Architectural Rioja Small Group Wine Tour with Lunch from Bilbao

Visit Marques de Riscal and Ysios, the two most prestigious wineries that produce excellent wines but also boast world-renowned architecture. In this tour you will be able to discover the magnificence of Rioja through a perfect fusion of vineyards, excellent wines and renowned architects such as Franck Gehry or Santiago Calatrava.

Visit Laguardia and take the best pictures form our secret spots and enjoy local tapas for lunch.

In case the Ysios winery was closed for visits (sometimes it happens as it´s a very special winery) we will upgrade you for a wine tasting in Carlos San Pedro winery with the best views over the Ysios winery and the Sierra Cantabria mountains. You will taste 4 wines paired with 3 local appetisers. And of course you will be able to take as many pictures as you want of the Ysios building!

* Please be aware that these wineries experience high demand and you´ll be joining a bigger group for the winery visit

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Bodegas Marques de Riscal, Go to the bodega, not the hotel. Two different establishments that have nothing to do with one another, 01340 Elciego Spain

We will start our Architectural Rioja Tour from Bilbao with a guided visit of the Marques de Riscal winery designed by one of todays leading architects, Franck Gehry. (Also famed for the Guggeheim museum in Bilbao). Expect to taste three different wines.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Laguardia, Laguardia, Province of Alava, Basque Country

We will visit the Ysios cellar designed by Santiago Calatrava. The structure boasts many architectural features, for example, the roof aims to simulate te Sierra Cantabria (the mountain range that importantly helps to create the Rioja micro climate). In case Ysios is not open to the public that we will take you to Javier San Pedro winery (in front of Ysios winery)

You will have a tutored tasting where you will taste two of their remarkable wines with an aperitif (normally Iberian ham).

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Laguardia, Laguardia, Province of Alava, Basque Country

You will enjoy a simple tapas lunch with wine in Laguardia

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Laguardia, Laguardia, Province of Alava, Basque Country

We will head to Laguardia for a walk around the beautiful walled, medieval city of LaGuardia, with its underground cellars and wineries. Possibly one of the most beautiful villages in La Rioja
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Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Horário de Início: 08:30 AM
Duração: 8 Hours
Ponto de partida: Puppy, Mazarredo Zumarkalea, 66, Abando, 48009 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Bottled water
• Lunch (some tapas/traditional food with wine)
• Wine Tasting
• Professional Guide
• Wineries Visit
• Entry/Admission - Bodegas Marques de Riscal

Não Incluído

• Gratuities

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