Duration: | 5 Day(s) - 4 Night(s) |
Tour Category: | Wine Tours |
Day 1: AIRPORT / SANTIAGO
Reception at Santiago airport and transfer to selected hotel.
In the afternoon city tour in Santiago visit the main tourist attractions, such as the old district, Club Hípico, San Francisco church built between 1572 and 1618.
Government Palace, Main Square, Central Post office, Santiago Municipality to follow up Santa Lucía Hill founded in 1541, majestically located in the center of the city.
The trip follows San Cristóbal Hill where a panoramic view of Santiago city is appreciated.
Finally, we will visit the most modern district in the city. Overnight in Santiago
Day 2: SANTIAGO / VIÑA DEL MAR / VALPARAISO
We begin the route from your hotel, in a trip of 120 kilometers to the Pacific Ocean. Here we will appreciate the great variety of the landscape of Curacaví Valley to follow until Casablanca Valley is known mainly for the great production of white wine Sauvignon Blanc among others. Arriving at Valparaíso (the Main port of our country), recently declared Cultural Humanity Patrimony by UNESCO.
We will be surprised by its houses in the hills which makes Valparaíso a very beautiful city: We shall visit the main attractions of the city: Victoria Square, Sotomayor Square, Glorias Navales Monument, 21 de Mayo Boulevard; (we will follow up to the viewing point to appreciate this wonderful port, one of the most important of our country); we also walk among its hills in its differents elevators, (1883-1902) to be in contact with the port environment.
We follow the trip until Viña Del Mar, known as Garden City. In this place we see the Flower Match, Games casino, and Reñaca; the place where we will stop for lunch (by passenger account); After that we will make a short walk by the beach. Arriving in Santiago, by the coastal way we will show and visit Quinta Vergara, a place known for to International Song Festival, to arrive in Santiago. Finished in your hotel.
Day 3: SANTIAGO / SANTA CRUZ ( COLCHAGUA VALLEY ) / MONTES VINEYARD / VIU MANENT VINEYARD
Buffet breakfast is served at the hotel’s restaurant. Visit vineyards Viu Manent and Montgrass with wine tasting included. In the afternoon visit to Colchagua Museum. Lodging in Santa Cruz.
Located 280 km south of Santiago, this beautiful valley, perfectly delimited by mountainous chains in the direction of the sea, is at the zenith of its vitivinícola development. For already five years to date, the traditional vineyards of the zone, have been receiving new neighbors.
The reason for its arrival is obviously the product of the quality of the grapes that are obtained here, and that with the appropriate handling leads to excellent wines. This has been credited in the main worldwide aids and specialized magazines, but mainly by the consumers of all the orb. The Valley of Colchagua counts at the moment on an approximated surface of 16,000 planted with vineyards, which corresponds to 20% of the total surface of the vineyards of Chile.
The main varieties correspond to the classic ones of Bordeaux: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Carménère, being this last one, a present stock only in Chile, and mainly in the Valley of Colchagua. Also, there are in smaller numbers, stocks of white wine the Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc the main ones.
DAY 4: CASA SILVA WINERY AND VINEYARDS
Departure from the Hotel in Santa Cruz towards Casa Silva vineyards.
The winery is open for tourism year-round. You'll visit the traditional facilities, taste the wines, and enjoy the beauty of the Colchagua Valley. Return to Santiago, lodging.
Day 5: Santiago / Airport.
Breakfast at the hotel. At according time transfer to the airport.
Includes:
* Min 2 People
* All services described in the package.
* Transfer airport/hotel/airport.
* 3 lodging nights in selected hotels in Santiago.
* 1 lodging night at Hotel Santa Cruz Plaza
* Private transfer Santiago/Santa Cruz/Santiago
* Tour and wine tasting in vineyards.
* Ticket to Colchagua Museum
* Buffet breakfast served at the hotel’s restaurant.
Not Included:
* No indicated services in the package
* Meals
General Conditions
* Rates are subject to modification without prior notice.
Restrictions:
* The vineyards could be changed, according to availability and visit hours.