Riojan Reverie: Art, Wine & History
Priced From $xxxx per person
6 Days | 5 Nights
Embark on an enriching journey through Basque Country and Rioja, where contemporary art, rich history, and exquisite wine converge. Starting in Bilbao, explore Frank O. Gehry’s iconic Guggenheim Museum and Santiago Calatrava’s breathtaking Bilbao Airport. Delve into the heart of La Rioja, visiting historic towns like Logroño, Nájera, and Santo Domingo de la Calzada along the renowned Path of Saint James. Marvel at ancient monastic heritage in San Millán de la Cogolla before venturing to Navarrete and Laguardia, known for its medieval charm and picturesque vineyard views. Haro, the capital of Rioja wine, awaits with its splendid church and wine museums. Enjoy tastings at select wineries throughout the journey, creating an unforgettable blend of culture and wine in this remarkable region.
5 nights hotel accommodation
Breakfast daily
Explore Santiago Calatrava’s Bilbao Airport and Frank O. Gehry’s iconic Guggenheim Museum, showcasing cutting-edge contemporary art.
Stroll through Santiago Calle Mayor in Navarrete, a charming village with a Romanesque cemetery gate and a thriving pottery-making tradition.
Discover Logroño, the capital of La Rioja, and its historic old town. Walk along the Path of Saint James to visit the late Gothic church of Santiago and the impressive con-Cathedral of Logroño.
Immerse yourself in La Rioja’s renowned wine culture with visits to different wineries. Enjoy wine tastings and gain insights into the winemaking process.
Explore Santo Domingo de la Calzada, a pilgrimage site with well-preserved walls, a beautiful Main Square, and a Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral.
Visit San Millán de la Cogolla, known as the birthplace of the Castilian language. Explore the Suso and Yuso monasteries, significant in the history of Riojan monasticism.
Wander through Laguardia, a medieval village with perfectly preserved walls and stunning views of Riojan vineyards. Visit the Church of Santa María with its striking Gothic façade.
Discover Haro, the capital of Rioja wine, surrounded by renowned wineries. Explore the Plateresque façade of the church of Saint Thomas and enjoy wine tastings.
Explore Casalarreina, known for its Palace of Los Condestables, and admire the Baroque homes of Ollauri. In Briones, visit the chapel of the Virgen de los Remedios.
Conclude your journey with a special farewell dinner, savoring the flavors of the region. Reflect on your cultural and wine-filled adventure through Basque Country and Rioja.”
DAY 1
Upon arrival, you’ll be met by your Sky Vacations ambassador who will assist you and begin your tour! The first route of our journey takes us to the Bilbao Airport, designed by the renown architect Calatrava, followed by another landmark of contemporary art, Frank O. Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum, the newest icon of the Basque Country’s industrial capital city. We will further explore this refurbished city with a scenic tour that takes us from the newer suburbs to the historic old town and its Seven Streets. Travel to Logroño for overnight.
Day 2
After breakfast at your hotel, we will begin by visiting the old section of Logroño -capital city of La Rioja- and will walk along the city stretch of the Path of Saint James where we will find the late Gothic church of Santiago, as well as the con-Cathedral, the church of Saint Bartholomew. The towns of Samaniego and Labastida await us in the Alaves district of La Rioja. Possibility of visiting different wineries with tasting. Possibility of organizing a regional Rioja lunch. On our way back, we will enjoy a walk in San Asensio -a prosperous village known for its Davalillo Castle ruins and the Battle of Wine- and in Cenicero, whose historic past is evidenced by gated homes marked with their respective coats of arms. Overnight in Logroño.
Day 3
Today we follow the Path of Saint James to Nájera, the former venue for the Kings of Navarre -buried in the church of Santa María la Real-. Possibility of visiting different wineries with tasting. Continue to Santo Domingo de la Calzada, a site created for those making the pilgrimage, its walls, a beautiful Main Square, Cathedral, pilgrimage Hospital and the noted Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral remain intact. At the foot of the Sierra de la Demanda hills, we will retreat to San Millán de la Cogolla, the birthplace of the language of Castile, and a reference point for the history of Riojan monasticism dating from the Visigoths to the 18th century in the Suso and Yuso monasteries. Overnight in Logroño.
Day 4
The day starts in Navarrete, a small village whose Calle Mayor will lead us to the castle and to the Romanesque gate of the cemetery. Navarrete maintains a strong pottery-making tradition and in Tricio we will discover a small church raised with Roman columns. We will cross the Ebro river to reach the village of Laguardia with its walled old quarter which has been perfectly kept, as has been its medieval urban layout. Laguardia is well situated above La Rioja Alavesa and offers the best views of the Riojan vineyards. Walking through its streets, we will visit the Church of Santa María and appreciate its polychromatic Gothic façade. Possibility of visiting different wineries with tasting. Overnight in Logroño
Day 5
Today we will focus on the upper region of Rioja. Its capital city Haro, surrounded by renowned wineries, boasts the Plateresque façade of the church of Saint Thomas. Possibility of visiting one of the renown wine museums in Haro or Briones and different wineries with tasting. In the surroundings of Haro we will discover Casalarreina with its Palace of Los Condestables, the large Baroque Ollauri homes, and the narrow, winding streets of the walled city of Briones beneath the chapel of the Virgen de los Remedios. Possibility of organizing a special farewell dinner Overnight in Logroño.
