VALPARAISO & WINE

Start the tour by departing from your Santiago hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan. Begin the scenic drive through the outskirts of Santiago, including Casablanca Valley.

The first stop will be in Valparaiso City where we’ll explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site on foot. We will visit the port, the Plaza Sotomayor, the Cerro Alegre, Concepcion and Florida hill, using local transport such as the Trolebús and elevators, both heritage elements. We can look at the amazing street art there and learn about the history, architecture, and legacy of the early 20^th, late 19^th century immigrants who made this city so multicultural and cosmopolitan. Once we’ve finished our tour, we will have lunch at a local restaurant (not included).

After lunch we will visit the organic vineyard, the Emiliana Winery. Despite its late start in wine production, Casablanca Valley has gained recognition worldwide for the production of white and red wines. Take the opportunity to taste 4 different wines produced here, accompanied by a local cheese or chocolate. Take a guided tour of the winery afterward, where you will also learn how the plants and livestock ensure the organic growth of the grapes.

Finally, return to the minivan and begin your journey back around 17:00 hrs to the capital.

Itinerary:

• Departure from Santiago (09:00 – 09:30 AM).
• Visit the port of Valparaiso, main square and historical center.
• Ride a trolley bus & elevator.
• Visit the most famous hills (Cerro Alegre, Concepcion & Artillería or Florida).
• Get inmmersed in historical passages & buildings.
• Lunch in a local restaurant (Not Included).
• Visit an Organic winery at Casablanca Valley.
• Hotel Drop off (18:00 – 19:00 PM approx).