all of which is included. Before long, the evening will wind to an end and you will be returned to your hotel, full in body and spirit.
• Where you’ll be staying
• Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta
• Superior Room

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DAY 14

BUENOS AIRES

• Until Next Time…
• Enjoy the convenience of a late hotel check-out.
• Meet your professional driver and English-speaking guide for an airport transfer.

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Madero Hotel

Swan Hellenic Pre-Cruise Hotel

SH Vega

Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta

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