Highlights
- Casablanca Valley wineries
- Boutique vineyards
- Historic port city of Valparaiso
- Cultural and literary attractions
Day 1 - Santiago - Casablanca
Depart with your private guide for the drive west to the Casablanca Valley whose privileged location - between the Andes and Coastal Mountain Ranges - creates the perfect terroir for some of South America's finest white wines. Stop at award-winning Loma Larga vineyard well known for its cool climate Syrah and enjoy a wine tour and tasting. Onwards to Matetic Vineyards for lunch and tasting in the hi-tech cellar (L,D).
La Casona at Matetic vineyards (Suite)
Day 2 - Casablanca - Valparaiso
A leisurely start to the day before heading to the coast and the small town of Isla Negra, home to Nobel Prize winning Chilean poet, Pablo Neruda. His home, which you visit, houses an extremely valuable collection of objects from around the world and provides a fascinating insight into the great man's life. Lunch will be served at a nearby seafood restaurant, "La Candela", where the meal is accompanied by the superb white wines of the nearby San Antonio and Casablanca Valleys.
Continue to picturesque Valparaiso. The city is a historic port and university town, famous for its labyrinth of hills, which are covered in quaint, colourful old houses and accessible only by a steep climb or by the city's unique system of funicular railways (B,L).
Casa Higueras (Premium Room)
Day 3 - Valparaiso - Santiago
A walking tour this morning taking in La Sebastiana, Neruda's second residence, the Valparaiso Foundation, which has executed major neighbourhood redevelopment projects and improved the city's tourist infrastructure. It also administers the city's jazz, ethnic music and opera festivals. This afternoon return to Santiago visiting en route a boutique winery, Vina Casa del Bosque, with tasting (B,L).
Le Reve (Terrace Room)
Day 4 - Depart Santiago
Transfer to airport for onward flight (B).
A&K Special Inclusions
An A&K airport welcome - Assistance with luggage and transportation by private air-conditioned chauffeur drive complete with bottled water and fresh towels - Your own uniformed A&K English speaking guide conducts the sightseeing and is your key contact on the ground - Breakfast and lunch included daily and one dinner.
Pricing
As a guide, this 4 day suggested journey in Chile will cost from $2,650 per person based on two adults sharing and is subject to availability.
If the price goes down after you book, we will refund the difference - guaranteed
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