Santiago: to the Magical Wine Train

Itinerary: 4 Days / 3 Nights

DAY 1 (Friday): SANTIAGO / HISTORIC CENTRE / SANTIAGO

Reception at airport in Santiago, and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon city tour around Santiago, starting at San Francisco Church, oldest architectural expression in the capital. Afterwards visit the Government Palace “La Moneda”, and Plaza de Armas (Arms Plaza), where we will see important national monuments such as the Catedral (Cathedral), Correo Central (Main Post Office) and Municipalidad de Santiago (City Hall). The trip continues onto Cerro Santa Lucía (Santa Lucia Hill), where the city was founded in 1541. After crossing the Mapocho River and passing through residential districts, return to the hotel in Santiago. Accommodation in Santiago.

DAY 2 (Saturday) SANTIAGO / WINE TRAIN / SANTA CRUZ

(Breakfast - Lunch)
Arrive to the departure point in Santiago. Transfer to San Fernando Train Station, where the Wine Train, built during the beginnings of the 20th century, will take us to Colchagua Valley. During this journey we will enjoy Chilean music, cocktail and the best wines in Colchagua Valley. Arrive to Santa Cruz, watch a Chilean folklore group, dancing “Cueca” (national folklore dance). Visit a vineyard. Lunch in Santa Cruz. Afterwards, visit Colchagua Museum, one the most important private museums in Chile. It has a large collection of insects, pre-Columbian items, religious objects, silver articles of mapuche people, carriages and farm machinery. Return to Santiago. Accommodation in Santiago.

DAY 3 (Sunday): SANTIAGO / CASABLANCA VALLEY / SANTIAGO

(Breakfast - Lunch)
Visit Casablanca Valley, where Chilean wine and horses are waiting for us. Depart to Casablanca Valley, to enjoy a vineyard and wine tasting. Afterwards visit Puro Caballo, an equestrian centre to watch a Horse Show. Lunch in Puro Caballo. In the afternoon, return to Santiago. Accommodation in Santiago.

DAY 4 (Monday): SANTIAGO

(Breakfast)
Transfer to the airport to board your flight.

NOTES:

Season: All year (Departs Fridays)
All meals, services, entrance fees as indicated, as well as tips to porters, are included
Bilingual (Spanish - English) guide
Services: Private services / S.I.B. (Shared services)
Minimum 1 passenger
Wine train operates on fixed departures (Saturdays only)
In Maipo Valley, wineries do not open Saturday afternoons, on Sundays & Holidays. Vineyard might change depending on availablity
Colchagua Museum is closed on Mondyas
All foreigner non residents in Chile are vat exempt (19%). In case of no-shows the hotels collect this tax.
During high season (congress, seminar or fair period - specially on March, April, October & November), rates are subjecto to reconfirm

Prices are per person, in US dollars:

(Expires: Nov 15, 2009)

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL (4*): $ 809 (DOUBLE); $ 1016 (SINGLE)
EUROTEL PROVIDENCIA HOTEL (4*): $ 841 (DOUBLE); $ 1056 (SINGLE)

Important:

Prices are subject to change based on availability at the time of reservation. All routes are subject to change without notice, due to unexpected circumstances or weather conditions. Please refer to the 'Terms & Conditions' section of our website www.chilepros.com