Chile Wine Adventure

Day 1Upon arrival, a representative from Wine Tours of the World will meet you for a transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, you will have a Bohemian lunch in the neighborhood of Bellavista. Other sites today will include visits to the 1800’s neighbor-hood of Yungay, known as “The Llano de Portales,” Plaza Brazil, Mercado Central, Plaza de Armas and La Moneda. At sunset, you will see panoramic views of the city from San Cristobal, where you can take photos of the Virgen de las Inmaculada. Back at the hotel, you will find a welcome wine tasting and dinner waiting for you.

Day 2 This is your first full day of wine tasting, Chilean style. You will taste the wines from the Maipo Valley, including the much talked about Cabernet Sauvignons. You will have four private tours and tastings today in the best Maipo wineries. A food and wine pairing, as well as lunch, will be included. This evening, dinner is at “El Madronal,” one of Chile’s finest authentic Spanish restaurants.

Day 3After breakfast, meet your guide in the lobby for a drive to the seaport town of Valparaiso, stopping at two wineries along the way. Lunch will be served in a wine country restaurant. Upon arrival into Valparaiso, you will check into your new hotel and prepare for a walking tour of the Bohemian city. You will ride in a trolley bus and take a hundred year old elevator for spectacular views of the colorful and picturesque city. You will also have time to shop in the many delightful shops. The evening is yours to explore the exciting nightlife and local restaurants.

Day 4Visit the museum home of the Nobel Laureate of literature, Pablo Nerude. Discover the secrets of his eccentric life and the passions that lead him to his success. Next you will stop in Vina del Mar. Enjoy the chic, posh restaurants, shops and extravagant casinos. This evening enjoy a spa treatment with a champagne tasting at an elegant beach resort, with dinner to follow.