From San Sebastian - Rioja Uncorked - Private Wineries Trip
Abandoibarra, San Sebastian
Discover the wine of Rioja on a private trip from San Sebastian to four wineries. Enjoy Spanish wine tastings, learn about the wine-making process, visit a medieval village, and try local specialties.
Rioja Wine Tour from San Sebastian
This full-day tour from San Sebastian explores four premium wineries across Rioja, ideal for wine lovers interested in tradition, innovation, and regional gastronomy.
Tour Highlights
- Discover Rioja’s winemaking heritage, grape varieties, and production techniques
- Taste 10 wines at four distinct wineries
- Enjoy views of three northern Spanish wine regions
- Visit a medieval town with panoramic vineyard views
- Pair regional wines with local gastronomic specialties
Tour Description
Rioja is a region of extensive vineyards, historic winemaking estates, and modern architectural wonders. This tour visits four wineries, each offering a unique perspective on Rioja’s wine culture. The journey begins at a small family-run winery where traditional methods and hand-harvested grapes are central to the winemaking process.
The next stop is a boutique winery known for creative experimentation, producing bold, youthful wines with unexpected blends. Following this, the tour visits a legendary winery preserving time-honored winemaking techniques, including aged Reserva and Gran Reserva wines that define Rioja’s classic style.
The final winery combines tradition with innovation, using modern fermentation alongside old vines to produce wines that honor the past while embracing future techniques.
Instead of a formal lunch, the tour offers curated tastings of local specialties at each winery. Guests sample cured meats, aged cheeses, pan con tomate with olive oil, and Riojan chorizo paired with appropriate wines.
The itinerary includes stops to photograph architectural landmarks such as Frank Gehry’s Marqués de Riscal and Santiago Calatrava’s Bodegas Ysios. The tour also features a visit to a medieval village with stone houses and narrow streets, providing scenic views over the vineyards and insight into Rioja’s history.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private guide and driver
- All transportation costs
- Premium wine tastings at four wineries
- Olive oil tasting
- Food paired with wines (sufficient for lunch)
Excludes
- Tips
Cancellation Policy
Full refund available for cancellations made up to 24 hours in advance.
For the best experience, book in advance and wear comfortable shoes for walking. Morning departures offer optimal lighting for vineyard photography and cooler temperatures during tastings.
