Santiago Stopover
Stop over in Chile's vibrant capital, set against the backdrop of the spectacular Andes
Santiago de Chile is the heart of this fascinating and varied country. Founded in 1541 by Pedro de Valdivia, it has grown to be a metropolis of 4.6 million people that reflects ethnic diversity and combines modern structures with grand Spanish colonial edifices that hark back to a bygone era. Apart from visiting palaces, churches and museums, a trip up to the statue of the Virgin Mary on Cerro San Cristobal offers spectacular views over the city. We also visit a vineyard on the outskirts of Santiago and sample some of Chile's world famous wines.
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Tour Highlights
- Tasting Chile's wine
- Santiago from San Cristobal Hill
Inclusions
Return airport transfers, full day regular excursion with an English-speaking guide.
- Minibus
- Tourist coach
- 2 breakfasts
Santiago Stopover
On arrival at Santiago's Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport you are met and transferred to your hotel in the city. Please look for your transfer guide at the airport - they will be holding a sign with your name on it. Once you have checked into the hotel the remainder of your first day is free.
Following breakfast we drive through the southern area of Santiago before reaching the Concha y Toro winery located in Pirque, in Maipo Canyon. Founded in 1883, this is one of Chile’s most famous vineyards. The cellars, built with materials dating back to the 18th century, are situated six metres underground to maintain the ideal temperature needed for fine wines. We stroll around this beautiful estate before moving to the cellars, where some of the different stages involved in the local winemaking process are explained. And finally, we have the opportunity to taste some of the wines that have made this place so famous. In the afternoon we return to Santiago and start our exploration of the Chilean capital. This city has experienced a turbulent history that has included native wars, floods and earthquakes. A walking tour takes us to many of the outstanding attractions in the city centre before we drive through the main avenues of the old districts, across the Bohemian neighbourhood of Bellavista and up the San Cristobal Hill for a magnificent panoramic view of the city and the Andes Mountain Range. Then we visit the modern parts of Santiago to see elegant residential neighbourhoods, as well as shopping and financial districts. The tour ends at the artisan village of Los Graneros Del Alba, where the craftsmen can be seen at work. Here, we also have time to walk around or do some shopping. (Please note: on our day trip we may be joining travellers who have booked on other tour packages. This is not an exclusive excursion of ours.)
After breakfast you need to check out from your hotel room. You are then transferred to the airport for your onward flight. Your trip finishes on arrival at the airport.
IN A NUTSHELL
TOUR INFORMATION
| Start | End | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01/11/2011 | 03/11/2011 | $420 |
| 04/11/2011 | 06/11/2011 | $420 |
| 06/11/2011 | 08/11/2011 | $420 |
| 28/12/2011 | 30/12/2011 | $420 |
| 04/03/2012 | 06/03/2012 | $420 |
| 09/04/2012 | 11/04/2012 | $420 |
| 13/04/2012 | 15/04/2012 | $420 |
| 29/05/2012 | 31/05/2012 | $420 |
| 31/12/2013 | 02/01/2014 | $420 |
