Castles, Palaces and Wines of Rioja by Private Car

Highlights

Madrid | Lerma | Burgos | Santo Domingo De La Calzada | Rioja Region | La Guardia | Logroño | Olite | Cariñena | Sigüenza | Alcalá de Henares
Highlights:

  • Wine tasting at the following wineries: Abadia Retuerta, Ysios, Dinastia Vivanco Senorio de Ayles
  • Visit the Burgos Cathedral built in 1221, known to be one of the best examples of Gothic architecture in the world
  • Explore the French-Gothic Palace in Olite once home to the Kings of Navarra
  • Explore the historic medieval village of Siguenza
Accommodations

At IWorld of Travel, we understand that where you stay is as important as the destination itself. Rest assured, we are in the process of hand-selecting accommodations that align with our high standards of luxury and comfort. Our portfolio exclusively features 4 and 5-star properties, as well as boutique hotels that are not just places to stay, but integral parts of your travel experience. These establishments are chosen for their exceptional service, prime locations, and the unique charm that they bring to your journey. We are committed to ensuring that your accommodations will enhance your trip and we look forward to sharing the details with you soon.

Itinerary

Day 1: Sunday – Madrid
Upon arrival, meet and transfer to hotel. The remainder of the day is yours.

Day 2: Monday – Madrid | Lerma
Travel to the Rioja Wine Region. Enjoy fine wine tasting in a 13th-century monastic dining hall of a Romanesque abbey. Continue to Lerma, via Roa and Aranda de Duero, two of the most important winery villages of the region. (B)

Day 3: Tuesday – Lerma | Burgos | Santo Domingo De La Calzada
Drive to Burgos and visit the Cathedral built in 1221, Arch of Santa María and Casa del Cordón. Continue to Santo Domingo de la Calzada. (B)

Day 4: Wednesday – Santo Domingo De La Calzada
Wine tasting at some of the best wine cellars in Rioja, one of Spain’s best winemaking regions. Visit the famous Torre Exenta and the Cathedral. (B)

Day 5: Thursday -Santo Domingo De La Calzada | Olite
Depart toward Olite. En-route, visit the Wine Culture Museum in the old village of Briones and enjoy wine tasting with a sommelier. Continue to the preserved medieval village LaGuardia and explore the ancient streets. (B)

Day 6: Friday – Olite | Sigüenza
Tour the quaint village of Olite and the French-Gothic Castle-Palace. Stroll along the narrow streets with their manor stone houses. Continue to Cariñena and enjoy a wine tasting at the Cellars Señorío de Ayles. (B)

Day 7: Saturday – Sigüenza | Madrid
Visit the villages of Sigüenza and Alcalá de Henares. Visit the University of Alcalá, founded in 1499, the House of Hippolytus (a Roman villa), the old Jewish Quarter and the Museum of Casa Natal, the birthplace of Cervantes. (B)

Day 8: Sunday – Depart Madrid
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight. (B)

Program Code

F-0031

Tour Length

8 Days / 7 Nights

Tour Countries

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Tour Specialties

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