Wine Excursion to Ribera del Duero Region from Madrid
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Duration:
1 Day (approximately 10 hours)
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Group Size:
2 - 6 visitors
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Available From: Jan to Dec
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Tour Type:
Wine Tours and Cultural Adventures
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Summary:
- Approx. 2hrs drive with private chauffeur to the Ribera del Duero region
- Visit to one of the important wineries with wine tasting and other products, e.g. cheeses.
- Gourmet lunch after the visit in the restaurant of the winery
- Panoramic tour of surrounding vineyards and visit to wine museum of Castle of Peñafiel
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Description:
Halfway between Madrid and Santander lies one of Spain's fastest
developing wine regions, Ribera del Duero. It spans the broad valley of
the river Duero east of the city of Valladolid, encompassing lands belonging to four Castilian provinces though the most significant are in Valladolid and Burgos.
Then Ribera del Duero is not a new wine-producing
region, since wine has been produced here for centuries, but until relatively recently there
were only two bodegas whose wines were available outside the district -- Vega Sicilia and
Penafiel.
The association of the banks of the River Duero with the vineyards and wine goes back more than
2000 years. Today, after the so called "expansion'' of bodegas in this small region, a lot of
its wines can be found worldwide. and its reputation grows stronger every day. Without doubt
Ribera del Duero has become Spain's best red wine region.
On this wine excursion you will be start of by driving with your private chauffeur to the Ribera
del Duero region which is about 2hrs away from Madrid. Here in the quaint wine town of Quintanilla
de Onésimo you will visit one of the important wineries of the region with a commented wine-tasting
of the 3 of the wineries fabulous wine with some complimentary tasters of products (e.g. Cheese,
etc..) from this land. Then a enjoy a gourmet lunch after the visit in the restaurant of the
winery offering fine local cuisine. After lunch your chauffeur will take you on a driving
panoramic tour to see the vineyards in the surrounding area and then making a stop in Peñafiel
to visit the regions wine museum within the Castle of Peñafiel. You will be returned back to
Madrid by highway and dropped off at your hotel and final goodbye from your chauffeur.
This Tour Includes:
- Transportation in Mercedes Benz E Class for 2 People, Luxury People Mover for 4 People and 6 People (or similar type cars)
- English-Speaking Chauffeur
- VIP Winery Tour & Commented "Cata" Tasting
- Entrance Fees to sites specified in itinerary
- Gourmet Lunch with various selected course of fine local cuisine and wines
- Local Taxes
This Tour Does Not Include:
- Airfare
- Transfers not specified in the itinerary
- Entrance fees not specified in the itinerary
- Beverages not specified in selected meals
- Meals not specified in itinerary
- Laundry Expenses
- Telephone & Facsimile charges
- Excess Baggage charges
- Passport & Visa fees
- Personal & Travel Insurance
- Airport & Departure Taxes
- Optional excursions
- Room Service
- Tip and Gratuities to Chauffeur and local guide
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For a marvellous opportunity to sample wine in Madrid, try our wine classes for groups or individuals.
Please use the links to the left for information about the many excursions and daytrips available to you from Spain's capìtal, and around the country.
