5-day Wine & Culture: Visiting Santiago De Chile, Viña, Valparaiso & 3 Wineries

Itinerary

Day 1: Santiago de Chile

Stop At: Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez, Aeropuerto SCL, Pudahuel, Región Metropolitana, Chile
Upon arrival to the International Airport, you will be taken to your hotel.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Santiago, Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region
Welcome to Santiago! Home of Pisco Sour, variety of seafood and marvelous Cabernet Sauvignon. Santiago is the perfect base to explore Chile - the country of the extremes - or just enjoy a few days between the mountains and the ocean. After check-in, the rest of the day will be yours to relax and enjoy the first glances of this beautiful city.
Duration: 5 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Santiago de Chile

Day 2: Santiago De Chile - Half-Day City Tour

Stop At: Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
Enjoy breakfast before pickup at your hotel and explore Santiago’s most significant sights. On this tour (shared service) you will learn about the most memorable events of Chile’s history as you visit the main attractions of Santiago city. Some of the featured sites you will visit are as follows:
Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Santa Lucía Hill, Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
(Santa Lucia Hill)

Pass By: Constitution Plaza, Moneda, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
(The Constitution Square)

Pass By: Centro Cultural Palacio de la Moneda y Plaza de la Ciudadania, Plaza de la Ciudadania No. 26, Santiago 8320000 Chile
The palace of “La Moneda” is the current seat of the government

Pass By: Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana), Plaza de Armas, Santiago 8320147 Chile
located opposite the Main Square

Pass By: Las Condes, Las Condes, Santiago Metropolitan Region
You will also get to see the financial area located in the neighborhoods of Las Condes and Vitacura. At the end of the tour, you will be taken back to your hotel around noon time. The rest of the day will be free for you to do as you wish.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Santiago de Chile

Day 3: Santiago De Chile - Full-Day Tour to Valparaiso and Viña with visit to a winery of Casablanca Valley

Stop At: Santiago, Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region
After breakfast, you will meet with your private guide at your hotel and will have a private transfer to Casablanca Valley.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Casablanca Valley, Casablanca Chile
The valley is located 60 km away from Santiago, on the route to the city and port of Valparaíso. The conditions and features of the soil make it similar to Napa Valley, in California. The most important wines produced in Casablanca valley are the white ones, especially Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Emiliana organic winery., RUTA 68 Y RUTA F-870 Casablanca, Valparaíso, Casablanca, Valparaíso, Chile
On your way to Valparaiso you will have a guided visit of Emiliana winery. Upon arrival to the winery, you will learn about the winemaking process and will visit its organic vineyards, its warehouse and will also taste some of its prestigious wines. Afterwards, you will continue your way down to Valparaiso. Note: the visit at the vineyard is a shared visit and may be held in group.

Stop At: Valparaiso, Valparaiso, Valparaiso Region
Welcome to Valparaiso! This picturesque city was constructed on hills and its historic centre was declared World Heritage by UNESCO. While in the city, we will visit its main attractions such as:
Duration: 4 hours

Pass By: Plaza De La Victoria, Valparaíso, Chile
Victory Square is famous for its interesting sculptures brought from Lima


Pass By: Plaza Sotomayor, Valparaiso Chile
Then you will visit the heart of the city, the Sotomayor Square and Pratt pier.

Pass By: Cerro Alegre, Valparaiso Chile
You will also walk through the emblematic neighborhoods of Cerro Alegre and Concepcion, both of which have charming colorful streets which display local street art. Walking on Gervasoni Av. and Atkinson St. will offer some wonderful views of the bay and its picturesque buildings.

Pass By: Ascensor Reina Victoria, Calle Elias, Valparaiso Chile
You will also have the opportunity to visit the ancient elevators where you will soak up the local atmosphere of the place. Afterwards, you will head to Viña del Mar, also known as The Garden City.

Stop At: Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile
In Viña, you will get to see the Flower Clock, the Quinta Vergara, the coastline and pier. After enjoying the final views of the day, you will be taken back to your hotel in the late afternoon.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Santiago de Chile

Day 4: Full-Day Tour to 2 wineries of Maipo Valley

Stop At: Maipo Valley, Maipo Valley, Santiago Metropolitan Region
After breakfast, you will meet with your Spanish-speaking driver at your hotel and will be transferred to Maipo Valley region, where some of the country’s top wines are produced (shared service).
Duration: 8 hours

Pass By: Vina Undurraga, Camino a Melipilla, Km 34, Talagante Chile
Upon arrival to Undurraga winery, your tour will begin with a walk through the Undurraga family’s park, as well as the “Aliwen” site, where high wooden figures of the Mapuche culture are exhibited. You will then continue visiting the vineyards, passing by the modern winemaking plant and the ancient underground cellars located in Santa Ana de Talagante. Afterwards, you will be able to taste some of their prestigious wines before heading out to Concha y Toro winery.

Pass By: Casona Concha y Toro, Av. Concha Y Toro 2055, Pirque, Región Metropolitana, Chile
Upon arrival to the main house, you will take a walk through the old park, from where you can admire the outside of the house, the former summer residence of the Concha y Toro family. Afterwards, you will visit their wine cellars, where you will learn about the famous legend that made the Chilean wine world famous. During the visit, you will also get to taste different Concha y Toro wines. At the end of the tour, you will be taken back to your hotel.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Santiago de Chile

Day 5: Santiago De Chile

Stop At: Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez, Aeropuerto SCL, Pudahuel, Región Metropolitana, Chile
At the appropriate time, you will have a transfer back to the airport.

Notes: the order of the tours in the itinerary may change depending on availability. We may visit different wineries if the ones mentioned are not available. Please note that our private tour to Valparaiso is customizable to better meet your needs.
Duration: 50 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.