Wine and Nature Tour: Ribera del Duero and La Rioja from Madrid

Experience a unique getaway from Madrid amidst vineyards, nature, and flavors. The Wine and Nature Tour: Ribera del Duero and La Rioja from Madrid lets you discover the magic of wine in Ribera del Duero and La Rioja on a 3-day tour filled with landscapes and tradition.

Highlights of the Wine and Nature Tour: Ribera del Duero and La Rioja from Madrid

Wine tasting at the iconic Protos Winery, Ribera del Duero
Tour of historic underground wineries in Aranda de Duero
Visit the imposing Salto del Nervión, the highest waterfall in Spain
A unique experience in the ancient salt flats of Añana, Álava
Discover the Vivanco Museum, a world-renowned gem dedicated to wine culture

Description of our Wine and Nature Tour: Ribera del Duero and La Rioja from Madrid (3 days)

What we will see and do on our Wine and Nature Tour: Ribera del Duero and La Rioja from Madrid

Day 1 – Ribera del Duero: tradition, vineyards and historic wineries

Departure from Madrid to the prestigious Ribera del Duero wine region, renowned for its elegant red wines. Guided tour of Bodega Protos, including a tour of its facilities and a tasting of three wines paired with local appetizers.
Lunch in Peñafiel featuring a Castilian menu paired with local wines. Continue to Aranda de Duero to visit a second historic winery—Don Carlos or El Lagar de Isilla—with 15th-century underground cellars and a wine tasting.
In the afternoon, arrival in Miranda de Ebro, accommodation, and dinner at leisure in its historic center.

Day 2 – Nature and salt: Nervión Waterfall and Añana Salt Flats

Breakfast and departure for the Salto del Nervión, the highest waterfall on the Iberian Peninsula (220 m). Hike to the viewpoint and explanation of the natural environment of the Delika canyon.
Continue to the Añana Salt Flats, with a guided tour to learn about their ancient salt production.
Lunch in Haro, the capital of Rioja wine, followed by a visit to a local winery—such as Eguren Ugarte or Luis Cañas—with a tasting. Return to Miranda de Ebro and overnight stay.

Day 3 – The legacy of wine: Vivanco and the Museum of Wine Culture

Breakfast and departure for Briones to visit Bodegas Vivanco and its Museum of Wine Culture, the most comprehensive of its kind in the world. Tour of the museum and winery, followed by a wine tasting.
Lunch in Laguardia, a charming walled town surrounded by vineyards. Free time in Briones or Haro before returning to Madrid, arriving at the end of the day.

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Highlights of the Wine and Nature Tour: Ribera del Duero and La Rioja from Madrid (3 days)

Wine and Tradition Route – Ribera del Duero, Rioja and Álava

Embark on a journey that combines history, landscapes, and the finest wines of Spain. From the legendary underground cellars of Ribera del Duero to the golden vineyards of Rioja, this route is a tribute to the art of winemaking and the lands that gave it birth.

Protos Winery – Peñafiel.
Founded in 1927 , Protos was the first winery to bear the Ribera del Duero name . Its impressive underground cellars, extending over 2 kilometers beneath Peñafiel Castle , hold the secrets of its aging process. A visit that combines architecture, tradition, and flavor.

Historic Wineries of Aranda de Duero:
Beneath the streets of this city lies a labyrinth of 15th-century medieval wineries , carved into the rock to preserve the wine at a constant temperature. Among the most emblematic are El Lagar de Isilla and Don Carlos , where the past can be savored glass by glass.

Añana Salt Flats – Salt Valley (Álava)
This unique landscape has been a source of wealth for over 7,000 years . Its white terraces and wooden channels form an ancient setting where salt is still produced using traditional methods. A living testament to the human and geological history of northern Spain.

Salto del Nervión – Burgos / Álava.
With a drop of 220 meters , it is the tallest waterfall on the Iberian Peninsula. Its natural surroundings, the Delika canyon, offer spectacular views and hiking trails among cliffs and enchanting forests.

Vivanco Museum of Wine Culture – Briones (La Rioja)
Considered the world’s most comprehensive museum dedicated to wine, it combines art, history, and technology. More than 4,000 pieces tell the story of the relationship between humankind and wine throughout the centuries, from ancient Rome to the present day.

What’s included in the Wine and Nature Tour: Ribera del Duero and La Rioja from Madrid (3 days)

Private transport from Madrid and throughout the journey
Expert wine and culture guide
Guided tours with tastings at selected wineries
Tickets to the Añana Salt Flats and Vivanco Museum
Accommodation in a 4* hotel in Miranda de Ebro and Haro (2 nights with breakfast)
3 Lunches

Dinners not included
Tips and personal expenses

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