This is a one-day food mission through olive oil and wine country, with tastings built in. You start at a real olive operation where you learn how the liquid is made, then you shift gears to winery visits that end with a wine-paired lunch.

What I like most: the tour gives you structured tastings (not just looking around), and the guides bring real energy—Fran from Futuro Travels adds passion, and Rocio has that friendly, talk-the-whole-way-out vibe that makes the drive feel part of the experience. One thing to consider: it’s a full 7-hour block, so it’s not ideal if you want lots of free time to roam on your own.

The day’s best payoff: tastings plus a full lunch

The highlight is the way the meal and the wine line up. At Antigal Winery & Estates, you get a full gourmet lunch with wines from the winery (plus water), then you leave with a clearer sense of how olive oil and wine differ—and how both are made to taste.

At $212 per person, it can feel like a splurge, but you’re paying for guided visits at multiple producers, transfers, and tasting + lunch with wine included. If you’re the type who enjoys learning through food, the value adds up fast.

Key points worth planning for

• Award-winning olive oil tasting as part of a hands-on factory-style visit
• Two wine stops with tasting included, so you compare styles in one day
• Full lunch at Antigal with wine and water included, not a small snack
• Guides matter here: Fran (Futuro Travels) brings the expertise, and Rocio keeps the drive lively
• Quality stays consistent even if spots change based on availability

Why this Mendoza 7-hour mix of olive oil and wine works

Mendoza isn’t just vineyards—it’s a whole production culture. This tour leans into that. You get a tight schedule: pickup in Mendoza, then three visits that each have a clear purpose—olive oil education, wine education, and food with matching wines.

The pacing is practical. You’re not bouncing between random stops with long, aimless waits. Each segment includes a visit plus tastings, which means you actually learn something while you eat and sip. That matters, because if you arrive in Mendoza with only a vague idea of what you’re tasting, a day like this turns it into something you can remember.

Also, you travel in newer vehicles with transfers included. That might sound basic, but in the Mendoza region, driving time can eat a day. Here, it’s packaged so the hours you spend are tied directly to what you came for: production, tasting, and lunch.

Centenario – Olivícola: learning olive oil by watching it get made

Your day kicks off at Centenario – Olivícola for about 1.5 hours. This isn’t a quick photo stop. You enter the olive oil world and learn the extraction and production process—how olives become the oil you’ll taste later.

What makes this stop valuable is the way it supports the tasting. Olive oil can be confusing at first. People expect it to be just one flavor, but the tour is designed around the idea that varieties can taste different—and that production decisions influence the outcome.

From there, you get tastings of different varieties, described as awarded for their excellence. Even if you’re not an olive-oil superfan, you’ll likely leave with a more useful mental map:

• how aroma changes with variety
• how bitterness and peppery notes show up (and what they might mean)
• how food pairing can shift how an oil feels on your palate

A practical consideration: oil tastings can be “front-loaded.” If you’re sensitive to strong aromas, take your time during the sampling and don’t rush your palate just because the next sip is coming. Pace yourself—you’ll need your taste buds later for wine.

CarinaE S.A.: wine tasting with a producer-first viewpoint

Next comes CarinaE S.A. for another 1.5 hours, focused on a visit and wine tasting. This stop keeps the same style as the olive oil portion: you’re not only drinking—you’re also learning how the winery thinks.

The experience is set up around the sensory side of wine production. You’ll be welcomed by grape aromas and the passion behind winemaking, then you learn about wine-making magic in the context of oak barrels and vineyards while you discover secrets of production.

Even if you consider yourself a beginner, this portion helps you connect tasting notes to real inputs. You start noticing that wine isn’t random—it’s the result of choices made in the vineyard and in the cellar. And because you’ll taste at least twice across the day, you’ll have something to compare in your own head.

One tip: go into CarinaE S.A. ready to ask your guide questions. A local expert guide is included, and the best tours are the ones where you treat the tasting like a class, not a chore. If you know how you like your wine (fresh, fruity, oaky, dry), tell your guide. You’ll get more useful explanations back.

Antigal Winery & Estates: full lunch with wine pairings that make sense

This is where the day turns into a proper meal. Antigal Winery & Estates is listed for about 2.5 hours and includes the visit, lunch, and wine tasting.

The tour description emphasizes the winery setting—oak barrels and vineyards—so you get a sense of place, not just a tasting counter. But the main draw is the lunch, described as full and gourmet, paired with the most select wines from the winery. Water is included too, which is a big deal when you’re doing multiple tastings in one day.

