Carmelo Food & Wine Experience

The Carmelo Food & Wine Experience offers visitors a chance to enjoy Uruguay’s renowned culinary and winemaking traditions. This highly-rated private tour takes guests on a personalized journey through the region’s vineyards and culinary delights. With unlimited tastings of the celebrated Tannat wine, a surprise vineyard visit, and the option to savor a traditional Uruguayan Asado or artisanal cheese and cured ham plates, the experience promises to delight the senses. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, along with a focus on health and safety, make this an alluring opportunity for those seeking an unforgettable gastronomic adventure.

Key Points

• Explore Carmelo’s renowned wineries and savor unlimited tastings of the signature Tannat varietal on a private, personalized tour.
• Indulge in a traditional Uruguayan Asado or artisanal cheese and cured ham plates for a culinary immersion.
• Discover a surprise vineyard off the beaten track, offering an adventurous and exclusive experience.
• Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, and all-inclusive pricing make this tour a hassle-free and value-packed experience.
• Highly-rated by Tripadvisor for 12 consecutive years, ensuring a top-notch tour for wine and foodies.

Experience Overview

Offering a one-of-a-kind exploration into Uruguay’s vibrant culinary and winemaking scene, the Carmelo Food & Wine Experience has been the top-rated tour in the area on Tripadvisor for an impressive 12 consecutive years.

This private tour allows only your group to participate, ensuring a personalized and intimate experience. Guests can choose between a small winery visit with a traditional Uruguayan Asado (BBQ) lunch or an option without lunch that includes plates of cheeses and cured hams.

The tour also features a surprise vineyard off the beaten track and unlimited tastings of the renowned Tannat wine. With hotel pickup and drop-off, as well as gratuities included, this experience provides a hassle-free way to take in the region’s food and wine culture.

Inclusions

The Carmelo Food & Wine Experience includes a convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, ensuring a seamless start and end to the day’s activities. Guests will visit a surprise vineyard off the beaten track, with the option to choose a small winery with or without a traditional Uruguayan Asado (BBQ) lunch. The wine tasting features the renowned Tannat varietal, with no limits. For those who opt out of lunch, a selection of cheeses and cured hams will be provided. Gratuities are also included, making this a truly all-inclusive experience.

Inclusions	Details
Pickup & Drop-off	Hotel
Winery Visit	Surprise, off the beaten track
Lunch Option	Traditional Uruguayan Asado (BBQ)

Pricing and Availability

The Carmelo Food & Wine Experience starts from $199.99 per person, with the price varying by group size.

Travelers can reserve now and pay later, and enjoy free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience begins. The experience is available on a private tour basis, ensuring that only your group participates.

Pickup points are available, with timings communicated via WhatsApp, and the tour begins at 10:00 am.

While the experience isn’t wheelchair accessible and not recommended for certain travelers, most participants can enjoy the tour.

Confirmation is received at the time of booking, providing peace of mind for customers.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points are available for the Carmelo Food & Wine Experience, which travelers can select during the booking process.

The starting time is 10:00 am, and the timing details will be communicated to participants via WhatsApp.

The tour is a private activity, with only your group participating. This ensures a personalized experience.

The meeting location and pickup time will be provided after the booking is confirmed, allowing for a seamless start to the day’s activities.

Guests are advised to be ready and available at the designated pickup point to ensure a punctual departure and make the most of the experience.

Health and Safety

Most travelers can participate in the Carmelo Food & Wine Experience, though it’s not recommended for those with back problems, pregnant individuals, or those with serious medical conditions. The tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, and infants must sit on laps. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, the organizers provide the following health and safety information:

Accessibility	Suitability	Confirmation
Not wheelchair accessible	Most travelers can participate	Confirmation received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps	Not recommended for those with back problems, pregnant travelers, or those with serious medical conditions

Vineyard Visit

Whisking guests away from the city, the Carmelo Food & Wine Experience takes them on a journey to discover a surprise vineyard off the beaten track.

This hidden gem offers a unique opportunity to explore the region’s winemaking traditions. Visitors can expect:

1. An up-close look at the vineyards and winemaking process.
2. An expert-led tasting of the renowned Tannat varietal, with no limits.
3. The chance to choose a small winery for an optional intimate lunch.
4. A warm welcome from the passionate local vintners who are eager to share their stories and expertise.

This immersive experience provides a truly authentic taste of Uruguay’s vibrant food and wine culture.

Lunch and Wine Tasting

Enhancing the Carmelo Food & Wine Experience, the lunch and wine tasting offers guests an opportunity to savor the flavors of Uruguay.

The traditional Uruguayan Asado, or barbecue, features succulent meats grilled to perfection, complemented by a selection of locally-sourced sides.

For those opting for the experience without lunch, an array of artisanal cheeses and cured hams await, perfectly paired with the region’s renowned Tannat wines.

Theres some good tastings without limits, seeing the nuances and complexities of this signature Uruguayan varietal.

Whether savoring a hearty lunch or indulging in a wine-focused exploration, the Carmelo Food & Wine Experience delivers a culinary and oenological delight.

Recap

The Carmelo Food & Wine Experience offers a truly immersive journey into Uruguay’s culinary and winemaking heritage. With personalized attention, unlimited Tannat tastings, and a selection of authentic local fare, this tour provides an unforgettable gastronomic adventure. Convenient transportation, a focus on health and safety, and a surprise vineyard visit make this experience a must-do for any discerning traveler seeking to discover the unique flavors of Uruguay.