Original root stocks were brought from France beginning in the 1850’s. The first plantings were in the Maipo valley, with its excellent soils and perfect grape climate. Now, Chile’s world class wines are produced in the Aconcagua, Cachapoal, Colchagua, and Maule Valleys. More recently the Casablanca valley has become the major producer of white wines, and now the San Antonio valley is developing rapidly. Anglatin’s ten day wine tour takes you to all of these most famous wine producing regions and gets you close to the viticulturalists, enologists, the grapes and the wines. Also included are Chile’s most famous coastal resorts and other popular tourist sites.

Day 1, Sunday
Arrive Santiago’s new international airport. Reception by Anglatin. Transfer to Hotel. Free time. Visit San Cristóbal Hill for spectacular views of the city, the Andes and the wine valleys. Visit fine Chilean crafts exhibition, Faba Facco. To Santiago’s newest and largest wine store for a Comprehensive workshop on the vineyards and wines of Chile, including wine tasting. Welcome dinner at hotel. Overnight Santiago

Day 2, Monday
Breakfast and check-out. To Casablanca Valley, the newest wine region and most famous for white wines. Tour of Veramonte winery including wine tasting. Tour of Indómita winery  including inspection of vineyards. Lunch at Indómita restaurant overlooking the Casablanca valley. To the San Antonio valley. Check-in for overnight stay at the Matetic winery. Overnight Matetic

Day 3, Tuesday
Breakfast in hotel. Tour the Matetic vineyards and winery. Tour two other emerging wineries of this new wine valley. Transfer to Viña del Mar on the Pacific ocean. Group lunch. Comprehensive tour of Viña del Mar, the garden city, and Valparaiso, Chiloe’s Heritage for Humanity city. Free evening to enjoy the beaches, shops, gardens and casino. Overnight Viña del Mar.

Day 4, Wednesday
Breakfast and check-out. Aconcagua Valley, center of citrus and avocado production. Tour Errázuriz vineyards and winery, one of the original five estate wineries. Group lunch at Errázuriz winery. Tour Von Siebenthal vineyards and winery, a unique Swiss oriented high quality wine producer. Transfer to Santiago Check in at hotel. Overnight Santiago

Day 5, Thursday
Breakfast and check-out. To Maipo Valley, Chile’s oldest and most famous wine valley. Visit Haras de Pirque winery, a modern winery that features breeding of Chilean horses. Visit Carmen winery featuring organic production. Group lunch at Santa Rita winery followed by a stroll in the beautiful and expansive gardens. Return to Santiago for a free evening. Overnight Santiago

Day 6, Friday
Breakfast and check-out.  To the Colchagua valley, most famous for producing hardy red wines. Tour Montes winery, producer of Chile’s most famous Cabernet Sauvignon. Lunch at Viu Manet winery. Visit Viu Manet winery, a classic Colchagua valley producer. Check-in Hotel. Overnight Santa Cruz

Day 7, Saturday
Breakfast and check-out. To the Maule Valley. Visit Casa Donoso winery. Lunch in Toro Bayo restaurant.  Cremaschi Furlotti. Return to Curicó. Check-in Hotel. Overnight in Curicó

Day 8, Sunday
Breakfast and check-out. Tour San Pedro winery, one of the largest vineyards in Chile. Travel north to Pelequén. Lunch at Los Lingues, a well preserved 400 year old Colonial hacienda. Tour of the property and horse show following lunch. Continue north to Santiago. Check-in hotel. Free evening. Overnight Santiago

Day 9, Monday
Breakfast at hotel. Travel to the lower Maipo Valley and visit Santa Inés de Martino winery. Return to Talagante and tour the Undurraga winery featuring the most modern, and antique methods. Group lunch at Parrillada Argentina. Travel to Pomaire, the center of handcrafts, especially in clay. Return to the hotel for a free evening. Overnight Santiago

Day 10, Tuesday
Breakfast in hotel. Morning free. Farewell lunch. After lunch, visit the central market, the flower market and the crafts market. In the evening, transfer to the international airport and meet homebound flights.