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.
