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This private wine tour is probably the best way to travel from Madrid to Barcelona!

Planning a trip to Spain and interested in discovering wine tourism in Spain’s top wine regions? We have designed this tour for you to discover wine country on your way from the Madrid capital to the Mediterranean city of Barcelona. Forget booking a flight or train between these 2 top visited cities. This private 3-day luxury tour will be the highlight of your holiday in Spain. Private tours in Ribera del Duero and Rioja wine regions, high-quality hotel accommodation, top gastronomy, comfortable transportation, and plenty of Spanish red wine!

2 private wine tours in one, visiting the most interesting wineries in each region
Discover 2 of Spain’s most prestigious wine regions: Ribera del Duero & Rioja
The expertise and friendliness of your local tour guide
High-quality meals and wine tastings, including a lunch Marques de Riscal, one of Spain´s modern icons
Amazing landscapes and scenery including the Unesco sites of Segovia and Burgos and the charming walled village of Laguardia.
Transportation between Spain’s top cities: Madrid & Barcelona

Professional Guide

A friendly local tour guide on Days 1 & 2

Top quality meals including a lunch at Marques de Riscal

- 2 high quality meals (2 lunches) at a winery or top local restaurant with wine included, one at each of the wine regions. The lunch in Rioja is enjoyed at the iconic Bistro restaurant at Marques de Riscal.

Top quality vehicle

Transportation in a comfortable high quality minivan or sedan with A/C on Days 1 & 2

Train transportation to Barcelona

Comfortable train transportation on Day 3 from Logroño (Rioja) to Barcelona

Excellent hotels

2 nights accommodation with breakfast at superb hotels chosen by our experts. Top 4 star or charming boutique hotels are chosen.

Exclusive winery visits and tastings

Visit 4 wineries; guided tour in English of each winery by a local wine expert or the owners themselves.

Top Cultural highlights

Time to enjoy the highlights of Segovia, Burgos and Laguardia (Rioja)

Hotel Pickup & Drop-off

Pick-up at your hotel or accomodation in Madrid city center

Taxes, Tolls & services

21% Spanish Taxes (VAT). Complimentary water

The tour will typically starts with pick-up at 09:00 The following is the most probable itinerary. It is subject to change depending on availability and days of the week.

This private tour from Madrid to Barcelona offers a unique and fantastic way to get from one city to the next. You will have the opportunity to discover 2 well-known and important wine regions of Spain and enjoy the best of Spanish gastronomy and wine. Transportation by private quality vehicle is included on Days 1 & 2 with pickup from your accommodation by your friendly expert guide. On Day 3, you will be driven to the train station to enjoy your relaxing train ride to Barcelona. Also, this tour is the perfect way to discover the contrast between the way of life in smaller cities and towns versus the 2 most visited cities in Spain, Madrid, and Barcelona.

Day 1 Madrid-Segovia-Ribera del Duero-Burgos
Day 2 Burgos-Rioja
Day 3 Rioja-Barcelona (by train)

DAY 1 - Madrid – Segovia - Ribera del Duero - Burgos

Morning pickup at around 09:00 from your hotel by your friendly local guide for your private tour to one of Spain’s top wine regions, Ribera del Duero. A short stop in Segovia on your way to the wineries to marvel at the views of the Roman aqueduct, Cathedral, and the Alcazar castle. Upon arrival in Ribera del Duero, you will visit 2 fantastic wineries and taste their top quality wines. Lunch will be served at either a winery or an excellent local restaurant. After a full day of wine and culture, you will be dropped off at your hotel in Burgos for the night. Our guide will recommend the best options for your dinner and for taking a nice evening walk around the center of Burgos. Get a good night’s sleep because, tomorrow, Rioja awaits you.

DAY 2 – Burgos - Rioja

After breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up by your tour guide for your private tour of Rioja. Your itinerary for the day includes a guided tour at 2 very different Rioja wineries chosen by our experts. Each winery tour will conclude with a guided wine tasting. Lunch will take place at the 1890 Bistro at Marques de Riscal, one of Spain´s modern icons. Get ready for the excellent gastronomy of Rioja! During the day, your guide will also show you the beautiful vineyard landscapes and take you to some of the best spots to enjoy incredible views. Your private tour of Rioja will end with drop-off at your hotel in Laguardia.

DAY 3 – Rioja - Barcelona

After breakfast at your hotel and depending on the train schedule for your dates, you will have some free time to explore Laguardia on your own. Then, you will be driven to the Logroño train station for your relaxing train ride to Barcelona.

Have a look first at our Q&A section or contact us

Excellent wine tour! "I have been on several wine tours throughout Europe and this one is my favorite, as it far exceeded my expectations. Giuseppe was so nice and was extremely knowledgeable about the region, wines, wine making, the culture".

