La Rioja Wine Journey: Visiting 3 Premium Wineries from Bilbao
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Embark on a wine journey through La Rioja, Spain's premier winemaking region. Visit 3 top wineries, taste bold red blends, and explore the medieval town of Laguardia.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Haro - We will visit a spectacular subterranean winery beneath a centuries old village in the beautiful Ebro Valley of the La Rioja wine country. This winery will include a 1 hour tour and 3 subsequent tastings of their premium wines only available to clients who visit this special winery.
  • Samaniego - Our next visits will be tasting experiences at boutique family-run wineries. We will have tastings of the most premium wines from their oldest vines. You will also get to sample their limited-quantity olive oil with fresh bread, cheese and chorizo.
  • Laguardia - We will then head to the 10th century village of Laguardia for lunch at a local restaurant or pintxo/tapas bar depending on your preference and appetite. After lunch, we will take a leisurely stroll through the beautiful town pointing out sites of interest. There is also amazing photo opportunities of the entirety of the beautiful Ebro Valley.
  • Bodegas Marques de Riscal - We will take you to see the Frank Gehry designed Hotel Marques de Riscal for photos and a walk through the vineyards.
What's Included
  • Visit 3 wineries with 9-10 tastings
  • Enjoy olive oil, chorizo, fresh bread, and cheese
  • Travel in a luxury vehicle
  • Guided tour with a knowledgeable driver/guide
  • Full insurance and licensed by Basque government
  • Includes round-trip transfer
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Experience the essence of La Rioja, the apex of viniculture in Spain, through a journey from Bilbao that takes you through vineyards and wineries. You’ll be tasting the robust, berry-infused reds that have made Rioja a prime spot on any wine connoisseur’s map and appreciating the unique architectural designs of various estates, including one imagined by Frank Gehry. Accompany us on a guided walk through the ancient Basque town of Laguardia, ensconced within city walls, and soak in the incredible landscapes the region offers.

The tour includes a visit to three significant and iconic wineries that represent the peak of La Rioja’s winemaking prowess. These vineyards produce vintages that consistently rank within the top 100 Rioja wines, scoring over 90 on Robert Parker’s scale. Tasting sessions will include both red and white select wines, offering you a comprehensive understanding of the rich offerings of the La Rioja wine territory.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Location
Radisson Collection Hotel, Gran Vía Bilbao
Gran Vía de Don Diego López de Haro
Please meet us right in front of the Radisson Collection Hotel Bilbao. One of us will be waiting there in a dark grey/black van or sedan.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sherri_w
Mar 11, 2024
The best tour!! - We had the most incredible experience with Zach exploring the Rioja Alavesa region! Zach introduced us to three phenomenal family-owned wineries, each steeped in rich history of winemaking. Walking through the medieval town of Laguardia, dating back to the 10th century, was a true step back in time. The vistas of the stunning mountain ranges bordering the valley were absolutely breathtaking. Zach's knowledge and passion for the area made the day truly unforgettable. If you want to delve deep into the wine culture and history of Rioja Alavesa, Zach is the perfect guide to make it happen!
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Michael_r
Feb 8, 2024
Excellent tour - Jani was an excellent guide. We got a brief history of Basque, an explanation of their wine country and customs. We discussed many things related to their customs and ours.
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David_w
Jan 15, 2024
Fantastic La Rioja Tour - Jeni was great. The wineries we visited were lovely and her relationship with the owners and workers was a great benefit. Communication about the details of the tour was perfect and very unstressful. Highly recommended!
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Carlosmt6043py
Nov 30, 2023
The perfect One-Day Getaway from Bilbao - You can perfectly complete your visit to the Basque Country by going to this Wineries Tour; it is worth it. As you go through the tour, you get to learn about local traditions, places to visit, Basque food and authentic restaurants, and see some beautiful little towns. Jani and his husband care about your experience all the time. They are great when it comes to making your day. The ratio of Price / Experience is outstanding.
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B3097uzgenec
Nov 28, 2023
The Best of Basque is the BEST experience for a La Rioja wine trip and more! - We started with this tour in mind, but ended up using the Best of Basque for all 5 days of our stay in Bilbao. We are from California and came specifically for a wine experience and spent 3 days in La Rioja- all tailored and guided by the Best of Basque. Our personal guide, Jani, was absolutely amazing! She provided a rich, local historical context to the entire experience rooted in her teaching background and love for Basque culture. We were also quite impressed with her love and knowledge of wine- we have toured other parts of the world for wine and found guides with less knowledge and enthusiasm for the wine tasting experience. Quite the contrary, she was such a joy to taste with, comparing notes and paring recommendations for small bites and other local cuisine. From planning to leaving, Jani and the Best of Basque Team gave us the BEST experience we could have hoped for and we are so grateful to have used their services for our entire trip.
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Sara_a
Nov 27, 2023
Just book it - This was a great tour, Jani was such a FABULOUS guide and very knowledgeable! From start to finish she prepped us with what to expect at each visit and what the different bottle labels meant. We visited 3 wineries and all though slightly different, were equally excellent. All the tour guides at these wineries were also enthusiastic about informing us of their particular wines. I highly recommend this tour with Jani and her husband. Muchisimas Gracias, todo fue espectacular!
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52willemijnh
Nov 23, 2023
Amazing day with really good wine houses! Highly recommend! - Very nice winehouses! And our tourguide was really amazing! She explained so much about the history of the country but also about the wine! She did a really great job! Would recommend her! Her name was Jani. So thank you so much Jani for this beautiful day!
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Heathercq3913sb
Oct 23, 2023
Absolutely a 10/10 - Jani was an amazingly friendly and passionate guide. I loved that she and her family are Basque. She was able to authentically share with us her experience growing up in Bilbao and efforts to preserve the culture and language today. We also learned a lot about La Rioja and visited three wonderful, intimate wineries as well as LaGuardia. And absolute 10 out of 10. She even gave us great recommendations for the rest of our trip. Thank you, Jani!!!
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Gill_whu
Oct 13, 2023
Amazing Rioja Wine Experience - We had an amazing day trip from Bilbao visiting 3 wineries. Janire was an excellent host providing us with great knowledge on Basque history and the Rioja wine growing area. At the 3 wineries the wines tasted were excellent with each representative showing a passion for the wines, land and environment. Each winery supplied some delicious food too. We enjoyed the personal nature of the tour and Janire answered all of our questions. Lunch was taken in a beautiful medieval village. Highly recommended.
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May_y
Sep 12, 2023
We had a private tour of... - We had a private tour of three Rioja wineries. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, warm, and offered wonderful insights into Basque culture.
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