Start in Madrid to discover the historic and contemporary treasures of this vibrant city before you hop from castle to castle and wend your way through Spain’s most prestigious wine regions, names to conjure with Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Toro and Rueda. Visit the great wine centres of Laguardia, Haro, Logroño, Peñafiel and Valladolid and ‘drink in’ the traditions and beautiful landscapes.
It’s not all about the wine – authentic castles, each different and charmingly restored, will be your home at each stop and you’ll find plenty to visit from historic villages to the monumental university city of Salamanca and plenty more besides.
The example route takes one week but you can do as little, or as much, as you like.
Capital of Spain – one of Europe´s largest
Golden Triangle of Art – Prado, Reina Sofia & Thyssen Bornemisza Museum
Puerta de Alcalá, Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral… – invaluable heritage
World-class galleries, theatres, cultural centres & events
Distinctive atmosphere in each barrio; lively bars & restaurants
Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Prestigious vineyards of La Rioja
Riojan & Basque cuisine – excellent local ingredients
Stunning modern architecture among the vines
Medieval Laguardia and Labastida
Dinastia Vivanco museum of wine culture
Enjoy your own Rioja wine tours on the enobus
The ‘Golden Mile’ – legendary wine route including Vega Sicilia
Castle, wine museum and historic town of Peñafiel
Cycle or wander along the banks of the Duero river
Historic Lerma and the old part of Valladolid
Roman ruins of Clunia
Traditional gastronomy with delicious roast lamb
Salamanca – truly monumental university city
Toro, Rueda & Sierra de Salamanca wines
Delicious jamon from Guijuelo
Historic Tordesillas, Toro & Zamora
Cruise on the river in the Arribes del Duero Nature Park
Visit the Sierra de Francia & villages of Las Batuecas
Fly into Bilbao or Santander, the tour can be tailor-made to suit your time and travel arrangements
Add a stop in Olite - a perfect 'wine & castles' destination
Swap Madrid for Segovia - not a Castle but a superb Convent
Use Valladolid - the 'wine capital' of Castilla - as a base for Ribera del Duero
or more economical options if you're on a budget...Ask about superior rooms, a larger car or better cabins on the ferry
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