San Antonio (Santiago) Chile
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ON THE FOOTSTEPS OF PABLO NERUDA: THE HOUSE-MUSEUM OF THE GREAT CHILEAN POET
Main stops
- Village of Isla Negra
- Pablo Neruda house-museum
- The poet’s eclectic collection of objects
- Grave of Neruda and his wife in the garden
- Panoramic tour along the coast
The programme
- We leave the port in the comfort of our coach and head north to the village of Isla Negra, a charming group of houses overlooking the ocean surrounded by maritime pines and crossed by simple dirt roads where we can hear the constant sound of the waves crashing onto the cliffs.
- We stop at Pablo Neruda's house-museum, literally a stone's throw from the sea. Here, the great Pablo Neruda spent the last years of his life creating an eccentric home now turned into a tribute to his genius.
- We enter the small home which still maintains the cosy atmosphere of the past and admire the extravagant collection of objects the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature surrounded himself with: old prints, maps, figureheads, a 18th-century globe, boxes with weird insects and masks of different shapes and origin. Each object collected by the poet is surrounded by legend and reflects Neruda’s life and poetry.
- As we venture into the garden, we pay homage to the grave of Pablo Neruda next to which his wife Matilde Urrutia also rests. The grave is covered in plants and flowers and is surmounted by a simple black gravestone overlooking the same sea that enchanted the poet and inspired his works.
- After the visit, we head back to the port on a panoramic route along the coast offering lovely views of the sea and which maintains the poetic images evoked in Isla Negra alive.
- The narration of this experience will be conducted in either English or Spanish.
EXCELLENT WINES AND THOROUGHBREDS: A JOURNEY INTO CHILEAN TRADITION
Let us be inebriated by the fruity aromas of great Chilean wines and be stunned by the talent of the Huaso. Discover two typically Chilean institutions: the high-end wine-making tradition and the breeding of horses accompanied by a truly thrilling horse show. An excellent lunch of local specialities will be the perfect end to our excursion.
Main stops
- Panoramic tour of the Chilean hinterland
- Casablanca valley, the cradle of wine
- Stop in a winery
- Visit of the cellars and wine tasting session
- Puro Caballo Equestrian Centre
- Welcome drink
- Rodeo-inspired horse show
- Typical Chilean lunch
The programme
- We leave the port behind us on a coach and go on a panoramic tour of the hinterland to admire the amazing landscape of the Andes mountain range and the green countryside.
- We cross the amazing valley of Casablanca, cradle of the Chilean wine-making tradition where the soil and excellent weather conditions make this area rather similar to the California valleys.
- We stop in a winery where we can observe the wine-making process and wine storage techniques up close while on a guided tour.
- A delightful wine tasting session takes us directly into the Chilean wine-making world: in this valley characterised by privileged bioclimatic conditions, the ocean breeze cools down grape bunches giving them a fruity aroma. Raise a glass to the great Chilean wines!
- Our next stop is the Puro Caballo Equestrian Centre, a typical Chilean horse breeding facility where we learn more about the prestigious Chilean race and the huasos, the traditional cowboys renowned for their great talent with horses.
- We are offered a pleasant drink to choose between an excellent glass of wine or a pisco sour, the traditional Chilean drink consisting of aquavit and lime.
- We will discover Chile's rural traditions as we watch an equestrian show in which a huaso (cowboy) will show off his talent on a horse
- We end this amazing experience comfortably sat at the restaurant of the equestrian centre to enjoy a lovely lunch in the best Chilean culinary tradition.
- We head back to the ship full of excitement and happier than when we set off.
- The narration of this experience will be conducted in either English or Spanish.
WINE TOUR OF CASABLANCA VALLEY
- An unmissable excursion for wine fans and connoisseurs alike, along the wine route through Casablanca Valley, renowned across the world for producing exquisite wines.
Main stops
- Casablanca Valley
- Local wine estate
- Tour of the cellars and wine tasting
- Estancia El Cuadro wine estate
- Tour of the cellars and wine tasting
- Lunch on the estate
The programme
- We will leave San Antonio by coach and immerse ourselves in the wonderful Casablanca Valley, the heart of Chile's wine producing tradition, which boasts the ideal conditions to create an excellent product: the right climate, good soil organoleptic qualities and select grape varieties.
- On the journey, we will admire the stunning views and get ready to discover the secrets of wine making, which were brought here from European countries with older traditions and manipulated to produce a modern, unique and popular style.
