Semi-Private Rioja Tour of 3 Premium Wineries from Bilbao
A semi-private day trip that trades the big coach for a small group heading south from Bilbao into Rioja wine country. Three premium wineries are on the itinerary, each with a guided tasting of its vintages, plus time among the vineyards and a stop in a wine village. Expect a full day on the road, so book it for a leg of your trip where you can sleep in the next morning.
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A semi-private day trip that trades the big coach for a small group heading south from Bilbao into Rioja wine country. Three premium wineries are on the itinerary, each with a guided tasting of its vintages, plus time among the vineyards and a stop in a wine village. Expect a full day on the road, so book it for a leg of your trip where you can sleep in the next morning.
This is a small-group Rioja day trip out of Bilbao, capped at seven travellers, built around visits to three wineries with a total of nine to ten tastings. Alongside the wine you taste olive oil, chorizo, fresh bread and cheese. A driver-guide handles the road in a luxury vehicle, so nobody in the group has to worry about driving after the tastings.
The day starts at 08:30 in front of the Radisson Collection Hotel on Bilbao's Gran Via, where the guide meets the group by a dark grey or black van or sedan. From there the route runs through the Rioja wine country, with stops in Haro, Samaniego and the hill town of Laguardia, plus a short photo stop at the Marques de Riscal estate, where Frank Gehry's hotel sits on the grounds. Travellers on recent departures have described full winery tours covering the winemaking process, ancient caves at one of the wineries, and generous pours at each stop.
The tour suits people who want an intimate day rather than a big coach experience. Reviewers repeatedly praise the guides' knowledge of Basque culture and Rioja history, and several mention ending the day with pintxos in Laguardia before the drive back to Bilbao. Lunch is not included, and gratuities are extra.
A few practical points will help you plan the day and get the most out of it.
Common issues. The listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible, though collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated with assistance, and the guide may be multi-lingual. Lunch and gratuities are not included, so budget for those. One reviewer was disappointed to see the Bodega Ysios building only from the outside rather than inside. The day is long, starting at 08:30, which may not suit travellers who prefer a later start. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and cancellation less than 24 hours before the start time brings no refund.
The tour includes visits to three wineries with a total of nine to ten tastings, plus an olive oil tasting with chorizo, fresh bread and cheese. A driver-guide, round-trip transfer and transport by luxury vehicle are all included. The operator is fully insured and licensed by the Basque government.
No. Lunch and gratuities are not included. The included food is limited to the tasting items at the wineries. Many travellers buy pintxos during the stop in Laguardia, so bring money for that if you want it.
The meeting point is in front of the Radisson Collection Hotel on Gran Via in Bilbao, and the start time is 08:30. The guide waits by a dark grey or black van or sedan. The tour ends back at the same meeting point.
The tour has a maximum of seven travellers, which keeps the day intimate. Some reviewers found their departure was effectively private. One reviewer recommended it specifically for travellers who want to skip the group tours.
Children can join but must be accompanied by an adult, and infant seats are available. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are fine and collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated if a companion can assist with boarding and disembarking. Service animals are allowed.
A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancelling less than 24 hours before the start brings no refund, and changes made inside that window are not accepted. The cut-off times are based on local time in Spain.
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