Breakaway Rioja Gourmet Wine Tour

  • PRICE: FROM €639.00 P/P

  • WHEN: April to October

  • DURATION: 3 days

  • NEAREST AIRPORT: Bilbao

  • An excursion into the sybaritic pleasures of La Rioja: sights, tastes and story of great wines.
  • Excellent food and wine, a getaway to remember.
  • Modern Bilbao, home of the Guggenheim Museum of Frank Gehry.
  • Elegant wine mansions meet lively pavement cafees in Haro, the wine capital in La Rioja.
  • Logrono, the capital of La Rioja, picturesque old town, plenty of charming restaurants and the famous Calle Laurel, famous for housing more than 80 small bars offering a great range of Tapas to locals and visitors.
  • Laguardia is a medieval hilltop fortress city with narrow cobbled streets flanked by bodegas and tapas bars.
  • Renowned wineries carefully selected. Wine and oil tasting.
  • Great accommodation.
  • A trip through the history of wine elaboration.

Tour Summary

LA RIOJA, INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS REGION FOR ITS ACCLAIMED WINES AND GASTRONOMY.

An excursion into the sybaritic pleasures of Rioja: the sights, the tastes and the story of the great wines of Rioja, a chance to experience the flavours that make this region gastronomically unique. The pace is leisurely: fine wine and good food cannot be rushed. Nor, indeed can the pastoral beauty of the region. A getaway break to remember!

PLACES

Modern Bilbao, home of the Guggenheim Museum with its lustrous exterior and collection of modern art. Haro is a graceful town on the banks of the River Ebro. It has a lively old quarter where elegant wine mansions meet lively pavement cafees. Logronoo, the regional's capital, has wide boulevards, a picturesque old part and plenty of charming restaurants. Laguardia is a medieval hilltop fortress city with narrow cobbled streets flanked by bodegas and tapas bars.

WINES

To set the scene, you will be guided through the world's largest wine museum, The Dinastia Vivanco.

Depending on the day of the week and the availability we will take you to different important wineries such as the chateau-styled Remelluri Estate embracing the cultures of Bordeaux and Burgundy in a modern Riojan context, and to an exclusive winery by the River Ebro including an extra virgin olive oil tasting on top of their acclaimed wines. Or we will take you to the distinguished Marques de Riscal Estate, pioneer of the region and master of the tempranillo grape. This winery continues its innovative reputation exemplified by its flamboyant Frank Ghery hotel. You will also discover the unique cellar construction of the Palace of the Samaniegos.

FOOD

Gastronomy plays an important role in our thrilling wine journey. Locations play a major part in creating just the right ambience for both wine tasting and dining on the regional's extraordinary variety of ingredients and culinary styles. A memorable dining experience is set in Posada Mayor De Migueloa part of Laguardia Palace hotel whose wine cellar and restaurant provide fine examples of Basque and Riojan cuisine.

Day One - Bilbao-Haro

(Optional) Guggenheim Museum visit in Bilbao. Subject to arrival time

You are welcomed and escorted by our guide to our carefully selected hotel in La Rioja in our vehicle.

Extraordinary guided tour of the world's largest wine museum, Dinastia Vivanco experiencing the wine culture of centuries. A unique experience learning the history of wine not only in Spain, but in Europe. Free evening. Time to relax in your hotel or to enjoy the numerous bars and restaurants around the city.


Day Two - Haro-Logrono

First guided visit to a winery, you will either visit one of the oldest and prettiest Wine Estates in Europe or one of the most prestigious wineries for their constant research in perfecting the wines as well experimenting with the grapes. Wine tasting is included. Superb typical lunch from the area. Transfer to Logrono.

(Optional) Guided tapas tour of the best tapas of the area some of them never seen before. You will sample authentic fresh food from the North of Spain, while you mix with the locals.


Day Three - Logrono-Elciego-Laguardia-Logrono

Second visit to a winery. Guided tour of pioneer winery in the Rioja wine region, centennial winery whose wines have earned some of the most distinguished international awards including their amazing Hotel designed by world renowned architect Frank Ghery .Wine tasting.

Private guided tour conducted by local expert of One of the most astonishing medieval towns in Europe. Privileged visit to one of the best underground cellars in the medieval town of Laguardia. Wine Tasting.

Gourmet lunch restaurant providing superb dishes based on fresh ingredients and excellent service. After sampling local dishes with wines from La Rioja before heading back to Bilbao. Return transfer to the Airport.

Optional: Private guided tour to The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao (subject to flight times).

Tour Prices

Traditional

Price per Person: 2 Nights/3 Days

2 persons     979.00

4 persons      829.00

6 persons     719.00

8 persons     639.00

Exclusive

Price per Person: 2 Nights/3 Days

2 persons      1069.00

4 persons     875.00

6 persons      789.00

8 persons      695.00

The difference between the traditional and the exclusive Rioja tour lies in the rating of accommodation, quality of meals, upmarket wineries and type of restaurants.

