Our tour includes a visit the capital, Santiago. Immerse yourself in our flavors and aromas! We invite you to be part of this tasteful and cultural experience where you will visit the most important markets in Santiago and cook a typical Chilean menu in a hand-on activity!
Also, one of the country’ premier vineyard region for a chance to sample their culture, enjoy the merits of local cabernet sauvignons over carmeneres, Chile’s foremost red wines.
Upon arrival in Santiago, you will be met inside the Arrivals Hall by your local drive who will assist with the direct transfer to your hotel.
During the afternoon, you will explore Chile’s capital city, a sophisticated, sprawling metropolis wedged between the Andes and Coastal Ranges. You will visit the Palacio de La Moneda Presidential Palace (outside), the Plaza de Armas, the city’s most famous square surrounded by some beautiful buildings including the impressive Cathedral and Central Post Office. Continue to San Cristobal Hill for a panoramic view of the city and the omnipresent Andes, before heading uptown to continue to the Pueblo de Los Dominicos Handicrafts Market. This charming shopping area resembles a colonial village, and the quality products on offer range from hand knit sweaters to lapis lazuli to art and even pet animals.
Overnight at Solace Hotel
After breakfast, transfer to the meeting point of the activity. We will meet at Mercado Central where the gastronomic and culture tour starts.
A gastronomic experience where you will have the possibility to discover the culture of our country through its cuisine. We will visit the traditional markets of Santiago and cook some typical dishes of the Chilean gastronomy. The National Geographic Traveler magazine chose the Central Market of Santiago as one of the best in the world. Within its Top Ten list, the Central Market is exactly located in the fifth place.
The gastronomy website listed the 45 best markets in the world and La Vega Central in Santiago was mentioned in place number 4. After lunch, return to your hotel. Rest of the afternoon is at leisure.
Appetizer & cocktail 3 times menu (starter-main-dessert)
Taste 2 wines of boutique vineyards and Grand Reserve
Overnight at Solace Hotel
This morning drive to Las Vertientes in the heart of the Maipo Canyon. Located in the foothills of the Andes, with views of the River Maipo, this area is a popular weekend spot for santiaguinos. Our first stop will be at Haras de Pirque Vineyard for a visit to this unique winery. In 1991. The property – today covering 600 hectares – gently ascends the lower slopes of a spur of the Andes Mountains. The visit will include a tasting of premium wines.
Continue to Santa Rita Winery's Casa Real Hotel, unquestionably one of the nicest places to spend the night near Santiago. Originally built in 1885, this wonderful property is surrounded by lush gardens. Innumerable statues, some of them of a mythological origin and others representing the four seasons, accompany the visitor, showing the beauty of each corner offered by this huge and pretty garden.
Your tour includes a comprehensive visit through the premises of this vineyard.
Will be served at Doña Paula, where superb Chilean and international dishes are served with excellent Santa Rita wines.
Overnight at Solace Hotel
After breakfast, transfer to Santiago Airport to board your next flight.
