Private Madrid to Bilbao transfer with Rioja
- WINE TOUR
- MADRID to BILBAO
- PRIVATE TRANSFER
- BEST PRICE GUARANTEED
- Private
- 9 Hours
- Mon-Sat
- Pick-up
The best way to get fromMadrid to Bilbao
Traveling from Madrid to Bilbao becomes a memorable experience with this exclusive one-day private transfer. On the way to Bilbao from Madrid with your private driver, you will journey through the heart of Rioja, one of Spain’s most celebrated wine regions. Enjoy a tasting at an outstanding Rioja winery, followed by a remarkable gastronomic experience over lunch at the iconic Marqués de Riscal restaurant. The Marques de Riscal building is one of the architectural highlights in Spain and a perfect stop on your way to Bilbao. After savoring the best of Rioja’s wine and cuisine, your trip will continue smoothly and comfortably, concluding with a drop-off at your accomodation in Bilbao.
Make the most of your journey with an unforgettable wine and gastronomic experience in Rioja
- Enjoy beautiful scenery on a relaxing journey through Spain’s wine country
- Wine tasting at an outstanding winery
- A superb lunch at the iconic Marqués de Riscal
- Comfortable private transportation all the way to your accomodation in Bilbao
This private transfer from Madrid to Bilbao includes
Professional Driver
A friendly, knowledgeable local driver throughout the day.
High quality vehicle with AC
Comfortable, high-quality minivan or sedan with air conditioning
Top-Quality Meal and tasting at Marques de Riscal
A top quality Rioja lunch with wine and coffee included. No problem to adhere to possible dietary restricionts (please indicate these in the booking form) (*) In case Marques de Riscal would not be available we would include a stop to enjoy its architecture and lunch at a different fantastic winery
Winery visit & tasting
Tasting at an excellent family-owned winery in Rioja
Coffe stop. Landscapes & vineyards
A coffe stop at mid-way to Rioja. A scenic route in Rioja to ensure you enjoy fantastic landscapes
Pickup & Drop-off at your accomodations
Pick-up in Madrid and drop-off at your hotel or flat in Bilbao
Taxes & services
21% Spanish Taxes (VAT).
Practical information & Dietary restrictions
Hotel pick-up: Estimated pickup time is shown below. You will also be contacted a few days prior to the day of the tour to confirm pickup time and driver details.
Private transfer from Madrid to Bilbao with Rioja wine stop - Itinerary
08:00 – Pick-up at your accommodation
Your guide will pick you up at your accommodation located in Madrid City Center.
Quick stop on the way to Rioja
Stop #1 – Rioja Winery
Travel through the stunning landscapes of Rioja wine country to reach the winery, where you will enjoy a tasting of exceptional local wines.
Stop #2 – Lunch at Marqués de Riscal
Enjoy an unforgettable lunch at the iconic Marqués de Riscal, a legendary winery known for its stunning architecture and world-class wines. Savor a gourmet meal featuring the finest local ingredients, with exceptional Rioja wines, in a setting that combines tradition, innovation, and elegance.
17:00–17:30 – Arrival in Bilbao
After a delightful lunch, enjoy a comfortable drive to Bilbao or San Sebastián, concluding your day in style. Relax as you are dropped off at your hotel, taking with you the memories of exquisite wines, stunning Rioja landscapes, and a truly unforgettable gastronomic experience.
This itinerary can be adjusted to include airport pickups. The schedule would need to be modified if departure at 8:00 AM is not possible
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Why with us and Terms
- Dietary restrictions. The tour can accomodate nearly all possible dietary restrictions. You will be requested to provide dietary restrictions through the booking process.
- What it the pick -up time in my accomodation? Pick-up is at 09:00 AM
- At what time will we be in San Sebastian? At around 17:45. This may depend on where your hotel o flat is located, and also on the itinerary for the day
- Can I pay with Amex? You need to contact us to be able to book with Amex
Can I play 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 from Rioja 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 Rioja and will ensure your tour includes amazing wineries.
Winetourismspain.com is the most secure, easy and best way to experience the fantastic wineries of Rioja. This tour offers 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 Rioja wine country.
You can make your reservation by selecting an available date from the calendar. Then select the number of people. To proceed to the payment page click “BOOK NOW”.
If you are booking well in advance and prefer to pay a 30% deposit to reserve your date, please contact us by clicking on “Contact Us” and we can then send you a payment link for the deposit
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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