2-Days and 1 Night in Colonia

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2-Days and 1 Night in Colonia

2 Days Starting and ending in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Visiting: Colonia del Sacramento, Buenos Aires

Tour operator:

Signature DMC

Tour code:

442923

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

EASY

Tour operated in:

English

From: $520 $495 Travel Club discount: -$25

NB: Prices correct on 19-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 2-day, 1-night journey to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, starting with a convenient hotel pick-up in Buenos Aires. Enjoy a scenic fast ferry ride across the Río de la Plata, followed by a warm welcome from a local guide who will assist with your hotel check-in. Delight in a 2-hour guided city tour, exploring the historic charm, cobblestoned streets, and colorful houses of Colonia. Visit iconic sites like Plaza Mayor, the lighthouse, and the Basilica. After an overnight stay at a 4-star hotel, spend the next day at your leisure, discovering quaint coffee bars, museums, and the yacht marina before returning to Buenos Aires. Breakfast, ferry tickets, and transfers are included.

Highlights

Visit Uruguay and enjoy Colonia del Sacramento
Admire the beautiful colonial architecture of Colonia del Sacramento
Explore the historic area and main attractions of Colonia del Sacramento
Discover the cobblestoned streets and colorful houses of Colonia del Sacramento
Visit the Plaza Mayor and the Río de la Plata
See the lighthouse built on the old towers of the Convent of San Francisco
Experience the unique altar feature of the Basilica

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Colonia Del Sacramento

Location: Colonia del Sacramento

Accommodation Name: 4* Hotel in Colonia

Colonia del Sacramento City Tour
Your itinerary begins with the pick up at your hotel/apartment in Buenos Aires to go to the ferry terminal. Once there, you will board the fast ferry to cross Río de la Plata and get to Colonia.Upon arrival, you will be received by a local tour guide who will help you to check in at the hotel. A little later, you will enjoy a 2-hour city tour through this lovely town where you will be able to admire the historic area and the main attractions, with the river playing the leading role. Once this tour is finished, your tour guide will give you useful tips about restaurants, museums, stores and other activities for the evening and the following day.
It is born in the Plaza Mayor and continues on a slope to the Río de la Plata. It is a narrow street with Portuguese characteristics, cobbled with a wedge and without sidewalks. The sides are tilted towards the center to form a drainage channel.The houses, built in the first half of the 18th century, have stone walls, tile roofs and ceramic floors. The doors and windows are small and made of wood, although only houses with a gabled roof are preserved.
It was built in the year 1745 by order of the Portuguese governor Vasconcellos who at that time was leading these lands. In its origins the Door was the portico of entrance to Colony, protected at that time by a strong military of thick walls that were frequent target of pirate attacks, Spanish and English.
It was built in January 1857. It has two red flashes every nine seconds. It is a circular tower of white masonry with a dome with white and red radial stripes. It has a unique structure with a square base and a cylindrical tower that reaches the lantern. It was built on one of the old towers of the Convent of San Francisco, whose ruins are at the foot of the lighthouse.Its height is 26 meters and has a luminous range of 7.8 nautical miles.
The Basilica has the most unusual altar feature for its time and even now; an back lit semi-circular alcove that features a very large monstrance (receptacle for displaying the Sacred Host or Blessed Sacrament). The outside brickwork shows the Portuguese influence of its builders.
Overnight accommodation in a 4* Hotel in Colonia.

Day 2 : Colonia Del Sacramento Free Day To Discover The City

Location: Buenos Aires

Meals Included: Breakfast

After spending the night at your hotel, you will have a free day to enjoy the colonial town, squares, small coffee bars, restaurants, museums, handicraft shops and the beautiful yacht marina.During the afternoon, you will be picked up at the hotel to be driven to the terminal to get the ferry back to Buenos Aires. A private driver will be waiting for you upon arrival to take you back to your selected location.