Tasting at Dinastis Vivanco winery in Rioja

Crystal (NYC)

Having a chance to visit family owned wineries was something we enjoyed the most. We also really appreciated the option of the Madrid to Barcelona Itinerary, as it allowed us to fly in and out of Barcelona as part of a Barcelona / Madrid organized tour. Hugo was great as a Guide. We were not sure what we would encounter. Having someone who could share history and information about the areas where we traveled was a definite plus. Thanks Again to Hugo and all the Staff at winetourism for allowing us to experience this special part of Spain.

Paul and Robin enjoying the Madrid to Barcelona wine tour

Paul & Robin, California

What a great trip! Would thoroughly recommend this trip. Much more intimate than a general tour with lots of people. Raul and Guiseppe are amazing - very knowledgeable regarding the wine and the local area and both very charming and personable. We visited a winery that has been in the family for 400 years and one of the owners conducted the tour which was a real treat. The caves are a must see. Would definitely do another trip with Wine Toursim Spain

Wine bats in traditional winery in Rioja

Lisa T (London)

Sorry this has taken so long. We had a wonderful time and our guide was outstanding and knowledgeable. The wineries we visited were all unique and offered something different. We loved the towns you selected for overnights. Burgos was really a nice town. We would like to come back and tour more wineries.

Customer enjoying winery in the Madrid to Barcelona tour

Doug, Seattle

There are many more excellent options for chauffered tours in Spain in the section on this link.

Madrid, Spain´s capital is a lively city home to top art galleries, the best soccer team in the world and with many historical attractions. At less than one hour from Madrid you will find up to 5 Unesco heritage sites. Barcelona is not just Spain´s second largest cities, but one of the top cities in Europe and probably the most multicultural city in the Mediterranean. Get ready to enjoy the amazing architecture of Gaudi!

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(Price per person based on 4 people)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Dietary restrictions. The tour can accomodate nearly all possible dietary restrictions. You will be requested to provide dietary restrictions through the booking process. Lamb is a traditional dish in Ribera del Duero and it is usually served there. Please indicate let us know if this is not a good option for you.
What it the pick -up time in Madrid? Pick-up is typically at around 9:00 AM but it is confirmed on a case-by-case basis
At what time will we be back in Barcelona on day 3? There are normally 2 trains to Barcelona on day 3. As ageneral rule we book the first available train unless it is too early in the morning.
Can I be picked up at the airport? Yes, but you should be ready at the airport to be picked up no later than 9:00 AM to ensure the itinerary is the same. Contact us in case of doubts.
Can I pay with Amex? You need to contact us to be able to book with Amex
Can I pay with a paypal account? You need to contact us if you wish to pay using Paypal
Can I have the name of the wineries we will visit? We do not advertise the names of the wineries visited and prefer not to provide them to ensure we keep the exclusivity of the tour to its maximum for our customers. We only visited small, top wineries that fit perfectly well into the schedule for the day.
Can I propose which wineries to visit? We understand you may love some wines and would like to visit the winery where they are produced. We are happy to listen to your preferences but please bear in mind that some wines are great, but the wineries not worth visiting. Please bear also in mind that some wineries do not accept visits or are not available on many days. Lastly, visiting certain wineries may imply a huge detour. The local team is expert in Ribera del Duero and Rioja and will ensure your tour includes amazing wineries.

WHY BOOK WITH US?

Winetourismspain.com is the most secure, easy and best way to experience the fantastic wineries of Ribera del Duero and Rioja during your stay in Madrid. Not only can we save you the time and effort of organising your winery visits in English, we can also offer you the opportunity to explore the area in luxury and comfort with your own experienced wine expert guide for the day, and really get to know the wineries and high quality wines in the area.

We only work with the best guides and wine producers in Ribera del Duero and Rioja. We are experts in the region and our customers count on our knowledge to build the perfect tour on the chosen day.

BOOKING & PAYMENT

You can make your reservation by contacting us to confirm availability. A booking link will be sent from where you will be able to book.

DEPOSIT OPTION

If you are booking well in advance you may prefer to pay a 20% deposit to reserve your date. If you book for less than 30 days we recommend you book paying the full amount. Full balance is requesterd 4 or 3 weeks prior to the starting tour date.

CANCELLATION POLICY

If cancelled 30 days before the start of your trip, 15% of the total services cost will be deducted. For cancellations within 30 days of the starting date of the service, 30% of the total cost will be charged. Tours cancelled 7 days or less prior to the first day of your trip are non-refundable. We advise that you consider purchasing Trip Cancellation / Travel Insurance.

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