Castilla y León Wine Regions

Wine route

Length

8 Days

Dificulty

Low / Moderate

Start & End

Madrid

Distance

55 Kms

Group size

Min 2 - Max 8

Accommodation

Superior

4.5/5

OVERVIEW

  • Discover some wine regions of Spain that are not very known. Arlanza is probably the least expetecd area, but the area is of real beauti and have magnificen old villages. Bierzo Region is exist thanks to a spetial micro climate. Embede in a basin surrounded by mountains allow the growth of the vineyards. Toro and he undergrownd Bodegas. but for sure the main area for wine lover will be the Ribeira del Duero and their world renown wines.
  • You can expect discover a gastronomy that changes thru the tour. Wines and ways of making it peculiar to the regions. Some grape veriaty that are local and not known elsewhere.
  • All of this while hiking, many days in between the vineyards…

INCLUSIONS

INCLUDED

● Meeting in Madrid.
● 7 nights lodging on COMFORT accommodations, breakfast included (double/twin basis)
● Transportation in MiniVan or MiniBus
● Lunch box or Lunch from D2 to D7
● Dinner from D1 to D7
● Wine tasting D2, D3, D4, D5, D7
● Visit Leon Cathedral & Santo Domingo’s Monastery.
● liability and personal accident insurance.

EXCLUDED

● Personal expenses.
● Travel to and from Madrid
● Dinner D8
● Extra drinks

OPTIONAL INCLUSIONS

● Individual Room.
● Transfer from Airport / Train Station to the meeting point.
● Extra nights in Madrid.

ITINERARY

Afternoon meeting in Madrid with our guide. Transfer to Ribera del Duero Wine region, 2h north of Madrid.

Accommodation: Superior

Meals:  Dinner

Our hike takes us to a little village, Sotillo de la Ribera. The place is the best to give you an idea of this area of Spain. Away from the well known area of Spain. Away from the crowds and from the beach… This is real central Spain!! We are in the Ribera del Duero Wine region. The hike is dedicated to find the grapes and the living around it. Here the weather can be harsh, and from freezing temperature in winter to the very hot under summer sun!! Find out why they buried the cellars and how they manage to produce such a good wine.

Accommodation: Superior

Meals:  Lunch Box, Dinner

Included Activities:  Visit to a Winery & Wine Tasting

This day is dedicated to travel to Bierzo Wine Region from Ribeira del Duero Wine region. In the way will stop at Toro Town, enjoy is historical center and visit one of the underground Wineries intown. Wine tasting and lunch will be arranged for us to discover the wines of Toro. In the afternoon we resume our transfer to the Bierzo Region.

Accommodation: Superior

Meals:  Lunch Box, Dinner

Included Activities:  Visit to a Winery & Wine Tasting

Today’s hike is from Villafranca del Bierzo about 30min from Pon- ferrada. Before entering the rolling hills covered with vineyards why not hang a bit in town, thru the streets and monuments… As we reach the limits of the town we take the French Way in reverse entering the wine country. As we walk along the vines why not stop at a Winery and taste some of the bottles produced all around. Once back at Ponferrada some free time to explore on your own, and a visit to the Templar’s Castle.

Accommodation: Superior

Meals:  Lunch Box, Dinner

Included Activities:  Visit to a Winery & Wine Tasting

At the opposite of Villafranca, we head up to Molinaseca, small typical village of Bierzo, just on the verge of the Wine area… We will enter Meruelo’s river valley to find out about some medie- val bridges… We will walk up to Riego de Ambros Village to get back to Molinaseca following pilgrims as we will follow the French way back to our starting point. While returning to Ponferrada a stop to visit another wine producer and enjoy a well deserved wine…

Accommodation: Superior

Meals:  Lunch Box, Dinner

Arlanza Wine region is east of the Bierzo and a few kilometers away. To make it more easy and pleasant will stop for a visit to León’s Cathedral. A masterpiece of the Gothic era. Before leaving Leon a little stroll and time to lunch in the historical center. In the afternoon we resumed our transfer to Arlanza Region. Inc Lunch, Dinner, visit to the Cathedral DAY 6 | VISIT LEÒN CATHEDRAL Arlanza Wine region is east of the Bierzo and a few kilometers away. To make it more easy and pleasant will stop for a visit to León’s Cathedral. A masterpiece of the Gothic era. Before leaving Leon a little stroll and time to lunch in the historical center. In the afternoon we resume our transfer to Arlanza Region.

Accommodation: Superior

Meals:  Lunch Box, Dinner

Included Activities:  Visit to Leon & the Cathedral

After a small transfer our hike starts towards the Mataviejas Canyon. A small trail that follow the river Mataviejas have being the link between two villages in this area. For centuries path like this have being the sole way of exchange in this region. Another one is the lana Way to Santiago de Compostela, one much less known pil- grims route, why not use some stretch of it towards Santo Domin- gos de Silos and its Monastery. If time permits we still can enjoy a path along the Yelca Gorge…

Accommodation: Superior

Meals:  Lunch Box, Dinner

Included Activities:  Visit to a Winery & Wine Tasting + Santo Domingo Monastery

Mid morning Transfer to Madrid. End of Tour in Madrid.

Accommodation: –

Meals:  Lunch

DATES & PRICES

Starting / Ending

May 25th, 2025 / June 1st, 2025

Avaiability / Prices From
Available / EUR €2,860

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