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La Rioja Wine Tour: Explore Top Wineries from Bilbao
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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.
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:
24 hours
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…
- 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
- 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
- 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…
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(113 Ratings)
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214dawne
Nov 14, 2024
Amazing private luxury Rioja winery tour! - My husband and I just returned from an amazing trip to the Basque Country. The destination is unique in the world, and the food and wine alone make the trip worth taking.
We had a special interest in visiting the Rioja wine region after hearing about the world class wines that have been produced there for almost a thousand years!
Gratefully our research connected us with Zach and Irene, the owners of The Best of Basque luxury tour company. Their in-depth local knowledge and connections with the best and most unique wineries made for a really exceptional experience. With over 600 wineries in the region, you couldn't possibly do this on your own.
We were picked up at the hotel in one of their spotless luxury vans and spent the next several hours being immersed in the beauty and history of Basque Country.
After visiting three extraordinary wineries with personal tours and tastings, we were ready for lunch. Zach brought us to an excellent local restaurant where we experienced Basque cuisine, some of the best food in the world. We invited Zach to join us and thankfully he obliged. His passion for the food and ability to speak Spanish resulted in an unbelievable meal.
I strongly recommend touring with The Best of Basque. They will surpass your expectations!
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Rladams2018
Nov 9, 2024
Outstanding - Zach, Irene and Olaia picked us up and toured us with their wealth of knowledge to Bilbao oldtown, san Sabastian and wine country on our 3 selected tours.
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Dantv8264vv
Oct 18, 2024
A great day in La Rioja - This was a memorable experience for my wife and me, experiencing a wine region new to us. Our guide Zach really knew his Spanish, Basque and wine history and was fun to talk to. The three bodegas we visited were all very welcoming with friendly, informative hosts and incredible wines. We would love to do it again soon.
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X619fpcharlottew
Oct 14, 2024
Brilliant tour of Rioja wineries - We had a wonderful time on our private tour of three premium Rioja wineries, led by Zach. Communication and information throughout the whole booking process and the day itself was great. The transfer from and back to where we were staying in Bilbao was very comfortable, with beautiful scenery. We had multiple delicious wines with local snacks at each of the wineries, with a full winery tour at one which was fantastic. Zach kindly also booked us somewhere for lunch in LaGuardia (at our request) where we had some delicious local food and more wine! Would highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to visit some wineries in the area!
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Vacation619567
Oct 12, 2024
Fantastic tour of Rioja wine region - The wine tour of Rioja was amazing. We did it as a group of 6 (thank you to Craig/Joanne from Canada and Bjorn/Jane from Norway for their great company on the trip).
Irene was a fantastic guide - full of fun and enthusiasm. She gave us so much useful information about Bilbao and the Basque region.
We visited 3 wineries and enjoyed tasting so many different wines - each of the hosts was interesting and engaging. Along the way we stopped for many great photo opportunities and to visit other places of interest.
We would recommend this tour for anyone visiting this area. It is a really great day out!
Eskerrik asko!
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Susan_d
Oct 9, 2024
Fabulous wine tour - We had a fabulous day! Enjoyed the drive, the wineries, the wine and food! Especially enjoyed a surprise visit to a small town in Rioja. It is one of the most charming places we’ve seen on our trip. Had fun having lunch on one of the small streets. We ordered way too much wine and drank way too much wine… A little bit of sleeping went on on the drive back!
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Mlevanic
Oct 2, 2024
Great one day tour! Strongly recommend! - Absolutely amazing tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and full of humor. All of us enjoyed the day from the moment it started and way after it ended. Ire provided us with recommendations for every remaining day of our holidays. Great memories.
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Cindy_y
Sep 24, 2024
Sunny day enjoying wine in the Rioja Valley - The drive to the Rioja Valley was well worth the trip. Once we arrived the weather was perfect and the tour started with a winery called Amerin. It was a full tour about the process of making their wines. The winery I enjoyed the most was from Valserrano. My husband and I enjoyed our tour guide Irene who was full of energy and very proud of being from Basque.
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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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