Chile

11 nights (13 days); half board in 4/5* hotels & wine estates; from £1995; single supplement £495

Dates & Prices 2000/2001 ex UK Sat 12 Feb - Thu 24 Feb 2000 Sat 11 Nov - Thu 23 Nov 2000 Sat 17 Feb - Thu 1 Mar 2001 From Santiago from £1995 Flights UK to Santiago from £595

After an informal introduction to the wines of Chile and a welcome dinner at the top of San Cristóbal hill (with breathtaking views of Santiago), we set out to visit most of the important wine regions of Chile. From Aconcagua we visit the Errazuriz winery, at the foot of the highest mountain in the Americas. In the Casablanca valley we have a cellar visit, dinner and overnight perhaps at Viña Santa Rita, or at Viña Veramonte. From Chillan we have a chance to explore the foothills of the Andes on horseback or on foot, and there is time to enjoy the beach at Viña del Mar and Valparaiso. Cultural visits generally include the Pablo Neruda museum, pottery works at Pomaire and the Museum of Colchagua. Other wine estates visited may include Miguel Torres, Santa Carolina, Felipe Edwards, Lapostolle, Los Vascos (owned by Château Lafite) and Viña Cousiño Macul in Rapel. Finally, we enjoy a farewell dinner in Santiago.