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Enjoy a complete wine and gastronomic experience in La Rioja with this tour from Bilbao, including a winery visit with tasting and a traditional four-course Riojan lunch.
If you are looking for a wine tour with local character and a close atmosphere, this getaway from Bilbao takes you to the heart of the Rioja Qualified Designation of Origin to combine landscapes, history, and gastronomy at a relaxed pace. The day begins with a convenient hotel pick-up and a scenic drive to a region where walled villages and vineyard-covered hills create a perfect mosaic to understand the terroir. You will explore the magical town of Laguardia before visiting a medium-sized winery, an ideal setting to learn without crowds the secrets of grape transformation: from vineyard work to aging and refining in oak barrels.
The experience includes a guided wine tasting to help you identify the aromatic profiles and styles that have made this region world-famous. The highlight is a traditional Riojan lunch in a classic restaurant, consisting of four courses and dessert. You will savor delicacies such as black pudding, piquillo peppers, Riojan-style beans or potatoes, and the iconic lamb chops grilled over vine shoots, finishing with the sweet touch of a Goxua dessert. With small groups of up to 8 people and private air-conditioned transportation, this tour guarantees a perfect balance between oenological learning and culinary pleasure in an unforgettable eight-hour journey.
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Additional information
● Please provide your accommodation details at the end of the booking process to arrange the pick-up. The local provider will contact passengers before the start of the tour to confirm the pick-up point and time. If you have not received this communication, it is the passenger's sole responsibility to contact the local provider 24 hours before the tour starts at the number provided on the voucher to confirm the pick-up point and time
● If there are children in the booking, we will contact you by email three days before the tour to confirm their weight and height in order to select the appropriate child seat for the vehicle
● The order of the visits may vary for operational reasons
● Please dress according to the weather conditions; we recommend using sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, and bringing a bottle of water
● This tour operates with a minimum of 2 passengers. If this minimum is not met, you will be offered an alternative time or date, or a full refund. The procedure is as follows: Three days before your tour date, we will send you an email so you can decide if you wish to wait until the last day or if you prefer to switch to one of the guaranteed departure alternatives we propose. If you wish to change your tour, simply confirm by replying to that email and we will manage the change. If you prefer to wait until the last minute to see if more bookings come in from other clients, you do not need to reply to the message; our team will keep you informed of any updates. If, by the deadline (4:30 PM the day before the tour), the minimum number of participants has not been reached, we will notify you of the cancellation of your booking and proceed with a 100% refund of your booking value
● Small group of maximum 8 pax
● Vegetarian and gluten-free options and children's menu available
● Reduced prices are available for groups of more than 5 adults
Inclusions
✔ Pick-up and drop-off at the client's accommodation
✔ Transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Local guide in English or Spanish
✔ Entrance ticket to a winery in La Rioja
✔ Wine tasting at the winery
✔ Traditional lunch (4 courses and dessert)
Exclusions
✖ Rain gear and umbrella
✖ Personal expenses
✖ Optional tips
✖ Tickets, meals and drinks are not included unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other unspecified service
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellations made with less notice or no-shows will not be refunded
Meeting point
Pick-up at the client's accommodation (accommodations located in Bilbao city center)