 

Supplements

189.00 EUROS Single supplement

This tour operates every week from April to October. November to March on request.

- For the scaled pricing system, the total number of people in the tour refers to how many are actually booked for the particular week, and not to how many people you must have in your party. For example if you call to book two people and we already have four people booked, you will be paying the price designated to six people, if at a later day we book two more clients you will eventually pay the price designated to eight people.

We can also organize a similar tour subject to your requirements of number of people and days, budget etc,
please e-mail us on [email protected]


Departures for Scheduled Tour

May 2022: 6th May - 13th May - 20th May - 27th May

June 2022: 5th June - 10th June - 17th June - 24th June

September 2021: 3rd Sep - 10th Sep – 17th Sep – 24th Sep

September 2022: 4th Sep - 11th Sep – 18th Sep – 25th Sep

October 2021: 1st Oct - 8th Oct – 15th Oct - 22nd Oct – 29th Oct

October 2022: 7th Oct - 14th Oct – 21st Oct - 28th Oct

Other days on request.


Private Tour Prices

Only you and your party.

Price Per Person: 889 EUROS (*)

Minimum 2 people

Duration - 3 days / 2 nights


Departures for Private Tour

From April to October - Every Week

From November to March - On request

We can also organize a similar tour subject to your requirements of number of people and days, budget etc,
please e-mail us on [email protected].

BOOK NOW e-mail us at [email protected] with the departure date and number of people.


Price Includes

Transport throughout the weekend.

Transfers from and to Bilbao Airport.

Personalised English/Spanish speaking expert guide throughout the tour.

Two nights' Accommodation based on double occupancy with private bath.

Two full breakfasts.

Four exclusive wine estate visits.

Four wine tasting.

Two lunches including wine.

Visit to the world largest wine museum.

A medieval village walking tour.

All taxes.

Note: If any of the published accommodation, range of wineries or restaurants in the tour becomes unavailable,
others of similar category will be allocated.

Note: Upgrade of wineries and/or restaurants will have a supplement. Please request.


What is not Included

Travel insurance.

Flights (Bilbao or Vitoria airports).

Tips.

Meals not specified.

Personal expenses.

Optional visits.

By booking your trip with The Unique Traveller you agree to our Terms and Conditions

EXAMPLE OF ACCOMMODATION USED IN MADRID AND LA RIOJA (*)

Hotel Los Agustinos (Haro-La Rioja)

Historic-Building, 4 Star

Location

This four star property is located right in the historic centre of Haro, centre of the wine production in Rioja, surrounded by a valley of vineyards and the Cantabrian Mountains. Walking distance you can experience numerous and excellent tapas.

General Facilities

Founded as a convent in 1373, Los Agustinos hotel is a beautiful and protected building, now its walls full of history play host to exceptionally comfortable facilities where it is a privilege to stay. It has an impressive courtyard where you can relax reading your favourite book or having a glass of Rioja.

Particular mention should be made of the Las Duelas Restaurant; the Bistrot de las Duelas; Bar-Cafeteria; 24-hour room service; and free WIFI throughout the Hotel. They offer conventional, modern and regional cuisine based on fresh products from the area and also having an outstanding wine-list and everything in historic surroundings.

The Rooms

There are 62 guestrooms, most of which are outward-facing, whilst the Hotel's most salient feature is the impressive, glass-domed cloisters, which are air-conditioned and enclosed. All rooms are decorated in a rustic style and enjoy all the modern comforts: satellite TV, wifi, private bathroom with hairdryer. Guests also have access to the hotel's fitness center.


Hotel Marques de Vallejo (Logrono-La Rioja)

Boutique Hotel

Location

This boutique hotel is located right in the centre, in the historic and cultural heart of Logrono, at a walking distance of the main gastronomic streets, where you can find the best pinchos and tapas in northern Spain, the old part with the cathedral and numerous churches and the outdoor dining area full of terraces where you can have delicious meals accompanied by excellent wines.

General Facilities

Built in 1911, was known popularly as Posada de las Animas (Inn of the souls). In May 2004, Hotel Marques De Vallejo had a meticulous work of restoration, interior design and decoration, always with the aim of offering a more comfortable and pleasant stay to our guest.

Nowadays they keep on working/betting on the innovation and the improvement of our services and facilities with the aim of satisfying each and every need of our guest.

The Rooms

The 50 contemporary rooms at Hotel Marques de Vallejo feature parquet floors and air conditioning. They contain an LCD TV, and the private bathrooms come with a hairdryer. Wifi access, safe and temperature controller as well as mini bar, are also available in the rooms.

(*)Accommodation will be in these hotels or in others of similar category. Will be confirmed when making the booking. Upgrade available on request.

 
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