Corporate Wine UK


Tel: 01592 631 898
 
   
  Back To Main >

La Rioja: Wine and Food at their best

Welcome to La Rioja, the region internationally famous for its acclaimed wines and food.

An outstanding gourmet wine vacation, tailor-made for groups or individuals who enjoy excellent wine and amazing food. You will visit a variety of wineries, all different with their special features, from chateau-style and traditional wineries to boutique or avant-garde wineries all regarded as leaders in both the new and traditional Rioja.

The winemakers and winery owners will guide you through their prestigious estates, explaining their unique wine-making methods and sampling their renowned wines with you.

La Rioja is the tour you should not miss if you want to visit remarkable wineries, sample splendid wines, enjoy unforgettable meals in gorgeous surroundings, improve your knowledge about the history and culture of wine and combine it with striking medieval village tours in one of the most tourist-free areas in Spain.

Day 1

Arrival at Bilbao or Victoria airport.

You will be escorted to a waiting car, minibus or coach depending on the number of people in the party, and travel to Agustinoshotel, a former convent in la Rioja.

Free evening.

Day 2

After breakfast, tutored wine tasting of a selection of the best wines of La Rioja conducted by our wine expert at our hotel …. You will learn different techniques to taste wine and will be acquainted with the unique characteristics of the wines of the Rioja wine region.

Enjoy a private guided tour of “Los Calados of Ollauri”, the deep subterranean caves where millions of wine bottles are kept.

Visit to the Remelluri Estate, one of the leading wineries in Rioja, which owes its promonence to its successful style of blending modern technology with the traditional wine-making methods. It is one of the chateau-style wineries in Rioja, located in a peaceful setting at the foot of the Cantabrian Mountains.

Lunch accompanied by the much acclaimed wines from Remelluri at the charming dining-room of the estate overlooking the vineyards. Guided tour of and wine tasting at the Lopez de Heredia winery, one of the oldest and prettiest wine estates in Europe.

Free evening. Time to relax or to enjoy the numerous bars and restaurants around the city.

Day 3

Privite guided tour of a winery located in a distinguished castle.

Guided tour of the world's largest wine museum. A unique learning experience of wine making, not only in Spain but in Europe. After visiting this spectacular museum, you will enjoy a truly oustanding gourmet lunch, sampling exquisite food and excellent wines.



After lunch you will visit the famous Monastery of Yuso, where the first books in the Spanish language were written.

Free evening. Time to relax or to enjoy the numerous bars and restaurants around the city.

Day 4

After breakfast, travel to the airport for the homeward journey Optional: Private guided tour of the Guggenheim museum depending on flight times.                                                                                                                             

What is in included?

  All transport and transfers excluding flights.

  Accommodation for 3 nights in 4 star hotels, based on two people sharing.

  3 full breakfasts and 2 gourmet lunches in restaurants.

  Soft drinks and snacks throughout the journey.

  Wine tasting, cellar visits, museum entry fees.

  Visit to the world's largest wine museum.

  Road tolls, guide and driver fees where applicable. All local taxes.

  Information pack .

What is not included?

  Personal expenses such as telephone and mini-bar.

  Any additional drinks with your meal.

  Tips and gratuities (guides, restaurants, etc).

  Travel insurance (recommended).

  Cancellation insurance (recommended).

Cost per person based on the following:

Group

 

6 people

 

8 people

 

12 people

Cost per person

 

£669

 

£649

 

£629


Please contact us if your group consists of less than 6 or more than 12 people.

For more details or to start planning your tour please use our enquiry form or arrange for a tour representative to call you back.

 
   
  Wine & Champage Gifts
Wine Tastings
 
     
  Wine & Champage Gifts
Online Shop
 
     
  Vineyard Tours
Vineyard Tours
 
     
  Wine Events
Wine Events
 
     
 

Customer Feedback

“Excellent prices and prompt delivery. Just to top it off the wine was also excellent, many thanks”.
Mr Dave Hargreaves
General Manager – Care Training
www.caretraining.co.uk