Vitoria and La Rioja wine area tour
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Highlights
VITORIA AND LA RIOJA WINE AREA FULL DAY TOUR FROM BILBAO
Departure from Bilbao in the morning, 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.
Return back to Bilbao to arrive in the middle of the afternoon.
What is included?
- Guided visit to a traditional winery including tasting of wines
- Transport during the visit
- Bilingual Official guide
What is not included?
- Lunch, beverages or other services not specified
- Entrance fees to the monuments
What is there to know?
- Please be aware that the tour included walking tours, comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended.
- A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour. In the case of not reaching the required minimum, you will be offered an alternative date or the total refund of the amount.
Meeting point
Bilbao, Alameda de Mazarredo, 65 - bus stop in front of the tourist office
- Print the voucher and give it to the guide upon departure. Electronic vouchers are accepted.
- Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
Cancellation policies
Cancellation by the customer less than 4 days in advance is 25%, 3 days 50%, 2 days 75% and 1 day or No Show will be charged 100% of the penalty.
Description
Departing from Bilbao at 8:40am , we will head directly to Vitoria via highway.
The route shows the mountainous landscapes until it reaches the plateau with its oak and beech forests.
In Vitoria we will take a panoramic tour of the city , including all the newer areas. We then stop in the historic center for a visit on foot .
From here, we will continue the route through different towns of Araba until we pass Labastida and arrive at Laguardia , a famous historical and monumental village of Rioja Alavesa with magnificent wineries. We will be able to admire the medieval streets, the stately homes and the two fortified churches.
Free time for lunch in one of its typical restaurants; our guide will provide restaurant suggestions and possibilities.
A guided visit to a traditional cellar with wine tasting is included.
* The city of Vitoria was a strategic military, commercial and cultural point. Its historic center still retains its medieval essence.
* Laguardia and Labastida will take you back in time with their medieval constructions. Both cities are famous for their wineries and their tradition.
* Rioja has its own Certificate of Origin (CO), the first awarded in Spain. It is highly regarded throughout the country for its high quality. * Get to know one of the wineries of La Rioja with a wine tasting.
Meeting point:
* This tour departs from the Carlton Hotel - Plaza Federico Moyúa 2.
* Print the voucher and give it to the guide upon departure. Electronic vouchers are accepted.
* Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts.
* Please note that the tour ends at the same starting point.
INCLUDED
* Official bilingual guide.
* Guided visit to a traditional cellar with wine tasting.
* Transportation during the visit
NOT INCLUDED
* Lunch, drinks or other unspecified services.
* Entrance tickets to monuments.
Cancellation policy:
Cancellation by the customer with less than 4 days in advance is 25%, 3 days 50%, 2 days 75% and 1 day or No Show 100% of the penalty will be charged.
