The Wine Route of Rioja and Navarra - 4 Days/3 Nights

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.

Itinerary

  • 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.

Includes

  • • 3 nights accommodation in Paradores
  • • 3 day car rental Category B
  • • 2 guided visits to 2 top cellars followed by tastings
  • • 1 gourmet lunch in a local restaurant, breakfast daily, information booklet
  • • Hotel taxes and service charges

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