Day 01: Santiago
On arrival meet and greet, transfer to hotel. Overnight
Day 02: Santiago
After breakfast, morning departures for a complete city tour including its principal landmarks. Overnight.
Day 03: Santiago
After breakfast, depart for a full day excursion towards the coast by the Pacific Ocean. Visits to the picturesque port of Valparaíso and the charming summer resort of Viña del Mar. Return to Santiago. Overnight.
Day 04: Santiago
After breakfast, transfer to airport for your onward flight.
Historical Santiago
The ride starts touring the principle avenues of the Civic Centre. A highlight is the neo-classical La Mooned Palace, built during the XVIII century. The tour proceeds through the narrow and bustling streets of the downtown area.
A visit to the pre-Columbian Museum considered one of the best in the world. Next, the traditional Plaza de Armas, a popular and picturesque gathering centre surrounded by the Cathedral and the National and Historical Museum. Continue to the Central Market. The excursion borders the Forestal Park and the Bellas Artes Museum and continues through the avenues of the downtown area towards the historical Santa Lucia Hill, the foundation site of the city in 1541. Finally a visit to the Cousino Palace, an elegant mansion built and furnished during the XIX century.
Viña Del Mar & Valparaíso
The excursion starts travelling through the green fertile valleys of Curacavi and Casablanca, with its fruit, olive trees and orchard plantations, towards Valparaíso, a picturesque harbour situated on the Pacific Ocean. The ride includes a tour through the narrow avenues of the port, the Plaza Sotomayor, flanked by the Maritime Authority building and the Monument built to honour the Iquique Heroes. In front of this monument is the Prat Wharf with bustling port activity. After a city tour, you take the route by the sea and proceed to Viña del Mar, a summer resort. Visit the Quinta Vergara Park before proceeding towards the traditional Plaza Vergara and continues to the heart of the city through beautiful and tree-lined avenues. Next, the imposing Casino building and the traditional promenade: Peru Avenue.
Lunch (excluded). Finally, drives along the coast bordering the beaches of Las Salinas, Reñaca and Con-Con as you return to Santiago.
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