Immerse yourself in medieval history on a full-day tour of Alquezar village. Discover the historic streets, visit a local winery, and indulge in delicious local food.
Immerse yourself in medieval history on a full-day tour of Alquezar village. Discover the historic streets, visit a local winery, and indulge in delicious local food.
- Bodega LAUS - Bodega LAUS was founded in 2002. The winery is like an “island in Somontano”, surrounded by water, vineyards, flowers, sun, air… and life. LAUS comes from Latin and means “Praise, congratulations, consideration”. It is a name that perfectly reflects the spirit of this Somontano winery. The logo represents the earth in I Ching…
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Bodega LAUS - Bodega LAUS was founded in 2002. The winery is like an “island in Somontano”, surrounded by water, vineyards, flowers, sun, air… and life. LAUS comes from Latin and means “Praise, congratulations, consideration”. It is a name that perfectly reflects the spirit of this Somontano winery. The logo represents the earth in I Ching symbolism and represents our essence, the territory, the soil on which our vineyard stands. We will visit the Winery in a guided tour and then we will taste 3 of its major wines, accompanied by a local snacks
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Castillo de Alquezar - Our guide will accompany you through the town of Alquezar and we will visit the Castle and collegiate church of Santa Maria La Mayor. Built in the ninth century AD. C. by Khalaf ibn Rasid to stop the Christian kingdoms of the north. Around 1067, it was conquered by Sancho Ramírez, son of Ramiro I, and became a Christian fortress called “Castrum Alqueçaris”. As the process of the Reconquest progresses towards Barbastro or Huesca, this fortress loses its military and strategic importance and becomes a religious institution. It is in 1099 when Sancho Ramírez decides to endow Alquézar with a community of Augustinian canons. To do this, he built a Romanesque collegiate church that would be replaced in the 16th century AD. C. for another late Gothic and of which only the atrium with historiated capitals is preserved. In the fourteenth century AD C. the Gothic cloister was built but in a style close to Romanesque. In the first half of the sixteenth century AD. C. the current Collegiate
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Alquezar - We will visit the old town and eat at one of its most “Casa pardina restaurante” in Calle Medio 13; where we will taste its delicious local dishes and local Wines.
- Personalized private transportation
- Gourmet lunch included
- Comfort with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Personalized private transportation
- Gourmet lunch included
- Comfort with in-vehicle air conditioning
Embark on a journey to one of the most picturesque villages in Spain. Experience regional history by traversing its medieval streets. The town center has been acclaimed as a Historic Artistic Site since 1082, inclusive of its grand Collegiate Church, which is a declared National Monument. The village is positioned in a striking natural setting, owing to…
Embark on a journey to one of the most picturesque villages in Spain. Experience regional history by traversing its medieval streets. The town center has been acclaimed as a Historic Artistic Site since 1082, inclusive of its grand Collegiate Church, which is a declared National Monument.
The village is positioned in a striking natural setting, owing to the scenic routes carved by the river Vero that post passage form extensive clusters, offering breathtaking scenery.
En route to Alquezar, we will tour the distinguished DO Somontano winery ‘Bodegas Laus’ and savour its exquisite wines.
To conclude our exploration, we will dine at one of the top restaurants ‘Casa Pardina Restaurante’, and enjoy the taste of its prized local produce.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.