Madrid Trip Overview
We will visit the Plaza de San Pablo, one of the best known squares in Valladolid. Its name is from the church of San Pablo, it is believed that its construction was between the years 1445 and 1468.
Then we will go to Ribera del Duro, when we arrive we will visit Curiel Castle which stands on a rocky hill, at the highest point in the province of Valladolid, which watches over the Douro Valley and, at the foot of the hill, the town that gives its name to the castle. The castle stands on a hill next to the Horcajo stream, which discharges into the Douro. We will finish the tour with a visit to the Protos Winery, carried out by Rogers Stirk Harbor + Partners, it is an industrial project where the winemaking process is seen, from the grape harvest to the bottling of the wines. Most of the internal space of the winery is underground, here the thermal mass of the soil is used to keep the wine fresh.
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* Duration: 8 to 10 hours
* Starts: Madrid, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
We will visit the Plaza de San Pablo, one of the best known squares in Valladolid. Its name is from the church of San Pablo, it is believed that its construction was between the years 1445 and 1468.
Then we will go to Ribera del Duro, when we arrive we will visit Curiel Castle which stands on a rocky hill, at the highest point in the province of Valladolid, which watches over the Douro Valley and, at the foot of the hill, the town that gives its name to the castle. The castle stands on a hill next to the Horcajo stream, which discharges into the Douro. We will finish the tour with a visit to the Protos Winery, carried out by Rogers Stirk Harbor + Partners, it is an industrial project where the winemaking process is seen, from the grape harvest to the bottling of the wines. Most of the internal space of the winery is underground, here the thermal mass of the soil is used to keep the wine fresh.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Plaza de San Pablo, Valladolid Spain
One of the best known squares in Valladolid, and popular.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Palacio Real, Plaza de San Pablo, Valladolid Spain
An enormous building is located in front of the church of San Pablo, behind it is a complex history and an extensive evolution
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ribera del Duero, Spain
We will see the Curiel Castle, it stands on a rocky hill, at the highest point in the province of Valladolid. in addition to other iconic sites.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Calle Bodegas Protos 24-28, 47300, Penafiel Spain
We will make a visit to learn about wine making.
Duration: 2 hours