- Our first stop is a local wine estate, where we will be welcomed by experienced staff who will take us on a guided tour of the cellars to illustrate the wine making and storing process. A red and white wine tasting session is the perfect end to our visit.
- We will then move on to the Estancia El Cuadro estate, a state-of-the-art facility where the past blends harmoniously with the present.
- We will again have the opportunity to visit the cellars, learning all kinds of interesting facts, and taste some of the estate’s most prestigious wines.
- At the estate, we will also be offered a delicious lunch whilst we are entertained by a traditional dance performance.
- Before heading back to the ship, we will have some free time to visit the estate shop where we can buy a special souvenir such as a bottle of fine wine, a lovely grape-scented beauty cream or just browse.
- The narration of this experience will be conducted in either English or Spanish.
ON THE FOOTSTEPS OF PABLO NERUDA: THE HOUSE-MUSEUM OF THE GREAT CHILEAN POET - World Cruise Tour
We discover the poetic charm and eclecticism of Pablo Neruda, Chilean poet winner of the Nobel Prize, in his ocean-front home now converted into a museum where his remains rest in a peaceful garden caressed by the sea breeze.
Main stops
- Village of Isla Negra
- Pablo Neruda house-museum
- The poet’s eclectic collection of objects
- Grave of Neruda and his wife in the garden
- Panoramic tour along the coast
The programme
- We leave the port in the comfort of our coach and head north to the village of Isla Negra, a charming group of houses overlooking the ocean surrounded by maritime pines and crossed by simple dirt roads where we can hear the constant sound of the waves crashing onto the cliffs.
- We stop at Pablo Neruda's house-museum, literally a stone's throw from the sea. Here, the great Pablo Neruda spent the last years of his life creating an eccentric home now turned into a tribute to his genius.
- We enter the small home which still maintains the cosy atmosphere of the past and admire the extravagant collection of objects the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature surrounded himself with: old prints, maps, figureheads, a 18th-century globe, boxes with weird insects and masks of different shapes and origin. Each object collected by the poet is surrounded by legend and reflects Neruda’s life and poetry.
- As we venture into the garden, we pay homage to the grave of Pablo Neruda next to which his wife Matilde Urrutia also rests. The grave is covered in plants and flowers and is surmounted by a simple black gravestone overlooking the same sea that enchanted the poet and inspired his works.
- After the visit, we head back to the port on a panoramic route along the coast offering lovely views of the sea and which maintains the poetic images evoked in Isla Negra alive.
- The narration of this experience will be conducted in either English or Spanish.
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DISCOVERING SANTIAGO - World Cruise Tour
We will explore the city of Santiago, the capital of Chile, with its stark contrasts: reminders of its colonial past, ultra-modern buildings and a lot of green spaces. Its varied settings will amaze us, we will try Chilean food in a typical restaurant and we can buy arts and crafts at a quaint market.
Main stops
- Inland sightseeing tour
- City of Santiago
- Club Hípico (external view)
- O'Higgins Park and Palacio Cousiño (external view)
- Plaza de Armas
- Bellavista district (external view)
- Los Dominicos arts and crafts market
- Lunch at a typical restaurant
The programme
- We will leave the port by coach and enjoy an inland sightseeing tour, admiring the scenery that passes before our eyes.
- Then we will reach our destination: the city of Santiago, which lies in a valley surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the Andes.
- We will head south towards the centre, passing Club Hípico, a historic racecourse founded in 1869 and beautifully preserved in the oldest residential area in the city.
- We will continue along past O'Higgins Park, the second largest green space in the city with 78 hectares of lush nature, and we will admire the superb Palacio Cousiño, built between 1870 and 1878 for an extremely wealthy family and an elegant example of the Second Empire style that brought Baroque elements back into fashion.
- We will cross Plaza de Armas, the city's charming main square brimming with monuments in the heart of the historic centre.
- We will travel along Santiago's vibrant main road and cross the river Mapocho to visit the Bohemian district of Bellavista, with its blend of period architecture, fashionable bars, thriving trees, art galleries and brightly coloured houses.
- We will stop at Los Dominicos arts and crafts market, where we will find a teeming collection of little shops built like a small village. We will have time here to browse the products made from copper, wool, ceramics and lapis lazuli.
- If our tour of the city makes us a bit peckish, we won't need to worry because a delicious lunch in a typical restaurant is scheduled so that we can discover Chile's cuisine too.