Day 6
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey.
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Prices are land only per person based on double occupancy. Restrictions apply. For our complete terms and conditions, click here.
5 nights hotel accommodation
Breakfast daily
Explore Santiago Calatrava’s Bilbao Airport and Frank O. Gehry’s iconic Guggenheim Museum, showcasing cutting-edge contemporary art.
Stroll through Santiago Calle Mayor in Navarrete, a charming village with a Romanesque cemetery gate and a thriving pottery-making tradition.
Discover Logroño, the capital of La Rioja, and its historic old town. Walk along the Path of Saint James to visit the late Gothic church of Santiago and the impressive con-Cathedral of Logroño.
Immerse yourself in La Rioja’s renowned wine culture with visits to different wineries. Enjoy wine tastings and gain insights into the winemaking process.
Explore Santo Domingo de la Calzada, a pilgrimage site with well-preserved walls, a beautiful Main Square, and a Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral.
Visit San Millán de la Cogolla, known as the birthplace of the Castilian language. Explore the Suso and Yuso monasteries, significant in the history of Riojan monasticism.
Wander through Laguardia, a medieval village with perfectly preserved walls and stunning views of Riojan vineyards. Visit the Church of Santa María with its striking Gothic façade.
Discover Haro, the capital of Rioja wine, surrounded by renowned wineries. Explore the Plateresque façade of the church of Saint Thomas and enjoy wine tastings.
Explore Casalarreina, known for its Palace of Los Condestables, and admire the Baroque homes of Ollauri. In Briones, visit the chapel of the Virgen de los Remedios.
Conclude your journey with a special farewell dinner, savoring the flavors of the region. Reflect on your cultural and wine-filled adventure through Basque Country and Rioja.”
DAY 1
Upon arrival, you’ll be met by your Sky Vacations ambassador who will assist you and begin your tour! The first route of our journey takes us to the Bilbao Airport, designed by the renown architect Calatrava, followed by another landmark of contemporary art, Frank O. Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum, the newest icon of the Basque Country’s industrial capital city. We will further explore this refurbished city with a scenic tour that takes us from the newer suburbs to the historic old town and its Seven Streets. Travel to Logroño for overnight.
Day 2
After breakfast at your hotel, we will begin by visiting the old section of Logroño -capital city of La Rioja- and will walk along the city stretch of the Path of Saint James where we will find the late Gothic church of Santiago, as well as the con-Cathedral, the church of Saint Bartholomew. The towns of Samaniego and Labastida await us in the Alaves district of La Rioja. Possibility of visiting different wineries with tasting. Possibility of organizing a regional Rioja lunch. On our way back, we will enjoy a walk in San Asensio -a prosperous village known for its Davalillo Castle ruins and the Battle of Wine- and in Cenicero, whose historic past is evidenced by gated homes marked with their respective coats of arms. Overnight in Logroño.
Day 3
Today we follow the Path of Saint James to Nájera, the former venue for the Kings of Navarre -buried in the church of Santa María la Real-. Possibility of visiting different wineries with tasting. Continue to Santo Domingo de la Calzada, a site created for those making the pilgrimage, its walls, a beautiful Main Square, Cathedral, pilgrimage Hospital and the noted Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral remain intact. At the foot of the Sierra de la Demanda hills, we will retreat to San Millán de la Cogolla, the birthplace of the language of Castile, and a reference point for the history of Riojan monasticism dating from the Visigoths to the 18th century in the Suso and Yuso monasteries. Overnight in Logroño.
Day 4
The day starts in Navarrete, a small village whose Calle Mayor will lead us to the castle and to the Romanesque gate of the cemetery. Navarrete maintains a strong pottery-making tradition and in Tricio we will discover a small church raised with Roman columns. We will cross the Ebro river to reach the village of Laguardia with its walled old quarter which has been perfectly kept, as has been its medieval urban layout. Laguardia is well situated above La Rioja Alavesa and offers the best views of the Riojan vineyards. Walking through its streets, we will visit the Church of Santa María and appreciate its polychromatic Gothic façade. Possibility of visiting different wineries with tasting. Overnight in Logroño
Day 5
Today we will focus on the upper region of Rioja. Its capital city Haro, surrounded by renowned wineries, boasts the Plateresque façade of the church of Saint Thomas. Possibility of visiting one of the renown wine museums in Haro or Briones and different wineries with tasting. In the surroundings of Haro we will discover Casalarreina with its Palace of Los Condestables, the large Baroque Ollauri homes, and the narrow, winding streets of the walled city of Briones beneath the chapel of the Virgen de los Remedios. Possibility of organizing a special farewell dinner Overnight in Logroño.
Day 6
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey.
Prices are land only per person based on double occupancy. Restrictions apply. For our complete terms and conditions, click here.
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