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Enjoy a wine immersion in La Rioja with this tour from Bilbao including visits to two wineries with tastings and a light lunch in the medieval village of Laguardia.
Enjoy a premium day out with our Bilbao to La Rioja wine tour, an experience designed to discover the essence of one of the world's most prestigious wine regions. Accompanied by an expert guide and with the comfort of private air-conditioned transport from your hotel, you will head into the heart of the Designation of Origin to understand why these lands have been synonymous with excellence since Roman times.
The itinerary includes a visit to two wineries with different profiles—one family-run and one medium-sized—allowing you to compare traditional methods with modern innovations. You will walk among barrels and learn to interpret the terroir before enjoying guided tastings where you will identify the aromas of red fruit, vanilla, and spices that define the great Riojan crianzas and reservas. The experience is completed in the magical medieval town of Laguardia, a setting of cobblestone streets and underground cellars, where you will enjoy a traditional La Rioja lunch that may include typical regional dishes such as Rioja-style potatoes or pochas, followed by lamb chops, all paired with a D.O. Rioja wine (1 glass per person).
*The gastronomic proposal may vary according to the season and the availability of fresh produce.
With small groups of a maximum of 8 people, this tour guarantees an intimate and personalized atmosphere, ideal for both enthusiasts and those wishing to start their journey into the world of wine. It is the perfect combination of culture, gastronomy, and endless vineyard landscapes in an eight-hour excursion that will allow you to toast with the best of La Rioja before returning to Bilbao.
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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
● 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 two wineries in Rioja
✔ Wine tasting at the wineries
✔ Traditional Riojan lunch with a glass of wine
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)