San Sebastian – Donostia Trip Overview
Villages and wines. Wines and villages. It’s all about visiting some and drinking the others. There’s a bit of everything: medieval villages enclosed behind walls, young and daring wines, the longest river in Spain and a typical Riojan meal consisting of four dishes and designed to be paired with a local wine. You can’t go wrong with a plan like this.
Additional Info
* Duration: 9 hours
* Starts: San Sebastian – Donostia, Spain
* Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting San Sebastian – Donostia, Basque Country, Spain
Villages and wines. Wines and villages. It’s all about visiting some and drinking the others. There’s a bit of everything: medieval villages enclosed behind walls, young and daring wines, the longest river in Spain and a typical Riojan meal consisting of four dishes and designed to be paired with a local wine. You can’t go wrong with a plan like this.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Haro, Haro, La Rioja
Our first stop is, located by the Ebro river, Barrio de la Estación in Haro. You will visit here a traditional winery and sample a selection of their best wines. The guide will explains to you classic and modern approach to winemaking and the insights of ongoing wine revolution in the region. Ah! And Rioja isn’t just famous for its wine… High quality olive oil is also a thing here! And you will have an opportunity to find out about it trying some delicious extra virgin olive oil from a tiny village of Ollauri.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: San Vicente de la Sonsierra, San Vicente de la Sonsierra, La Rioja
We will stop for a picture in located at the top of a hill medieval village of San Vicente de la Sonsierra that overlooks Ebro river and the plateau covered with endless vineyards.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Briones, Briones, La Rioja
Next, we will explore medieval pearl of Rioja – Briones a gorgeous, tiny village that offers panoramic views of the region. We stroll down its streets and visit an impressive gothic church. It feels like the time stopped there. Sleepy streets, sandstone buildings and burned with sun gardens. We have to admit it… Briones is one of our favorite places in Rioja.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Laguardia, Laguardia, Province of Alava, Basque Country
We will also have a short stop in Laguardia to discover it’s narrow and charming streets.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Labastida, Labastida, Province of Alava, Basque Country
Lunch time! We will visit locals’ favorite restaurant specialised in Riojan cuisine. You will enjoy a delicious, 4-course lunch with a bottle of wine from the village. A pure ZERO km meal that won’t leave you hungry!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
