Ultimate Argentina: 11 Day Football Adventure in Buenos Aires POPULAR

The itinerary below is an example of the activities that can be part of the trip. The days and experiences might changed closer to the dates when fixtures are confirmed.

Welcome to Buenos Aires! Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of Argentine football!

Buenos Aires is a city with a deep passion for football, and it's home to some of the most iconic clubs in the world. From the historic Boca Juniors to the glamourous River Plate, Buenos Aires is a football lover's paradise.

Today is arrival day, people from all over the world will arrive today at different times. Regardless of that, if you have booked the airport transfer as an add-on, we have arranged an airport transfer for you. A driver's assistant will be outside the customs area with a sign with your names, near the McDonalds in the main hall.

If you arrive in the afternoon, check-in and the apartment will be ready. On the first day you can take it easy and recover from your long travels or explore the city! There is a lot to be discovered in the capital of football.

Today will be dedicated to getting to know the city more and having a nice and cool city tour through the main sights... on a bike! You will visit many important spots in the city intertwined with football culture. One of the highlights is Caminito in Barrio de Boca, Boca Juniors colourful neighbourhood packed with amazing steak restaurants, tango shops, a Maradona famous double, and of course, La Bombonera!

Then, you can take a walk through Puerto Madero, a posh area where the river cross and has a lot of bars to hang out for a beer in the afternoon! After that, your local host will take you to the Recoleta Cemetery, a well-known attraction because of the size and important personalities buried there.

At night, do you fancy some steaks (of course) and wine? We can recommend some fantastic places in Buenos Aires for some of the best food and drinks in the city.

Dale Dale Bocaaaaaaaaaa!

The moment you all be waiting for. It is Boca Juniors day!

Get ready to tick one of the biggest clubs in Argentina of your bucket list! Make sure you have a full breakfast at the hotel and stretch your legs because it will be a long walking day.

The club we'll be supporting is Boca Juniors - who are known as the Xeneize or Bosteros. Boca is the most famous and widely supported team in Argentina and probably all of Latin America, also internationally well-known. They are the only team to have never been relegated from the top division and are synonymous with Argentinian greats like Diego Maradona and Juan Roman Riquelme. They hold 6 Libertadores Cups and one of their greatest achievements was winning the 2000 Intercontinental Cup against Real Madrid's Dream Team (Figo, Raúl, Casillas, Roberto Carlos, McManamann, etc.).

After being warmed up, we will be ready for some action. Local hosts will distribute your tickets and escort you to your gate. The stadium is always full and sold out, so we will hold our group tight and make our way to the seats. Once there, just make sure you enjoy the chants of "La 12", Boca Juniors well-known Ultras and get ready for the BEST day of your lives!

Food is one of the best ways to experience a place: her people and the local culture. Your stay in Buenos Aires may have you hearing Asados every day, and you are probably wondering why. Well, here's why. Argentina is well-known for its Asado- a technique and the social event of having and attending a barbeque.

However, Argentinian asados are not a typical gas-fuelled fast food mimic. On the contrary, an Asado involves cooking meat in its purest minimalistic form with just a grill and a fire. This social event is of core importance to Argentinians, the art of Argentinian grilling, and you are about to find out why.

Enjoy an Asado together with locals, learn how to prepare for an Asado and taste some of the best meat you've ever had.

These are free days - but your local host will be able to recommend cultural tours and make bookings for you. You could visit Maradona's house or the Argentinos Juniors museum to learn more about the early days of Diego.

If you want to see more in the city and do sightseeing you can explore Palermo Soho - This trendy neighborhood is known for its boutiques, restaurants, and street art. It's a great place to spend an afternoon browsing shops and soaking up the atmosphere.

Or take a day trip to Tigre - Just a short train ride from Buenos Aires, Tigre is a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. You can take a boat tour of the Delta del Paraná or stroll through the town's market.

Another day, another unforgettable Buenos Aires football match.

Today is the time for River Plate.

At El Monumental, you will get the full matchday experience. We will head to an area where the home fans gather to enjoy some beers and a burger and soak in the carnival-like pre match experience. Then your host leads us to the stadium where we take our seats for 90 minutes of pure football joy.

