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Architecture and Wine: from Modernism to the Avant-Garde
offered by supplier M17929 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 9
- 12
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 20
people
Destination(s):
Spain
Specialty Categories:
Food & Wine
Cultural Journey
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 3000 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 3600 Euro (EUR)
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The most complete wine tour from Barcelona to Bilbao. Feel the pleasure of knowing a region or city through its vineyards and by enjoying the local gastronomy and countryside.
Enjoy the diversity of the Spanish regions combining the rural landscapes of Priorat (Catalonia)and La Rioja with the cosmopolitan and modern cities like Barcelona and Bilbao.
Tour Highlights:
* Barcelona (Gaudí modernist architecture, shopping at the Boqueria market and “ Tapas”, Gothic quarters, helicopter ride over the city…)
* Priorat (international renowned appellation of origin at 2 hours from Barcelona). Visit the Monastery of Poblet and a modernist wine cellar
* La Rioja. Accommodation at the Hotel Bodega del Marqués de Riscal of avant-garde style designed by the architect Frank Gehry. The Hotel offers a wide range of massages and other relaxing treatment sessions
* Bilbao (North of Spain – Basque Country). Visit the city and the famous Guggenheim Museum
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Barcelona
Collection from Barcelona airport. Transport to a 4 or 5 star hotel in city centre. Visit to the city and Gaudí modernist architecture. Rest of afternoon free. Taster menu dinner. Return transport to hotel and accommodation.
Day 2: Barcelona
Breakfast in hotel. Collection from hotel, shopping at the Boquería market with Mediterranean cookery workshop followed by lunch to sample dishes made by group. Afternoon free. Collection from hotel in the evening, private wine-tasting at wine merchant's with taster menu dinner.
Day 3: Barcelona
Breakfast in hotel. Transport to the Barceloneta district for a 15 minute helicopter ride over the city, coastline and surrounding areas. Rest of morning and lunchtime free. Tapa route in the evening around the Gótico district of Barcelona where we will sample the most characteristic delicacies and different wines. Return to hotel and accommodation.
Day 4: Barcelona - Torroja de Priorat
Breakfast in hotel and transport to Tarragona district of Priorat. (approx. 2 hours). Visit en route to one of the most emblematic Cister monasteries: The Monastery of Poblet. Wine and food matching lunch in a traditional 'masía' (Catalan farmstead) or a 'calçotada' (chargrilled shallots with dipping sauces) in the November to March season. Afternoon visit to the Celler Modernista de la Espulga de Francoli wine cellar, dating from 1912 and belonging to the Conca de Barberá denomination, designed by the architect Pere Domènech i Roura.
Transport to 4 star hotel in the Torroja del Priorat town. Rest of the afternoon free and dinner at the hotel.
Day 5: Torroja del Priorat
Typical catalan breakfast of 'pagés'
Transport to an international renowned D.O. Priorat wine cellar in the town of Gratallops, where we will enjoy a private tasting led by oenologues from the house. Degustation Lunch in a intriguing restaurant in Gratallops with wine matching. Transfer to Torroja. Free afternoon. Dinner in Torroja and accommodation.
Day 6: Torroja del Priorat - La Rioja – El Ciego
Breakfast of 'pagés' at the hotel. Travel to El Ciego in the 'Rioja Alavesa' region, a journey of about 4 hours. Accommodation at the Hotel Bodega del Marqués de Riscal of avant-garde style designed by the architect Frank Gehry. Lunch at the hotel. Wine therapy, massage and other relaxing treatment sessions at the spa of the hotel during the afternoon. Transport to the town of Casalarreina to enjoy magnificent Riojan cuisine at La Vieja Bodega restaurant. Return to hotel and accommodation.
Day 7: La Rioja/ El Ciego
Breakfast in the hotel. Transport to the Bodegas de la Dinastía Vivanco in the beautiful town of Briones. This avant-garde style wine cellar also possesses a wine museum. At mid-day we will travel to the marvellous historic town of La Guardia, which is of medieval origin and a national monument, where we will have lunch in a traditional restaurant. Afternoon free. Return to hotel for dinner and accommodation.
Day 8: La Rioja - El Ciego - Bilbao
Breakfast in hotel. Transport to luxury hotel in Bilbao (approx. 1 hour 15 mins). Visit to the city in the morning and lunch of the typical 'pintxos' (Basque-style tapas) washed down with a good wine. Afternoon free. Transport to gastronomic restaurant for dinner. Transport to hotel and accommodation.
Day 9: Bilbao
Breakfast in hotel. Transport to Guggenheim Museum for a guided visit. Lunchtime and afternoon free. Transport to a wine merchant's for private tasting and dinner. Transport to hotel and accommodation.
Day 10: Bilbao - Barcelona
Transport from Bilbao to Barcelona, where our journey ends.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
The cost has been calculated including exclusive transportation and bilingual guide. Tours can be customized, so prices may vary depending on services provided.
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