Rioja is a land of fantastic wines and beautiful vineyards, but also of breathtaking nature, ancient culture and rich local gastronomy.
The Rioja wine region was the first Designation of Origin in Spain, created in June 1925, and in 1991 obtained the category of Denominación de Origen Calificada (D.O.Ca), the only one in Spain with this rank together with the D.O.Ca Priorat, so its wines are obliged to comply with much stricter regulations. Divided into three sub-regions: Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Oriental, it is worth visiting all of them and checking their differences, both in wines and in their landscapes.
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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE GETAWAY
–Destination: Spain
–Wine region: Rioja
–Duration: 4 days/3 nights
–Dates (availabilityfrom): From March to December 15. On request.
–Language: Spanish. Other languages, please consult.
-Type of program: Getaway / Self-guided.
-Target group: Friends / Couples / Families.
–Number of people: from 2 people minimum.
Cancel for free up to 72 hours in advance!
*Except on special dates (Easter and other holidays or high season), when the cancellation must be notified more than 7 days before the program start date, in order to be free of charge.
PRICE
THE PRICE INCLUDES
3 nights accommodation in a 4* hotel in double occupancy.
Breakfast.
Guided tour through Rioja vineyards in a comfortable 4×4. Glass of wine at the foot of the vineyard at the end of the tour. Duration: 2 hours.
Premium private tasting of 5 wines in a boutique winery in the Barrio de la
Estación in Haro, accompanied by Iberian ham, cheese and olive oil P.D.O.
Aceite de La Rioja.
Guided tour of vineyards and winery in the Rioja Alavesa. Tasting of 3 wines with an aperitif, while contemplating the private art collection of the family that owns the winery.
Entrance for free visit (not guided) to the famous Museum of Wine Culture in Briones.
Travel assistance insurance.
Management and coordination of reservations by our agency.
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Transfer from city of origin to destination. Consult us if you wish.
Transfers for visits or experiences.
Entrance fees to monuments (except clearly indicated).
Cancellation insurance (recommended). Consult us if you wish. In case of contracting cancellation insurance, you must tell us at the time of booking confirmation.
Lunches and dinners not specified in the program.
Any other service not clearly indicated in the section “The price includes”.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Your arrival in RIOJA
Upon arrival in the Rioja region, check-in at a magnificent 4-star hotel, surrounded by vineyards and mountains. Located in Briñas (La Rioja), just one hour from Bilbao, about three hours from Madrid, and very close to the main attractions of the region, the hotel offers all the services that will make you enjoy a relaxing getaway: wine bar, restaurant, old draft, outdoor terrace overlooking the vineyards and the river, among others. Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 2: 4×4 route through the vineyards and the Station District
Start the day with a good breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, you will be expected in Haro, a town located just 5 km from the hotel and called the wine capital of Rioja, to guide you on a 4×4 tour through the most spectacular landscapes of La Rioja and its vineyards. To finish, nothing like a glass of wine at the foot of the vineyard. The duration of this experience is about two hours.
Optional (not included): lunch in the vineyard with typical Riojan products. For a group of at least 4 people.
Afterwards, you will have a premium tasting, in private, of the most exclusive wines from a boutique winery located in the famous Barrio de la Estación in Haro, where you will find the great centenary wineries of Rioja. Tasting of 5 wines accompanied by Iberian ham, cheese and olive oil P.D.O. Aceite de La Rioja.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Art and culture in Rioja
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free visit (not guided) to the Museum of Wine Culture in Briones, one of the best in the world. Entrance included.
Optional (not included): Hot-air balloon flight. Live an exciting adventure in a hot-air balloon glimpsing breathtaking landscapes. Ask us if you are interested.
Day 4: Wine and art in a winery in Rioja Alavesa.
Exquisite breakfast at the hotel. Check-out.
Today you will finish this fantastic wine tourism getaway in Rioja by visiting a winery located in Elciego, producer of elegant and modern wines. Enjoy this guided tour of the vineyards and winery, with a tasting of 3 wines and a small aperitif while you contemplate the family’s private art collection, with works dating from the 15th century to the present day.
From this winery you can also enjoy breathtaking landscapes of nature and culture, where you will also discover the imposing “City of Wine” of avant-garde design by the famous architect Frank O. Gehry, the same who made the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.
RESERVATION AND CANCELLATIONS
Make the secure online payment of your reservation by credit card (Visa or Mastercard), PayPal or bank transfer. You will receive an instant email confirming the payment.
You will receive another email from our agency within 48 hours (working days) confirming availability, and with instructions and other indications.
In case you require a minimum number of people and the minimum group is not reached, you will be offered an alternative, or if you prefer, our agency will proceed to refund the full amount paid.
Modifications or Cancellations:
Reservations cancelled more than 72 hours prior to the program start date will be refunded 100%. In some cases (special dates or holidays), cancellation fees could be from 7 days before the start of the program or trip, or more, depending. In this case, it will be indicated in the email confirmation of availability and services.
Cancellations made 72 hours or less before the start of the program will not be refunded, nor in those where cancellations are more restrictive because of special dates or holidays (Easter, long weekends, high season, etc).
No-shows (no-shows) and no-show cancellations will not be refunded. Cancellations must be sent by e-mail to the agency, and have confirmation of receipt of the cancellation by our agency.
TO BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT
Recommended for adults (over 18 years old). In case of going with children, please contact us to offer you the best options and prices.
For people with reduced mobility, please notify us at the time of booking so that we can offer you the most suitable and best conditioned activities available.
Price based on a minimum of 2 people in double rooms.
Winery visits are not normally private (unless clearly indicated). If you would like them to be exclusive, please let us know at the time of booking. We will inform you of the supplement to be paid in case of availability.
Lunch or dinner menus (if included in the price) will be served at full table, to all guests equally. If there are any travelers with food allergies or intolerances, please let us know well in advance.
For tour upgrades or extensions, as well as optional activities not included, please contact us.
We recommend booking at least 15 days in advance.
Prices may vary on certain weekends (high occupancy) or special dates: holidays, fairs or congresses. You will be informed at the time of booking confirmation if it coincides with conflicting dates and what would be the supplement to be paid. If you are not interested, we will refund your money in full.
The order of the activities may vary depending on the availability of our partner providers.
If you are part of our country’s healthcare staff, please let us know and we will let you know if a discount applies. Many collaborating wineries are offering free visits in 2020 for you and your companion as a thank you for your GREAT work.
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