Valparaiso Funicular & Casablanca Vineyard Route / Tasting and History Valparaiso Funicular & Casablanca Vineyard Route / Food Tasting and History
ID: GYG1333802-2040346
Category:
Country: Chile
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
- We explore:
- Valparaiso's funiculars, history and culture.
- Tour and wine tasting at the Casablanca vineyards.
- Tour of 4 to 5 hours in total
ITINERARY
- 9:15 AM: Together with the participants of the sightseeing tour, we will visit an iconic elevator in the northern part of Valparaíso and take a beautiful postcard photo of the city from above. Then we will go down and take the shared taxi that will take us to CASABLANCA, the Chilean wine valley located in the Valparaíso Region.
Between 9:35 and 9:45, we get on the shared taxi to go to Casablanca, where we will see its public square and wait for a second taxi that will take us to CASAS DEL BOSQUE, the vineyard chosen for tastings and talks about the winemaking process with professional tour guides and sommeliers.
10:30 AM: We begin the one-hour indoor tour, which includes wine tastings and where we will learn about old wineries, machinery, and the entire process of making one of the best wines in the world.
11:45 AM: We finish the tasting and have time for shopping at the vineyard shop. We can also see and enjoy beautiful views from the extensive gardens of the site before returning to VALPARAISO to the same meeting point or to the place indicated by the tourist.
Our service ends around 12:30 PM.
Highlights
- We'll see the legendary funiculars of Valparaiso and learn about their importance to the city
- We travel about 40 minutes from Valparaiso to Casablanca
- We taste and learn about the wine process at Casas del Bosque
- Possibility to purchase wine as a gift in the vineyard
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
As this is a sightseeing tour that includes wine tasting, it is for those over 18 years old. Any minor can JOIN the sightseeing tour without any problem, but without the alcohol tasting.
OPTIONAL meeting point is the Valparaiso TROLLEYBUS terminal on Avenida Argentina
Its exact reference location is Avenida Argentina at the corner of Chacabuco (specifically at Avenida Argentina #800-850)
INCLUDED
- Cable car ticket
- Vineyard entrance ticket
- Shared taxi ticket
- Tour guides and coordination
- Wine tastings and various food tastings
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
