http://www.cellartours.com/spain/wine tours/luxury ribera del duero weekend.html Luxury Ribera del Duero Wine Tours Weekend: Highlights: more photos Wine Tour of Ribera del Duero Sipping wine in a 13th century Monastery Vineyard Walks Visit the exquisite gothic cathedral of Burgos Unforgettable Wining and Dining Private Mercedes chauffeured tours The Spanish wine region of Ribera del Duero is one of the most prestigious wine producing areas in the world. If you love big, red wines, this is the region for you! Ribera del Duero s vineyards blanket across the Duero river s banks (the most famous wine river in Iberia, called the Douro in Portugal). This is the land of the Conquistadors and castles and ruined fortresses punctuate the dry arid landscapes throughout the region. The most impressive is Peñafiel, shaped like a battleship and located majestically on the top of a craggy hill. Mythical wines made here include Vega Sicilia, Pingus, Abadia Retuerta, Pesquera, Viña Mayor, Emilo Moro, Carmelo Rodero, Pago de Carrovejas, just to name a few. The famous Golden Mile in the Ribera features some of these wineries and some of Spain s most expensive wines. You ll have the opportunity to taste many of these wines and see where they are made. We have created this wine tasting weekend for those looking to taste the fabulous wines from Ribera in their birthplace, and the wine country tour is combined with a visit to the Madrid, Europe's best-kept secret. On this gourmet wine tour, you ll enjoy VIP private winery visits to such renowned estates as Abadia Retuerta, Emilio Moro, and Pérez Pascuas. Apart from wine tasting; you'll visit breathtaking monuments such as the 13th century Gothic Cathedral in Burgos; enjoy delicious regional cuisine in charming, cozy restaurants; and sleep in a wine hotel right in the vineyards. In Madrid, you ll have a fabulous Spanish wine masterclass paired with Basque Pintxos. If you love food, wine and culture and are looking for a memorable wine weekend in Spain, contact us for more information on this Ribera del Duero tour.
Ribera del Duero Wine Tours Weekend Day By Day Itinerary Day One - Madrid to Ribera del Duero Arrive to Madrid airport and your elegant chauffeur guide will be waiting for you, to sweep you away to the wine country. The drive is just over 2 hours, so sit back and rest. You have a full ahead! Arrive to the first wine estate such as Emilo Moro, making refined wines. After a short tour of the winery, a private tasting of all the flagship wines such as Finca Resalso, Emilio Moro and Malleolus, plus a special cru like Malloelus de Sanchomartín will be waiting for you to taste and savor. After this first winery visit you ll be ready for lunch and we have an atmospheric venue for you next in Peñafiel. In a historic wine cave, you ll taste authentic, local specialties like suckling pig, roast lamb, piquillo peppers and homemade desserts, all paired with fine wines. Barrique cellar in the Ribera After lunch, why not take a digestive walk and visit Peñafiel, with its fairy tale castle. Then carry on to the second winery of the, to Pérez Pascuas. After a stomp in the vineyards, you ll explore the wine estate on a private tour and conclude with a tasting of their fantastic Viña Pedrosa wines including a top Reserva. Finally, you will head to your wine hotel, set amid the vines. You ll have great views and a comfie, stylish room. Dinner is on your own at their excellent restaurant, whose consulting chef is Michelin starred Sergi Arola. You can visit the hotel s small winery and taste some wines this evening as well. Welcome to the Ribera del Duero! Overnight: 4* Wine Hotel, Ribera del Duero Lunch with wines Madrid- Ribera del Duero
Day Two - Private Wine Tasting at Abadia Retuerta Winery Relax at breakfast and take in the views of the vineyards. These views are stunning at harvest time! To you will enjoy your last wine estate of the weekend, the stunning Abadia Retuerta winery. We saved the best for last and to s tour includes novelties like a 4X4 through the vines and a tasting in a 13the century monastery, right in the ancient monks dining hall. Check out of your hotel and your driver will take you to this graceful estate. You ll enjoy the ultimate VIP tour, lasting about two hours. Abadia Retuerta makes some of Spain s most exciting wines and you ll try their best ones including Abadia Retuerta Selección Especial, Palomar Cru, Pago La Garduña Cru and the Pago Negralada Cru. Sublime wines, and you ll enjoy them with some homemade Spanish tortilla, manchego cheese and nutty jamón. VIP Wine Tastings From Abadia Retuerta, you will drive north to Burgos, where the folkloric hero El Cid is buried in a jaw-dropping Gothic Cathedral. First up is a late lunch at one of the town s famed Asadors. Traditional food served by elegant waiters in an upmarket Castilian restaurant, very good. You ll taste some superb wine with lunch such as Vega Sicilia s Valbuena! After lunch, you ll have a few free hours in Burgos to visit the old town and the cathedral (which easily merits an hour; it s huge and gorgeous!). In the evening, return to your wine hotel and rest of the night at leisure. Overnight: 4* Wine Hotel, Ribera del Duero Full breakfast, Lunch with wines Ribera del Duero Burgos- Hotel Day Three - Return to Madrid
