Ezra USA is proud to present our

8-Day trip to Argentina done authentic Ezra Style!

Register now for January 10-18 2009

Journey with your friends at Ezra USA to Argentina – a vibrant, diverse, and intoxicating country famous for its tastiest beef, sexiest dance, glistening lakes, thundering glaciers, vast plains and deserts, and some of the greatest waterfalls on Earth!  Discover that Argentina is far more than just a natural beauty - it is a place of its people: fiercely proud, patriotic, and partisan. Besides being the world's eighth-largest country in the world, Argentina has a Jewish community which numbers more than 250,000 and is the largest Jewish community in Latin America.

The itinerary below is tentative and is subject to change!

Day 1: BUENOS AIRES
Arrival to Ezeiza International Airport. Reception and transfer to “HOTEL DORA” (3* Plus), located in the city center in a beautiful area between downtown and Recoleta and walking distance to Libertad Synagogue. Welcome drink. CLASSIC CITY TOUR: Buenos Aires is undoubtedly the Latin American city that best resembles the cosmopolitan and aristocratic atmosphere of the Big European capitals. Half day visit Plaza San Martin, Puerto Madero, Historical Plaza de Mayo where the Pink House is located, Cabildo (City Hall), Avenida de Mayo, National Congress, Plaza Lavalle (AMIA bombing memorial), 9 de Julio Avenue and Libertad Synagogue. Dinner at kosher restaurant “AL GALOPE” at 8PM.

Day 2: TIGRE AND RIVER PARANA'S DELTA:
FULL DAY BREAKFAST: From 08:30 to 9:00AM DEPARTURE: 09:30AM - We will travel to the northern area of Buenos Aires City through residential neighborhoods such as VicenteLopez, Olivos (Presidential Residence), Martinez and San Isidro, with it ancient colonial quintas and modern residences. We will continue to Tigre where you will enjoy a boat ride excursion through the Delta the Paran River. Here you will see part of this fascinating area and its beautiful islands. You will be able to enjoy peace and nature. On our way back through Panamericanas Highway we will visit Hacoaj Nautical Club, a very important and traditional Jewish Club. Dinner at kosher restaurant “EL PASAJE” at 6PM.

Day 3: COUNTRYSIDE DAY:
BREAKFAST: From 08:30 to 9:00AM DEPARTURE: 09:30 AM - FULL DAY at “LA CINACINA” an authentically Argentinean farm located in San Antonio de Areco, an old town with traditional costumes in Las Pampas.. Gaucho & Folkloric show of song and dance. Creole skills, Ring races, rides in carriage and more. (Don’t forget to bring bathing suit). Reception and lunch will be cold kosher catering. Mineral water and soft drinks are included and will be served at lunch. BARBECUE: at kosher restaurant “AL GALOPE” at 8PM.

Day 4: ONCE, PALERMO & RECOLETA TOUR:
BREAKFAST: From 08:30 to 9:00AM DEPARTURE: 09:30AM - Half-day tour to “ONCE”  a Jewish neighborhood, where you will visit AMIA and HOLOCAUST MUSEUM. Visit to RADIO JAI, the Jewish Radio of Latin America for the group interview. Baby Care and Comedores Populares will continue to Recoleta fashionable area. Here you will visit several museums. Dinner at kosher restaurant “EL PASAJE” at 8PM. TANGO EVENING: “LA VIRUTA” tango classes / salsa and time for dance.

Day 5: EREV SHABBAT:
BREAKFAST: From 08:30 to 9:00AM DEPARTURE: 09:30AM - Visit to the Coln Theatre, one of the most famous lyric houses in the world. Time for shopping. SHABBAT: Service at Jabad Lubavich Synagogue and for dinner you will be invited to Jewish families.

Day 6: FREE DAY:
Breakfast at the Hotel. You are invited for lunch to Jewish families. Dinner at kosher restaurant “EL PASAJE” at 10PM.

Day7: TRADITIONAL MARKETS & LA BOCA:
DEPARTURE: 10AM - Sunday tour includes visit to typical markets of Buenos Aires, San Telmo (antiques selling and tango atmosphere). You will also visit La Boca. This colorful neighborhood and its famous soccer stadium is a must in Buenos Aires. Dinner at kosher restaurant “AL GALOPE” at 8PM.

Day8: DEPARTURE DAY
11AM: Check out. 2PM: Departure to Palermo and its beautiful parks (80 hectares full of native aged forest developed in 1874), Libertador Avenue with its Embassys and elegant buildings. Transfer to Ezeiza International Airport.

SERVICES INCLUDED:

· All Transfers

· First class buses, available for 10 hours every day including 100 km per day and parking

· 7 Nights Hotel Dora

· 7 Kosher BREAKFAST including: cafe / tee / milk / juice / bread / cheese / jam / tomato / boiled eggs, dishes for discard

· 6 DINNERS at Kosher Restaurants

· Kabalat Shabbat KOSHER DINNER at Jewish families

· KOSHER Shabbat LUNCH at Jewish families

· All excursions and visits include entrance tickets

· Porters: 1 suitcase per pax.

· 1 Russian speaking guide available 10 hours every day

· Organized visits to Jewish Institutions

· Illustrative material from Buenos Aires City

· Taxes

Please note that departing airport tax in Ezeiza Airport is $18.00 - payable only in cash.

Please be aware that this trip is on a first come first serve basis. To secure a place for yourself, send your deposit in the amount of $700 - total cost of the trip is $2650. Thanks to our sponsors, who are giving $ 800 subsidy, your final cost will be only $1850. Please hurry up, spaces are extremely limited.

For more information, please contact Shulamit (718) 701-1527 or via e-mail at  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it