Ribera del Duero wine tour

Ribera del Duero wine tour – Peñafiel – Valbuena- Valladolid – Walking – Wine visits & tastings – Meet local Winemakers – Unique Hotels
Our Ribera del Duero wine tour is an insiders tour to the wine region by the shores of the Duero River. A perfect blend of traditional & modern wines, excellent fine-dining, cultural walks, tastings & winery visits. Small villages as well as the city of Valladolid. We end the tour staying two nights at a five star spa hotel of an old monastery! Extension possibility in the capital Madrid! ¡Vamos! (6 days/5 nights).

We have never experienced a more terroir obsessed wine culture in Spain than in Ribera de Duero…Bonito Norte 2015

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Itinerary highlights
The Duero river is the source and spring of many of the most interesting wine appellations in Spain. On this tour we put our nose , taste & focus on Ribera de Duero & neighbor wineries just outside the appellation but with just as glorious wines. We have never experienced a more terroir obsessed wine culture in Spain than in Ribera de Duero. It was here the Spanish comeback began in the 90´s with Parkers discovery of Don Alejandro Fernandez Pesquera, Vega Sicilias Único, Pingus & more. But the list is long of younger wine makers as well, all calling for their share of primetime.But there is not only wine tasting on the schedule during this tour. Walking, culture & heritage and great food makes this a varied trip to the one of Spains´finest appellations. Ribera wine tour is our most wine focused and luxurious tour.

Day 1

Arrival to Madrid & transfer on your own to hotel in the city.

Day 2

Castle day. Bus transfer to the start of the tour in Peñaranda del Duero where we will stretch our legs with a wine walk, visit the castle and have an outdoor picnic and introduction and east D.O. tasting. In the afternoon check in at our Peñafiel hotel, village walk, museum visit & castle and regional wine museum with several appellations tasting. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 3

From modernity to tradition. Our Ribera del Duero wine tour day 3 begins with an architecture view of Bodegas Protos in Peñafiel. Visit to two wineries with lunch. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 4

Optional activities in the morning, walking or biking the Duero river route Senda del Duero or Balloon flight over the vineyards!

Winery visit with lunch. Check in 5***** hotel Valbuena and time to relax at the spa.

In the late afternoon walk to lookout spot, vineyard visit and activity followed by small winery and light dinner.

 

Day 5

Visit to Finca Abadia de Retuerta Vino de Castilla y Leon walk, visit & tasting.

We continue to  Valladolid with our selection of pinchos hopping.

On the way back we stop by an  eco winery from Vino Tierra Castilla y León.

Spa time and farwell dinner.

Day 6

Transfer to Madrid airport for home flight or extension stay in Madrid.

Getting here & transfers

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Madrid is the best airport for regular incoming international flights.
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All minibus transfers in Spain included except arrival transfer airport-Madrid.
Hotels & meals

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During this tour we have selected some unique hotels in old buildings rebuilt to ensure a 100% comfortable stay.

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On our Ribera del Duero wine tour you will enjoy solid buffet breakfasts with bread, cereals, juice, coffe & tea, ham, eggs, cheese as well as local sweets to get ready for a day of walking and experiences. One scheduled charming country picnic lunches, where we often buy fresh products on the visits we make. Dinners  & lunches often at wineries with Castilla y León at its best!
Find out more about traditional recipes from Castilla y León! Read more…
Activities on this tour

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Walking Level: Easy         Shortest/longest walk 2 km/8 km
Maximum climb 100m     Maximum descent 100m
We will enjoy our walks that always are optional on this tour – if you a have a soar knee we will pick you up to meet the group at the next scheduled point. As we have prepared written detailed itineraries and maps, you will be able to complete each route at your own pace. And if you still need an extra challenge we can provide you with some alternative extra kilometers to complete the physical activity of each day.
Recommended walking accesories : Walking poles, gore tex walking shoes/ low ancle boots, light ruck-sack for daily necessities.

 

wine greenVisits to 6 wineries with tastings. There will be opportunities to see how wine was made yesterday in comparison with modern techniques of authors or garage styled modern wines.
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See the areas we explore on this tour!

What´s included?

5 nights double room at selected Hotel 3*** and 5***** or similar

Transfers and luggage transport according to program

5 Breakfast, 4 Lunches , 4 Dinners (Wine with all meals)

Visits, tastings and activities according to program

Walking routes itineraries and maps

Travel documentation and useful information

Pricing & general Conditions

From 910,00€

(170,00€ single room additional fee)

Flight and means of transportation to Spain excluded

Cancellations, Amendments and Refunds Bonito Norte Viajes

Cancellation due to severe sickness, illness, death of close family or catastrophic events at home such as fire, flooding or else: Total refund of the whole Price.

Cancellation due to other reasons

Cancellations up to 7 days tour starting date, 75% refund

Cancellation from 6 days to 48 hours prior to tour start date, 50% refund

Cancellation of tour start date prior to 48h, non-refundable

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