Here’s why this stop is often the reason people love this format: wine-paired lunch changes how you perceive the wine. Instead of tasting wine in isolation, you taste it alongside food prepared for it. That makes it easier to understand why certain wines work with certain flavors.

Based on past guest feedback, the lunch stands out as genuinely good cooking in a wonderful location. And importantly, the pairing doesn’t feel like an afterthought—it’s part of the experience flow. You’re learning while you’re eating, not just sitting down to refuel.

A practical drawback to keep in mind: you will be drinking wine during the meal and tastings. If you’re planning an evening out right after, be realistic. Save anything driving-related for later, and consider how you want to feel on the ride back to Mendoza.

Getting picked up, guided, and taken care of

This tour is built around guidance and comfort. You get:

• a local expert guide
• transfer in/out in new and latest generation vehicles
• all visits and tastings with wine included
• full lunch with wine and water included
• insurances

Language support is also a plus: Spanish, English, and Portuguese. That means you’re less likely to get lost if you’re traveling with someone who prefers a particular language. It also usually means questions get answered more fully.

One of the most memorable parts, if you like friendly personalities, is how the guides show up beyond the official talk. In feedback from guests, Rocio was mentioned as a friendly driver who chatted the whole way out, and Fran from Futuro Travels was highlighted for passion and expertise. Those details matter because the drive to winery country can otherwise feel like downtime. Here, it’s treated like a warm-up to the day.

Flexibility is part of the deal too. The exact places and guidebook details can change based on availability, but the quality of the experience is guaranteed. That’s useful in Mendoza when seasonal schedules and winery access can shift.

Price and value: what $212 per person is really buying

At $212 per person for about 7 hours, you’re paying for a package—not just tastings. You’re getting three distinct producer visits, wine included with tastings, and a full lunch with wine and water. You’re also getting transportation and a guided setup, plus insurances.

If you tried to do this yourself, you’d likely spend time coordinating drivers, entry times, and tastings. Even when you can find individual tours, you still have to stitch the day together. Here, the structure is done for you, and the tasting timing is designed to make the day flow.

This price makes the most sense if:

• you want guided tastings rather than DIY guessing
• you like learning in the moment, not reading about it later
• you’re traveling with someone and want the experience to be smooth and shared

It may not be the best fit if you prefer long unstructured afternoons, or if you’re planning your trip around visiting just one winery deeply. For a single-producer deep dive, you might get more from a longer, more focused tour instead.

Who should book this tour, and who should skip it

I’d recommend this for couples and friends who want a full Mendoza day without turning it into a logistics project. It’s also a good pick if you’re new to olive oil and wine and want a clear framework.

It’s especially well-suited for you if:

• you enjoy tasting with guidance
• you want both olive oil and wine in one day
• you want a real lunch, not “light bites”
• you like the idea of comparing flavors across two wine tastings

Skip it if you’re the type who hates schedules, gets impatient with group pacing, or wants a quiet, slow afternoon with zero food-and-drink programming. Also, if you don’t drink wine at all, you might still enjoy the olive oil and tours, but the core structure is clearly built around tastings with wine.

Should you book this Olive Oil Factory + Wineries + Full Asado Lunch day?

If you want a value-packed Mendoza day that teaches you as you eat, I think you should book it. You’re getting the right mix: olive oil production education, two winery experiences with tastings, and a full lunch at Antigal with wine and water included. And the guide-driven feel—Fran’s expertise and Rocio’s friendly drive—adds a human touch that makes the day feel less like a checklist.

Before you book, be honest with yourself about time. This is a 7-hour block. Plan to keep your evening open and easy. If that works for you, you’ll likely come away with more than souvenirs—more like a better sense of what you like, and why.

FAQ

How long is the Olive Oil Factory + Wineries + Full Asado Lunch tour?

It lasts 7 hours total.

Where does the tour start?

Pickup is included in Mendoza, and the pickup is offered within a covered area.

What’s included in the price?

A local expert guide, transfer in/out in new and latest generation vehicles, all visits and tastings with wine included, a full lunch with wine and water included, and insurances.

Which wineries and olive oil stops are visited?

The tour includes Centenario – Olivícola (visit), CarinaE S.A. (visit and wine tasting), and Antigal Winery & Estates (visit, lunch, and wine tasting).

What languages are available on the tour?

Spanish, English, and Portuguese.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, it is listed as wheelchair accessible.

What do I need to bring?

You need an ID card (a copy is accepted).

Is there free cancellation?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Can I reserve and pay later?

Yes. You can reserve now and pay later to keep your travel plans flexible.