RIOJA DAY TRIP
Overview Rioja Day Trip
La Rioja turns out what most people have in mind when they think of Spanish wines. Enjoy a great day among vineyards around three of the best wineries in an exclusive private-guided visit. The region produces wine since ancient Roman times. Taste terrific wines and discover small charming villages from Middle Ages. It’s no accident that when phylloxera hit Bordeaux in the late 19th century, French winemakers chose Rioja as a location to make wines for the French market.
Not only will you have a chance to access remarkable wineries but also you will try astonishing new style wines that express a sense of place. Winemakers are making wines that reveal the terroir of the region, village, estate, and, increasingly, the vineyard. A pairing lunch is foreseen at one of the bodegas or somewhere in a nearby small town.
Rioja Day Trip Program
We have designed an experience which will enable you to discover the secrets of Rioja best wines. Leave early from Bilbao or San Sebastian and reach the worldwide known Rioja region.
You will have a chance to enter 5 wineries in Haro – the Station’s District in Haro concentrates the major amount of century-old wineries in the world –. This is a unique opportunity to try many wines in different styles to apprehend the vast possibilities of vinification in Rioja. All wines are over 90 Parker Points. From winery to winery in Haro, you will taste from 2 to 4 glasses of their best wines, with an Iberian ham plate or some local cheese at each, taking a snack and nibble while sipping great wines is always a must, to discover all the nuances with the great help of your expert guide. To end up this amazing day, you will enjoy an authentic traditional Rioja meal paired with some more wines!
At the end of the day you will approach Laguardia to visit this Medieval village and stroll through its beautiful streets in a last walk through this land before returning back to your hotel. During the road take an opportunity to observe some of the unique wineries architecturally speaking
¤ Might you wish to extend your journey, explore other possibilities or add any specific activity, please let us know and we will assist you.
Rioja Day Trip
- One-of-a-kind Rioja wineries hopping
- Premium wines tastings
- Learn about Rioja complexity and different subregions
- Dive into local culture and traditions of the region
- Traditional Rioja lunch
GREAT FOR: Wine lovers, gourmet travelers, explorers in search of local cultural immersion.
- Guide-driver Mercedes chauffeured service
- One-of-a-kind visits to 5 remarkable Rioja wineries
- Premium wines tastings
- Lunch (food and drinks)
- 24/7 Emergency assistance
- Gratuities
- Personal purchases
- Travel insurance
Please, advice of any food allergy, food intolerance or dietary restriction.
The final details of every tour will be tailor-made to your schedule, party details, objectives and travel personality. Wine tastings are always personalized to satisfy your curiosity.
All our tours are quoted individually.
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