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Semi-Private La Rioja Tour of 3 Premium Wineries from Bilbao
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104 Ratings
Bilbo
Embark on a wine journey through La Rioja, Spain’s premier winemaking region. Visit 3 top wineries, taste bold red blends, and explore the medieval town of Laguardia.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Haro - We will visit a spectacular subterranean winery beneath a centuries old village in the beautiful Ebro Valley of the La Rioja wine country. This winery will include a 1 hour tour and 3 subsequent tastings of their premium wines only available to clients who visit this special winery.
- Samaniego - Our next visits will be tasting experiences at boutique family-run wineries. We will have tastings of the most premium wines from their oldest vines. You will also get to sample their limited-quantity olive oil with fresh bread, cheese and chorizo.
- Laguardia - We will then head to the 10th century village of Laguardia for lunch at a local restaurant or pintxo/tapas bar depending on your preference and appetite. After lunch, we will take a leisurely stroll through the beautiful town pointing out sites of interest. There is also amazing photo opportunities of the entirety of the beautiful Ebro Valley.
- Bodegas Marques de Riscal - We will take you to see the Frank Gehry designed Hotel Marques de Riscal for photos and a walk through the vineyards.
What's Included
- Visit 3 wineries with 9-10 tastings
- Enjoy olive oil, chorizo, fresh bread, and cheese
- Travel in a luxury vehicle
- Guided tour with a knowledgeable driver/guide
- Full insurance and licensed by Basque government
- Includes round-trip transfer
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Information
Experience the essence of La Rioja, the apex of viniculture in Spain, through a journey from Bilbao that takes you through vineyards and wineries. You’ll be tasting the robust, berry-infused reds that have made Rioja a prime spot on any wine connoisseur’s map and appreciating the unique architectural designs of various estates, including one imagined by Frank Gehry. Accompany us on a guided walk through the ancient Basque town of Laguardia, ensconced within city walls, and soak in the incredible landscapes the region offers.
The tour includes a visit to three significant and iconic wineries that represent the peak of La Rioja’s winemaking prowess. These vineyards produce vintages that consistently rank within the top 100 Rioja wines, scoring over 90 on Robert Parker’s scale. Tasting sessions will include both red and white select wines, offering you a comprehensive understanding of the rich offerings of the La Rioja wine territory.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Location
Radisson Collection Hotel, Gran Vía Bilbao
Gran Vía de Don Diego López de Haro
Please meet us right in front of the Radisson Collection Hotel Bilbao. One of us will be waiting there in a dark grey/black van or sedan.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Knut_s
Jul 28, 2024
Loved it! - We had a fantastic trip with Jani, who was a super engaging and knowledgeable guide. She introduced us to the culture and history of the regions we passed through, and to passionate and talented winemakers at three smaller estates in Rioja Alavesa. Samples of both wine and the accompanying food were generous and delicious, and we picked up a few bottles at each place.
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Glen_m
Jul 13, 2024
🙏🥇👍 - Zach is a great guide and happy to share his passion with basque food a culture.
We had an unforgettable day and so glad we did it
With gratitude.
G&G
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L2793tvadrianal
Jul 5, 2024
Amazing wine tour! - AMAZING wine tour! Jani, our tour guide, was INCREDIBLE! She was extremely knowledgeable about the region and the wineries. We happened to be the only ones on the tour that day so we got a private tour. The wineries she chose were all distinct and different. Each one had a special appeal and the wines were all excellent premium wines. We even got to taste some excellent Spanish olive oil and different salts at one of them. Best tour ever! Highly recommend!
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Ilonawagenaar
Jul 1, 2024
Wonderful wine your! - It was a lovely tour, highly recommendable for people who like wine. Our guide was very nice and friendly, she came to pick us op directly from the hotel and she was perfectly on time. She was very passionate and enthusiastic giving us all the information. We visited 3 wineries and each of them was lovely. The wines are served with some food (bread, ham, cheese) which is typical Spanish. Overall very good experience!
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828ch
Jul 1, 2024
Memorable, fun tour of La Rioja - We thoroughly enjoyed our Rioja tour. Irene, our guide, was so helpful by providing pre-departure info. The vehicle was very comfortable. On our drive, Irene explained about the Rioja area, their wines, and shared such interesting details about the Basque country. The 3 wineries we visited were high-quality, introduced to us by people passionate about their wines and traditions. We enjoyed lunch in Laguardia, a beautiful historic town. And on our return trip to Bilbao, we stopped near other wineries to admire their architecture. Thanks Irene for such a fun, memorable day. Eskerrik asko!
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Emmanuel_l
Jun 26, 2024
Great experience - Our guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. The scenery is beautiful and the wine was very interesting.
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Roycx123rb
Jun 15, 2024
An exceptional La Rioja premium wine tour - We had an amazing day visiting La Rioja region and the 3 premium wineries. From start to finish Jani, the tour guide, was extremely informative about the different regions, wineries and culture. We enjoyed the visit to each of the unique wineries, and the wine tasting for all of them was exceptional. The experience of the winery with subterranean wine cellars is one we will never forget. The visit to the town of Laguardia finished the day off nicely before the drive back to Bilbao. Many thanks to all our guides who went the extra mile to accommodate all of our needs and wishes. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting the region. Roy & Christine
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Marthasn2194qv
Jun 8, 2024
WOW! - First of all, our tour guide, Jani, was excellent. So much information and great history. All the wineries were fun and had great wine and ambiance. The little towns were beautiful and full of history. I would highly recommend this tour with Jani. You will be so happy. Great way to experience this beautiful country and all it has to offer.
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Gwen_f
Jun 3, 2024
Such a fun day Wine Country Tour - This basque country wine trip is not to be missed. Our guide , Zack was friendly , knowledgeable and outstanding as our tour guide. We visited three wineries of stellar quality. The first stop was in a unique village . The winery tour took us deep into ancient caves where we saw a group of rare wines in a niche dating from 1892 to 1926.
There was a lot of history presented by the charming local tour guide including a story of Ernest Hemingway visiting this sight many times. The wines were reasonably priced and of good quality accompanied by cheeses and chocolate.
We visited two other wineries and then ended our tour with pintxos in the quaint mountain top village of LaGuardia with stunning views of the valley below.
We also stopped to take photos of the Frank Gehry designed hotel.
We shared our tour with two others ... newlyweds ...so fun.
You will not regret booking this tour with Zack.
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898tinac
May 29, 2024
Book this tour today! - We had the most amazing time on our tour! Zach was super knowledgeable about the area. They curated winery experiences that were fun and unique and all the wines we tasted were delicious. I cannot recommend this tour enough!
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