- At the end of the excursion, in the late afternoon, we will return to the ship in the comfort of our coach.
- The narration of this experience will be conducted in either English or Spanish.
EXPLORING SANTIAGO (ends at the airport) - World Cruise Tour
We will explore the city of Santiago, the capital of Chile, with its stark contrasts: reminders of its colonial past, ultra-modern buildings and a lot of green spaces. Its varied settings will amaze us, we will try Chilean food in a typical restaurant and we can buy arts and crafts at a quaint market.
Main stops
- Inland sightseeing tour
- City of Santiago
- Club Hípico horse racing track
- O'Higgins Park and Palacio Cousiño
- Plaza de Armas
- Bellavista district
- Los Dominicos arts and crafts market
- Lunch at a typical restaurant
The programme
- We will leave the port by coach and enjoy an inland sightseeing tour, admiring the scenery that passes before our eyes.
- Then we will reach our destination: the city of Santiago, which lies in a valley surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the Andes.
- We will head south towards the centre, passing Club Hípico, a historic racecourse founded in 1869 and beautifully preserved in the oldest residential area in the city.
- We will continue along past O'Higgins Park, the second largest green space in the city with 78 hectares of lush nature, and we will admire the superb Palacio Cousiño, built between 1870 and 1878 for an extremely wealthy family and an elegant example of the Second Empire style that brought Baroque elements back into fashion.
- We will cross Plaza de Armas, the city's charming main square brimming with monuments in the heart of the historic centre.
- We will travel along Santiago's vibrant main road and cross the river Mapocho to visit the Bohemian district of Bellavista, with its blend of period architecture, fashionable bars, thriving trees, art galleries and brightly coloured houses.
- We will stop at Los Dominicos arts and crafts market, where we will find a teeming collection of little shops built like a small village. We will have time here to browse the products made from copper, wool, ceramics and lapis lazuli.
- If our tour of the city makes us a bit peckish, we won't need to worry because a delicious lunch in a typical restaurant is scheduled so that we can discover Chile's cuisine too.
- At the end of the excursion, in the late afternoon, we will head to Santiago airport and say goodbye to the fascinating Chilean landscape.
- This tour ends at the airport and is only available for guests leaving the ship.
- For guests with flight after 20:30.
- The narration of this experience will be conducted in either English or Spanish.
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EXPLORING SANTIAGO (ends at the airport)
Main stops
- Inland sightseeing tour
- City of Santiago
- Club Hípico horse racing track
- O'Higgins Park and Palacio Cousiño
- Plaza de Armas
- Bellavista district
- Los Dominicos arts and crafts market
- Lunch at a typical restaurant
The programme
- We will leave the port by coach and enjoy an inland sightseeing tour, admiring the scenery that passes before our eyes.
- Then we will reach our destination: the city of Santiago, which lies in a valley surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the Andes.
- We will head south towards the centre, passing Club Hípico, a historic racecourse founded in 1869 and beautifully preserved in the oldest residential area in the city.
- We will continue along past O'Higgins Park, the second largest green space in the city with 78 hectares of lush nature, and we will admire the superb Palacio Cousiño, built between 1870 and 1878 for an extremely wealthy family and an elegant example of the Second Empire style that brought Baroque elements back into fashion.
- We will cross Plaza de Armas, the city's charming main square brimming with monuments in the heart of the historic centre.
- We will travel along Santiago's vibrant main road and cross the river Mapocho to visit the Bohemian district of Bellavista, with its blend of period architecture, fashionable bars, thriving trees, art galleries and brightly coloured houses.
- We will stop at Los Dominicos arts and crafts market, where we will find a teeming collection of little shops built like a small village. We will have time here to browse the products made from copper, wool, ceramics and lapis lazuli.
- If our tour of the city makes us a bit peckish, we won't need to worry because a delicious lunch in a typical restaurant is scheduled so that we can discover Chile's cuisine too.
- At the end of the excursion, in the late afternoon, we will head to Santiago airport and say goodbye to the fascinating Chilean landscape.
- This tour ends at the airport and is only available for guests leaving the ship.
- For guests with flight after 20:30.
- The narration of this experience will be conducted in either English or Spanish.
