Picnic in the Vineyards and Boutique Winery Tour
Tour Description
This tour of La Rioja is meant to showcase both the quality of the La Rioja wines and the stunning landscape found in the Ebro Valley. Includes 2 winery visits and delicious picnic lunch within the vineyards of a boutique winery. A fantastic overview of the famed region and sure to leave a lasting impression for any food and wine lover!
Itinerary
Centuries Old Winery
We will first visit a family owned boutique winery in a centuries old village near the wine capital of Haro. In this elegant family owned winery, we will taste 3 of their top wines, paired with Iberian ham, nuts and dark chocolate. We will visit the cellars where they age their singular wines and then go for a tasting of 3 distinct wines. Starting with their barrel aged white wine, and going through 2 of their elegant and special single plot red wines. Each of these wines, reflect the influence of the specific location, sun exposure, inclination of the plot and many other characteristics, that make them unique wines
Boutique Winery and Picnic
We will then make our way to a special boutique winery for a tour of their facilities and 3 unique tastings of their premium wines. Both red and white wines will be on offer here. The experience will culminate in a picnic style lunch outside the winery in their vineyards. Lunch will include Spanish omelette, red peppers, cheese, fresh bread, water and wine in a beautiful and tranquil setting!
Medieval Village of LaGuardia
After our La Rioja winery tour we will stop for a private guided tour of LaGuardia, where we will point out some historically significant points of int Situated on a hill and surrounded by a 13th century wall, it is a natural balcony towards the wine region
Architecture of La Rioja
We will then take you for external views & photo opportunities of the unique architecture wineries such as Ysios and/or Marques de Riscal. Famed architects such as Frank Gehry and Santiago Calatrava have designed striking modern buildings in La Rioja.
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- Private tour
- Includes 2 winery tours with 3 tastings at each, and full picnic lunch at boutique winery
- Basque local guide/driver
- Private premium vehicle and all transportation costs (fuel, parking and tolls)
- Other food and drinks
- Entrances to venues, museums, etc...
- Any other not specified items in the tour description
- 545€ (total) for groups of 2
- 645€ (total) for groups of 3
- 745€ (total) for groups of 4
- For larger groups please contact us for a price quote
- Start time: 8:30am
- Duration: 8 hours
- Tour starts and finishes at your hotel/port of Bilbao
- Fully insured and licensed by the Basque Government