About this experience
This tour offers a complete experience of the origin of Mendoza wine, combining historic wineries, wine tradition and regional cuisine in one day. The tour includes the guided tour and tasting in an emblematic winery of Maipú: Bodega Trapiche on Sundays or Bodega La Rural on Tuesdays and Thursdays, allowing you to know two different approaches to Argentine wine, either through a century-old winery or the Wine Museum with its historical heritage.
The experience continues at Bodega Santa Julia, where a guided tour and tasting are held before enjoying a regional lunch in Casa del Visitante, surrounded by vineyards. The menu highlights handmade patties made by a national champion and a traditional Argentine roast, accompanied by wines from the winery, breads and olive oils produced by their own. With transportation included, a guide in Spanish and a relaxed pace, this tour offers an authentic immersion in wine culture.
At a glance
- Duration: 7 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Mendoza Andes Travel Guide
Plan a Mendoza trip that balances vineyards, high-Andes scenery, Aconcagua, winter conditions, permits, altitude, and flexible mountain days.
What is included
- Guided tour and wine tasting at Bodega Trapiche (Sunday)
- Regional lunch with roast in Casa del Visitante – Bodega Santa Julia
- Guided tour and wine tasting at La Rural Winery and Wine Museum (Tuesday and Thursday)
- Pick-up at hotels and addresses within the central area
- Guided tour and tasting in Bodega Santa Julia
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Tips
- Guide in other languages (English or Portuguese, subject to availability and at additional cost)
- Transfers outside the established pick-up area
Itinerary and highlights
This visit is made when the tour operates on Sundays. Travelers will discover one of the most emblematic wineries of Argentine winemaking, founded in 1912 and recognized for its international trajectory. The guided tour allows you to appreciate its historical architecture, tour the areas of elaboration and aging, and understand how tradition and innovation combine in the production of its wines. During the visit, the different stages of the winemaking process and the role of the winery in the development of Argentine wine are explained. The experience ends with a tasting of selected wines, representative of their style and legacy.
This visit is made when the tour operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Travelers tour a historic winery and its renowned Wine Museum, which gathers more than 4,500 pieces linked to the evolution of winemaking in Argentina and the world. Along the guided tour, ancient machinery, tools and documents are observed that allow us to understand the origin and development of wine in the region. The visit offers a cultural and educational approach, ideal for those who want to know the history behind the wine industry. It ends with a tasting of representative wines.
The experience continues in this renowned winery of the Zuccardi family, a benchmark in sustainable production and commitment to the environment. During the guided tour, travelers get to know its facilities, the work in the vineyards and the approach of the winery in responsible practices. The tour allows us to understand how wines are made that reflect the character of the Mendoza terroir. The visit concludes with a tasting of selected wines, which anticipates the subsequent gastronomic experience.
The tour ends with a regional lunch in Casa del Visitante, located among vineyards and gardens. The menu highlights local cuisine with artisan patties made by a national champion, followed by a traditional Argentine roast prepared with selected cuts. Lunch is accompanied by wines from the winery and is completed with homemade breads and olive oils produced on the estate, carefully paired to highlight the flavors. It is a relaxed closure that combines regional cuisine, wine and natural surroundings.
Meeting and pickup information
- If you are not staying in the search radius, or if the meeting points outside the city of Mendoz are convenient, you can show up at our office, open every day. It is located in Peatonal Sarmiento between 9 de Julio and Av. España streets
- If you are staying in the city of Mendoza , we look for your hotel located within a radius up to 1.50 km from Plaza Independencia. In case they are private addresses in this radius we coordinate a nearby meeting point. The day before your ride you will be contacted to the phone number indicated in your reservation to reconfirm your pickup point and your estimated schedule.
Languages and tickets
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Operadores Mendoza Viajes
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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