And so the wine journey begins! We will start our day by welcoming Txikolina to our wine pallete (Txikolina is a native Basque Country grape variety). Obviously, that will happen at a wine tasting in the Bilbao area! Afterwards, we will drive to San Sebastian not only to experience its incredible food scene but also, to walk along its charming streets and get a glimpse of its magnificent bay with its beautiful beach, named  La Concha, a crescent shaped urban seaboard which will be the isufficient nviting motto for another glass of wine, before returning to Bilbao.

The morning in Bilbao will be free., before heading to the heart of the Rioja Wine Region and to one of the most interesting wineries in the Rioja Wine Region, since it gathers not only the knowledge that drove the Rioja Valley to be considered the staple of Spanish wines, but you will also go through some of the highlights that, through centuries, were the base for that: roman ruins + romanic churches + medieval wine press.  Lunch will be at the Winery. From there we will, still, be moving through wine heritage stepping into a small riojan village where another Castle can be visited. 

An afternoon wine tasting will take place, again, with amazing views to the Rioja Wine Valley (weather permitting). Dinner will be in Logoño, after our Hotel check-in.

If you signed up to visit the most important wine region in Spain, then wine is what you get! That is why our day will begin at a winery visit visiting western part of the Rioja region. Lunch will follow after the tasting. In the afternoon we will visit Santo Domingo de la Calzada, one of the most beautiful and impressive monasteries in the region. The evening will be free.

The fifth day of our visit encompases the cultural highlight of our tour by visiting the San Millan de la Cogolla Monastery - it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of the modern written and spoken Spanish language. Afterwards, we will have two wine tasting experiences. All treats, no tricks!  The day will end in Logroño where spanish/basque dinner will be brewing!  

The day will begin visiting the Clavijo Castle. It sits on top of a hill with an amazing view to the whole of the whole wine valley. That will be followed by lunch. After we have lunch we will participate in a very unique wine tasting experience. We will dine in one of the most typical areas and streets of Logroño, to taste the flavors of this incredible Spanish wine region, which will be an evening to remember.

Pamplona, the city that is famous worldwide for the running of the bulls during the San Fermín festival, which is held annually from 6 July to 14 July. This festival was brought to light with the 1926 publication of Ernest Hemingway's novel The Sun Also Rises. Rest assured, we will not be running with the bulls! We will tour the city and visit some of its monuments before having lunch. Afterwards we will stop at a Roman Ruins site, before ending the day with our final wine tasting, at one of the most amazing places around, with an American inspiration. Your evening will be free to prepare for your journey back home.

It has been a set of wonderful days with amazing experiences, knowledge, scenery, history and incredible wines. Days to remember and cherish. See you next time! Obrigado.