
Spain Wine Regions Tour: Rioja, Ribera del Duero & Jerez
Experience Spain through its most celebrated wine regions and culinary destinations on a journey designed for wine enthusiasts, food lovers and travelers seeking authentic cultural experiences. Beginning in the Basque Country, discover Bilbao's vibrant food scene and San Sebastián's world-famous gastronomy before venturing into the prestigious vineyards of Rioja and Ribera del Duero. Along the way, enjoy exclusive tastings, immersive encounters with winemakers and unforgettable meals in spectacular settings. Continue through Madrid's emerging wine country and finish in Andalusia, where Seville's tapas culture and the historic Sherry bodegas of Jerez de la Frontera provide the perfect finale. Combining luxury accommodations, private transportation and carefully curated experiences, this itinerary offers one of Spain's most comprehensive explorations of wine, gastronomy and regional traditions.
best for
Spain for foodies & wine lovers
Price
From 9,250€ per person
best time
April to June & September to October
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Discover Spain's most renowned wine regions, from Rioja and Ribera del Duero to Jerez
Explore Bilbao's historic center and the iconic Guggenheim Museum
Enjoy a unique lunch with wine inside a private art gallery hosted by a local artist
Travel along the spectacular Basque coastline and visit Zumaia, Getaria, Guernica and San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
Experience San Sebastián's celebrated pintxos culture with a local foodie guide
Hike a scenic section of the Camino de Santiago surrounded by coastal vineyards
Visit boutique Txakoli wineries and enjoy traditional seafood experiences in Getaria
Enjoy premium tastings and immersive winery visits in Rioja
Experience a private vineyard barbecue prepared by a chef and paired with exceptional wines
Discover the underground medieval wine cellars of Aranda de Duero
Become a winemaker for a day and enjoy exclusive masterclasses in Ribera del Duero
Explore the emerging wine region of the Gredos Mountains with a local wine expert
Travel aboard Spain's first-class AVE high-speed train
Experience Seville's vibrant tapas culture with a private local guide
Discover the traditions behind Sherry production in Jerez de la Frontera
Stay in luxury vineyard estates and boutique hotels throughout
Enjoy private transportation and expert guides for a seamless experience
itinerary
1
Welcome to Bilbao
Arrive in Bilbao, where your private driver will greet you and transfer you to your hotel.
The remainder of the day is yours to relax and enjoy your first introduction to the Basque Country.
inclusions
Private airport transfer
Meet & greet service
2
Bilbao Historic Tour, Guggenheim Museum & Lunch at a Private Art Gallery
Discover Bilbao through its vibrant food culture.
Start with a private guided walking tour through the historic heart of Bilbao, explore the riverfront, the old town, the market followed by the a guided visit to Guggenheim Museum with skip the line tickets. To complete the day, you will be welcomed into a hidden private art gallery host by a local artist, enjoy a traditional homemade lunch with wine. It’s a rare opportunity to connect with Bilbao’s creative community in a very personal way.
inclusions
Private tour with expert local driver guide
Skip the line tickets
Homemade lunch with wine in a private art gallery home
3
Bilbao to San Sebastián Along the Coast
Travel in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle along the spectacular Basque coastline to San Sebastián.
During this day you’ll have the opportunity to visit the cliffs of Zumaia, the fishing harbor of Getaria, the powerful history of Guernica and the iconic silhouette of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and to finish this day you’ll visit a boutique txakoli winery near Getaria, where you’ll have a guided tasting and a relaxed meal overlooking the vineyards and the sea before arriving at San Sebastián.
inclusions
Private tour with expert local driver guide
Transportation in comfortable air conditioned vehicle
Wine tasting and lunch at a vineyard in Getaria
4
San Sebastián Walking Tour & Pintxos
You begin the morning with a private walking tour overview San Sebastián’s bay, boulevards and old town, followed by a curated pintxos route guided by the same local expert. By the end of this tour, you’ll not only know your way around the city but also understand how locals actually eat, drink and socialize in their favorite bars.
inclusions
Private experience
Local foodie guide
Market exploration
City walking tour
Selection of 5 to 6 gourmet pintxos and 5 drinks per person
5
St. James Way Hiking a Vineyard Route
This vineyard route is crafted for travelers who want as full Saint James experience in one polished day: hiking a historic stretch of the Camino, seeing Txakoli vineyards above the coastline and lingering over lunch in a classic fishing town. The walk is a medium level, your guide sets the pace, adapting the difficulty. After the hike, you’ll be transfer to Getaria for a boutique winery visit and tasting and after a traditional seafood lunch awaits you!
inclusions
Private tour with an expert local hiking guide
Guided hike on a coastal section of St. James Way (approx. 9 km)
Private transportation to the hike starting point and return back to San Sebastián from Getaria after lunch
Visit and wine tasting at a winery and lunch in a traditional restaurant in Getaria with local wine
6
Rioja Premium Wine Experience
This private full day tour is crafted for those who want to experience serious wines. Spend the day visiting two of Rioja's most prestigious wine estates.
