Chile & Argentina wine tour

This 10-day wine tour of Chile and Argentina takes in the capitals of Santiago and Buenos Aires plus the best vineyards and estancias in the Southern cone.Prices from £2748 per person.

Holiday Summary

• 2-night stay in Santiago, including a visit the Concha y Toro and Santa Rita wineries.
• 2-day tour of Chile’s Colchagua valley, based at the 19th century Casa Silva winery and boutique lodge.
• 3 nights at the spectacular Salentein estate near Mendoza in the foothills of the Argentine Andes.
• 3 nights in Buenos Aires, including a wine tasting and matching dinner at the La Cava de el Querandi.

Holiday Itinerary

Day 1: Fly London - Santiago, arriving the following day.
Day 2: On arrival, transfer to the Atton el Bosque Hotel.
Day 3: Excursion to the Concha y Toro Winery.
Day 4: An hour’s drive to Santa Rita, located in the Maipo Valley - one of Chile's best-known vineyards. After lunch continue to the Colchagua Valley and spend the night at Casa Silva, a friendly colonial-style winery with seven rooms enveloped around a internal courtyard.
Day 5: Explore the fertile Colchagua Valley, particularly known for the calibre of its red varietals. Visit two wineries in the area before having lunch in the peaceful town of Santa Cruz. Visit Colchagua Museum which has a vast collection of historical artefacts including cars, trains and agriculture machinery.
Day 6: Return to Santiago (2 hrs) and fly to Mendoza. On arrival, transfer to Posada Salentein where you stay for three nights.
Day 7-8: At Leisure
Day 9: Transfer to Mendoza airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. On arrival, transfer to  Hotel Claridge for a 3-night stay.
Day 10: Evening excursion - wine tasting and dinner at La Cava de El Querandí restaurant.
Day 11: At leisure.
Day 12: Transfer to the airport for flight home.