Wine and culinary delights in Chile

Day 3 | Santiago

After breakfast, you’ll set off with your guide to the centre of Santiago, where you’ll visit the city’s most famous markets: Vega Central and Mercado Central. Naturally, you’ll have the chance to sample a variety of fruit and vegetables, some of which you may not have come across before. The guide will tell you more about the architecture of the Mercado Central, as well as the history of the building, which dates back to 1872. A chef will be waiting for you, and together you’ll choose the ingredients you’ll use to prepare a meal. Once all the ingredients have been bought, you’ll head to El Galeon restaurant where, under the chef’s guidance, you’ll prepare lunch. Afterwards, you’ll be taken back to your hotel.
Overnight stay: Cumbres Lastarria | bed and breakfast

Day 4 | Santiago – San Felipe

(approx. 110 km | 2-hour drive)
In the morning, you’ll collect your rental car and continue your journey to the next destination in the Aconcagua Valley, situated at the foot of Mount Aconcagua. Aconcagua, the highest mountain in South America, towers 6,956 metres above the valley, and its snow-capped peak supplies the valley with water. The Errázuriz vineyards are located in this region. You can visit the visitor centre and learn more about the history of Errázuriz. After your visit to the Errázuriz winery, you’ll drive on to your hotel. Termas de Jahuel is just under 40 km away, about a 45-minute drive from the Errázuriz vineyard. The hotel has an excellent spa featuring, amongst other things, a jacuzzi, sauna and steam rooms.
Overnight stay: Termas de Jahuel Hotel & Spa | full board

Day 5 | San Felipe – Matetic

(approx. 180 km | 2.5-hour drive)
Today you’ll continue your journey to the San Antonio Valley. The San Antonio Valley lies 100 km west of Santiago on the coast and south of the Casablanca Valley. It is a relatively new wine region, where enterprising growers and pioneering winemakers produce exceptionally fine, mainly white, wines.
Accommodation: Matetic Vineyards | half board

Day 7 | Matetic – Colchagua

(approx. 180 km | 3-hour drive)
Today you’ll leave Matetic and drive on to one of Chile’s best-known wine regions: the Colchagua Valley. This region is situated 180 km south of Santiago, in the southernmost part of the Rapel Valley. Here, superb, full-bodied Cabernet, Carmenère, Syrah and Malbec wines are produced – winners of international awards! Upon arrival at your accommodation, you’ll be met at Viña Montes for a trip of the vineyard. First, you’ll be taken on a walk. Your guide will tell you more about the production process and the grape varieties used for the different types of wine produced here. Of course, tasting various wines is an essential part of the experience. Enjoy the delicious dishes paired with complementary wines whilst looking out over the vineyards in the valley.
Accommodation: NOI Blend Colchagua | bed and breakfast

Day 8 | Colchagua

You have the day to spend as you wish. Enjoy the view with a lovely glass of wine or explore the beautiful surroundings of the Colchagua Valley in your rental car.
Accommodation: NOI Blend Colchagua | bed and breakfast

Day 9 | Colchagua – Maipo

(approx. 180 km | 3-hour drive)
After breakfast, you’ll drive on to the Maipo Valley. You’ll be staying at the Casa Real hotel, part of the Santa Rita winery. It’s the ideal place for those who want to enjoy the comfort and tranquillity of nature in a stunning, classic setting. The Pompeian-style house has 16 rooms, furnished in a charming blend of sleek modern design and beautiful antiques. The estate also boasts a neo-Gothic chapel, built in 1885 by the French architect Teodoro Burchard, which has recently been beautifully restored by the same team of restorers who worked on the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican.
Accommodation: Hotel Casa Real | bed and breakfast

Day 10 | Maipo

Today’s programme includes a guided trip and a wine tasting at the Santa Rita winery. The Maipo Valley, where you are now, is the closest to Santiago. The Maipo Valley is divided into three areas: Alto Maipo (producer of leading Cabernets), Central Maipo (the country’s oldest and most diverse wine-producing region) and Coastal Maipo (a new wine-growing region). After touring the Santa Rita estate, it’s time for the wine tasting.
Accommodation: Hotel Casa Real | bed and breakfast

Day 11 | Maipo

You’ll drive to the Perez Cruz winery, also situated in the Maipo Valley. At the end of the trip of the vineyard, you’ll be introduced to two different wines from this winery. Enjoy a fine glass of wine and a stunning view of the Andes Mountains on this final day!
Accommodation: Hotel Casa Real | bed and breakfast

Day 12 | Maipo – Santiago – Amsterdam

Unfortunately, your trip has come to an end. You will return your rental car at Santiago Airport and board your intercontinental flight to Amsterdam. You will arrive the following day.

Day 13 | Amsterdam

You will arrive in Amsterdam today.