Ezra USA is proud to present the fifth annual 8-Day trip to Argentina done authentic Ezra Style!

January 10 - January 18, 2010

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 (Jan 11) : Arrival to BUENOS AIRES

Arrival to Ezeiza International Airport. Reception and transfer to hotel, located in the center of the city. 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 (Jan 12) : 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 (Jan 13) : 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 (Jan 14) : 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 (Jan 15) : Coln Theatre, Shopping, Preparations for 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: Tradional Service and a dinner at Chabad Jewish House.

Day 6 (Jan 16) : FREE DAY:

Breakfast at the Hotel. Lunch at Chabad Jewish House. Dinner at kosher restaurant “EL PASAJE” after 10PM.

Day 7 (Jan 17) : 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.

Day 8 (Jan 18) : 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.

Price Incudes:

• Roundtrip airfare from New York City (JFK) to Buenos Aires City (with 1 stop)
• First class luxury couch bus (available for 10 hours every day)
• 7 Nights 3-4 * Hotel Stay (based on double occupancy)
• Daily Breakfast at the hotel
• Kosher Lunches & Dinners (some in kosher restaurants)
• Shabbat program & meals at Chabad Jewish House
• All excursions (including boat ride) and visits including entrance fees
• An English speaking guide (available 10 hours every day)
• Organized visits to Jewish Institutions
• Illustrative material from Buenos Aires City
• Hotel Taxes & Service Charges (note: departing airport tax in Ezeiza Airport is not included and is payable only in cash $ 18)
• Subject to chage until the ticket is issued

Price does not include:

Travel & Medical Insurance, Cell Phone Rental, Visa Fees if needed (US Citizens do not need visas), tips, occasional taxi rides, non-scheduled attractions, changes in air fares due to increase in fuel cost, airport & security tax surcharges, personal purchases, and minibar, internet, phone hotel charges.

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 $ 899 to our Brooklyn Office.

Ezra USA

311 Sea Breeze Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11224

The payment must be either a check or cash (no credit card or paypal payments) before November 1, 2009 in order to get an early bird special price of $ 1799) Please write Argentina in the memo section of the check. This deposit, less $ 99 p.p . handling charge, is refundable until November 1, 2009 (thereafter the deposits are not refundable but will be applied to the final payment for the trip due approx. 2 months before the departure day)

Please hurry up, spaces are limited.

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