Fly into the energetic and sophisticated city of Chile, one of the largest cities in the Americas. Enjoy time strolling around the city on a guided tour taking you to the main attractions and unique neighbourhoods before spending time relaxing in the evening, enjoying the nightlife restaurants, cafes and beer halls of Barrios Brasil, Lastarria and Bellavista. On day 2 you can spend it at leisure or why not visit the nearby beachfront town of Vina del Mar and picturesque port of Valparaiso (TUR).
Highlights
Spend 2 nights in the cosmopolitian city of Sanitago
Visit the city highlights on a guided walking tour
Spend a day at leisure with the option to explore nearby towns
Arrive into Santiago and transfer to your hotel for check in. Relax and enjoy your surroundings before embarking on an afternoon guided tour of the cities outstanding attractions. Walk downtown and visit the ‘Plaza de Armas’, the Cathedral, Ahumada Boulevard and ‘Le Moneda’ – the Government Palace. Next travel by vehicle to the main avenues of old Santiago, cross the bohemian neighbourhood of Bellavista and drive up San Cristobal Hill for stunning panoramic views over the city and the superb Andes Mountain Range which is an absolute must see.
Continue onwards to the most modern part of Santiago, including its chic neighbourhoods, shopping and financial centers. Enjoy the evening here before returning to your hotel for the night.
Stay downtown – Standard: Galerias or Superior: Plaza San Francisco
Or stay uptown – Standard: Eurotel, Superior: Atton El Bosque or Luxury: The Ritz Carlton
Day 2
Santiago
Enjoy a breakfast in the hotel this morning before spending the day at leisure – we’d recommend taking a day trip over to Vina del Mar sampling some of the local delicious wines before continuing onto the beachfront, admiring the pretty parks and flower lined streets of Vina del Mar known as the Garden City. Continue onwards to the picturesque port of Valparaiso, built on a total of 43 hills, with winding narrow streets, staircases and funiculars. It is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its eclectic architecture and urban development. Make sure to look out for the stunning street art spread throughout the streets with famous political pieces, it’s truly mesmerising.
Return to Santiago to relax and enjoy the evening.
Day 3
Santiago & onwards flight
Enjoy another breakfast in the hotel before transferring to the airport to head to your onwards destination.
