Ribera, Rioja & Cava, 10 Day Spain Wine Tour

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DAY	ACTIVITY	MEALS	HOTEL
1	Madrid Intro. Sleep in Madrid.	Breakfast	Las Cortes
2	Madrid, Day trip to Toledo. Sleep in Madrid.	Breakfast	Las Cortes
3	Madrid free day. Wine tasting intro. Sleep in Madrid.	Breakfast	Las Cortes
4	Day trip to Ribera Duero wine country. Sleep in Logroño.	Breakfast	Calle Mayor
5	Day trip to see Rioja wine country. Sleep in Logroño.	Breakfast	Calle Mayor
6	Day trip to San Sebastian, visit, fishing village & Txacoli. Sleep in Bilbao.	Breakfast	Central Hotel
7	Visit Guggenheim and old center. Sleep in Bilbao.	Breakfast	Central Hotel
8	Fly to Barcelona. Tour. Sleep in Barcelona.	Breakfast	H10
9	Day trip to Cava wine country. Sleep in Barcelona.	Breakfast	H10
10	Check out. Private transfer to the airport. Depart.	Breakfast	H10

* These are examples of the style of hotels we use. Depending on availability at the time of your booking, we reserve the right to provide comparable hotels.

Spain wine tour

Intro

If wine is your passion or you simply enjoy tasting and learning about the science of it, this Ribera, Rioja & Cava Wine 10 day tour is sure to make for an unforgettable experience. From the grapes, the preservation, the soil, to the modern and ancient methods used to produce this Iberian glass of wonder, you will be exposed to some of the world´s top selling spirits pared with gourmet delicacies of local cuisine depending on the region. Covering over 4 major wine producing regions, this itinerary will expose you to the best that northern Spain has to offer and you will never taste wine the same again. As part of the culture and the customs from centuries ago, wine is an integral part of the way of life and is celebrated and appreciated from a very young age. Your journey will cover Castille La Mancha, Castille Leon, La Rioja and finally Catalonia. High end, exclusive cellars located in beautiful wineries or ancient caves hidden from the average eye, you will learn so much on the tour while at the same time enjoying stunning scenery, inspiring architecture and delicious cuisine.

Details

Duration: 10 days, 9 nights

Madrid, 3 nights
Toledo, day visit
Logroño, 2 nights
Basque country, 2 nights
Barcelona, 2 nights

How to book

A ready-to-book trip for your private group of 4 people or more on your dates.
(for smaller parties, the tours inclusions change)

1.- You choose your travel companions
2.- You choose the start date
3.- We start the planning of your “10 Day Spain Wine Tour”

Included in our 10 Day Spain Wine Tour package:

10 days/9 nights accommodations in charming, centrally-located 4 star hotels in double occupancy.
All Breakfasts
Transportation in Spain (combining private drivers per itinerary and a flight)
Private Local guides in Madrid, Toledo, Ribera, Rioja, San Sebastian, Bilbao and Barcelona
Wineries included in itinerary
Entrance fees to sites indicated in the itinerary
Orientation meeting via skype prior to your trip to go over your itinerary
Cooking class or wine tasting
Flamenco show reservations (you pay at the door)
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure, two in total (does not include multiple arrivals and groups)

Our exclusive customer service:

Full planning of the entire trip.
Professional colorful itinerary in PDF format and an app version to view on your mobile device or tablet which includes a list of reserved services, trains and flight tickets, hotel vouchers, all contacts and descriptions, tips for a better trip, sightseeing and restaurant recommendations in each city.
Communication with our company via email during the process of planning the tour.
24 hour Telephone Support of Letango Tours for any emergency or problem that may arise while in Spain.

