Rioja routes, wine and gastronomy

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Madrid and Castile

Rioja. Monasteries, wine, avant-garde and gastronomic gems

Find delight in the amazing combination of World Heritage Monasteries, emerald vineyards, medieval villages and best wines and gastronomy.

  • TOUR

    It is likely that once, while sipping on a glass of Rioja wine, you have thought that the land where it came from must be as marvelous as that wine … but, why keep dreaming about this privileged region of northern Spain? Book your private guided tour in Castile.

    World Heritage monasteries, golden fields and emerald vineyards, medieval stone villages, age-worthy reds, deep cellars, superb cuisine and surprising contemporary architecture. All of this awaits you on our private four-day La Rioja & Rioja Alavesa Tour.

    You will rest in two unique four-star accommodations and, try the exquisite harmony of La Rioja food in two acclaimed and awarded restaurants, in addition to visiting traditional century-old grills loved by Hemingway,  and some of the best Pintxo Bars that foster relaxed conversations next to vineyards.

    Accompanied at all times by our specialized Tour Guide and driven by our experienced driver, you will visit three prestigious wineries. Here you will discover and taste the best wines from their vineyards and receive advice from their expert winemakers.

    Art, history, nature and gastronomy are waiting for you in special destinations with this all-inclusive package tour.

    (Such as San Millán de la Cogolla, Ezcary, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Haro, Laguardia, Elciego, Nájera and El Burgo de Osma).

  • SERVICES

    INCLUDED:

      • A Spain for Gourmets Tour Guide during your trip, offering 24 hour support.
      • All transportation in the mentioned itinerary.
      • 3 nights in 4-star accommodation, including breakfast, hotel taxes and service charges.
      • Reservations in the best restaurants for your meals (4 lunches and 3 dinners).Including a exclusive Tapas Tour and 2 dinners in a top Michelin Star restaurant.
      • Local guides for your private visits to the different medieval sites and cities.
      • Private visits visits and “catas” (private tasting sessions) of the best wines in some of the best Rioja wineries.
      • All entrance fees for private tours, gastronomic and cultural events.
    • All tips for baggage, porters and hotel service.

    NOT INCLUDED:

      • Mealtime Beverages.
      • Laundry and other personal expenses.
      • Transportation to Madrid, the starting point of our itinerary.
      • Cancelation fees and health-care insurance.
    • Tips.

  2065 €/pax (*starting at)

4 days all-in package

(*Example for a 6 people group)

Route of La Rioja, Bodegas Marqués de Riscal

Selected Products

RIOJA D.O.Ca. - ARADON RESERVA TINTO


90% Tempranillo, 5% Garnacha, 5% Mazuela grapes.Made with best grapes from vineyards over 50 years. Made with best grapes from the highest areas and vineyards over 50 years.

RIOJA D.O.Ca.- LUIS CAÑAS CRIANZA TINTO


95% Tempranillo. 5% Garnacha grapes. Vineyards over 30 years.12 months in barrel. Type of Oak: 60% French 40% American.

RIOJA D.O.Ca -SONSIERRA CRIANZA VENDIMIA SELECCIONADA


Old vineyards harvested by hand. Variety: 100% Tempranillo.Aging:12 months in 70% new American oak barrels and 30% French oak.

RIOJA D.O.Ca - ANNUA 2005 RESERVA TINTO


Author’s wine.Vineyard over 70 years.Varieties: 90% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha, Mazuelo, Graciano.Aging:18 months in new French oak barrel.

Rioja. Monasteries and wines

Rioja wines obtained in 1925 the first Spanish Origin Certificate, in Spanish “Denominación de Origen” (D.O.) and in 1991 it was awarded with the attribute of” Qualified D.O.” The best-known and most widely used grape variety is Tempranillo. Other grapes used include Garnacha Tinta, Graciano, and Mazuelo. Today, together with Cava and Sherry, Rioja is one of the most internationally recognized of all Spanish wines. In our shop you can find an exquisite variety of these unique products with guaranteed quality.