Our Rioja private tour has it all: high-end wines with above 90 Parker points, tastings at 4 different wineries, a fantastic meal…. All part of an itinerary that will stop at the most amazing examples of fantastic architecture with the purpose of wine making. Your tour guide will ensure you enjoy a great day. Our tour is personal, informal, informative and fun!
You will be driven through amazing vineyard landscapes and will get to know the stunning centuries-old village of Laguardia with a bit of time to take a stroll through its cobble-stoned streets.
Your tour guide will explain the basics of the Rioja wine region: its wine growing areas, grape varieties and the appellation system.
You will taste 8 fantastic wines at 4 different wineries. We select our wineries with great care to ensure you enjoy different ways of understanding wine in Rioja.
This a typical itinerary though it may change depending on your pick-up location.
9:30 – Hotel pick-up
10:00 – Guided visit to a centuries old, family-owned winery. Walking through the vaulted underground corridors and staircases, you find yourself traveling back in time.
Explanations about the wine-making process and the Rioja wine region. 3 high-end wines are tasted and paired with cold Iberian meats. All 3 are terroir wines from very old vineyards that belong to the family.
12:00 – Our next stop will be at an iconic winery in Rioja. A winery that combines tradition with avant-garde architecture. You will taste 2 of the most venerable wines in Rioja. These wines are legendary and are released to the market only after 10 years of aging.
12:30 – Our next stop will introduce you to very high end wines, but totally different from what you have tasted before this day. Decisive notes of red and black fruits and a perfect balance between oak and fruit define the style of these wines. If are keen on sparkling wines there is also an option to get these included instead of this second tasting
14:00 – By this time we are sure you will be in love with Rioja but you will also be hungry. Have you ever enjoyed a meal in a walled city? Lunch today will take place in the fantastic medieval village of Laguardia. Based on your dietary restrictions, your guide will order your meal at a restaurant located at a very special setting. Laguardia is a museum of a town between the banks of the Ebro river and the mountain range of Sierra de Cantabria.
16:30 - The day will end with tasting at a modern winery to enjoy a very relaxing atmosphere and some of the most amazing landscapes in Rioja. You will take pictures that will be the envy of everyone…
18:00 – Hotel drop-off
Note on pickup points
This private tour in Rioja can start with pickup at Marques de Riscal hotel in Elciego.
Pick up is also possible at hotel Viura in Villabuena de Alava, Logroño, Laguardia and Haro. For other possible pick-up points please contact us.
1 Day Rioja traditional private tour
Our Rioja private tour has it all: high-end wines with above 90 Parker points, tastings at 4 different wineries, a fantastic meal…. All part of an itinerary that will stop at the most amazing examples of fantastic architecture with the purpose of wine making. Your tour guide will ensure you enjoy a great day. Our tour is personal, informal, informative and fun! PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOUR DESIRED DATE IS NOT AVAILABLE ON THE CALENDAR
Highlights
-What we like most about this tour
- A highly experienced, local wine expert guide for the day
- Hotel pickup and transportation in a comfortable car or minivan
- 8 high end wines from 4 different wineries
- Experience the most beautiful landscapes and views of architecture
- Enjoy a short guided walk in Laguardia
- ... and a Riojan meal at a special setting
Included
- Friendly, highly experienced senior wine guide
- Transportation in a comfortable car or minivan with air-conditioning
- Stops at 4 wineries and tastings of 8 high-end wines, some with over 90 Parker points
- 1st winery stop: Premium guided visit at a centuries old winery that produces terroir-based wines and tastings of 3 wines
- 2nd winery stop: Tastings of 2 of the most rare and venerable wines in Rioja
- 3rd winery stop: Tastings of award-winnning, modern-style Rioja wines at a fantastic setting (cava tasting is an option too)
- 4rd winery stop: Modern style Rioja wines with some of the best views in Rioja
- Drive through the most impressive vineyard landscapes in Rioja
- Enjoy a guided walk through the charming medieval town of Laguardia
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from some towns in Rioja region (Logroño, Haro, etc.). Pick-up from other locations in Rioja also available, please enquire for more information.
- A high quality traditional lunch with wine and coffee included (vegetarian options available) Lunch is booked at a winery if possible
- Complimentary water
Excluded
- Pickup is only included from Logroño, Laguardia, Elciego, or Haro. For other locations, please confirm with us before booking.
- Any item not mentioned in the included section
- Tips for your guide
Please Note
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Cancellation policy
15% of the total services cost will be deducted if cancellation takes place before 30 days of the start of your trip or stay. For cancellations within 30 days of the starting date of the service a 30% of the total cost will be charged unless cancellations take place within 7 days prior to the start of your trip, in which case no amount will be refunded. We advise that you consider purchasing Trip Cancellation / Travel Insurance
