2 great days discovering Santiago, Casablanca, Valparaiso: wine + food& history

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About this activity

In 2 days, you will have the perfect idea of the central part of Chile, you will begin discovering the markets, the food, and local places of Santiago, the capital city of Chile. It will be a city tour discovering all the classical tips you must see in Santiago. In a full day city tour you will see all different neighborhoods and much more. In the second day you will visit Casablanca, a wine valley, named 10th Wine World Capital, to taste the great Chilean wines and in the afternoon you will visit the city of Valparaiso, a World Heritage Site. The selected wineries are boutique wineries, we love to show wines that you will not find in your country. In two days you will have the summary of Chilean central region.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Wine Wein Tours

Ages: Adults (22–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch

Not included

Not included: tour and wine tasting at the wineries are on passengers account

Itinerary

Day 1 · discover the city of Santiago, its history, food, wines and hospitality

Central Market (Mercado Central)

30 min

you will begin the day at the Central Market, the best way to begin to discover a city is by its food, not just eating but shopping, discovering the markets, you will pass walking by central market and la vega central to by the ingredients for lunch. At 11am will begin your cooking class at Barrio Italia and then lunch. After lunch we will do a city tour to discover the history of Santiago to finish overnight at a B&B at Curacavi valley to enjoy the quietness of nature after the buzy day
La Vega Central

30 min

Here you will discover the fresh and local products of the city and the new ingredients introduced by inmigrants. By the food you discover people.
Barrio Italia

3 hours

Here you will have the cooking class, you will learn how to prepare a "pisco sour" Chilean national drink, how to cook "Chilean empanadas" and other local food. After the cooking class you will have your lunch that consist in pisco sour, apetizer, main course, desert and wine
Bellavista

20 min

After lunch, you will arrive by car to Bellavista district and will stop to have walk in this bohemian district, you will see the hidden restaurants, colorful streets and mural. Here is one of the museum houses of Pablo Neruda. optional visit to the museum. ticket not included.
Parque Metropolitano De Santiago

30 min

after the visit to Bellavista district by car you will drive up to San Cristobal hill to have a view of the city from different points and in almost 360 degrees.
Plaza de Armas

15 min

Here you will see the Cathedral of Santiago and the main buildings that surround the square and leand and discover the history behind the buildings
La Moneda

20 min

La Moneda is Chilean government Palace, you will learn about the political behaviour of Chile.
Museo Palacio Cousino

Passing by

You will pass driving through this neighborhood that in the past was the most elegant residential area of Santiago and discover the "old Santiago"

Lunch will be in a local restaurant

Day 2 · Casablanca wine valley, 10th Wine World Capital

Bodegas RE

1 h 30 min Admission included

You will begin the day visiting the cellar that belongs to the winemaker that discovered Casablanca as a great terroir for wine production.
Kingston Family Vineyards

1 h 30 min Admission not included

In this cellar you will have the best view of the valley and the traditional wine of Casablanca, sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, pinot noir and syrah
Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaiso

2 hours

after visiting the two wineries we will drive in direction to Valparaiso to enjoy its colorful streets, murals, architecture, history and much more, is a city to be discovered. Return to Santiago or drop off at Valparaiso, depending on your itinerary.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Valparaiso and San Antonio
DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago Kennedy
Le Meridien Santiago
Santiago Marriott Hotel
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
The Singular Santiago Lastarria Hotel
NH Collection Plaza Santiago
Hotel Cumbres Lastarria
Noi Vitacura

You must book minimum 24 hours in advance. In high season, it means from september to March you must book as minimum 48 hours in advance. Departure is from Santiago, in case you need to be pick up at the airport or at the port of Valparaiso and San Antonio it has an extra cost that must be paid directely to your guide at the meeting point in cash. Our rates: pick up at the airport usd 30 per person (in base of 2 people), for 4 people request for an special rate per person, pick up at the pier (valparaiso or san antonio) usd 130. (in base of 2 people) for 4 people request an special rate.. Any pick up and drop off out of Santiago has an extra rate.