What's Included

Breakfast

Breakfast is included in the tour package.
Ferry Tickets

Ferry tickets for the journey to and from Colonia del Sacramento are included.
Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off

Hotel pick-up and drop-off services are provided.
City Tour

A 2-hour Colonia del Sacramento city tour with a local tour guide is included.
Overnight Accommodation

Overnight accommodation at a 4-star hotel in Colonia is included.
Transport

Travel includes hotel pick-up and drop-off in Buenos Aires, a fast ferry ride across Río de la Plata to Colonia, and a private driver for transfers.

What's Not Included

Food and Drinks

Food and drinks are not included in the tour package.
Wheelchair Accessibility

The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Stroller Accessibility

The tour is not stroller accessible.
Pet-Friendly

The tour is not suitable for pets.
Public Transportation

There is no public transportation nearby.
Infant Seats

Infant seats are unavailable.

Know Before You Go

Passport Required

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
NOTE: When the booking has two people (Double Base Occupancy - One Room)
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
NOTE: When the booking has one person (Single Base Occupancy)
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Pick up at centrally located Buenos Aires hotels and apartments

Mode of Transport

Travel includes hotel pick-up and drop-off in Buenos Aires, a fast ferry ride across Río de la Plata to Colonia, and a private driver for transfers.

Accommodation

Enjoy an overnight stay at a 4-star hotel in Colonia del Sacramento, offering comfort and convenience as you explore the charming colonial town.

Check out our Q&As

What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

The tour includes an overnight stay at a 4-star hotel in Colonia del Sacramento, offering comfort and convenience as you explore the charming colonial town.
What transportation is included in the tour?

The tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off in Buenos Aires, a fast ferry ride across Río de la Plata to Colonia, and a private driver for transfers.
What activities are included in the tour?

The tour includes a 2-hour city tour of Colonia del Sacramento with a local tour guide, where you will explore the historic area and main attractions. You will also have a free day to enjoy the colonial town, squares, small coffee bars, restaurants, museums, handicraft shops, and the beautiful yacht marina.
Are meals included in the tour package?

Breakfast is included in the tour package. However, other food and drinks are not included.
Is the tour suitable for people with mobility issues?

The tour is not wheelchair accessible and not stroller accessible. It is also not suitable for pets.

What should I know before going on this tour?

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel. The tour is not suitable for infants to sit on laps, and infant seats are unavailable. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
What happens on the first day of the tour?

On the first day, you will be picked up from your hotel/apartment in Buenos Aires and taken to the ferry terminal. After crossing Río de la Plata by fast ferry, you will be received by a local tour guide in Colonia del Sacramento who will help you check in at the hotel. You will then enjoy a 2-hour city tour of the town, followed by free time to explore on your own.
What can I do on the second day of the tour?

On the second day, you will have a free day to explore Colonia del Sacramento at your own pace. In the afternoon, you will be picked up at the hotel and driven to the terminal to take the ferry back to Buenos Aires. A private driver will be waiting for you upon arrival to take you back to your selected location.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

The tours are in small groups with the same interests. But it also depends on the operators at the destination.
How long has the tour company been trading?

For over 15 years we have been taking travelers to visit South America, we have always been committed to being there for our travellers.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

No, We do not operate this option.
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes, the accommodation will include meet local health and safety regulations.
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

No, You don't contributing to any charity by booking the tour.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

Services and hotels can be changed up to 15 days before your trip., except for services and hotels with prepaid. Changes in flights are subject to a penalty fee.
What documents will I receive before I travel?

Before your trip, you will receive the voucher with the booked services.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

It all depends de the tour and the operator. Usually, you can not join the tour once it has departed.
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

Biosecurity protocols all along the journey according to the local Sanitary Authorities The majority of tours require travelers to be fully vaccinated and the full/final COVID-19 vaccination must be at least 14 days before the first day of the tour. There are some tours and departures that are only ‘Travel-Ready’ which means all travelers must be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test

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