La Rioja, the wine country
Architecture, nature, wine cellars, fine cusine, and world-renowned wines
Discover this wonderful area, its culture, and traditions with this wine tour. We’ll run the gamut from 11th century history to avant-garde architecture.
We’ll visit family-run wine cellars who produce their wines using centuries-old techniques, and taste some of their most exquisite wines, accompanied by the area’s typical foods.
We will also visit some of the oldest wineries in la rioja. wineries that started making wine in the Bordeaux style (using oak barrels to age wine) in the middle of the 19th century. After lunch we’ll visit the medieval village of Laguardia.
Laguardia
It is a walled village that in the past was an important watchtower but today welcomes you with open arms and an excellent gastronomy.
The medieval layout of the narrow streets of Laguardia, the gates leading to the town and the remains of the walls that still remain will take you back in time, as will the remains of the Neolithic or Bronze Age that are in the vicinity and are the oldest agricultural communities discovered in Euskadi.
Once in its streets, don’t forget to visit one of the jewels of Basque art and its polychrome portico, the church of Santa María de los Reyes, whose oldest vestiges date from the 12th century, and that of San Juan Bautista, which has interesting pieces of religious art such as the altarpiece Mayor, a spectacular baroque piece.
Experience description
Discover one of the world’s most famous wine-growing regions with one of our guides, whose passion for wine is second to none. During this full day excursion, we will discover this region and taste wines in to 4 wineries, each with its own style, history and architecture. Enjoy this famous region and discover much more, thanks to the help of our experts.
A day to learn and enjoy in equal parts. Starting from the vineyards and passing through the barrels to the glass.
Rioja uncovered
Heritage and wine
It’s not just about the wine. In La Rioja there are beautiful places that deserve our attention. Places outside the tourist routes and will make this wine tour a unique experience. Places like; wine presses sculpted in the rock dating from the X century, prehistoric monuments or ancient burial from the first inhabitants of this region.
It is the perfect tour for a photography lover.
PRICES
For 1 or 2 people: 450€
For 3 or 4 people: 640€
5 or 6 people: 700€
Number of people
50 € Prices per person (in order to reserve, not total prices)
Product Description
Details:
- Start time: 8:15 AM
- Duration: 8-9 hours
- The tour start and finish in your hotel.
Highligths:
- History, tradition and natural environments
- A tasting of the best wines and a tour of the facilities
- Stunning architecture
Tour inclusions
- Local guide
- Transportation costs
- Tastings in 4 wineries
- Casual lunch based on local tapas at the wineries
Not included
- Unspecified food and drinks
