Winery visit in La Rioja with tasting and lunch from Vitoria
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This wine tour from Vitoria-Gasteiz, including a winery visit and a traditional lunch, offers a well-rounded introduction to La Rioja.Leaving the Basque capital behind, you'll travel through rolling vineyard scenery that marks your entrance into one of Spain’s most renowned wine regions. During the morning, you'll explore Laguardia and its surrounding area, a medieval town encircled by vines. The journey then takes you to a small, family-owned winery, far from the crowds, where a guided tour and tasting allow you to learn about the winemaking process and sample wines with distinct character.The day continues with a traditional four-course Rioja lunch followed by dessert. The menu features local specialities such as blood sausage, piquillo peppers and guindillas, Rioja-style beans with potatoes, grilled lamb chops cooked over wood fire with salad, and the classic Basque dessert Goxua. Carefully selected local wines accompany the meal, showcasing the close relationship between Rioja gastronomy and its landscape. After lunch and a final toast, you'll return to Vitoria-Gasteiz.This wine tour offers an approachable introduction to Rioja's wine culture, combining scenery, food and history with expert local guidance and intimate small group sizes.
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
8 hours
Available in English, Spanish
Important information
Extra fees to be paid on-site:
* Lunch is not included for children. Food for children is available to purchase in restaurants
Know in advance:
* A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to operate. If the minimum is not reached, an alternative date or a full refund would be offered. If your booking was below this number, you'll be contacted at least 2 days in advance. Feel free to contact the local operator anytime to confirm the total number of bookings for your tour date
* This is a small group tour of up to 8 participants
* During check-out, you will be asked to provide the location and details of your hotel in order to arrange the pick-up service
* Please share any dietary requirements directly with the local partner. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking
* The food offered includes vegetarian and gluten-free options upon request; however, there are no vegan options available
* The lunch menu may vary depending on the season and the restaurant