local food is a culinary treat for
all who visit. This itinerary
includes the best of what Spain
and its wine country have to offer.
H I G H L I G H T S
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See the magic of Barcelona at night with your private guide after a welcome to Spain wine tasting.
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Sip Spain’s amazing sparkling wines known as “Cava,” as you have a full day in the Penedes wine region.
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Enjoy Spain’s most inspiring wines with a full day touring and tast- ing in the Priorato wine region.
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Plan, shop, and prepare your deli- cious 3-course wine paired meal that you and your personal chef create.
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Stand before famous works of art by Picasso, Goya, and other famous artists with your city and Art Tour in Madrid.
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Uncover the secrets of Toledo, Spain’s first Medieval Capital city.
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Taste your way through the pres- tigious wine regions of Rioja and Ribera Del Duero.
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Have a wonderful tapas lunch as you explore the streets of histori- cal and upbeat Salamanca.
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Experience the art of Spain’s pas- try shops, specialty bakeries and other sweet treats on your pri- vately guided tour.
The Itinerary
D A Y O N E :
Upon arrival into the Barcelona Airport, meet your representative fromWine Tours of the World in the bag- gage claim area for a transfer to your hotel. This evening, you will have a welcome wine tasting and a city tour of Barcelona by night. Your personal dinner reservation will be waiting for you at a popular city restaurant.D A Y T W O :
You will travel into the Penedes wine coun- try for a full day tasting cava. A delicious lunch will be included with a view of the vineyards. This evening, you will have free time to explore the upbeat neighborhoods in Barcelona, stopping to dine at a restaurant of your choice.D A Y T H R E E :
Have an early breakfast at the hotel, and then it’s off to the remote, high-tech wine region of Priorato, where you will taste some of Spain’s most inspiring wines. A food and wine pairing will be available for lunch. This evening, you will have a Catalan cooking class hosted by a prestigious chef. Your 3-course meal will be paired with wines from Penedes and Priorato.D A Y F O U R :
This morning, you will board a flight bound for Madrid. Upon arrival, you will check into your hotel and have the rest of the afternoon to get acquainted with your surroundings. This evening, you will have a city tour of Madrid. A wine-paired dinner will follow in a popular Madrid restaurant.D A Y F I V E :
This morning, you will meet your guide in the lobby for your Madrid Adventure. You will visit the Prado Museum, Queen Sofia Arts Center, Retiro Park, and Plaza Mayor where you will have time for lunch and a walk in the Plaza. Then you will stop at El Rastro, where you will have the remain- der of the day to shop for bargains in the open air market. Dinner is at your leisure this evening.D A Y S I X :
South of Madrid is the glorious city of Toledo, the capital of Spain during its medieval times. Explore this won- derful city uncovering the many churches, castles, and the life of the master painter, El Greco. Lunch and dinner is included on this full-day excursion.D A Y S E V E N :
After breakfast, meet your guide in the lobby for your trip into the Rioja wine region. You will stop at a well-known winery, where you will have a vineyard and wine- making tour. Your next winery will include a reserve tasting and lunch. Upon arrival into Logrono, you will find a wine-paired dinner waiting for you at your hotel.D A Y E I G H T :
Today you will have a combination of wine tasting and sightseeing in Rioja. Taste the full-bodied wines of the region as you see the area’s most important sites. Lunch will be served along the way. This evening, you will have a wine- maker’s dinner at a popular local winery.D A Y N I N E :
Breakfast at your hotel and then you will depart Logrono to Valladolid stopping to wine taste in the Ribera Del Duero wine region. You will be guests for lunch at a famous winery along the way. This evening, dinner is at your leisure. Your guide is available to assist with reservations.D A Y T E N :
Your full-day of private tours and tasting will be waiting for you today in the wineries of Ribera Del Duero and the surrounding areas. A winery lunch and dinner will be includ- ed before returning to your hotel.D A Y E L E V E N :
It’s back to Madrid, via Salamanca. You will have time to see the highlights of the golden city and stop for a wonderful tapas lunch. Back in Madrid, you will have a tour of Madrid’s best pastry shops and bakeries, where you will sample sweet treats, including chocolate dipped churros. This evening, dinner is at your leisure.D A Y T W E L V E :
Today you will be transferred back to the Madrid Airport to begin your journey home. Or you may wish to prolong your Spanish Wine Vacation with aWine Tours of the World extension trip.Other Excursions
&
Extensions
Antiques, Botanical Gardens, Basque Cooking School, Art & History, Performing Arts, Flamenco & Salsa Dance Class, The Azores Islands.
Without new experiences, something inside of
us sleeps. The sleeper must awaken.
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P O R T U G A L & S P A I N
Accommodations
Property, location, style, size and amenities chosen based on client specifications.
Pricing
This suggested itinerary is based on two people traveling togeth- er. A single supplement fee will apply. Cost of itinerary is priced based on dates of travel.
Meals
Restaurants and meals listed above are recommendations only. Wine Tours of the World handles reservations at top restaurants, small intimate bistros and gourmet dinners at vineyards. Exact meal inclusions and dining reservations will be specified at time of booking based on final trip itinerary.