Duration:
8 days / 7 Nights

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Short description:
An 8 day, 7 night deluxe tour of Chile's vibrant capital, Santiago, and the nearby wine valleys. Enjoy the regional cuisine and be introduced by a Sommelier to many excellent wines that are not yet known in the U.S.A. and Europe. Accommodation in well selected hotels. Experience the warmth and hospitality of the Chilean people!

Itinerary subject to change: every effort will be made to keep the itinerary as it appears here; however, the final itinerary may vary due to wine producer schedules, availability and other factors beyond our control. 

Program:

• DAY 1: Santiago de Chile
  Arrival at the international airport in Santiago.  Transfer to the nice and charming hotel Torremayor in Santiago center.  After a break we will enjoy our welcome drink in the hotel before we will head of to the typical Mercado Central to enjoy Chilean cuisine and Chilean wine.  In the afternoon a City tour including outlook point Cerro San Cristobal.
• DAY 2: Maipo Valley
  Our first destination is the Maipo Valley counting Chiles most important winerie, for touring and tasting including an exclusive lunch in one of the most important chilean estates. (Note: In all wineries the winemaker, export manager or owner will be part of our visit and all visits include professional wine tastings). Dinner tonight at your own discretion, with ourrecommendations. (Overnight in Hotel Torremayor)
• Day 3: Colchagua Valley
  We head south today, starting with a tasting of the exceptional wines at Viña Casa Silva. After our check-in in the new and modern four star hotel in Santa Cruz, which is situated in the heart of the Colchagua Valley. We’ll end the day in Viña Casa Lapostolle, one of the most famous estates in Chile. Dinner tonight is in the exclusive hotel restaurant.
• Day 4: Colchagua Valley
  During this day we will visit three well selected wineries in the Colchagua area with an exclusive lunch at a winery. In the afternoon a visit to the historical museum of Santa Cruz (next to the hotel). Dinner tonight on your own, with our suggestions. (Overnight Hotel in Santa Cruz)
• Day 5: Casablanca Valley
  Early start to move via Viña del Mar on the pacific ocean. On our way we will have an "exotic chocolate tasting in harmony with wine". The afternoon is at your leisure and our nice hotel Montecarlo is situated on the ocean and close to the beach. Dinner tonight is at a nearby restaurant on the ocean front.
• Day 6: Valparaiso - Quilpue
  Morning visit to Valparaiso including museum of Pablo Neruda (nobel prize winner 1972), trip by cable car; exclusive lunch with view of the ocean and port. In the afternoon a visit to a typical chilean winery producing wines in old fashioned method. (Overnight Hotel Montecarlo)
• Day 7: Casablanca Valley
  After breakfast we move on via Casablanca Valley and visit  Viña Veramonte where we will have our final tasting of the tour. We’ll celebrate that last night in a nearby restaurant with a fine dinner. (Overnight in Hotel Torremayor in Santiago)
• Day 8: Santiago - Transfer Airport
  After breakfast transfer to the international airport.

Itinerary subject to change: every effort will be made to keep the itinerary as it appears here; however, the final itinerary may vary due to wine producer schedules, availability and other factors beyond our control. 

• 7 nights in good quality 4 star hotels, breakfast included
• All Transfers in a modern and luxury bus with airconditioning and chauffeur
• Welcome drink in Santiago
• The services of a sommelier (wine expert) throughout the tour
• 2 exclusive meals in wineries with fine wines
• 5 lunches/dinners in well selected restaurants (wines not included)
• City Tour of Valparaiso with a trip by cable car
• Museum Pablo Neruda
• City Tour of Santiago with outlook point "Cerro San Cristobal"
• Museum in Santa Cruz
• An Introduction to Wine Tasting taught at the level of the group
• Entrance fees and professional wine tasting in all wineries
• Ask about current prices and travel dates!