The Ultimate Mendoza Itinerary: 3, 5 & 7-Day Curated Guides (2026)

Our curated Mendoza itineraries combine urban architecture, historic Malbec cellars, Michelin-starred estate lunches, and high-altitude mountain drives into realistic day-by-day schedules.

✓ Last verified: August 2026

1. The 3-Day Express Itinerary

Day 1 (City & Culture): Arrive at MDZ airport, check in to Park Hyatt Mendoza, walk Plaza Independencia, and dine at Bistro M.

Day 2 (Luján de Cuyo Wine Day): Visit Bodega Lagarde for morning tasting, followed by multi-course lunch at Catena Zapata.

Day 3 (Potrerillos & Mountains): Drive Route 7 to Lake Potrerillos, enjoy lakeside lunch at Gran Hotel Potrerillos, return to city.

2. The 5-Day Classic Mendoza Itinerary

Days 1–3: Follow 3-Day Express itinerary (Mendoza City + Luján de Cuyo + Lake Potrerillos).

Day 4 (Uco Valley High Altitude): Transfer to Uco Valley. Tasting at Bodega Salentein and lunch at Siete Fuegos. Overnight at Posada Salentein.

Day 5 (Uco Valley & Farewell): Morning vineyard walk in Los Chacayes, tasting at Zuccardi Valle de Uco, return transfer to MDZ airport.