WINE ROUTE THROUGH CASABLANCA VALLEY
Main stops
- Casablanca Valley
- Guided tour of the cellars at a wine estate
- Wine tasting
- Estancia El Cuadro
- Welcome drink and folklore music show
- Lunch with wine tasting
The programme
- We will leave the port by coach and travel to Casablanca Valley, the youngest wine producing region in the country, which has already earned itself a reputation and popularity thanks to its perfect trilogy: a warm climate, fertile land and full-bodied wines.
- We will stop at a wine estate, where we will be welcomed by experienced staff who will take us on a guided tour of the cellars to illustrate the wine making and storing process. We will end our visit in style as we taste some exquisite wines.
- Then we will head to one of the most renowned wine estates in Chile: Estancia El Cuadro, a state-of-the-art facility where a complete wine tourism experience awaits us, offering us a glimpse of the history and traditions of wine making in Chile.
- When we arrive, we will be offered a welcome drink that we will enjoy while we watch a folklore music show.
- A delicious lunch will come next, during which we can share our impressions as we continue to taste the Chilean wines that we have just learned about.
- After lunch, we will return to San Antonio and head back to the ship.
- Guests need to be able to walk without problems.
- The narration of this experience will be conducted in either English or Spanish.
DISCOVERING SANTIAGO
Main stops
- Inland sightseeing tour
- City of Santiago
- Club Hípico (external view)
- O'Higgins Park and Palacio Cousiño (external view)
- Plaza de Armas
- Bellavista district (external view)
- Los Dominicos arts and crafts market
- Lunch at a typical restaurant
The programme
- We will leave the port by coach and enjoy an inland sightseeing tour, admiring the scenery that passes before our eyes.
- Then we will reach our destination: the city of Santiago, which lies in a valley surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the Andes.
- We will head south towards the centre, passing Club Hípico, a historic racecourse founded in 1869 and beautifully preserved in the oldest residential area in the city.
- We will continue along past O'Higgins Park, the second largest green space in the city with 78 hectares of lush nature, and we will admire the superb Palacio Cousiño, built between 1870 and 1878 for an extremely wealthy family and an elegant example of the Second Empire style that brought Baroque elements back into fashion.
- We will cross Plaza de Armas, the city's charming main square brimming with monuments in the heart of the historic centre.
- We will travel along Santiago's vibrant main road and cross the river Mapocho to visit the Bohemian district of Bellavista, with its blend of period architecture, fashionable bars, thriving trees, art galleries and brightly coloured houses.
- We will stop at Los Dominicos arts and crafts market, where we will find a teeming collection of little shops built like a small village. We will have time here to browse the products made from copper, wool, ceramics and lapis lazuli.
- If our tour of the city makes us a bit peckish, we won't need to worry because a delicious lunch in a typical restaurant is scheduled so that we can discover Chile's cuisine too.
- At the end of the excursion, in the late afternoon, we will return to the ship in the comfort of our coach.
- The narration of this experience will be conducted in either English or Spanish.
SANTIAGO AND ITS HISTORY, MARKETS AND SKYSCRAPERS
From the port of San Antonio to the heart of Santiago: visit La Moneda, discover its ancient and modern neighborhoods, take a break at the vibrant MUT urban market and head up the Sky Costanera for 360° views over the Andes and the city. An intense evening that captures the best of the Chilean capital.
Main stops
- Comprehensive experience: from the Moneda to the Andes, via the city's most iconic neighborhoods.
- Santiago from above: the Sky Costanera will reward you with unforgettable views.
The programme
Get ready for an evening that combines natural scenery with metropolitan vibes. We set off from the port of San Antonio, traveling through fertile valleys and rolling hills, the perfect prelude to entering the Chilean capital.
First stop: La Moneda, the presidential palace, a symbol of the country's modern history. There's time for a few photos and then you're off again, taking in the sights of the neighborhoods that best represent Santiago: from the Colonial charm of the old center to the sparkling skyscrapers of Providencia.
Then it's time to change pace, with a stop at the MUT – Mercado Urbano Tobalaba market. Here, you can breathe in the real soul of Santiago, with its food stalls, contemporary design and artisan boutiques. Perfect for savoring local flavors or shopping for original pieces.
The grand final? Climbing the Sky Costanera, the highest skyscraper in Latin America. From up there, the Andes seem to wrap the city in a spectacular 360° embrace. And if you want to push it one step further, you can sip a cocktail in the bar with panoramic views.
Then it's back to San Antonio, with Santiago in our eyes and memory, a city that combines history, innovation and a good dose of Latin charm.
Good to know- The tour is not recommended for those who suffer from vertigo.