Highlights of our 10 day Spain Wine Tour:

Markets and Plazas of Madrid
Wine tasting in Madrid
Explore amazing Toledo with our guide
Visit a winery in Ribera de Duero and tour its underground tunnels
Visit to ancient Laguardia with underground bodega, a medieval wall and many world class churches
Beautiful green scenic roads of La Rioja along with fascinating traditional and modern architecture, stopping at a local winery
Introduction to the distinct Basque wine of Txacoli
Explore the sacred Montserrat Monastery outside of Barcelona
Tour a Cava winery for this ancient method of making sparkling wine.
Famous Boys choir of Montserrat
Tour the Gothic quarter in Barcelona

Itinerary

Day 1 Madrid Intro. Sleep in Madrid
Today your friendly driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Madrid. You can check in and get settled before meeting your local guide for a 3 hour visit to introduce Madrid´s history and people. We will make a wonderful reservation for you where you can begin your experience with Spanish wines.

Day 2 Madrid day trip to Toledo and winery near Madrid. Sleep in Madrid.
This morning, your private chauffer will pick you up and drive to Toledo where you will meet your local guide. Starting with a panoramic of the viewpoints, you will get the full perception of the city. You will then walk the narrow, winding streets while taking in the history, architecture and customs of the locals, you will feel like you are stepping back into time. Top off the experience with an interesting visit to one of our favorite wineries, in the region of Castille La Mancha.

Day 3 Wine tasting intro. Sleep in Madrid.
Today you will examine the more modern approach to wine making with a private family that has been producing fabulous wines for generations. Their knowledge and expertise will prepare you for the small details you will want to look for when tasting wines.

Day 4 Day trip to Ribera Duero wine country. Sleep in Logroño.
Depart from Madrid and head north to Ribera del Duero, a region known for its drastic climate from cold to warm that produces the excellent tempranillo grape. Your adventure will take you to the famous caves of this region where wines are aged and stored in a preserved climate as well as some first class wineries that are doing innovative approach to producing wine. You will also enjoy the unique architecture of this area and a medieval Plaza Mayor. After visiting Ribera del Duero, continue on to the sophisticated capital of wine, Logroño. You will have an opportunity to experience the amazing pintxo and tapa scene of this stylish, artsy town in calle Laurel.

Day 5 Day trip to see Rioja wine country stopping to see some new, stylish, avantgarde wineries like Marques de Riscal by Frank Gehry and Ysios by Calatrava as well as other smaller family owned wineries. Visit Laguardia medieval hill town famous as one of the capitals of wine with tremendous history and architecture. Following this visit you will be driven on to Logroño to our lovely hotel. Sleep in Logroño.

Day 6 Today, you will take an excursion to San Sebastian. Starting with a climb to the top of Monte igueldo, take in the spectacular views of this magical city. As the summer getaway of the aristocrats, the boardwalk is a must along with a stroll in the old part of town bustling with energy and fabulous tapa bars. You will learn about this culture and even step into one or two of the most popular to try a famous and unique pintxo. In the afternoon, you will be driven through the green rolling hills of the basque countryside to your hotel. Sleep near Guernika.

Day 7 This morning, after breakfast, you will take a day trip to visit a winery of Txakoli, the Basque sparkling white wine. To make your visit complete, you will enjoy the picturesque fishing villages before returning to our hotel. Sleep near Guernika.

Day 8 Today you will depart the Basque country and fly to Barcelona. Meet up with our guide in the lobby and go to explore the Gothic Quarter, Las Ramblas and La Boqueria. Dinner is on your own with some suggestions for the many gourmet restaurants to choose from. Sleep in Barcelona.

Day 9 Today, taste both history and culture starting in the famous Catalan Monastery, Montserrat located in the amazing mountains outside of Barcelona where you will stop and take photos. Visit this holy place that is sacred to the Catalans, including important relics in the museum as well as the very charming boy's choir who will sing for the public during your visit. Take in the magnificent views and contemplate how something so brilliant can be built so high up into the rock. Continue on into Cava country with a visit to a famous Bodega and you will learn how the Cava is made and what makes this Spanish champagne so special. Sleep in Barcelona.

Day 10 Check out. Private transfer to the airport.

Tour Type : Private Vacation Package

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Tags : Country_Spain Duration_10 Days Region_Basque Region_Catalonia Region_Central Spain Region_Madrid Theme_Best of Theme_Food Theme_Wine Traveler_Everyone Type_Private Vacation Packages

$5,640.00

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