Santiago Essential

Day 1: Welcome to Santiago de Chile

Arrival to Santiago and airport meet and greet and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2: Colchagua Valley in group

Montes winery was founded in 1987, by four experienced professionals, who always bet on innovation for wine production. The winery's headquarters are beautiful, interesting and modern, and its entire structure was developed according to the principles of Feng Shui, in order to balance the four natural elements, which gives the winery even more personality. The 1987 version of Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon was the first premium wine to be exported by Chile. Currently Montes wines are exported to more than 100 countries around the world. 

Founded in 1994, Lapostolle winery belongs to the same family that produces the renowned Grand Marnier liqueur. Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenère and Syrah are produced on more than 370 hectares in three different vineyards. Lapostolle winery distributes its wines to more than 60 countries. Produced with Bordeaux grapes, its most famous wine is Clos Apalta.

Lunch: On this tour there is a stop for lunch at the Viu Manet winery restaurant. Lunch is at the passenger's expense and the average cost per person is USD80 approx.

3º Dia: Viña del Mar & Valparaíso in group

Valparaíso was declared in 2003 Cultural Heritage of Humanity by Unesco. It houses the largest port in the country and is considered a bohemian port city. Surrounded by hills, the city has several elevators, known as "funiculars", which facilitate the movement of residents and visitors, offering good fun, in addition to a beautiful panoramic view of the port. Valparaíso looks like a painting, vibrant, colorful, cheerful. Each hill has its own story, every corner a poetry, probably for that reason the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda chose this city to live.

Viña Del Mar, or the “city-garden”, as it is known, is the main destination for Chileans in the summer months. In contrast to its neighbor, Valparaíso, Viña Del Mar is young, with modern architecture, beautiful beaches, streets with palm trees, flower parks and a sophisticated network of hotels and restaurants. At the end of the afternoon, the hustle and bustle takes over the bars and clubs of Viña del Mar, the city becomes a paradise for nightlife lovers. Throughout the year, Viña del Mar hosts different cultural, dance, music and cinema festivals.

Lunch: On this tour there is a stop for lunch at a good restaurant selected by Mendoza Holidays. We consider quality, price and service. Lunch is at the passenger's expense and the average cost per person is USD25 approx.

4º Dia: Concha y Toro e Santa Rita in group

You have certainly heard of or tried Casillero del Diablo wine, it is produced at Concha y Toro, the largest wine producer in Chile. Founded by Don Melchor de Concha y Toro in 1883, the winery exports to more than 100 countries around the world, with a presence on five continents. Concha y Toro currently has more than 10,500 hectares of vineyards in Chile, Argentina and the United States.

The Santa Rita winery is 45 minutes from Santiago, in Maipo Alto. Founded in 1880, in the same lands where today the main facilities of the company are located, its founder Don Domingo Fernández Concha, introduced French strains in the privileged soils of the Río Maipo valley, which allowed to produce wines with results far superior to those traditionally obtained in the parents. As one of the most traditional wineries in the country, Santa Rita has immense historical and cultural value for Chilean wine production.

5° Dia: Casablanca Valley in group

Casablanca Valley stands out for the production of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc wines, as the valley provides excellent conditions for planting and cultivation. It houses internationally recognized wineries such as: Emiliana (organic), Veramonte, Indómita, the famous Casa del Bosque that offers a spectacular tour of its facilities, revealing traditions for the production of its wines.

Located in the Valle Casablanca region, just 50 minutes from Santiago, Emiliana winery is internationally recognized for its respected process of producing organic and biodynamic wines. The Emiliana brand believes that through sustainable agriculture it is possible to obtain more balanced, healthy vineyards and better quality grapes, and therefore wines with a unique flavor. One of its best known labels is the red Coyam, produced entirely with biodynamic grapes. About an hour from Santiago, you will find the Casas del Bosque winery, in the Casablanca Valley. Founded in 1993 by the Italian family Cuneo, it remains today as a 100% family winery. With a single 235 hectare vineyard dedicated exclusively to the production of cold climate varieties, such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Currently 80% of Casas del Bosque wines are exported to more than 50 countries.

Day 6: Departure from Santiago

In combined schedule, private transfer from the Hotel to the Airport and return home.

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