Chilean Vineyards of the Central Valley

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The quality of Chilean wines owes much to the efforts of our winegrowers who took great pains in caring for thoses French vines that made of our soils their natural environment.

The Itinerary

DAY 1:
Reception at Santiago airport and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon city tour of Santiago. We start the tour at the San Francisco Church built between 1572 and 1618, visit the Palacio de la Moneda, the current seat of government, the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral Church, the Main Post Office and the The City Hall. We cross the Mapocho River driving through different residential districts giving us an overview of the city and finish the day by a visit to the wine museum up on the top of the San Cristobal Hill, with a permanent display of Chilean wines. We have our first Chilean wine tasting. Return to the hotel.

DAY 2: Concha y Toro and Undurragua Vineyards
Our morning half day tour starts with a visit to one of the most renowned vineyards located in Pirque, southeast from Santiago, strolling through its wine cellars, with time to test one of the top quality wines produced in this vineyard. In the afternoon, we drive to the Undurraga vineyard, for a complete visit and wine tasting. Return to Santiago. Return to the hotel.(B)

DAY 3: Colchagua Valley Wine Route
Morning tour into the Chilean countryside towards the Colchagua Wine Valley, 150 Km South of Santiago. We visit two vineyards, producing high quality exportation wines (wine tasting sessions). Lunch is served in one of the vineyards or in a traditional restaurant. In the afternoon, we visit the Colchagua museum, which has a complete display of the history of South America and Chilean Central Region, including Prehispanic artefacts. (B)

DAY 4: Veramonte or Mumm Vineyard
On our way to Valparaiso, we observe the variety of scenery and vegetation of the famous grape producing Casablanca valley. We visit the Veramonte or Mumm vineyard, and then head to Valparaiso still the main commercial port of Chile. We drive along the National Congress building and then along Pedro Montt Avenue and the Italian Park, Victoria Square and the Cathedral. After this, we cross the Chinese Quarter, the monument to the heroes of Iquique, Prat Quay, the historic elevators of the Port of Valparaiso, the former Customs House and the El Membrillo cove. We then take the coastal road to Vina del Mar, also known as "The Garden City". Our trip continues along the coast and the beaches of The Marines, Las Salinas, Renaca and Cochoa beaches and up to the sea-wolf viewing point. Return to the hotel in Santiago. (B).

DAY 5:
Last minute shopping before leaving for the airport (B).

General Information

Other wine tailormade programs are available upon request. We organised tailormade itineraries around Chile for French wine producers, such as the "Syndicat des vins de Provence" in March 2002.

Rated: Easy

Wineries are generally closed on Sunday

Tour Tariff
Room type	SGL	DBL
USD	$ 764	$ 627
EUR	€ 634	€ 520
GBP	£ 428	£ 351

(*) Price last updated on 08 November 2004. Current price may vary due to elements out of our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .
(**) All excursions are PRIVATE
(***) 2 participants minimum

Included: Lodging in comfortable 4star hotels, meals and shared excursions as specified, wine specialist guid, private transfers, wine tasting

Not included: Meals not mentioned, drinks, tips