At each stop you’ll sit down to a guided tasting that feels more like a private masterclass than a standard visit. You’ll explore 3 to 4 carefully selected wines at every winery. Between tastings you’ll enjoy a relaxed gourmet three course lunch at a local restaurant.
Settle into your wine estate and enjoy an evening at leisure.
inclusions
Private tour with an expert local driver guide
Transportation in comfortable, air conditioned vehicles
Wine tastings at both wineries
Private, guided presentations at each estate with 3 to 4 wines per tasting
Three course lunch with wine at a local restaurant
7
BBQ in a Rioja Boutique Winery & Wine Tasting
This private day trip brings you into the heart of Rioja, to a small-scale producer and slow lunch in the vines. The day start with a guided tasting at a small winery, you’ll sample a flight of single-pot wines that showcase the character of the terroir along with extra virgin olive oil from the estate. After the tasting you’ll continue to a private hilltop vineyard where your chef and host are waiting to showcase a country-style open fire lunch.
inclusions
Private tour with an expert local driver guide
Transportation in comfortable, air conditioned vehicles
Wine tasting in a boutique winery with three single-pot wines
Private chef and live open-fire cooking in a vineyard
Country-style lunch in the vines with appetizers, main course and dessert paired with a selection of Rioja wines
8
Journey to Ribera del Duero
Travel to Ribera del Duero, home to some of Spain's most prestigious wines. On the way stop at Burgos for a private visit & wine tasting in an underground medieval wine cellar. Learn to taste wines paired with delicious food and savor a delightful Castilian menu featuring suckling lamb, enjoying the aromas, flavors and all the secrets of the wine world on an excursion to the medieval cellars of Aranda de Duero.
Private transfer to your wine estate in Ribera del Duero and enjoy an evening at leisure.
inclusions
Private transfer
Private visit with wine tasting and lunch at a medieval underground wine cellar in Aranda de Duero
9
Ribera del Duero Be a Winemaker for one day
Visit some of the region's leading wineries and gain deeper insight into the winemaking traditions that define Ribera del Duero.
You will have the chance of “Being a Winemaker” where you will experience first-hand the whole wine process, from the vineyards to the bottle and do a Wine Tasting Masterclass where you’ll learn to decide what your preferences are and select the best wines for you.
inclusions
Private winery visits
Premium tastings
Wine masterclass
Wine specialist guide
10
Artisanal Wine and Countryside tour from Madrid
Travel to Madrid early in the morning. In Madrid your local wine expert will be waiting for you to take you to Madrid’s wine countryside. Walk through century-old vineyards, meet award-winning winemakers and taste wines straight from barrels as you explore the fastest-growing fine wine region in Spain.
inclusions
Wine Expert local guide
Visit two wineries in Gredos Mountains
Hike century old vineyards
Taste rare local grape varieties like Albillo Real
Lunch with the winemaker and taste regional products
Sip at least 6 wines during the day
Private transportation in a Mercedes van
11
AVE High-Speed Train to Seville
Experience Spain's renowned high-speed rail network as you travel comfortably from Madrid to Seville.
Upon arrival, free time to settle in the hotel and explore the historic center on your own. In the evening enjoy a private tapas tour with a local guide, focused on Andalusian gastronomy, local traditions and hidden culinary gems.
inclusions
First-class AVE train tickets
Private local guide in Seville
Tapas experience
12
Jerez de la Frontera Sherry Experience
Travel to Jerez, birthplace of Sherry.
Visit historic bodegas, learn about the unique Solera aging system and enjoy private tastings of different Sherry styles while discovering one of the world's most distinctive wine traditions
inclusions
Full-day private wine experience
Historic bodega visits
Premium Sherry tastings
Wine specialist guide
Transportation
13
Departure from Seville
After breakfast, your private driver will transfer you to Seville Airport for your onward journey.
inclusions
Private airport transfer
Luggage assistance
why travelers love this itinerary
This journey goes far beyond traditional wine tours by offering an immersive exploration of Spain's diverse wine culture and the people behind it. Travelers love the combination of iconic regions such as Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Jerez with lesser-known gems like the Gredos Mountains and the Txakoli vineyards of the Basque coast. Memorable experiences, from hiking through vineyard landscapes and dining among the vines to becoming a winemaker for a day and tasting Sherry in centuries-old bodegas, create a deeper connection with Spain's wine heritage. Combined with the outstanding gastronomy of Bilbao, San Sebastián and Seville, the itinerary delivers the perfect balance of wine, culture, scenery and luxury travel.


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