PLEASE NOTE - THIS OPTION CAN BE INCLUDED ON ANY FREE DAY IN THE ITINERARY IF SCHEDULES PERMIT.

We suspect to say, but this may be your best day in Argentina! At least the past travellers have said that. As an extra matchday experience, you will have the chance to make a road trip from Buenos Aires to Rosario to watch Newells Old Boys, get to know the behind the scenes and what football is like for them. Can't get any better than that?

In the early morning, around 8:00, we will meet in your hotel and bus ride to Rosario, with one pit stop on the motorway. Arriving there, a quick visit to the Monumento a la Bandera (Flag Monument), the city's most famous landmark.

In the afternoon, around 13-14h, a private Stadium Tour with early insider access to the Cancha before it closes for pre-game preparations.

After that, full lunch at Escauriza restaurant. Rosario is famous for its river fish Boga, Pacú Pacú and Surubí, and this is one of the best places to try them! There's also a traditional Argentine meat option if you prefer. The menu includes a starter, dessert and unlimited beer/soft drinks. Wine and any other drink is extra.

Around 16:00. we will visit the Bellavista and Malvinas complexes. The former is where the Newell's first team train, the latter is where the underage players play - and incidentally, a certain Lionel Messi is still the all-time top-scorer!

At 19:00 the pre-match game starts with beers in the park. Newell's Marcelo Bielsa stadium is also known as the Coloso del Parque (Colossus in the Park), as it is located in Parque Independencia, right in the middle of the city. This makes it even better to enjoy the pre-game atmosphere. If you are still hungry you can grab a choripán or bondiola (pork) sandwich and a beer.

Before the match, on the way in you can browse the NOB club shop before taking your seat in the same ground where Maradona played for 1 season, Bielsa managed for 2, and Messi will one day return to...

The stadium is always full of capacity and you can expect an amazing atmosphere! When it finished, it is time to go home and let your adrenaline crash on the bus home. We expect arrival at 4 am.

PLEASE NOTE - THIS OPTION CAN BE INCLUDED ON ANY FREE DAY IN THE ITINERARY IF SCHEDULES PERMIT AND BORDER RESTRICTIONS PERMIT. WE WILL SEND FULL DETAILS WHEN FIXTURES ARE RELEASED.

Today we have the chance to finish in style!

In the morning, we recommend taking the 7:30 hours early ferry to Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay. The city is small but with a vibrant atmosphere, home of amazing steaks, wines, the beautiful large avenues surrounded by many restaurants and bars and of course, football.

Montevideo is home of two giants in the South American football scenery: Peñarol and Nacional. From a sight to another, you can see graffiti and paintings representing both clubs, which makes the city very colourful. What definitely worth is to pay a visit at Estadio Centenário - stage of the first World Cup Final in 1930 and the Football Museum. Entrance costs around 5 euros. Another stadium that you can definitely go to is the Estadio Gran Parque Central, home of Nacional. Built-in 1900, is the oldest in South America.

The grand finale is the visit to Estadio Campeón del Siglo, home of Peñarol. Renovated in 2016, the arena is absolutely beautiful and very scary for the opponents. 40,000 hinchas supporting the black and yellow colours turns into a hell for other teams. You definitely wanna go there!

Are you up for more? Of course you are! Today may be Huracan, Argentinos Juniors, or Velez. Our local team will study the fixtures and decide what would be the most exciting matches for you to attend.

As normal this will be a full matchday experience. We will prepare for the match by gathering for some beer, burgers, and storytelling with your local host. This will take place in an area where the home fans gather and you will find a carnival-like pre-match experience.

Then your host leads us to the stadium where we take our seats for the main event. Enjoy another day of football and experience the true Argentinian football culture at one of these iconic clubs.

Unfortunately, the trip is coming to an end! Our drivers will be picking you up around 4 hours before the flight departure in front of the hotel. Please make sure you are on time. If you fly in the afternoon, take some time to buy some souvenirs and jerseys for your loved ones. We hope you have enjoyed your time the most!