Departure from Bilbao at 8:40 am, we will head directly to Vitoria via highway. The route shows the mountainous landscapes until reaching the plateau with its forests of oak and beech.
In Vitoria we will enjoy a panoramic tour of the city including all the most recent areas. Then we stop at the old town for a walking visit.
From here, we continue the route through different towns of Araba until we finally pass Labastida and we arrive in Laguardia, a famous historical and monumental charming village of Rioja Alavesa with magnificent wineries. We will enjoy the medieval streets, the lordly houses and the two fortified churches.
Free time for lunch in one of its typical restaurants; our guide will provide suggestions and possibilities of restaurants. Included a guided visit to a traditional winery including tasting of wines.
Vitoria and La Rioja Wine Area Full Day Tour
Get ready to admire the greenest landscape of the Basque Country. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the city of Vitoria, where you will visit its historic center. Then reach La Rioja Alavesa. Move back to medieval times and walk through its centuries-old streets to finally finish the visit with a wine tasting in one of its most traditional wineries
Highlights
- The city of Vitoria has been a strategic point at military, commercial and cultural level. Its Old Quarter still keeps its medieval essence nowadays.
- Laguardia and Labastida will make you travel in time with their medieval construction. Both towns are famous for its wine cellars and tradition.
- La Rioja has its own certificate of origin (CO), the very first awarded in Spain. It is highly appreciated around the country for its high quality.
- Get to know one of the wineries in La Rioja winery including a tasting of wines.
Included
- Multilingual Official guide.
- Guided visit to a traditional winery including tasting of wines.
- Transport during the visit
Excluded
- Lunch, beverages or other services not specified.
- Entrance fees to the monuments.
Please Note
- Departure time: 8:40 am
- This is a bilingual tour in English and Spanish.
- Please note that the tour includes several walking tours.
Essential Information
- This tour departs from the Hotel Carlton – Plaza Federico Moyúa 2.
- Print your voucher and give it to your guide when staring the tour. E-voucher accepted.
- Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour begins.
- Contact for Julià Travel Gray Line Spain: 0034 93 317 64 54 / [email protected]
- Please note that the tour ends at the same point of departure.
- Cancellation policy: a 100% cancellation penalty applies if cancelled 24 hours or less prior to travel date or in case of no-show