Heart of South America Tour: A Five-Country Route

Our journey begins with our meeting at Istanbul Airport International Terminal, and after ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we carry out our Sao Paulo flight with Turkish Airlines. We welcome the new day on the plane. After our arrival and a short transfer process, we start our Rio de Janeiro flight. Following our arrival, we transfer to our hotel. Afterward, we will have free time. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel, we will spend the day visiting the city's most important symbols, Corcovado (Christ the Redeemer) and Sugarloaf Mountain. First, we reach Corcovado Hill by passing through the lush Tijuca Forest. After a pleasant journey by cable car, we have the opportunity to see the Christ the Redeemer statue, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, located approximately 710 meters above sea level. Our guests will have free time to take photos and explore the surroundings while enjoying the unique view. Then, we head to another famous spot in Rio, Sugarloaf Mountain. During the cable car ride, we take a short photo break at Urca Hill. Upon reaching the summit, we have the opportunity to watch Copacabana Beach, the Gavea mountains, the Red Beach (Praia Vermelha), and the central neighborhoods of Rio from a bird's-eye view. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel, we transfer to Rio de Janeiro Airport by our private vehicle. Following our flight to Iguazu with local airlines, our tour begins with our arrival on the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls. We head towards the Puente de la Amistad bridge for the border crossing between Brazil and Paraguay. Here, we will go to Ciudad del Este (Paraguay), one of the busiest trade centers in South America, and have the opportunity to get to know the area. We are offered the opportunity to explore shopping centers and shops that house a wide range of products, from electronic goods to perfumery and textile products, and from local handicrafts to international brands. Known for its intense and colorful atmosphere, this border city is a vibrant trade hub where different cultures meet. Afterwards, we visit the Itaipu Dam, one of the world's largest hydroelectric projects. Accompanied by our guide, we receive information about the structure of the dam, energy production, and its importance for the region. Later, in Ciudad del Este, we will see the "Hito de las Tres Fronteras" (Three Frontiers Landmark), where Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina meet, located at the junction of the Paraná and Iguazú rivers, with each country having its own monument on its side. After our trip, we cross the border again and return to Iguazu. Overnight at our hotel on the Brazilian side.

 ***Our flight with local airlines may be connecting depending on the season and density***

After breakfast at our hotel, our guests who wish can participate in the Macuco Safari and Bird Park tour (240 USD), which will be organized optionally by our guide. This is a unique experience where we can go down to the bottom of the waterfalls by boat after traveling through the rainforest in a 4x4 vehicle, including a nature walk inside the Parque Nacional do Iguaçu (Iguazu Falls Brazilian National Park). Later, we will visit the Bird Park. You can have unforgettable moments inside the world-famous tropical rainforest, which houses 160 bird species, and have the opportunity to photograph beautiful tropical birds. At the end of the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel, we complete our check-out procedures from the hotel and set off to go to the Argentine side of the Iguazu Falls. After our arrival, we will see the Argentine side of the Iguazu Falls (Parque Nacional Iguazú). In this magnificent place, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, we will be able to watch 275 waterfalls flowing violently from tens of meters high. At the end of our trip, we transfer to the airport and carry out our Buenos Aires flight. After arriving in Buenos Aires, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel, our first stop in Buenos Aires, a unique city with its architecture that makes you feel like you are visiting an important European city despite being one of the largest cities in South America, its cuisine consisting of delicious dishes, and of course its heart overflowing with tango, will be the La Recoleta District, which explains to us with its presence why this city is given the title of "Paris of South America". In this place, which is one of the elite districts of the city, we will see the Recoleta Cemetery, where the grave of Eva Peron (Evita) is also located. After our tour, we head to our hotel to rest. Guests who wish can participate in the Evening Tango Night with Dinner (140 USD), which will be organized optionally by our guide. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel, we depart from Buenos Aires and cross to Uruguay by ferry. After a short and pleasant sea voyage, we arrive at Colonia del Sacramento, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Upon our arrival, we start our tour in this city, famous for its historical texture dating back to the colonial period. While getting information about the history of the city accompanied by our guide, we take a pleasant discovery tour among the cobblestone streets, old walls, the lighthouse, and colorful houses bearing traces of Portuguese and Spanish architecture. Then we will move to the city of Montevideo in Uruguay. Upon our arrival in Montevideo, we provide a general introduction accompanied by a short briefing covering the city's wide boulevards, coastline, and historical center. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel and check into our rooms. Overnight at our hotel in Montevideo.

Early in the morning, we leave our hotel and return to Buenos Aires by ferry and transfer to the airport to carry out our Santiago flight. After a flight of approximately 2 hours, we arrive in Santiago, the capital of Chile, a city founded at the foothills of the Andes Mountains, where modern life and historical texture meet in perfect harmony. After our arrival, we go up to San Cristobal Hill by cable car to see the panoramic view of Santiago. We get to know the city more closely with our guide's narration, and after the free time at this point where we can photograph both Santiago and the Andes Mountains, we transfer to our hotel to rest. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel, we start our city tour to deeply explore the historical and cultural texture of Santiago. Our first stop is Plaza de Armas, the heart of the city. Framed by magnificent structures from the colonial period, this historical square carries the century-old memory of Santiago. We examine the Metropolitan Cathedral and the old National Congress Building that surround the square. Then we move to Bellavista, the most colorful and artistic district of the city. In this district, where Pablo Neruda's iconic house La Chascona is located, we wander among street art, lively restaurants, and boutique shops. From here, we move to Barrio Italia to discover antique shops, local designers' workshops, and the unique atmosphere of the district. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel, we transfer to Santiago airport. Following the completion of our baggage check-in and passport procedures, we board our flight for our Istanbul flight. Overnight on the plane.

We land at Istanbul Airport towards the afternoon hours and our tour concludes. See you on your next trip...