RIOJA WINE TOUR, 05 DAYS
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DAY 1. – MADRID Welcome to the Capital city of Spain. Upon arrival, private transfer by a luxury car, Mercedes or Audi, with an English-speaking driver. Accommodation in Madrid. DAY 2. – MADRID – RIBERA DEL DUERO – RIOJA Buffet breakfast and departure to Rioja with your private chauffer-guide disposal. Rioja is a fascinating region, full of art, culture and history. Enjoy the countryside, the small authentic villages and views of the landscapes in the region, which boasts of their past through the various monasteries, churches and castles. On the way, we will stop in a stop in Ribera del Duero area. First stop will be in an authentic medieval village, outstanding for its historic center, castle and palace. Then we will arrive to Aranda de Duero, the capital of Ribera de Duero wine, where we will visit the underground caves dated from the 16th century with wine tasting in the end. On the way, you will stop in Ribera del Duero area. In Aranda de Duero you will discover an authentic medieval village, outstanding for its historic center, palace and the Peñaranda de Duero castle. Then you will arrive to Aranda de Duero, the capital of Ribera de Duero wine, where we will visit the underground caves dated from the 16th century with wine tasting in the end. Continuation to Rioja. Accommodation in La Rioja. DAY 3.- LA RIOJA Buffet breakfast and full day to visit Rioja region with your private chauffer-guide. First stop will be in CVNE winery (90min). It is a traditional winery of 140 years of age still run by the direct descendants of founding family. Over its history, it has not ceased to evolve, grow, and innovate in terms of both wines and production. Despite its growth, the winery has maintained its profound respect for tradition while incorporating innovative processes and a commitment to its environment. During your visit, you will discover the secrets of the production of its great wine and will enjoy two tastings at the end. Continue the day with a visit to the Vivanco wine museum (90min). Respected as one of the great icons of the Culture of Wine in the world. It occupies a surface area of 4,000 m2 including 5 permanent exhibition halls, a hall for temporary exhibitions and, outside, the Garden of Bacchus, a collection of grapevines which boasts more than 220 varieties from around the world. The tour could not be complete without a gourmet lunch elaborated with wine in Vivanco while you enjoy the amazing landscapes of vineyards. Accommodation in La Rioja. DAY 3.- LA RIOJA Buffet breakfast and full day to visit Rioja region with your private chauffer-guide. First stop will be in CVNE winery (90min). It is a traditional winery of 140 years of age still run by the direct descendants of founding family. Over its history, it has not ceased to evolve, grow, and innovate in terms of both wines and production. Despite its growth, the winery has maintained its profound respect for tradition while incorporating innovative processes and a commitment to its environment. During your visit, you will discover the secrets of the production of its great wine and will enjoy two tastings at the end. Continue the day with a visit to the Vivanco wine museum (90min). Respected as one of the great icons of the Culture of Wine in the world. It occupies a surface area of 4,000 m2 including 5 permanent exhibition halls, a hall for temporary exhibitions and, outside, the Garden of Bacchus, a collection of grapevines which boasts more than 220 varieties from around the world. The tour could not be complete without a gourmet lunch elaborated with wine in Vivanco while you enjoy the amazing landscapes of vineyards. Accommodation in La Rioja.