La Rioja and its Wineries Full Day Tour
9 hours
Group 1+
English, Spanish
9 hours
What you'll do
Departure from Bilbao in the morning, we will head directly to La Rioja via highway. The route shows the mountainous landscapes until reaching the plateau with its forests of oak and beech. The first stop will be in Haro, the wine capital of La Rioja, where we will visit CVNE, a century-old and emblematic winery in the area. We will take a guided tour of its essential spaces, including the barrel room, designed by the legendary architect Gustave Eiffel. We will pass through the underground cellars (cemetery) and enjoy a wine tasting. After visiting the winery, we will take a guided walking tour of the historic centre of Haro, where we will visit the “Plaza de la Paz”. We will continue our journey through the Haro Station District, where the largest number of century-old wineries are located, before heading to the beautiful medieval town of Laguardia. In Laguardia, we will take a walk through its picturesque narrow streets, as it is a famous village in the Rioja Alavesa for its Historical Monumental Site and its magnificent wineries. We will visit a small traditional winery where we will be able to learn about the winemaking process from a familiar perspective. At the end of the visit of the winery, we will have free time for lunch, your guide will recommend you the best places to eat. Finally, we will return to Bilbao, where we will arrive in the mid-afternoon.
Highlights
Laguardia and Labastida will make you travel in time with their medieval construction. Both towns are famous for its wine cellars and tradition.
La Rioja has its own certificate of origin (CO), the very first awarded in Spain. It is highly appreciated around the country for its high quality.
Get to know two of the most famous wineries in La Rioja with a wine tasting included.
What's Included
Bilingual official guide.
Guided visit to two traditional winery including tasting of wine
Transport during the visit
What's not included
Lunch, beverages or other services not specified.
Entrance fees to the monuments.
Meeting Points
* It will not be necessary to print the voucher
Notes
* This tour includes several walking tours.
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