This morning at your preferred time, you ll transfer back to Madrid. Drop off your luggage at your hotel and check in, and the rest of the is yours at leisure to discover the famed art museums (Prado, Reina Sofia, Thyssen, etc), do some shopping (Madrid has great shops for leather, gourmet goodies like saffron and olive oil, clothing and shoes). Lunch will be on your own with our suggestions to. You could go tapas hopping in the Cava Baja or around the Opera House and Plaza Oriente, or sit down to a creative tasting lunch at one of our favorite spots like Viridiana or the Gastroteca. Burgos Old Town In the early evening, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to a hip private wine tasting venue downtown. Tonight is a major treat! With your own private sommelier and private chef you will be privy to a Spanish wine masterclass (by a pre-master of wine) followed with a Basque tapas and Pintxos extravaganza. You ll begin with a tasting of Cava (Spain s bubbly) from the Penedès followed by a tasting of four reds from regions like Toro, the Priorat, up and coming Bierzo and of course La Rioja. Finish with a sweetie from Jerez (Sherry). Your sommelier is a native English speaker and you ll enjoy all of the anecdotes and information so passionately presented on Spanish wines. Dinner then is great fun, you ll have a terrific time tonight. Taxi back to your hotel whenever you finish. Your hosts will be at your disposal for the entire evening and you can sip the rest of the wines from your tasting at dinner. Overnight: 4* Elegant hotel, Madrid Full breakfast, Spanish Wine Masterclass, Dinner with wines Ribera del Duero Madrid- One way dinner transfer Day Four - Depart Madrid
This morning, your chauffeured Mercedes will take you back to Madrid s Barajas airport at your preferred time. And this concludes your short but thoroughly entertaining wine tasting weekend in Ribera del Duero and Madrid. We look forward to seeing you again! Madrid's Royal Palace Full breakfast Madrid- airport Customer Feedback for Ribera del Duero Wine Tours Weekend: Out of this world! Truly, we are so blessed to have had the privilege of being a guest of Cellar Tours! Years of travel and reading guide books still would not have held a candle to the carefully, thoughtfully planned tour. Much consideration was given to the guests from interests to activity level to food & wine preferences. Truly no detail was overlooked. Each of the wineries was very different and special. It was great to make the drive because you could better appreciate how the changing landscape influences the vines/wines. We know there is no way in the world we would have known where to go, have found the bodegas or have been welcomed into the fold or have been given access to such special and fabulous wines. It's the single most, amazing, special, fabulous, memorable vacation anyone could take! I do think it is unparalleled in the design, the scope the details, the balance, the quality. Holley Malia, California, USA What's Included in Ribera del Duero Wine Tours Weekend: Accommodation for 3 nights in comfortable 4* Hotels 3 Full breakfasts Private Airport Transfers and all transfers as per the itinerary by luxury Mercedes E and English speaking chauffeur Bottle of Spanish wine in your room upon arrival
Bottle of Spanish wine in your room upon arrival Two traditional lunches with various courses and ultra high quality wines 3 Professional and VIP Wine Tasting Presentations with Winemakers/Owners/top staff in Ribera del Duero) Tastings of Cru Wines and Personalized Wine Sheets Spanish wine masterclass in Madrid- 6 wines included 1 Basque Tapas and Pintxos dinner 1 keepsake itinerary with maps and ample information on Spain, food and wine, and all locations visited 1 Book on Spanish Wines Gourmet Gift Various Wine Gifts All Local taxes What's Not Included: Flights Meals and Drinks not Specified Personal Expenses such as Telephone, Minibar, etc Tips and Gratuities (Guides, Restaurants, etc) Travel Insurance (Strongly recommended) Cancellation Insurance Prices: This is a SAMPLE TOUR ITINERARY. Please note that our chauffeured luxury tours have the following starting prices: Pricing 2 People 4 People 6 People 8 People 500-1000 euros 450-850 euros 400-800 euros 375-750 euros Final price depends on chosen style of accommodation and dining. Please contact us with your group size (minimum 2 guests, no maximum group size), travel dates and preferences and we will send you custom pricing. Discounts available for larger groups Please note that our tours are available upon demand for PRIVATE GROUPS and are not scheduled tours for mixed groups. More Information on Luxury Ribera del Duero Wine Tours Weekend:
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