Spanish Wine Tour with Castle Stay

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Let the Spanish vacation of your dreams begin! Fly into Madrid, pick up your rental car, and drive to  Sigüenza. Visit a winery for a wine tasting in the Ribera del Duero region en route to La Rioja. Spend two nights here. Visit a winery during your stay for another tasting! You'll also visit a wine museum and enjoy a gourmet lunch. There will be time for ind...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Winery visit and wine tasting in the Ribera Del Duero region
    • Traditional Spanish Tapas Tour

What's this trip about?

    Let the Spanish vacation of your dreams begin! Fly into Madrid, pick up your rental car, and drive to  Sigüenza. Visit a winery for a wine tasting in the Ribera del Duero region en route to La Rioja. Spend two nights here. Visit a winery during your stay for another tasting! You'll also visit a wine museum and enjoy a gourmet lunch. There will be time for independent exploration for you to become even more immersed in the culture of this region! Continue on to Olite, where you'll explore independently. The Royal Palace of Olite is a stunning castle begging to be explored! Next, you're off to Hondarribia. Enjoy a visit along the way to Javier and its beautiful castle perched atop a hill. Arrive in Hondarribia, a charming seaside town with views of coastal France! Next, drive to San Sebastian for two nights! Located on the coast of the Bay of Biscay, San Sebastian is packed with culture and gastronomic delights. A traditional tapas tour will by led by a local to give you a truly authentic experience during your stay. Drive next to Bilbao for another dose of culture and to try some Basque food! This port town is surrounded by lush green mountains, so be sure to take a moment to breathe it all in! Your final stop is Madrid for one last night of Spanish fun! 

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CitySpain
End CitySpain

Travel Themes

  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Spain

Attractions

  • Bilbao

Activities

  • Culture
  • Independent

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to Madrid (MAD)
    • Manual rental car – upgrade to automatic available
    • 1 night in Sigüenza at the Hotel Parador de Sigüenza, or similar
    • Winery visit and wine tasting in the Ribera Del Duero region
    • 2 nights in La Rioja at the Hotel Parador de Santo Domingo, or similar
    • Winery visit and wine tasting in La Rioja region
    • Visit to a Wine Museum with gourmet lunch included
    • 1 night in Olite at the Hotel Parador de Olite, or similar
    • 1 night in Hondarribia at the Hotel Parador de Hondarribia, or similar
    • Traditional Spanish Tapas Tour
    • 1 night in San Sebastian at the Hotel Silken Amara Plaza, or similar
    • 1 night in Bilbao at the Barcelo Occidental, or similar
    • 1 night in Madrid at Sercotel Madrid Aeropuerto, or similar
    • Buffet breakfast daily

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Spain!

Upon arrival, pick up your rental car from the airport. Today, you'll be driving from Madrid to Sigüenza! This will take approximately two hours. Check in to your hotel and start exploring!

Day 2 Sigüenza - Peñaranda de Duero - La Rioja

Fuel up with breakfast at your hotel before a day of exploring! Today, you'll drive from Sigüenza to La Rioja via Peñaranda de Duero. Stop along the way to enjoy a winery visit and tasting! You'll also visit a medieval Spanish village, underground caves from the 16th century. and a winery located in "Golden Mile." Continue on to La Rioja and check into your new hotel.

Day 3 La Rioja

Today is filled with wine tastings and sightseeing! You'll visit a traditional winery for a tasting. After, visit a wine museum and enjoy a gourmet lunch! The afternoon is yours to explore as you please.

Day 4 La Rioja - Olite

Today, take a short drive to Olite! Here you'll discover traces of Roman and Gothic artistic presence. Check in to your hotel and discover Olite at-leisure.

Day 5 Olite - Castle of Javier - Hondarribia

Today, you'll drive from Olite to Hondarribia! Along the way, stop at the 10th century Castle of Javier. Your hotel in Hondarribia has views of the coast of France!  

Day 6 Hondarribia - San Sebastian

A short drive will bring you to San Sebastian! Also known as Donostia and located on the coast of the Bay of Biscay, San Sebastian is full of life! A local will lead you through a traditional tapas tour upon arrival.

Day 7 San Sebastian - Bilbao

Today, a short drive will bring you to Bilbao! Come to know this beautiful city through independent exploration. We suggest a visit to the Guggenheim Museum!

Day 8 Bilbao - Peñafiel - Madrid

You'll drive south today towards Madrid! Stop along the way to explore the Peñafiel Castle independently. Continue on to Madrid where you'll enjoy the final night of your vacation!

Day 9 Depart Spain

After breakfast, drop your car off at the Madrid Airport and check in for your flight home!

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Last Updated: 7/13/2023

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