The Rioja wine
region borders southern Navarra, Castilla y Leon and the Basque
Coutry and offers visitors not only fine Rioja wines, interesting
wine museums and fabulous food, but also stunning scenery,
prehistoric archaeological findings, medieval
towns and fine Riojan manor houses.
Day 1-Calahorra
Near Calahorra you will discover the wineries of Lower Rioja,
including Torres Librada (Alfaro) and Viña Herminia
(Aldeanuela del Ebro). In Calahorra, explore the beautiful
Cathedral and the Episcopal palace. Accommodation at the Parador
de Calahorra.
Day 2-Olite
Drive north to Olite, as you approach and see the town silhouetted
against the horizon, you will feel that much awaits your discovery.
The town offers you the opportunity to discover the palace
of the Kings of Navarre, Sta. Marú la Real Church,
San Pedro Apóstol Church, and Carlos III Square. You
can explore the world of wine in the Navarre
Museum of Wine and Vineyards, which is located in the same
lovely square as the Parador. Other highlights include the
Piedemonte, Marco Real and Bodega Ochoa
wineries. Accommodation in the Parador de Olite.
Day 3-Santo Domingo
The town of Santo Domingo is the perfect place to begin discovering
the Upper Rioja region and its wealth of heritage linked to
wine and viniculture, famous throughout the world. We recommend
a visit to the Ontañón Winery/Museum (Logroño),
the Haro Enology Station in Haro, the Vivanco Museum of the
Culture of Wine in Briones, as well
as some of the vineyards in the Upper Rioja region which are
open to visitors. Accommodation in the Parador de Santo Domingo.
Day 4-Departure
After breakfast check out of hotel. End of services or optional
extension available upon request.
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