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| Duration | Destination | Departure |
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| 5 days and 4 nights | Spain (Madrid, La Rioja, Olite) | Spain (Madrid) |
Hop from castle to castle and taste the products of Spain’s most prestigious wine regions, and most beautiful landscapes. This is not all about the wine; also, authentic original castles will be your home for a night.
Day 1:
MADRID
Welcome to the Capital city of Spain. Upon arrival, private transfer by a luxury car, Mercedes or Audi, with an English-speaking driver. Accommodation in Madrid
Day 2:
MADRID – RIBERA DEL DUERO – RIOJA
Buffet breakfast and departure to Rioja with your private chauffer-guide. Rioja is a fascinating region, full of art, culture and history. Enjoy the countryside, the small authentic villages and views of the landscapes in the region, which boasts of their past through the various monasteries, churches and castles. On the way, we will stop in a stop in Ribera del Duero area. First stop will be in an authentic medieval village, outstanding for its historic center, castle and palace. Then we will arrive to Aranda de Duero, the capital of Ribera de Duero wine, where we will visit the underground caves dated from the 16th century with wine tasting in the end.
Continuation to Rioja. Accommodation in La Rioja.
Day 3:
LA RIOJA
Buffet breakfast and full day to visit Rioja region with your private chauffer-guide.
First stop will be in a 125-year-old traditional winery, still run by the direct descendants of the founding family. Wine tasting at the end. Continuation to visit a wine museum, the museum occupies a surface space of 9000m, grape wines from around the world and extensive vineyards set in a typical Rioja land. Gourmet lunch in wine museum with traditional food based on wines and views to the landscapes of vineyards. Afternoon will be in Santo Domingo de la Calzada, historical village cradle of the Saint James way. Accommodation in La Rioja.
Day 4:
LA RIOJA – PAMPLONA – OLITE
Buffet breakfast and on route with your private chauffer-guide. We will visit the new landmark Marqués de Riscal designed by the renowned architect Frank O. Gehry. Departure to Olite and stop at Pamplona, internationally known because of the running of the bulls, where the bulls are led through the streets by runners. Accommodation in Olite Parador Castle. The town's Parador is located within stone walls that conceal medieval treasures, in a section of the majestic Palace-Castle of Olite, which has been declared a national monument. Tonight, you will sleep in a castle converted into a hotel.
Day 5:
OLITE – SIGUENZA – MADRID
Buffet breakfast and departure to Madrid. On the way, stop in Sigüenza. This lovely city was declared a Historic-Artistic site. The castle, the cathedral and the Plaza Mayor square are the three sights you can't afford to miss. Stop in the castle to have a stroll and transfer to Madrid Airport
- 1 night accommodation in Madrid
- 2 nights accommodation in Rioja
- 1 night accommodation in Parador de Olite
- Private car with chauffer-guide speaking English for all itinerary
- Ribera del Duero, visits the authentic medieval village
- Ribera del Duero, visits underground wine caves, dating from the 16th century
- Rioja, visit a traditional winery of 125 years of age
- Rioja, visit the wine museum and lunch
- Rioja, visit the new landmark Marqués de Riscal
- Stop in Pamplona and Siguenza
- City tax, direct payment to the hotel, Tips, porterage or anything not included on inclusion list.
- Prices are not valid if there is a congress or important event in the city.
| Day | Overnight | Itinerary highlights |
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| 1 | Ganivet 3* or similarMadrid | Madrid - Madrid |
| 2 | NH 3* or similarLa Rioja | |
| 3 | NH 3* or similarLa Rioja | |
| 4 | Parador - Hotel/Castle or similarOlite | |
| 5 | Madrid Barajas Airport, Madrid |
| Place | Standard | Superior |
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| Madrid | Ganivet 3* or similar | Conde Duque 4* or similar |
| La Rioja | NH 3* or similar | Silken Villa de la Guardia 4* or similar |
| Olite | Parador - Hotel/Castle or similar | Parador de Olite or similar |
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