Guided Tour to Ribera del Duero Winery and Wine Tasting from Madrid *

Highlights 

• Explore the wines and castles of Spain's Ribera del Duero region during this full-day tour
• Enjoy included tastings of some of Spain's best red wines at a local winery 
• Get a taste for local Castile and León cuisine during lunch at a local restaurant (own expense) 
• Explore some of the area's numerous medieval towns and ancient castles 
• Included wine tastings and round-trip transport from Madrid 
• Great combination of wine and Spanish history 
• Small-group tour

What You Can Expect

Depart from central Madrid in the morning, continuing for approximately 2 hours to reach the winery which will host your tasting. You’ll reach the winery around mid-day. 

During your time at the winery, you’ll discover a variety of vintages as you savor a cross-section of the red wines raised in this famous region. You’ll also get a few tips about Ribera del Duero’s history as a wine region and learn about the typical wine styles produced by local winemakers. Then take a break for lunch in mid-afternoon (at your own expense), offering you the opportunity to pick a local restaurant where you can sample some of the typical cuisine of the Castile and León area. 

Following your lunch break, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a different range of potential activities in the area starting in the late afternoon. Depending on the case we might go to visit a second winery or/and, you might visit a charming medieval town or an ancient castle. Among the options are Peñafiel, Pedraza, Aranda de Duero, Segovia, Riaza, and Peñaranda, among other choices. You’ll return back to Madrid in the evening.